Dragon Slayer 4 (Legacy of the Wizard)
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Dragon Slayer 4 (ドラゴンスレイヤーIV) is a port of the original console games for mobile phones. The game was originally released on the Japanese Famicom in 1987 and on the North American NES in 1989 under the title Legacy of the Wizard. The original developer is Nihon Falcom.
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
Obtain the Dragon Slayer hidden in the underground labyrinth and defeat the evil dragon Dilgios (Keela).
To obtain the Dragon Slayer, you need 4 items called 'Crowns'.
The objective is to collect the Crowns hidden in the underground labyrinth and defeat Dilgios (Keela) with the Dragon Slayer.
Worzen family[edit | edit source]
Each member of the dragon slayer family has different performance and special skills.
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
About character name
Character names in this game have been shaken up depending on the version from which they were ported. In this page, they are standardised to those closest to the Japanese pronunciation.
Japanese manual | FC/NES/MOBILE PHONE | MSX1/MSX2 |
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ゼムン | Xemn | Xemn |
メイア | Mayna | Maia |
ロイアス | Roas | Royas |
リルル | Lyll | Lyll |
ポチ | Pochi | Pochi |
Xemn Worzen (Warrior)[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
He is a powerful father.
He can use his glove to move rocks.
However, he has a short range and low jumping ability.
Maia Worzen (Wizard)[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
She is proficient with magic items.
She has average status.
Royas Worzen (Ranger)[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
He is the only character who can use the Dragon Slayer.
He has average status.
Lyll Worzen (Elf)[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
She has no offensive power, but has the highest range and jumping ability of any character.
Pochi (Monster)[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
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Arrange mode
He has the lowest range and jumping power, but he has the strongest attack power and, most importantly, he is immune to all attacks except those of the boss monsters.
Dawel Worzen[edit | edit source]
He is the grandfather of the family.
He cannot go on adventures, but can load game data.
Geera Worzen[edit | edit source]
She is the grandmother of the family.
She cannot go on adventures, but can save game data.
Prologue[edit | edit source]
Scene 1 (BGM: Theme of Death / 死のテーマ)[edit | edit source]
A long time ago, so long way from now...
今から遠い遠い……
それは遠い昔のこと……。
The country was on the brink of destruction by the king dragon Keela.
この国は、魔竜ディルギオスによって 滅亡の危機に瀕していました。
Many brave people were killed by the King Dragon's fire,
and the powerless could do nothing but be afraid.
多くの勇気ある者は 魔竜の業火に命を奪われ、
力なき人々は、
恐怖に怯えるしかできませんでした。
So... until a clan of Dragon Slayers appeared on the wasted earth.
そう……
荒れ果てた大地に現れた
竜殺しの一族が現れるまでは。
The clan took a swing of a sword and a tremendous amount of magical power
and challenged the king dragon that nests in this land to battle.
その一族は一振りの剣と、
途方もない魔力を持って この地に巣食う魔竜に戦いを挑みました。
A fierce battle was fought as the seven nights dawned,
and the clan finally sealed the king dragon.
七つの夜が明ける、
激闘が繰り広げられ、
ついに一族は魔竜を封印したのです。
Peace has come to this country,
but they have decided to stay here to prepare for the coming resurrection of the king dragon.
この国に平和が訪れましたが、
彼らは来るべく魔竜の復活に備え、
この地に留まることにしました。
Thus, the existence of the king dragon would be passed on as a legend of fear.
かくして、魔竜の存在は、
恐怖の伝説として、
語り継がれていくことになるのです。
The existence of such a king dragon and the horrors people had experienced
were forgotten by everyone...
そんな魔竜の存在も、
人々が体験した恐怖も、
誰もが忘れ去るほどの時が流れ……。
In a corner of a large forest,
there lived a family of lumberjacks.
ある大きな森の片隅に、
木こりの一家が暮らしていました。
The powerful dad, Xemn.
力持ちのお父さん、ゼムン。
The mom who uses magical powers, Maia.
不思議な力を使うお母さん、メイア。
The slightly timid swordsman, Royas.
And the firm younger sis who supports her bro, Lyll.
ちょっぴり臆病な剣の使い手ロイアスと、
兄を支えるしっかり者の妹、リルル。
Watching over the family,
grandpa Dawel and grandma Geera.
一家を見守る、
おじいさんのドウエルとおばあさんのジーラ。
And a pet Pochi.
そして、ペットのポチ。
The family worked together and lived well together.
一家は力を合わせて、
仲良く暮らしていました。
Then one day......
そんなある日のこと……
Scene 2 (BGM: Ground Theme / 地上のテーマ)[edit | edit source]
Xemn
Hmm? Pochi, what have you got in your mouth?
ゼムン
ん?ポチ、何をくわえているんだ?
Pochi
whine, whine......
ポチ
くぅーん、きゅーん……
Xemn
Hey! This!
Dragons'... scales?
こっ!これは!
ドラゴンの…ウロコ?
Royas
What's going on? Dad?
ロイアス
どうしたの?お父さん?
Xemn
Maia! Get over here!
The legendary dragon is about to return...
That dragon, Keela...!
ゼムン
メイア!ちょっと来てくれ!
伝説の魔竜が復活しようとしている…
かの竜、ディルギオスが…!
Maia
Well the time has come at last...
Kids, listen up.
メイア
そう……
ついにこの時がきたのね…
子供たち、よく聞いて。
Maia
We are a tribe of Dragon Slayers who remain in the land to prepare for the resurrection of the dragon.
I've told you that before, haven't you?
メイア
私たちは竜の復活に備え、
この地に残った、竜殺しの一族。
それは前にも話したわね?
Maia
We need to seal the dragon again.
And that's something we can accomplish together as a family.
メイア
私たちは竜をもう一度、
封印しなくてはならないの。
そして、それは家族みんなで
成し遂げることなのよ。
Lyll
Yeah, I know.
We have to do this! don't we?
リルル
うん。わかってる。
私たちがやらなくてはならないのね!
Royas
Uh, yeah...
It's kind of scary......
ロイアス
う、うん……
なんだか怖いな……
Lyll
Oh! Big bro! Shape up!
リルル
もう!お兄ちゃん!
しっかりしてよ!
Xemn
In order to seal Keela,
we need the Old Sword Dragon Slayer.
ゼムン
ディルギオスを封印するためには、
古より竜殺しの剣、
ドラゴンスレイヤーが必要だ。
Xemn
And the person who can control the Dragon Slayer is Royas... only you.
ゼムン
そしてドラゴンスレイヤーを扱えるのは、
ロイアス…お前だけだ。
Royas
......yeah. That's what I've been practicing my sword for... I know...
ロイアス
……うん。
そのために剣を練習してきたんだね…
わかってる…
Lyll
Ugh! This is so frustrating!
Go out with all your might! Be a man!
リルル
あーもう!じれったいなあ!
バーンといきなさいよ!男でしょう!?
Royas
That's easy for you to say......
ロイアス
そんなこと言ったって……
Xemn
Okay! Let's all work together!
Everyone! Let's go!
ゼムン
よし!皆で力を合わせて頑張ろう!
みんな!行くぞ!
Thus, the family is set to take on the underground labyrinth in search of the Dragon Slayer,
in order to defeat Keela, the resurrected King Dragon.
こうして家族たちは、
復活の魔竜ディルギオスを倒すべく、
竜殺しの剣ドラゴンスレイヤーを求め、
地下迷宮に挑むことになったのです。
Game mode (basic)[edit | edit source]
ARRANGE MODE[edit | edit source]
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Arrange mode
A mode arranged to be more enjoyable than the FC version.
- A prologue and conversation scene has been added after the game starts. The graphics have more colors and the monsters' attack power is suppressed.
- The unused BGM "Theme of Royas" has been changed to play.
- Save and load can be performed not only at home, but also at the INN.
- The map can be viewed at any time and shows where the current location and Crowns.
- After completing the game, the score will not be registered in the Internet ranking.
- There is only one original-compliant title screen, as the arrangement mode is selected from the title screen.
ORIGINAL MODE[edit | edit source]
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Original mode
A mode that accurately reproduces the FC version.
- The graphics and monster status are the same as the original.
- BGM is the same as in Arrange Mode, but unused BGM "Theme of Royas" is kept unplayable.
- The password system has been replaced by a save and load system. Can only be run at home.
- Some glitches, such as Pause Jump (PJ) and Xemn's Pass Wall (XPW), have been fixed. The same applies to Arrange mode.
- After completing the game, the score will be registered in the Internet ranking.
HI SCORE (Internet Ranking)[edit | edit source]
The current high score can be checked at any time from the title screen.
Can only be registered when original mode is cleared.
(About sending high scores)
In this application, you can register your record of game clears as a score in the ranking.
The score to be sent is "the number of times you attacked during the game".
The fewer the number of attacks, the higher the score.
* High score can only be registered in "Original" mode.
* High score can only be registered after the game has been completed.
Game mode (special)[edit | edit source]
SOUND TEST[edit | edit source]
This mode is unlocked after 30 days? after install.
- You can listen to BGM and SE.
- There are a total of 16 BGMs, 37 SEs.
GRAPHIC TEST[edit | edit source]
This mode is unlocked after 60 days? after install.
- You can see the graphics of all player characters and monsters in the original mode and arrange modes. The background is yellow-green.
- You cannot see the background graphics in this mode.
- In the Original Mode graphics, there are some graphics of unused monsters from the FC version.
- In the Arrange Mode graphics, unused monsters are shown as blank images.
BOSS MODE[edit | edit source]
This mode is unlocked after 90 days? after install.
- Start with 99 LIFEs and 99 MAGIC, and fight a series of 4 Crown Bosses and King Dragons.
- Boss strength is based on Arrange Mode.
- You can re-select your equipment at home after each battle.
- 20 LIFE and 20 MAGIC are restored for each stage.
BOSS MODE EX[edit | edit source]
This mode is unlocked after 120 days? after install.
- Start with 99 LIFEs and 99 MAGIC, and fight a series of 4 Crown Bosses and King Dragons.
- Boss strength is based on Original Mode.
- You can only choose equipment at the start.
- LIFE and MAGIC do not recover for each stage.
- The difficulty level is hell hard.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Icons[edit | edit source]
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160x160 icon
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96x96 icon
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48x48 icon
Screenshots[edit | edit source]
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Title screen
Credits[edit | edit source]
- CAST
- Warrior Xemn Worzen
- Wizard Mayna Worzen
- Ranger Roas Worzen
- Elf Lyll Worzen
- Monster Pochi
- Monsters
- King Dragon Dilgyos
- Taratunes
- Archwinger
- Erebone
- Rockgaea
- Rock Veest
- Mu
- Moricdo
- Roid Moon
- Garba
- Killer Bat
- Kraugen
- Kimu
- Gridel
- Crawler
- Snake Kid
- Aryu
- Yashinotkin
- Gers
- Derudeathgadedo
- Skeleton
- Slug
- Tiger
- Cyclops
- Mummy
- Lizard Man
- Dwarf
- Giant
- Orc
- Elemental
- Writh
- Egg-man
- Mimic
- Rock
- Slime
- Lightball
- Prandi
- Memes
- Golem
- Monch
- Wizard
- Frog-man
- Mayu
- Daru-do
- Kirru
- Bupurch
- Dorak
- Lion
- Flail Snail
- Roman
- Meta Black
- Lee
- STAFF
- Director
- Shinya Aizawa
- Yuji Ishige
- Programming
- Syuichiro Moriyama
- Programming assistance
- Takashi Baba
- Art & Graphic
- Masakazu Takeishi
- Chika Tsumori
- Music
- All music comporsed by Falcom Sound Team jdk
- audio studio HIBIKI Inc.
- Director
- Dragon Slayer 4
- BLACKJACK Corp. © 1987-2008 NBGI
- Original Game
- 日本ファルコム株式会社 © 1987-2008 Falcom
- Produce
- 株式会社バンダイナムコゲームス
Videos[edit | edit source]
Playthrough (Doja)
Prologue and Ending (N905i)
BOSS MODE & BOSS MODE EX (Doja)
Soundtrack (N905i)
Remake and porting[edit | edit source]
Graphics[edit | edit source]
The size of the characters has not changed, only the number of colors has increased. This is a remake of a very beautiful dot painting.
It would be easier to understand if written as Super Mario Bros. for the NES to Super Mario Collection for the SNES.
Sound[edit | edit source]
This version is based on the FC version, and the SE are probably the same, while the BGM is the internal sound of the mobile phone.
Unfortunately, due to the limitations of mobile phone hardware, the BGM can't be looped from the middle of a song or express detailed tones, so it's not as good as it could be, but it still gives the impression of being carefully made.
Is the original running at 60FPS while the MOBILE PHONE version is running at 30FPS? Is the timing of the BGM pronunciation affected by this?
In the original version, BGM was classified as using 2 or more sound channels simultaneously, while SE were classified as using only 1.
The sound of opening the treasure chest was treated as BGM and included in the official soundtrack, but in the MOBILE PHONE version, it is treated as a sound effect and cannot be selected in the sound test.
It is important to note that "Theme of Royas", which was unused BGM in the FC version and could only be heard in the sound test, has been changed in the MOBILE PHONE version to be played in the game. It's a great job of ported Blackjack corp.
Operability[edit | edit source]
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N905i
2, 4, 6, 8 buttons or circular directional buttons to move,
0, 5, or # buttons can be set to jump or attack at will.
"*" button to turn sound on/off.
The operating FPS of the original is 60, but the this version seems to have been 30FPS.
The operability is good, and the blocks that disappear when the player touches them are a little hard to feel.
If a gamepad could be connected, there would be almost no discomfort.
External Links[edit | edit source]
- LSD4: Unofficial archive of Legacy of the Wizard / Dragon Slayer 4 by CMDR Sho / The author of the quotation source and the first edition of this page is the same person. Any corrections to unnatural translations from Japanese to English or additions of new knowledge are also welcome.
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