Dragon Warrior is a turn-based role-playing game developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix for the NES, the first entry in the series and a foundational console RPG. The lone Hero, descendant of Erdrick, explores the kingdom of Alefgard — fighting one-on-one random battles, gaining levels and gold, and buying gear — to rescue Princess Gwaelin and defeat the Dragonlord.
How To Play Dragon Warrior
Control
Action
D-Pad
Move on the map; move the cursor in menus
A Button
Open the command window; confirm; talk, search, and select battle actions
B Button
Cancel / close menu
Start
Menu / status
Select
Secondary options
About Dragon Warrior
Release date
Famicom (JP, as Dragon Quest): May 27, 1986 · NES (NA): August 1989 · NES (EU): 1989
Developer
Chunsoft
Publisher
Enix (NA: Nintendo)
Platform
NES / Famicom; later Super Famicom, Game Boy Color, mobile
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
