| Dragon-Quest Adventure | |
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| Developer(s) | Charles Forsythe |
| Publisher(s) | The Software Exchange |
| Platform(s) | TRS-80 |
| Release | 1980 |
Dragon-Quest Adventure is a 1980 video game published by The Software Exchange for the TRS-80, programmed by Charles Forsythe.
Dragon-Quest Adventure is a game in which the dragon Smaegor has kidnapped the king's daughter and plans eats the princess at nightfall. [1]
Dave Albert reviewed DragonQuest in The Space Gamer No. 44. [1] Albert commented that "Pick up a copy and try to rescue the princess. She needs your help." [1]
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