Legacy & Past of Panzer Dragoon Saga

When SEGA released Sega Saturn in May of 1995, a revolutionary shooting game was launched day and date with the Saturn. It was the first game in what would become a legendary series for SEGA. Panzer Dragoon blew gamers away with its blistering speed, 360-degree combat, and in-game cinemas that were groundbreaking for the time.

In 1996 a sequel followed that expanded the universe and the game play. The graphics improved as team Andromeda settled into Saturn's complex dual processor, as did the game play. In order to expand the experience for the player, the game designers added branching paths so now players could replay the same stages multiple times as they uncovered different routes to the bosses of each area.

By 1998 the Sega Saturn System was in its final days, but that didn't stop the Panzer Dragoon team from releasing one of the most critically acclaimed games to be created for Saturn or any other system. Panzer Dragoon Saga took the series in an entirely new direction by merging the shooter aesthetic with the complexity of a turn-based RPG. In addition to the Dragon battles and cinematic story telling that the series was renowned for, the development team introduced the player to exploration on foot. This gave the player a greater sense of their place within the world as they could land the dragoon and explore towns and speak with the denizens of the dark and mystical world that had become the Panzer Universe. The 3rd game in the series spanned four massive discs and has become one of the most sought after SEGA properties ever.

Previous Game Descriptions & Features:

Panzer Dragoon

One thousand years in the future, you live in constant fear of the Dark Dragon and his giant cyborgs insect armies. Armed with a deadly weapon from the ancient past and the guidance of your armored blue dragon, you must save your people from endless swarms of deadly foes. Fulfill your destiny and keep the Dark Dragon from reaching the Tower, or die trying.

Pilot through seven unbelievably realistic levels ranging from eerie tropical blue ocean cities to intricate subterranean passageways.
Beware. The Dark Dragon controls evil giant dragonflies, frightening man-sized wasps, giant sand worms, cyborgs scorpions and lethal flying battleships.
Enemies approach from all sides. With 360-degree control, and lock-on targeting, you must attack quickly and show no mercy.

Panzer Dragoon Zwei (II)

Flash backwards to several years before the vicious battle against the empire in Panzer Dragoon 1. In the country of Mechania, dragons are bred for the exclusive use of the Dragoons, or Knights. Dragons with wings are normally executed because they are deemed to be a bad omen by the citizens. In the war with the Empire, Mechania has begun to examine the ancient ways rather than to try to fight a futile war using technological advances. The Empire is technologically more advanced. Randy, the hero, and his newfound friend, the dragon he saved, wants to turn the tide.

Contains 7 all new levels of even more intense, surreal, 360-degree action than the original.
New Berserk Mode allows the dragon to power up and massacre a barrage of enemies!
Revolutionary new game dynamic allows you to choose between paths.
Go back in time to find out how your fire-breathing friend sprouted his wings.
The Dragon's growth depends on you!