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Great for the memories, but....

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: March 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is not a criticism of the original Dragon Warrior 1 and 2 games, to which I would give 5-stars across the board. However, the "improved" graphics, in my opinion, only made the game more cartoon-y. Sure, the original games did not have the best graphics, but I doubt anyone played them simply for the graphics.

I would by this Gameboy Color game(s) again, but it does ultimately fail to recapture the original experience.

Completely old school.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If you're old enough to remember playing this game on the original NES and getting issues if Nintendo Power in the mail just for the maps, congratulations. This game mostly just follows the monotmous cycle of go to town, kill monsters to get gold to buy better weapon, go to next town, get more gold to buy next better weapon.

This game is from back in the days where you knew how challenging a monster was, based on what color it was (is it a red slime or purple silme?).

Somehow, though the game is still compelling making you want to see just was in that next down, or what might be on the 4th level of that identical level cave.

The scant backstory allows your mind and imagination to fill in the blanks as to the hero's past and the villian's intent. Overall, the game is simple classic fun free from the excess that tends to weight down the modern RPG.

Two classics return!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: January 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

When it comes to role playing games from the old days, there are two major series of them that stand out in gamers' minds - Squaresoft's Final Fantasy series and Enix's Dragon Warrior series. Although the former is obviously the more popular series in the modern age, the latter was once an equally respected and loved series - just ask anyone who played video games in the early nineties. In recent years, Enix did gamers a huge favor - they rereleased the first two games in the series on the Game Boy Color! Read on for my review of this, a single cartridge containing both Dragon Warrior I and II.

PROS:
-This cartridge contains TWO games, which have been called classic RPGs for years. And now, new gamers will be able to see why.
-The graphics have been cleaned up quite a bit, and the resolution is improved. Battles also include new backgrounds.
-The godawful menu system of the old games was fixed! Now I don't have to select "stairs" from a menu every time I want to climb some! Likewise, I can now talk to people by pushing just one button, and not going through the menus!
-The game adds an animated intro. It's nothing fancy, but it's still a nice touch.
-The game gets a new English translation, truer to the Japanese originals.
-For anyone who doesn't know, these games were co-created by Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama. The Toriyama name always means quality.

CONS:
-Obviously, these games are MUCH more simplistic than the games that modern gamers tend to desire. The simplicity of the games may turn off potential gamers.
-The cover art is HORRIBLE! Why didn't they just have Akira Toriyama draw up a new cover? He's a great artist!
-If you already mastered the NES versions of these games, you're not going to find anything new here.

OVERALL:
If you're a fan of old-school RPGs, this game is for you! If you're a hardcore gamer of the modern age, you might be disappointed, but regardless of who you are, these are two classic role playing games worth checking out. They stand as solid proof - the Dragon Warrior series is AWESOME.

The return of two amazin classics!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I would like to fix my previous review and write a more clearer one. So bare with me. Up until last Fall, i've never heard about Dragon Warrior. I know you all think that i'm stupid for missing out on a great RPG like Dragon Warrior, so let me explain. I've been into the video game market for 13 years, since the age of 3. It's been difficult for me to know what games were coming out, when they were coming out and what they were. It wasn't until i got the internet and when i searched on this website did i realize that i missed out on alot of really great games, Dragon Warrior being one of them. Dragon Warrior was the first RPG game ever released in the United States. These two games were released in 1989 back on the Nintendo Entertainment System. They were the first games to pioneer the idea of land roaming, monster battling and building character experience. Enough said. Now to the games.

DRAGON WARRIOR I: Even though this game was short, it was difficult for me. As i've said, i've never played Dragon Warrior before, so it was new to me. You are the descendant of the dead and legendary hero, Loto (formerly known as Erdrick back on the the original Dragon Warrior for the NES). You as one person, set out on a quest to rescue Lady Lora, daughter of King Lars XVI of Alefgard and defeat the evil Dracolord. In this game, there are several towns were there are inns, weapons and armory shops. You will of course need to equip some weapons ad armory to become more powerful. During the course of the game, you will also get the chance of equiping more powerful equipment. You are also supposed to find two things in this game, the rainstaff and the sunstone. Once you obtain the Loto Seal, go to a shrine south of the town of Rimulbar, talk to the elderly man and he will give you a rainbow drop. You then use the rainbow drop to form a bridge to get to Dracolord's castle. You must be above level 20 to defeat Dracolord's two forms, one as a human like creature, and the other as a monster. It was easy for me. This game alone, i give it 5 stars and above.

DRAGON WARRIOR II:This game is way harder than its predecessor. In this game, you the Prince of Lorasia must find the Princess of Moonbrook and the Prince of Cannock and defeat Hargon. The storyline in this game takes place 100 years after Dragon Warrior I. You get to make up a name for you the Prince of Lorasia, but the computer makes up the names for the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrook. This game is wut makes the package a great bargain. Of course, there's plenty of training and objectives that one must clear in order to have a showdown with Hargon and his master Sidoh (who makes Hargon look like nothing). There's plenty of things to do to keep u occupied in the game while training. I give this game alone, 5 stars and above!!

Overall, i am happy that Nintendo thought about bringing these two classics back to the modern age. I hope Nintendo and Square-Enix plan on releaseing more of the Dragon Warrior series on the nintendo systems.

I love this series, so I give it altogether 5-stars!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 08, 2002
Author: Amazon User

One of my all time favorites in the RPG-category would have to be the "Dragon Warrior" saga. This special pack includes both "Dragon Warrior I" and "Dragon Warrior II". Both are classics, each one with its own storyline, characters etc.

"Dragon Warrior I" is the story about a lone warrior whom must save a kidnapped Princess from a gang of monsters. "Dragon Warrior II" on the other hand tells about a group of heros and their quest to stop a different kind of foe.(I'm not too sure about this one quite yet.)

The first is probably the most TOUGHEST of all, while the rest in the series is a bit easier. "Dragon Warrior III" is the best remake of them all yet! But even the old Nes version of "Dragon Warrior IV" is pretty good.

"Dragon Warrior: Monsters" is a bit kiddy' like, but still a nice addition. Kinda' reminds me of Pokemon only better!! Here's a small rating for each one:

DRAGON WARRIOR I

****(4-stars. Fun gameplay and the option to go anywhere you choose is a good challenge.)

DRAGON WARRIOR II

*****(5-stars. Better than the original since you get four characters altogether to help. Not too familiar with the story yet).

DRAGON WARRIOR III

*****(5-stars. A very, VERY cool opening sequence for this one. Especially at the battle against the Dragon. The option to choose characters is awesome! Better than I and II!!

DRAGON WARRIOR IV

***(3-stars. Fair gameplay but the movement is VERY poor. It's a cool change that you play as different people in different stories. Battle system can use some improvement though.)

DRAGON WARRIOR V

***(3-stars. It's alright, but the graphics went a bit downhill here. Much different than the others in the series but good.).

DRAGON WARRIOR VI

****(4-stars. Improved graphics and a worthy sequel. The characters are much, MUCH better than those from part 5.).

DRAGON WARRIOR VII

(N/A I haven't played this one yet.)

OVERALL: An excellent series altogether!!!

The Classic!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: April 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is the best classic RPG game written. Hours and hours of entertainment. You'll have to fight the kids to play this one.

Well......

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Don't get this game unless you love RPG's. I got it since I love all RPG's and it was 2 games... . I tried and I had no idea of what to do or where to go I mean they don't give you the slightest clue of what to do after you go to Loto's grave...The battling system sucks the words go buy so fast you can't read what's going on, if you die you don't realise it till you're back at the castle.

A good game or two

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

regardless to say these are not brand new games in fact they were released over 10 years ago. That doesn't diminish there value though specialy for those of use who like old-school. DWI is a little disappointing. One character? gimmie a break. I need many. Like DWII but I also like choice. The battles are fun but the fighting engine isn't that terrific. It reminded me about RPG makers fighting engine but it was better. The story isn't a let down either. I played DWI to its near completion (I cannot find the last boss) and then played DWII. I put the games down for about a year then played again and have fallen in love with them both (more so DWII). So if you can get passed its minor number of charactors and other short-commings DWI&II are both great games.

Not as good as the original...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although the games themselves are very good, and should be played by anyone who likes RPGs, there is one major difference that casts a dimlight on these games: the originals used a more archaic language. They used "Thee" and "Thy".. it's just not the same...

About Monsters

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: August 17, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Dragon Warrior Monsters is a very good game. Although it may be costly, I still think it is worth it . I myself don't have it but I do know a little about it . My friend Scott, from America have it . He lend it to me. I also like it and is very, very sure you will like it too. Now Ialso have its Guide book and has some tips like the Grizzly, has the higest attacks . Although I wrote this review, I still wish that I could down load it on PC.........

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