| Reign of the Red Dragon | |
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| Publisher(s) | Adventure International |
| Designer(s) | Dave Daring [1] |
| Platform(s) | TRS-80 |
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| Genre(s) | RPG |
Reign of the Red Dragon is video game written by Dave Daring for the TRS-80 and published by Adventure International in 1982. [1]
Reign of the Red Dragon is a game in which up to five adventurers enter a castle to recover the eight pieces of an ancient scepter, after which the red dragon will attack. [2]
Bruce Campbell reviewed Reign of the Red Dragon in Space Gamer No. 66. [2] Campbell commented that "If you enjoy this type of program, I recommend Reign of the Red Dragon as superior to some similar programs available in this price range." [2]
In the October 1982 issue of 80-U.S. Journal, David Tinis categorized the game as having similarities to Hellfire Warrior and concluded, "The graphics are well done and even though there is no sound, the game is very enjoyable. I would recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys a good adventure." [3]
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