NINTENDO ROLE-PLAYING GAMES
- Dean Guadagno
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
Christopher Lampton
Step into the golden age of adventure gaming with Nintendo Role-Playing Games, a complete guide to eight of the most unforgettable fantasy epics ever released for the Nintendo Entertainment System. From exploring haunted castles to rescuing kingdoms and unraveling ancient secrets, this book is your companion through the world’s most beloved 8-bit quests.
Each chapter focuses on a single game — Dragon Warrior, Faxanadu, Hydlide, Shadowgate, The Magic of Scheherazade, Ultima, The Legend of Zelda, and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link — and is divided into sections designed to make you a master adventurer:
At a Glance: A quick look at each game’s story and world.
Quick Review: The author’s thoughts on what makes each title shine.
How It Works: Learn the rules of the game and how to play effectively.
Tips & Tricks: Strategies to sharpen your gameplay and overcome the toughest challenges.
Backdoors & Passwords: Discover hidden secrets, passwords, and shortcuts from the programmers themselves.
Fascinating Factoids: Fun trivia and behind-the-scenes tidbits about the games and their creators.
Whether you’re a newcomer to classic RPGs or a seasoned adventurer revisiting the games that defined a generation, this book is packed with insight, strategy, and nostalgia.
Read on—and welcome to the exciting world of role-playing and adventure games!
PUBLICATION DETAILS
OTHER NAMES
Nintendo Role-Playing Games
TAGS
Authors: #ChristopherLampton
Publishers: #MillbrookPress (Milbrook Press)
Languages: #English
Format: #Hardcover
Accessibility: N/A
Year: #Year1991
Genres: #Compendium
Companies:
#Nintendo (Nintendo)
Public Figures:
N/A
Games:
#DragonQuest (Dragon Warrior)
#Faxanadu (Faxanadu)
#Hydlide (Hydlide)
#Shadowgate (Shadowgate)
#TheMagicOfScheherazade (The Magic of Scheherazade)
#Ultima (Ultima)
#Zelda (The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventures of Link)
Misc:
#NES (Nintendo Entertainment System, NES)











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