Knights of Xentar

About

Knights of Xentar is a 1991 RPG from ELF Corporation that mixes turn-based combat with visual novel storytelling. Players control Desmond, a down-on-his-luck hero who must rebuild his life after losing his gear to thieves. The game features a large world to explore, party-based battles, and dialogue choices that shape interactions. Combat retains classic turn-based mechanics while the overworld lets you freely travel between towns and dungeons. The narrative weaves personal mystery with fantasy questing as Desmond uncovers his past while taking odd jobs to survive. The game’s 90s-era charm comes from its blend of grind-heavy RPG systems and early visual novel presentation. Though it diverges from the first-person dungeon crawl format of earlier Dragon Knight games, it borrows pacing and structure from early Final Fantasy titles. Community discussions often highlight its character-driven story and surprisingly modern approach to balancing player freedom with structured quests. With a 7.8/10 average on MobyGames, it remains a curiosity for retro RPG fans and a bridge between classic fantasy CRPGs and later narrative-driven JRPGs.

Storyline

After liberating the city of Phoenix from an evil curse in his previous adventure, Takeru finds himself in a situation unworthy of his heroic status: robbers have taken all his possessions, including his magic sword, and even his clothes! So the first task for the unsuccessful hero is to get some money. Luckily, the mayor has an assignment for him, for which he is also willing to pay. Takeru accepts the assignment without knowing what it will lead to - traveling all over the world, fighting fearsome enemies, encountering beautiful women, and solving a mystery that will also reveal the secret of his own true identity!