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Platform
TurboGrafx-16
Genres
Shooter
Developers
NMK Co. Ltd.
Release date
October 1, 1990

Summary

Tenseiryuu - Saint Dragon (often just called Saint Dragon) drops you into a classic horizontal scrolling shoot‑em‑up where you pilot the cyborg warrior St. Dragon against a ruthless alien force. The game offers five R‑Type‑style stages, each packed with a surprising arsenal of weapons that you can pick up and keep even after losing a life.

What really sets this title apart is the armored tail attached to your ship – it can block incoming fire and, if you swing it just right, deal a hefty chunk of damage to foes. Lives are generous thanks to continues, but the checkpoints are spaced far apart, so mastering the tail’s defensive and offensive potential is key to surviving the relentless onslaught.

Storyline

In Tenseiryuu - Saint Dragon (often just called Saint Dragon), the galaxy has fallen under the iron grip of Cyborg Monsters. These mechanically‑enhanced tyrants were originally created by humans, but their superior firepower and relentless attack capabilities have turned them into oppressors, enslaving race after race. The only hope lies in a being of their own kind—St. Dragon, a cyborg warrior who turns against his creators. Determined to end the tyranny, St. Dragon rises to challenge the alien regime and free the galaxy from its metallic chains.

Edited by Maya Carter

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