DragonStrike is a fantasy combat flight simulator released in 1990 by Strategic Simulations, Inc. (SSI). Set in the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance universe, the game places players in control of a dragon rider defending the world of Krynn. Unlike traditional flight simulators focused on modern aircraft, DragonStrike lets you soar through medieval skies on the back of a powerful dragon.
The gameplay blends aerial combat with fantasy storytelling. Players complete missions such as escorting allies, defending castles, and battling enemy dragons and flying creatures. Combat involves managing altitude, speed, and magical breath attacks while avoiding enemy fire. Between missions, narrative briefings expand the Dragonlance storyline. The game also includes ground-based sequences where players explore castles and interact with characters. Its mixture of simulation-style controls and fantasy themes made it unique for its time. While originally released for MS-DOS, modern Windows systems can run it using DOSBox or compatibility tools, preserving this classic dragon-riding adventure.
Features:
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Fantasy-themed aerial combat simulation.
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Set in the Dragonlance campaign world.
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Control and ride powerful dragons.
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Story-driven missions and briefings.
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Real-time air battles against enemy forces.
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Use dragon breath weapons strategically.
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Ground exploration segments between missions.
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Classic 90s flight-style controls.
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Immersive medieval fantasy setting.
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Challenging mission-based progression.
System Requirements:
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OS: MS-DOS / Windows 95 (DOSBox for modern Windows).
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Processor: 80286 or higher.
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Memory: 640 KB RAM minimum.
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Graphics: VGA compatible display.
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Storage: 10 MB available space.
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Sound: AdLib or Sound Blaster compatible card.
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Input: Keyboard and optional joystick support.
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Floppy disk or DOS-compatible installation.
