The Dawn of DNA

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The Dawn of DNA is a 1984 role-playing game adventure for Villains and Vigilantes published by Fantasy Games Unlimited.

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Plot summary

The Dawn of DNA is an adventure scenario in which the superhero player characters must stop the other-dimensional conqueror Doctor DNA and his European supervillain minions, the Errants. [1]

Reception

William A. Barton reviewed The Dawn of DNA in Space Gamer No. 71. [1] Barton commented that "The Dawn of DNA is a solid, if not overly spectacular or innovative, adventure that could easily occupy an afternoon or evening of play for characters of any of the current superhero RPGs available." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Barton, William A. (Nov–Dec 1984). "Capsule Reviews". Space Gamer . Steve Jackson Games (71): 52–53.