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Dragon Knight 4

January 01, 1970

Dragon Knight 4 (ドラゴンナイト４) is an erotic role-playing video game developed by ELF Corporation and released only in Japan for several platforms between 1994 and 1997. In 1994, the game first became available for PC MS-DOS, NEC PC-9801 and X68000, with a censored version ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1996 and later to the PC-FX, PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1997. It was also adapted into illustrated novels and an anime miniseries.

Dragon Knight 4
Developer(s)ELF Corporation[a]
Publisher(s)ELF Corporation[b]
Producer(s)Masato Hiruta
Designer(s)Masato Hiruta
Programmer(s)Atsushi Kanao
Artist(s)Masaki Takei
Composer(s)Masaki Sugō
Tsuyoshi Fukutomi
Yōichi Shimizu
SeriesDragon Knight
Platform(s)PC-98, X68000, FM Towns, MS-DOS, Super Famicom, PlayStation, PC-FX, Microsoft Windows
Release
February 25, 1994
  • PC-98
    X68000
    FM Towns
    DOS
    Super Famicom
    PlayStation
    PC-FX
    Windows
Genre(s)Eroge, tactical role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player

Dragon Knight 4 is a continuation of the Dragon Knight series, and a sequel to Knights of Xentar. Dragon Knight 4 has a new protagonist, Kakeru, the son of Takeru from the previous games.

Gameplay edit

The game features a turn-based battle system, with the player in control of up to eight additional characters. Allies and enemies are both separated into statistically distinct classes: swordsmen, archers and sorcerers, with certain armour and weaponry being appropriate to each.

Plot edit

The central character of Dragon Knight 4 is Kakeru (カケル) (voiced by Megumi Ogata), the son of Yamato Takeru, the protagonist of the earlier games in the series, and the sorceress Luna. At the outset, the player is informed of the wizard Lushifon's plot to destroy civilization and must guide Kakeru through a number of battles to defeat Lushifon.

Release edit

The original DOS, FM Towns and PC-98 versions of the game feature erotic scenes. Banpresto removed these aspects before re-publishing the game for the SNES, PC-FX and PlayStation platforms. A third remake brought the game into the third dimension and brought back the erotic scenes.[10]

Other media edit

The original soundtrack Dragon Knight 4 Complete Music File was released by NEC Avenue. Media Works also published a three-volume manga by Togashi in 1997–1999.

Two different illustrated novelization were published. A three-volume novel was written by Rei Marimura, illustrated by Masaki Takei, and released by Wani Books in 1994–1995. The second, two-volume novel was written by Youko Kagura, illustrated also by Masaki Takei, and released by Kill Time Communication in 2007–2008.

A two-volume anime OVA of two episodes each was produced by Dangun Pictures and released by Pink Pineapple in 1998–1999.

Reception edit

Dragon Knight 4 received average reception from critics who reviewed it as an import title.[11][12][13] According to Famitsu, the PlayStation release sold 15,351 copies in its first week on the market.[14] The PlayStation version sold a total of 22,683 copies during its lifetime in Japan.[14] Japanese video game magazine PCpress reported that the Microsoft Windows release ranked tenth in terms of domestic PC game sales in Japan.[15]

German publication AnimaniA highlighted the game's atmosphere, appealing character designs, and character development throughout the plot, but found some erotic scenes unpleasant and criticized aspects such as required action commands not being able to be executed in later areas.[16] Retro Gamer named it one of the ten best games for PC-FX, commenting that the game has attractive graphics, a moderately deep and engaging battle system, and a decent storyline.[17] Hardcore Gaming 101's Diogo Martins wrote that "Dragon Knight 4 is a great example of an erotic game that is actually good, and one that a lot of SRPG fans would most likely enjoy".[18]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Ported to Super Famicom and PlayStation by Banpresto, PC-FX by NEC Avenue
  2. ^ MS-DOS version was published by Game Box, Super Famicom and PlayStation versions were published by Banpresto, and PC-FX version was published by NEC Interchannel

References edit

  1. ^ "ドラゴンナイト4". Popcom [ja] (in Japanese). Vol. 12, no. 2. Shogakukan. February 1994. p. 114.
  2. ^ Maeda, Hiroyuki (October 27, 2020). "X68000 Game Software All Catalogue". X68000パーフェクトカタログ. Perfect Catalogue (in Japanese). G-Walk [ja]. pp. 44–189. ISBN 978-4867171011.
  3. ^ "FMT　CDソフト　ドラゴンナイト4". Suruga-ya.jp (in Japanese). from the original on 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  4. ^ "News - Korea Infos: 엘프 (elf); New Soft: 드래곤 나이트 4 (Dragon Nibht 4)". Game Power (in Korean). No. 44. Jeu Media. November 1997. pp. 3, 33.
  5. ^ "3月16日 ~ 4月1日 — 龍騎士IV". Soft World Magazine Monthly [zh] (in Chinese). No. 86. Soft-World. May 1996. pp. 62–65.
  6. ^ "スーパーファミコン". 懐かしスーパーファミコンパーフェクトガイド. Perfect Guide (in Japanese). Vol. 2. Magazine Box. September 2016. pp. 120–128. ISBN 9784866400082.
  7. ^ . PlayStation Official Site Software Catalog (in Japanese). Sony Interactive Entertainment. 2008. Archived from the original on 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  8. ^ "ドラゴンナイト4 [PC-FX]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Kadokawa Game Linkage. 2019. from the original on 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  9. ^ "ドラゴンナイト4 Windows版". ErogameScape. 2007. from the original on 2008-04-15. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  10. ^ Seid, Kurtis (February 14, 2009). . 1Up.com. UGO Networks, Hearst Corporation. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  11. ^ a b Garnier, François (April 1997). "Test Playstation: Dragon Knight 4". Consoles + [fr] (in French). No. 64. EM-Images SA. p. 156.
  12. ^ a b "NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: ドラゴンナイト4 (PS)". Famitsu (in Japanese). No. 426. ASCII Corporation. February 14, 1997. (Transcription by Famitsu.com).
  13. ^ a b McLeod, Jaime (May 5, 2000). "Dragon Knight 4 (Review Platform: Sony PlayStation)". RPGFan. Emerald Shield Media LLC. from the original on 2024-03-04. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  14. ^ a b "Game Search". Game Data Library. from the original on 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  15. ^ (in Japanese). PCpress. Archived from the original on 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  16. ^ "Dragon Knight 4". AnimaniA [de] (in German). No. 44. Animagine GmbH. February 2002. p. 24.
  17. ^ "Perfect 10: PC-FX - Perfect Ten Games". Retro Gamer. No. 53. Imagine Publishing. July 17, 2008. pp. 52–53.
  18. ^ Martins, Diogo (January 3, 2014). "Dragon Knight 4". Hardcore Gaming 101. from the original on 2019-01-13. Retrieved 2024-03-17.

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Anime edit

January 01, 1970
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Dragon Knight 4 ドラゴンナイト４ is an erotic role playing video game developed by ELF Corporation and released only in Japan for several platforms between 1994 and 1997 In 1994 the game first became available for PC MS DOS NEC PC 9801 and X68000 with a censored version ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1996 and later to the PC FX PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1997 It was also adapted into illustrated novels and an anime miniseries Dragon Knight 4Developer s ELF Corporation a Publisher s ELF Corporation b Producer s Masato HirutaDesigner s Masato HirutaProgrammer s Atsushi KanaoArtist s Masaki TakeiComposer s Masaki SugōTsuyoshi FukutomiYōichi ShimizuSeriesDragon KnightPlatform s PC 98 X68000 FM Towns MS DOS Super Famicom PlayStation PC FX Microsoft WindowsReleaseFebruary 25 1994 PC 98JP February 25 1994 1 X68000JP March 31 1994 2 FM TownsJP April 28 1994 3 DOSTW April 10 1996 5 KOR October 1997 4 Super FamicomJP December 27 1996 6 PlayStationJP February 7 1997 7 PC FXJP March 28 1997 8 WindowsJP June 29 2007 9 Genre s Eroge tactical role playingMode s Single player Dragon Knight 4 is a continuation of the Dragon Knight series and a sequel to Knights of Xentar Dragon Knight 4 has a new protagonist Kakeru the son of Takeru from the previous games Contents 1 Gameplay 2 Plot 3 Release 3 1 Other media 4 Reception 5 Notes 6 References 7 External links 7 1 AnimeGameplay editThe game features a turn based battle system with the player in control of up to eight additional characters Allies and enemies are both separated into statistically distinct classes swordsmen archers and sorcerers with certain armour and weaponry being appropriate to each Plot editThe central character of Dragon Knight 4 is Kakeru カケル voiced by Megumi Ogata the son of Yamato Takeru the protagonist of the earlier games in the series and the sorceress Luna At the outset the player is informed of the wizard Lushifon s plot to destroy civilization and must guide Kakeru through a number of battles to defeat Lushifon Release editThe original DOS FM Towns and PC 98 versions of the game feature erotic scenes Banpresto removed these aspects before re publishing the game for the SNES PC FX and PlayStation platforms A third remake brought the game into the third dimension and brought back the erotic scenes 10 Other media edit The original soundtrack Dragon Knight 4 Complete Music File was released by NEC Avenue Media Works also published a three volume manga by Togashi in 1997 1999 Two different illustrated novelization were published A three volume novel was written by Rei Marimura illustrated by Masaki Takei and released by Wani Books in 1994 1995 The second two volume novel was written by Youko Kagura illustrated also by Masaki Takei and released by Kill Time Communication in 2007 2008 A two volume anime OVA of two episodes each was produced by Dangun Pictures and released by Pink Pineapple in 1998 1999 Reception editReceptionReview scoresPublicationScoreConsoles PS 85 11 Famitsu PS 23 40 12 RPGFan PS 68 100 13 Dragon Knight 4 received average reception from critics who reviewed it as an import title 11 12 13 According to Famitsu the PlayStation release sold 15 351 copies in its first week on the market 14 The PlayStation version sold a total of 22 683 copies during its lifetime in Japan 14 Japanese video game magazine PCpress reported that the Microsoft Windows release ranked tenth in terms of domestic PC game sales in Japan 15 German publication AnimaniA highlighted the game s atmosphere appealing character designs and character development throughout the plot but found some erotic scenes unpleasant and criticized aspects such as required action commands not being able to be executed in later areas 16 Retro Gamer named it one of the ten best games for PC FX commenting that the game has attractive graphics a moderately deep and engaging battle system and a decent storyline 17 Hardcore Gaming 101 s Diogo Martins wrote that Dragon Knight 4 is a great example of an erotic game that is actually good and one that a lot of SRPG fans would most likely enjoy 18 Notes edit Ported to Super Famicom and PlayStation by Banpresto PC FX by NEC Avenue MS DOS version was published by Game Box Super Famicom and PlayStation versions were published by Banpresto and PC FX version was published by NEC InterchannelReferences edit ドラゴンナイト4 Popcom ja in Japanese Vol 12 no 2 Shogakukan February 1994 p 114 Maeda Hiroyuki October 27 2020 X68000 Game Software All Catalogue X68000パーフェクトカタログ Perfect Catalogue in Japanese G Walk ja pp 44 189 ISBN 978 4867171011 FMT CDソフト ドラゴンナイト4 Suruga ya jp in Japanese Archived from the original on 2024 03 06 Retrieved 2024 03 06 News Korea Infos 엘프 elf New Soft 드래곤 나이트 4 Dragon Nibht 4 Game Power in Korean No 44 Jeu Media November 1997 pp 3 33 3月16日 4月1日 龍騎士IV Soft World Magazine Monthly zh in Chinese No 86 Soft World May 1996 pp 62 65 スーパーファミコン 懐かしスーパーファミコンパーフェクトガイド Perfect Guide in Japanese Vol 2 Magazine Box September 2016 pp 120 128 ISBN 9784866400082 ドラゴンナイト4 PlayStation Official Site Software Catalog in Japanese Sony Interactive Entertainment 2008 Archived from the original on 2020 08 06 Retrieved 2024 03 05 ドラゴンナイト4 PC FX Famitsu in Japanese Kadokawa Game Linkage 2019 Archived from the original on 2019 12 27 Retrieved 2024 03 06 ドラゴンナイト4 Windows版 ErogameScape 2007 Archived from the original on 2008 04 15 Retrieved 2024 03 06 Seid Kurtis February 14 2009 Games that scarred me for life Dragon Knight 4 1Up com UGO Networks Hearst Corporation Archived from the original on 2011 06 04 Retrieved 2024 03 17 a b Garnier Francois April 1997 Test Playstation Dragon Knight 4 Consoles fr in French No 64 EM Images SA p 156 a b NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW ドラゴンナイト4 PS Famitsu in Japanese No 426 ASCII Corporation February 14 1997 Transcription by Famitsu com a b McLeod Jaime May 5 2000 Dragon Knight 4 Review Platform Sony PlayStation RPGFan Emerald Shield Media LLC Archived from the original on 2024 03 04 Retrieved 2024 03 17 a b Game Search Game Data Library Archived from the original on 2024 03 07 Retrieved 2024 03 17 セールスランキング in Japanese PCpress Archived from the original on 2008 03 20 Retrieved 2024 03 17 Dragon Knight 4 AnimaniA de in German No 44 Animagine GmbH February 2002 p 24 Perfect 10 PC FX Perfect Ten Games Retro Gamer No 53 Imagine Publishing July 17 2008 pp 52 53 Martins Diogo January 3 2014 Dragon Knight 4 Hardcore Gaming 101 Archived from the original on 2019 01 13 Retrieved 2024 03 17 External links editOfficial website dead link Windows Official website dead link FM Towns Dragon Knight 4 at MobyGames Dragon Knight 4 at GameFAQs Dragon Knight 4 at The Visual Novel Database Anime edit Official website D 1 and D 2 Dragon Knight 4 anime at Anime News Network s encyclopedia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dragon Knight 4 amp oldid 1217951767, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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