Description

Heroes of the Lance on the Sega Master System shifts Dragonlance lore into an action-adventure format. A full party travels side-on through dungeon networks, with front-line fighters, ranged specialists, and mages swapped in on the fly. Spell lists, health, and limited items require careful use, while door puzzles, pressure plates, and maze-like corridors reward mapping. Combat favors spacing and resource conservation over button mashing, with boss guardians punctuating progress. The interface presents portraits, status, and quick casting for tactical clarity, and the moody palette fits the ruin-delving theme. While faithful to the license’s tone, the design remains approachable for genre fans seeking a different flavor of AD&D on 8-bit hardware.