Dragon Breed

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Description

Zambaquous has done everything to make life hell for the people of Agamen, and as their King Kayus, the time has come to head out to destroy him. This leads to six levels of horizontally-scrolling shoot ‘em up action, although with some vertical movement as well.

The thing which sets the game apart from every other horizontally-scrolling shoot ‘em up (except Saint Dragon) is that you are riding on the back of a dragon, called Bahamoot. Both you and the dragon have firepower, and holding down the fire button increases Bahamoot’s energy bolt’s ferocity. The dragon’s tail can be controlled indirectly, and because it is indestructible, it can be used either as a shield, or as a weapon in its own right.

There are power-ups to collect by dismounting from the dragon and walking into them. These include fiery breath, bolts shot from Bahamoot’s tail, homing missiles of sorts, and lightning bolts, with only one ever active at a time. Each level has a time limit.

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Part of the Following Groups

• Fantasy Creatures: Dragons
• Gameplay feature: Dragon flying / riding

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Critic Reviews

Your Sinclair	ZX Spectrum	Jan, 1991	82 out of 100	82
Commodore User	Arcade	Jul, 1989	80 out of 100	80
Pixel-Heroes.de	Commodore 64	Sep, 2009	7 out of 10	70
Pixel-Heroes.de	Amiga	Sep, 2009	7 out of 10	70
ST Format	Atari ST	Dec, 1990	68 out of 100	68
ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)	Arcade	Jul, 1989		60
Pixel-Heroes.de	Atari ST	Sep, 2009	6 out of 10	60
Power Play	Commodore 64	Feb, 1991	52 out of 100	52
Retro Archives	Amstrad CPC	May 31, 2019	7 out of 20	35
Retro Archives	ZX Spectrum	May 31, 2019	7 out of 20	35

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Trivia

Windows release

The game was one of the eighteen arcade games included in the compilation Irem Arcade Hits.

Awards

• Amiga Power
  • May 1991 (issue #00) - #82 in the "All Time Top 100 Amiga Games"