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Slay the Dragon!

Maj must traverse a fantastical landscape and overcoming mighty foes, in order to rescue her younger brother from the clutches of an evil dragon. "Slay the Dragon!" is an isometric hack and slash game inspired by old school adventure games and the Swedish countryside.

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Publisher
The Animation Workshop
Release
February 5, 2021
5 years and 179 days ago
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Very Positive463 reviews95.5%

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About the Game


'Slay the Dragon!' is currently a finalist for The Rookies and the Student BAFTA Awards!

"Slay the Dragon!" is a 3rd year student project from The Animation Workshop in Denmark.

SYNOPSIS

When Maj wishes for her little brother to disappear, a dragon swoops down to abduct him. Now, in order to rescue her little brother, Maj must traverse a fantastical landscape, overcome mighty foes, and ultimately reach the dragon's lair in order to slay her nemesis.

"Slay the Dragon!" is an isometric hack and slash game inspired by old school adventure games and the Swedish countryside. It is a fun game with a gorgeous artstyle, beautiful music and an overall mood of nostalgia. "Slay the Dragon!" is a game suitable for all ages, but more importantly, it is targeted towards anyone who wishes to re-experience the wonders of childhood imagination.

EXPLORE

Explore a fantastical landscape – golden fields, deep forests, waterfalls, high mountain peaks and treacherous caves – as you fight your way to your arch nemesis, the Dragon

COMBAT

Use an array of combos to defeat every enemy daring to stand in your way – from tiny chestnuts to enormous stone giants!

COLLECT

Be sure to pick up every juicy hallon berry you come across – perhaps collecting them all will change something at the ending?

EXPERIENCE

Make sure to take your time and enjoy the gorgeous vistas, accompanied by music composed by Tobias Dahl Nielsen and Lasse Skak Ernst. We hope that you will enjoy the story as much as we did when creating it. Happy adventure!

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