Description

"Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Dragons of Flame" is a strategic role-playing video game based on the popular Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing games and set in the expansive Dragonlance universe. Originally developed and released by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI) in 1989, the game is part of the "Gold Box" series, noted for their use of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) ruleset. In the game, players assemble a party of heroes to undertake a perilous quest to stop the evil forces of the Dragon Highlords and to free the lands of Abanasinia from their tyrannical grip. The gameplay incorporates a rich narrative interwoven with tactical combat sequences, allowing players to experience the depth of the Dungeons & Dragons strategic gameplay in a video game format.

The game stands out due to its adherence to the AD&D mechanics, featuring character classes, races, leveling up, and turn-based combat. As part of the Famicom adaptation, "Dragons of Flame" was designed to cater to the gaming preferences of the Japanese market, where the console was prevalent. This version includes specific tweaks in graphics and user interface, optimizing it for the Famicom system’s capabilities. The title is a direct sequel to "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Lance" and precedes "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara," making it a central part of a series that has been pivotal in translating the Dungeons & Dragons experience into the realm of video gaming. The game’s legacy is notable for how it broadened the appeal of Western RPG elements among Eastern audiences, contributing to the global growth of the RPG genre in the gaming industry.