Dragon Wars

About

Dragon Wars is a 1989 role-playing game where you play a wrongfully imprisoned adventurer in a world where magic is outlawed. Tasked with finding the mythical paradise Dilmun, you’re arrested for suspected spellcasting and thrown into a dungeon called Purgatory. The game blends turn-based combat with exploration and party management, requiring you to rebuild your magical abilities while navigating a world fractured by political and supernatural conflict. Your choices shape alliances and outcomes as you work to clear your name and survive ancient dragon threats. Developed by the team behind Wasteland and The Bard’s Tale, Dragon Wars was praised for its ambitious narrative and tactical depth for the time. It features a large world to map, customizable characters, and resource management challenges that test both strategy and adaptability. Though its graphics and interface feel dated by modern standards, its focus on player agency and worldbuilding earned it a cult following and retrospective recognition as a foundational RPG.