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Dragon Lore: The Legend Begins

You are Werner Von Wallenrod, an orphan living in a vivid, surreal realm lost in time. Your father died in mysterious circumstances when you were just a baby. Now, as you reach your majority, it is time for you to learn the truth about your heritage. You are untried, unproven, and now you must take up the sword, shield, mace, and battle-ax to claim your rightful place among the legendary warriors of the Valley. Can you rally support and defeat all who oppose you? Can you attain the rank of Dragon Knight? Can you discover the truth and avenge your father’s death? Plunged into a terrifying world

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November 14, 2013
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Cryo Interactive
Publisher
Microids
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You are Werner Von Wallenrod, an orphan living in a vivid, surreal realm lost in time. Your father died in mysterious circumstances when you were just a baby. Now, as you reach your majority, it is time for you to learn the truth about your heritage. You are untried, unproven, and now you must take up the sword, shield, mace, and battle-ax to claim your rightful place among the legendary warriors of the Valley.

Can you rally support and defeat all who oppose you? Can you attain the rank of Dragon Knight? Can you discover the truth and avenge your father’s death? Plunged into a terrifying world of fear and horror, your quest for truth begins. Travel through four distant lands in your quest to unlock secrets of your father’s betrayal. Face the ultimate challenge, and defeat your arch nemesis. Win the support of the mighty Dragon Knights by showing your ruthless side or by using peaceful means - the choice is yours.

Travel through four distant lands in your quest to unlock secrets of your father’s betrayal. Face the ultimate challenge, and defeat your arch nemesis. Win the support of the mighty Dragon Knights by showing your ruthless side or by using peaceful means - the choice is yours.

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★ 6.8/10GOG · 135 ratings
GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
If you manage to look at this game beyond its dated graphics and its little faults (fights already felt awkward in 95), you will find…
★ 2 / 5
This game is a great example of what happens when all the inspiration for a game is in it's graphic design. Even today, the game…
★ 5 / 5
This game once kept me awake very late at nights - even though graphics were slightly dated year from release, the story and multiple outcomes…
★ 5 / 5
You are Werner Von Wallenrod. Farm boy, Cow herder, and potato peeler. You are sent by your foster father on a quest to become a…
★ 4 / 5
I remember having this game bundled with my old HP Vectra about 15-17 years ago. At the time its graphincs, its cinematics and mostly its…
★ 2 / 5
I bought it on a whim becuase it's goofy as heck opening cutscene made me laugh real hard. I figured I could enjoy a little…
★ 3 / 5
I have some nostalgia over this one. I remember buying it back when it first came out and absolutely loved it. It was good for…
★ 5 / 5
The thing about Cryo games is that they give you an extremely mysterious feeling that somehow glues onto your mind forever. I was playing this…

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★ 3 / 5
The provided Dosbox configuration is inadequate but can without any DRM tampering can be run through your own customized and not locked down version of…
★ 4 / 5
I got this game as a kid when it came out. I would describe it like a cozy fever dream. The uncanny valley is strong…
★ 2 / 5
Its a point & click that tries to be an RPG, for '94 standards I guess its kinda ambitious, but its ideas just don't work…
★ 5 / 5
I like the artistry and sensibilities of the French dev CRYO!!!!!!!
★ 5 / 5
A magnificent 1994 video game full of nostalgia and good memories It is a real pleasure to remember it again
★ 3 / 5
Seems to be a very old classic game. Quite cluncky most of the times. It's a point and click adventure, not a real RPG. Howerver…

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