Dungeonbuster
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Seeking adventures from the archives of the past, one story at a time. I love taking a look at the history of RPGs, the tales they spin, and in shining a light on these from time to time in my threads. Let's explore together!
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Dungeonbuster
@dungeonbuster.bsky.social
· May 20
When it's time to log off after a dungeon run with a great team. Thanks for the game, everyone!
Satoshi Urushihara's distinctive style fills this 1996 ad from Japan for Langrisser III, a tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn by Career Soft
The third entry in Masaya's series acted as a prequel setting the stage with a vast character roster, new mechanics, and even the potential for romance!
The third entry in Masaya's series acted as a prequel setting the stage with a vast character roster, new mechanics, and even the potential for romance!
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Satoshi Urushihara's distinctive style fills this 1996 ad from Japan for Langrisser III, a tactical RPG for the Sega Saturn by Career Soft
The third entry in Masaya's series acted as a prequel setting the stage with a vast character roster, new mechanics, and even the potential for romance!
The third entry in Masaya's series acted as a prequel setting the stage with a vast character roster, new mechanics, and even the potential for romance!
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Racing Lagoon (1999) by Squaresoft was a "high speed driving RPG" released only in Japan for the Sony PlayStation. There is a legend about a driver ten years ago who was the fastest in all Yokohama. As a fresh faced street racer, can you race past your rivals to relive history? (a deja vu thread)
September 28, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Racing Lagoon (1999) by Squaresoft was a "high speed driving RPG" released only in Japan for the Sony PlayStation. There is a legend about a driver ten years ago who was the fastest in all Yokohama. As a fresh faced street racer, can you race past your rivals to relive history? (a deja vu thread)
A fierce dragon and screenshots showing off a 3D fantasy world feature in this two-page 1996 ad from Japan for Vandal Hearts, a tactical RPG for the PlayStation by Konami
A republic forged from revolution finds itself with enemies from within while you, and a few brave friends, fight to save it!
A republic forged from revolution finds itself with enemies from within while you, and a few brave friends, fight to save it!
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A fierce dragon and screenshots showing off a 3D fantasy world feature in this two-page 1996 ad from Japan for Vandal Hearts, a tactical RPG for the PlayStation by Konami
A republic forged from revolution finds itself with enemies from within while you, and a few brave friends, fight to save it!
A republic forged from revolution finds itself with enemies from within while you, and a few brave friends, fight to save it!
For anyone going out to do a bit of shopping on Black Friday today, take care.
Thinking of getting a healing potion or two!
Thinking of getting a healing potion or two!
November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
For anyone going out to do a bit of shopping on Black Friday today, take care.
Thinking of getting a healing potion or two!
Thinking of getting a healing potion or two!
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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers (1992) was an RPG for PCs by Interplay. It's the sequel to 1990's Volume I and again places players in charge of the Fellowship now scattered following the events of the first game as Frodo continues his journey. (a multitasking thread)
September 20, 2024 at 11:20 PM
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. II: The Two Towers (1992) was an RPG for PCs by Interplay. It's the sequel to 1990's Volume I and again places players in charge of the Fellowship now scattered following the events of the first game as Frodo continues his journey. (a multitasking thread)
An old favorite for this time of year when a few adventurous souls versed in the cooking arts come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Jack Crane illustrated the cover for Dragon's November '82 issue showing what happens when a poor turkey (and the table) experiences the majesty of a critical hit!
Jack Crane illustrated the cover for Dragon's November '82 issue showing what happens when a poor turkey (and the table) experiences the majesty of a critical hit!
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
An old favorite for this time of year when a few adventurous souls versed in the cooking arts come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Jack Crane illustrated the cover for Dragon's November '82 issue showing what happens when a poor turkey (and the table) experiences the majesty of a critical hit!
Jack Crane illustrated the cover for Dragon's November '82 issue showing what happens when a poor turkey (and the table) experiences the majesty of a critical hit!
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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I (1990) by Interplay was an RPG for PCs. Volume I covered the journey from Bag End to Rivendell and gave players the freedom to explore and interact with the world of Middle Earth while avoiding the Dark Lord's creatures! (a ringbearer's thread)
September 19, 2024 at 12:20 AM
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Vol. I (1990) by Interplay was an RPG for PCs. Volume I covered the journey from Bag End to Rivendell and gave players the freedom to explore and interact with the world of Middle Earth while avoiding the Dark Lord's creatures! (a ringbearer's thread)
RPG mechanics and simulated pachinko blend together in Pachi Pachi Saga, a comedy adventure for the PlayStation by TEN Institute
This 1996 ad from Japan shows off a roster of characters living in a fantasy world where a mysterious wish has somehow summoned you, a pachinko player, to save it!
This 1996 ad from Japan shows off a roster of characters living in a fantasy world where a mysterious wish has somehow summoned you, a pachinko player, to save it!
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
RPG mechanics and simulated pachinko blend together in Pachi Pachi Saga, a comedy adventure for the PlayStation by TEN Institute
This 1996 ad from Japan shows off a roster of characters living in a fantasy world where a mysterious wish has somehow summoned you, a pachinko player, to save it!
This 1996 ad from Japan shows off a roster of characters living in a fantasy world where a mysterious wish has somehow summoned you, a pachinko player, to save it!
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Ad for Dragon Wars (1989), a CRPG by Interplay
Dragon Wars started out as Bard's Tale IV but when Interplay left EA to go indie (and with EA still holding onto the Bard's Tale rights at the time), renamed it. Instead of demonic horrors, dragons would be shoehorned in.
Illustration by Boris Vallejo
Dragon Wars started out as Bard's Tale IV but when Interplay left EA to go indie (and with EA still holding onto the Bard's Tale rights at the time), renamed it. Instead of demonic horrors, dragons would be shoehorned in.
Illustration by Boris Vallejo
August 29, 2023 at 5:02 AM
Ad for Dragon Wars (1989), a CRPG by Interplay
Dragon Wars started out as Bard's Tale IV but when Interplay left EA to go indie (and with EA still holding onto the Bard's Tale rights at the time), renamed it. Instead of demonic horrors, dragons would be shoehorned in.
Illustration by Boris Vallejo
Dragon Wars started out as Bard's Tale IV but when Interplay left EA to go indie (and with EA still holding onto the Bard's Tale rights at the time), renamed it. Instead of demonic horrors, dragons would be shoehorned in.
Illustration by Boris Vallejo
Very cool and insightful look into how diverse each role is beyond the surface titles. For anyone even remotely curious in learning more on what happens behind the curtain in game development, this is a super interesting approach. I'm all for it!
We did something different with the credits for Demonschool. We used this format: name, title, lengthy description of what they did. Often you see credits in games where you don't know what the credited developer was actually responsible for. We wanted to give people proper, actual credit.
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Very cool and insightful look into how diverse each role is beyond the surface titles. For anyone even remotely curious in learning more on what happens behind the curtain in game development, this is a super interesting approach. I'm all for it!
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Sorcerian (1987) | RPG | PC platforms | Nihon Falcom
Brought to new audiences by Sierra On-Line in 1990, the fifth entry in Falcom's Dragon Slayer series packed plenty of action along with choosing a career for party-less characters to earn gold in and picking which quests to undertake!
Brought to new audiences by Sierra On-Line in 1990, the fifth entry in Falcom's Dragon Slayer series packed plenty of action along with choosing a career for party-less characters to earn gold in and picking which quests to undertake!
November 15, 2024 at 1:41 AM
Sorcerian (1987) | RPG | PC platforms | Nihon Falcom
Brought to new audiences by Sierra On-Line in 1990, the fifth entry in Falcom's Dragon Slayer series packed plenty of action along with choosing a career for party-less characters to earn gold in and picking which quests to undertake!
Brought to new audiences by Sierra On-Line in 1990, the fifth entry in Falcom's Dragon Slayer series packed plenty of action along with choosing a career for party-less characters to earn gold in and picking which quests to undertake!
The secrets of an ancient civilization may lie with two, mysterious girls pursued by an empire in Kisou Louga, a turn-based strategy game with light RPG aesthetics by Kogado Studio for the PC Engine CD
This 1993 ad from Japan shows off the box art and screenshots of its anime inspired cut scenes!
This 1993 ad from Japan shows off the box art and screenshots of its anime inspired cut scenes!
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The secrets of an ancient civilization may lie with two, mysterious girls pursued by an empire in Kisou Louga, a turn-based strategy game with light RPG aesthetics by Kogado Studio for the PC Engine CD
This 1993 ad from Japan shows off the box art and screenshots of its anime inspired cut scenes!
This 1993 ad from Japan shows off the box art and screenshots of its anime inspired cut scenes!
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A teaser ad from late 1987 in Japan for Guardic Gaiden, an action adventure by Compile for the Nintendo Famicom
Teasing a release date of January 29th the next year, the fate of Earth rests in the hands of a "powerful female warrior". Outside Japan, it would be known as The Guardian Legend.
Teasing a release date of January 29th the next year, the fate of Earth rests in the hands of a "powerful female warrior". Outside Japan, it would be known as The Guardian Legend.
November 14, 2024 at 11:38 PM
A teaser ad from late 1987 in Japan for Guardic Gaiden, an action adventure by Compile for the Nintendo Famicom
Teasing a release date of January 29th the next year, the fate of Earth rests in the hands of a "powerful female warrior". Outside Japan, it would be known as The Guardian Legend.
Teasing a release date of January 29th the next year, the fate of Earth rests in the hands of a "powerful female warrior". Outside Japan, it would be known as The Guardian Legend.
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Rings of Power (1992) was an RPG for the Sega Genesis by Naughty Dog. Five centuries ago, the Rod of Creation was shattered and turned into eleven rings now lost. When a traitor slays your mentor who manages to teleport you away, the quest to find and unite them now falls to you! (a ring thread).
November 21, 2023 at 12:55 AM
Rings of Power (1992) was an RPG for the Sega Genesis by Naughty Dog. Five centuries ago, the Rod of Creation was shattered and turned into eleven rings now lost. When a traitor slays your mentor who manages to teleport you away, the quest to find and unite them now falls to you! (a ring thread).
Hillsfar (1989) | RPG | PC platforms | Westwood Associates
A series of character building minigames awaited in this off-campaign entry in SSI's AD&D adaptations. Players could even transfer characters from Pool of Radiance or Curse of the Azure Bonds (and then back to Curse) to train them up!
A series of character building minigames awaited in this off-campaign entry in SSI's AD&D adaptations. Players could even transfer characters from Pool of Radiance or Curse of the Azure Bonds (and then back to Curse) to train them up!
November 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hillsfar (1989) | RPG | PC platforms | Westwood Associates
A series of character building minigames awaited in this off-campaign entry in SSI's AD&D adaptations. Players could even transfer characters from Pool of Radiance or Curse of the Azure Bonds (and then back to Curse) to train them up!
A series of character building minigames awaited in this off-campaign entry in SSI's AD&D adaptations. Players could even transfer characters from Pool of Radiance or Curse of the Azure Bonds (and then back to Curse) to train them up!
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A two-page ad from Japan from 1993 for Breath of Fire, an RPG by Capcom for the Super Famicom
Heralding its arrival on April 3rd that year, Capcom's turn-based quest features a roster of memorable characters shown here alongside a hero's hidden power to transform into a powerful dragon!
Heralding its arrival on April 3rd that year, Capcom's turn-based quest features a roster of memorable characters shown here alongside a hero's hidden power to transform into a powerful dragon!
November 26, 2024 at 4:43 PM
A two-page ad from Japan from 1993 for Breath of Fire, an RPG by Capcom for the Super Famicom
Heralding its arrival on April 3rd that year, Capcom's turn-based quest features a roster of memorable characters shown here alongside a hero's hidden power to transform into a powerful dragon!
Heralding its arrival on April 3rd that year, Capcom's turn-based quest features a roster of memorable characters shown here alongside a hero's hidden power to transform into a powerful dragon!
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Hillsfar (1989) was an action RPG by Westwood Associates for various PC platforms like MS-DOS and the Commodore Amiga. In this solo, AD&D RPG, players found themselves in the city of Hillsfar where they could take on local quests or engage in arena combat for fame and fortune! (a smol thread)
September 15, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Hillsfar (1989) was an action RPG by Westwood Associates for various PC platforms like MS-DOS and the Commodore Amiga. In this solo, AD&D RPG, players found themselves in the city of Hillsfar where they could take on local quests or engage in arena combat for fame and fortune! (a smol thread)
This two-page ad from 1987 celebrates a grand adventure ahead in showing off an included map and metal figurine for the Famicom port of Haja no Fuin, an RPG by Kogado Software Products
It also became Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord on the Sega Master System for an international audience!
It also became Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord on the Sega Master System for an international audience!
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This two-page ad from 1987 celebrates a grand adventure ahead in showing off an included map and metal figurine for the Famicom port of Haja no Fuin, an RPG by Kogado Software Products
It also became Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord on the Sega Master System for an international audience!
It also became Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord on the Sega Master System for an international audience!
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Super Hydlide (1987) is an action RPG by T&E Soft that initially debuted on Japanese PCs like the MSX later coming to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Chosen to investigate a new evil plaguing the land following a fiery omen, you head out on a quest to discover the truth! (a monsters and robots thread)
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Super Hydlide (1987) is an action RPG by T&E Soft that initially debuted on Japanese PCs like the MSX later coming to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Chosen to investigate a new evil plaguing the land following a fiery omen, you head out on a quest to discover the truth! (a monsters and robots thread)
Super Hydlide (1987) is an action RPG by T&E Soft that initially debuted on Japanese PCs like the MSX later coming to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Chosen to investigate a new evil plaguing the land following a fiery omen, you head out on a quest to discover the truth! (a monsters and robots thread)
November 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Super Hydlide (1987) is an action RPG by T&E Soft that initially debuted on Japanese PCs like the MSX later coming to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Chosen to investigate a new evil plaguing the land following a fiery omen, you head out on a quest to discover the truth! (a monsters and robots thread)
Kenshiro is ready to mete out vein busting justice in this 1989 ad from Japan for Hokuto No Ken 3: Shinseiki Souzou Seiken Retsuden for the Famicom
Kenshiro's first two outings on the Famicom were action-powered adventures, but Shouei System decided to make the third entry a turn-based RPG!
Kenshiro's first two outings on the Famicom were action-powered adventures, but Shouei System decided to make the third entry a turn-based RPG!
November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kenshiro is ready to mete out vein busting justice in this 1989 ad from Japan for Hokuto No Ken 3: Shinseiki Souzou Seiken Retsuden for the Famicom
Kenshiro's first two outings on the Famicom were action-powered adventures, but Shouei System decided to make the third entry a turn-based RPG!
Kenshiro's first two outings on the Famicom were action-powered adventures, but Shouei System decided to make the third entry a turn-based RPG!
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Treasure Conflix (1996) | action/adventure with light RPG elements | Nintendo Satellaview | Square
After launching this adventure from your "house" in the virtual neighborhood for the Super Famicom's Satalleview service, it was time to sail the skies, fight air pirates, and search for treasure!
After launching this adventure from your "house" in the virtual neighborhood for the Super Famicom's Satalleview service, it was time to sail the skies, fight air pirates, and search for treasure!
December 16, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Treasure Conflix (1996) | action/adventure with light RPG elements | Nintendo Satellaview | Square
After launching this adventure from your "house" in the virtual neighborhood for the Super Famicom's Satalleview service, it was time to sail the skies, fight air pirates, and search for treasure!
After launching this adventure from your "house" in the virtual neighborhood for the Super Famicom's Satalleview service, it was time to sail the skies, fight air pirates, and search for treasure!
Been spending quite a bit of time with Where Winds Meet lately!
* feels like a "AAA" open world RPG but free
* enjoying beat 'em up wuxia with my umbrella
* tons of activities from bounty hunts to mahjong
* can pet cats
* optional co-op activities
* interface is a menu demon slowly devouring sanity
* feels like a "AAA" open world RPG but free
* enjoying beat 'em up wuxia with my umbrella
* tons of activities from bounty hunts to mahjong
* can pet cats
* optional co-op activities
* interface is a menu demon slowly devouring sanity
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Been spending quite a bit of time with Where Winds Meet lately!
* feels like a "AAA" open world RPG but free
* enjoying beat 'em up wuxia with my umbrella
* tons of activities from bounty hunts to mahjong
* can pet cats
* optional co-op activities
* interface is a menu demon slowly devouring sanity
* feels like a "AAA" open world RPG but free
* enjoying beat 'em up wuxia with my umbrella
* tons of activities from bounty hunts to mahjong
* can pet cats
* optional co-op activities
* interface is a menu demon slowly devouring sanity
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A 1994 advertisement for Brain Lord, an action RPG by Produce! for the Super Nintendo
Long ago, Dragon Warriors rode dragons across the sky and imprisoned the Great Demon. But the dragons had vanished and your father spent his life in an attempt to find them, only to disappear. Now it is up to you!
Long ago, Dragon Warriors rode dragons across the sky and imprisoned the Great Demon. But the dragons had vanished and your father spent his life in an attempt to find them, only to disappear. Now it is up to you!
February 8, 2024 at 5:57 PM
A 1994 advertisement for Brain Lord, an action RPG by Produce! for the Super Nintendo
Long ago, Dragon Warriors rode dragons across the sky and imprisoned the Great Demon. But the dragons had vanished and your father spent his life in an attempt to find them, only to disappear. Now it is up to you!
Long ago, Dragon Warriors rode dragons across the sky and imprisoned the Great Demon. But the dragons had vanished and your father spent his life in an attempt to find them, only to disappear. Now it is up to you!
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.
November 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.