Reign of the Red Dragon

{{Short description|1982 video game}}

{{Infobox video game

| title = Reign of the Red Dragon

| image = File:Reign of the Red Dragon (Cover).jpg

| caption =

| developer =

| publisher = Adventure International

| released = {{vgrelease|NA|1982}}

| designer = Dave Daring{{cite web |last1=Hague |first1=James |title=The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers |url=https://dadgum.com/giantlist/}}

| genre = RPG

| platforms = TRS-80

}}

Reign of the Red Dragon is video game written by David Daring for the TRS-80 and published by Adventure International in 1982.

Gameplay

Reign of the Red Dragon is a game in which up to five adventurers enter a castle to recover the eight pieces of an ancient scepter, after which the red dragon will attack.

Reception

Bruce Campbell reviewed Reign of the Red Dragon in Space Gamer No. 66.{{cite journal|last=Campbell |first=Bruce |date=Nov–Dec 1983 |title=Capsule Reviews|journal=Space Gamer|publisher=Steve Jackson Games|issue=66|pages=38}} Campbell commented that "If you enjoy this type of program, I recommend Reign of the Red Dragon as superior to some similar programs available in this price range."

In the October 1982 issue of 80-U.S. Journal, David Tinis categorized the game as having similarities to Hellfire Warrior and concluded, "The graphics are well done and even though there is no sound, the game is very enjoyable. I would recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys a good adventure."{{cite journal |last1=Tinis |first1=David |title=Reign of the Red Dragon |journal=80-US |date=October 1982 |volume=5 |issue=10 |page=104 |url=https://archive.org/details/80-U.S._Volume_V_Number_10_1982-10_80-Northwest_Publishing_US/page/n105}}

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