Dragon Saber (World, DO2)

Namco • 1990

Dragon Saber (World, DO2) — Title screen
Title screen
Dragon Saber (World, DO2) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Namco’s Dragon Saber is a two-player vertical scrolling shooter released in 1990. It serves as a sequel to their earlier game, Dragon Spirit. Players pilot advanced aircraft through increasingly challenging environments, battling waves of enemies and formidable bosses while attempting to progress deeper into the dragon's domain. The game was developed in Japan and initially released for export markets. Gameplay involves maneuvering your fighter through intricate level designs filled with projectiles and hazards. Cooperative play allows two players to share the responsibility of clearing the screen and tackling the escalating difficulty. Dragon Saber remains exclusive to arcade hardware, never having been ported to home consoles or computers outside of Japan. The game’s visual style builds upon the foundation established in its predecessor, offering a vibrant and detailed experience for those seeking a classic vertically scrolling shooter challenge.

Details

Manufacturer
Namco
Year
1990
Players
2
Genre
Shooter / Flying Vertical
Display
raster, rotated 90°
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
dsaber

Machine data derived from the MAME project.