Play Hiryuu Gaiden Online
Explore a fantasy world, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and rescue a princess.
🎮 Game Controls
Make sure the game window is active to play.
- Move
- Btn A (Jump)
- Btn B (Run/Fire)
- Start
- Select
About Hiryuu Gaiden
Hiryuu Gaiden was a Japan only Game Boy release from 1995, developed by Atelier Double and published by Epoch. It arrived in the middle of the handheld's life, a time when developers were comfortable with the hardware and creating more ambitious adventures. This game is a side story to the Hiryuu no Ken series, placing you in a fantasy world with a top down perspective.
You control a young swordsman exploring a large map screen by screen, fighting monsters with a short range sword slash. Your main goal is to rescue a kidnapped princess, which involves navigating forests and caves, solving simple environmental puzzles, and defeating bosses. Two key mechanics are the magic system, where you collect orbs to cast different spells, and the ability to summon a dragon to fly over obstacles. The pacing is deliberate, with some backtracking, and the difficulty can be unforgiving if you rush into battles unprepared. Moving through its compact world, finding a new spell, and finally reaching a dungeon boss creates a satisfying sense of progress.
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