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Breath of Fire

Released

  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Wii U
  • New Nintendo 3DS
  • Super Famicom

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Recognized by Capcom as their first traditional role-playing video game, Breath of Fire would set the precedent for future entries in the series, and features character designs by company head of development Keiji Inafune, as well as music by members of Capcom's in-house sound team Alph Lyla. In 2001, the game was re-released for the Game Boy Advance handheld system with new save features and minor graphical enhancements, with the English version being released in Europe for the first time. Set in a fantasy world, Breath of Fire follows the journey of a boy named Ryu, one of the last surviving members of an ancient race with the ability to transform into mighty dragons, as he searches the world for his sister. During his quest, Ryu meets other warriors who share his quest, and comes into conflict with the Dark Dragon Clan, a militaristic empire who seeks to take over the world by reviving a mad goddess. The game experienced mostly positive reception upon release, and was followed by a direct sequel, Breath of Fire II, in 1994.

Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Square, Capcom
Genres
Role-playing (RPG)
Themes
Action, Fantasy
Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings
ESRB E, PEGI 7, CERO B
Time to beat
19 h rushed · 24 h normally · 27 h completionist
IGDB rating
75 / 100 (51 ratings)
Also known as
BOF, Breath of Fire: The Dragon Warrior, Breath of Fire: Ryuu no Senshi

Release dates

PlatformRelease
New Nintendo 3DS · Europe · North America
Super Famicom
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Wii U · Japan · Australia · North America

Screenshots

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