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Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Graphic Adventure · Puzzle · Adventure
Developers
Illusions Gaming Company
Publishers
Crystal Dynamics
Release date
October 31, 1996

Summary

In Blazing Dragons I step into the scaly shoes of Flicker, a love‑struck dragon living in Camelhot castle who must prove himself worthy of Princess Flame by winning the king’s dragon tournament. The game’s point‑and‑click puzzles are peppered with Monty‑Python‑style wit, from cheeky innuendos to absurd shenanigans, and the cast of voices reads like a comedy hall of fame—Terry Jones, Cheech Marin, Harry Shearer and a parade of seasoned cartoon veterans bring the eccentric dragons and humans to life.

What makes the experience surprisingly forgiving is the built‑in hint system that keeps even puzzle‑newbies from hitting a dead end, and the fact that you can never die or reach an unwinnable state. Critics noted the frequent load times as a console hiccup, but praised the side‑splitting humor and challenging riddles, with Electronic Gaming Monthly awarding an 8 out of 10. For anyone craving a true graphic adventure on PlayStation, Blazing Dragons remains a quirky, memorable ride.

Storyline

In Blazing Dragons for the PlayStation, you play as Flicker, a young inventor who dreams of becoming a dragon knight and winning Princess Flame’s hand. The adventure begins with Flicker collecting objects and solving puzzles alongside a colorful cast of dragons and humans, all while avoiding any dead‑ends typical of graphic adventures.

The plot thickens when the villainous Sir George and his magician Mervin hatch a scheme to seize the kingdom of Camelhot by kidnapping Flame and building a series of mechanical Black Dragons. Flicker uncovers the plot, sabotages the first Black Dragon, and, after being taken as a squire by Sir Loungealot, must rescue the princess, expose the Chancellor’s betrayal, and earn knighthood by proving himself in the Cave of Dilemma.

In the final tournament Flicker defeats Sir Loungealot, then battles upgraded Black Dragons as Sir George fuses with the machine. By cutting the power supply, Flicker destroys the contraption, restores the king, and is finally offered Flame’s hand, fulfilling his quest to become a true dragon knight.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single