Deep Dungeon
Encyclopedia
is a series of computer role-playing games developed by HummingBirdSoft
. The first two installments were released on the Family Computer Disk System by Square
's label DOG; the third one was released on the regular Family Computer
by Square directly and the final one by Asmik
.
er" presented in a first person perspective
, similar to Wizardry
. Players navigate nondescript, maze-like corridors in their bid to find the princess. The game was released exclusively in Japan
, but on April 15, 2006, Deep Dungeon was unofficially translated
into English.
The Heretic War is set in the town of Dorl. One day, monsters raided the town, stealing both the treasures and Princess Etna's soul. Despite the attempts of brave warriors to retrieve her soul, none have been successful.
In the dungeon, the player is given a command list. The player can choose to attack if an enemy is in the vicinity, view allocated items, escape from battle, examine the area for items, and talk if there are people nearby. The character's effectiveness in battle is largely determined by numerical values for attacking power (AP), defensive power (AC), and health (HP). These values are determined by the character's experience level (LEVEL), which raises after the character's accumulated experience (EX) reaches a certain point.
, it was the first 3D dungeon crawler RPG for the Famicom console.
HummingBirdSoft
is a defunct Japanese video game company. The company was established in 1982 as a real estate agent, but in 1983 began to develop computer games. The company heavily participated in the Disk Original Group, a collective publishing house for Famicom Disk System games headed by Square...
. The first two installments were released on the Family Computer Disk System by Square
Square Co.
was a Japanese video game company founded in September 1983 by Masafumi Miyamoto. It merged with Enix in 2003 and became part of Square Enix...
's label DOG; the third one was released on the regular Family Computer
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
by Square directly and the final one by Asmik
Asmik Ace Entertainment
was formed in 1997 through a merger between the Asmik Corporation and Ace Entertainment, both of Japan. The name Asmik comes from its three founding companies: Ask, Sumitomo and Kodansha. The company is headquartered on the third floor of the Lapiross Roppongi building in Minato, Tokyo.Asmik...
.
Madō Senki
is a "dungeon crawlDungeon crawl
A dungeon crawl is a type of scenario in fantasy role-playing games in which heroes navigate a labyrinthine environment, battling various monsters, and looting any treasure they may find...
er" presented in a first person perspective
First person (video games)
In video games, first person refers to a graphical perspective rendered from the viewpoint of the player character. In many cases, this may be the viewpoint from the cockpit of a vehicle. Many different genres have made use of first-person perspectives, ranging from adventure games to flight...
, similar to Wizardry
Wizardry
Wizardry is a series of computer role-playing games, developed by Sir-Tech, which were highly influential in the development of modern console and computer role playing games. The original Wizardry was a significant influence to early console RPGs, such as Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy. ...
. Players navigate nondescript, maze-like corridors in their bid to find the princess. The game was released exclusively in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, but on April 15, 2006, Deep Dungeon was unofficially translated
Fan translation
A fan translation, in video gaming, refers to an unofficial translation of a computer game or video game.The fan translation practice grew with the rise of video game console emulation in the late 1990s. A community of people developed that were interested in replaying and modifying the games they...
into English.
The Heretic War is set in the town of Dorl. One day, monsters raided the town, stealing both the treasures and Princess Etna's soul. Despite the attempts of brave warriors to retrieve her soul, none have been successful.
In the dungeon, the player is given a command list. The player can choose to attack if an enemy is in the vicinity, view allocated items, escape from battle, examine the area for items, and talk if there are people nearby. The character's effectiveness in battle is largely determined by numerical values for attacking power (AP), defensive power (AC), and health (HP). These values are determined by the character's experience level (LEVEL), which raises after the character's accumulated experience (EX) reaches a certain point.
Yūshi no Monshō
, also called Deep Dungeon II: Yūshi no Monshō, is the second installment of the Deep Dungeon series. According to Square EnixSquare Enix
is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and the action-RPG Kingdom Hearts series...
, it was the first 3D dungeon crawler RPG for the Famicom console.
Yūshi heno Tabi
is the third installment in the Deep Dungeon series and the first to be released on the Famicom.Kuro no Yōjutsushi
is the fourth installment in the Deep Dungeon series.External links
Square Enix Deep Dungeon Page- Deep Dungeon at RPGClassics
- Deep Dungeon Fan Translation at Romhacking.net