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Game dossier

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow

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Customize a hero, master real-time combat, and uncover the mystery of the stolen Shadows across eight 3D worlds.

The briefing

About this game

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is a Nintendo DS role-playing adventure set two years after the original Blue Dragon. Players create and customize a hero while investigating the mystery of the stolen Shadows.

The game combines fast-paced, real-time combat with multiple weapons and summonable Shadow powers. Quests unfold across eight expansive 3D worlds populated by formidable bosses, with more than 30 hours of gameplay and optional side quests that can unlock special items and characters.

Key Features

  • Extensive customization: Adjust the character’s gender, hair, facial expressions, armor, weapons, and voice. Equipment can also receive elemental and stat boosts through item synthesis.
  • Real-time battles: Attack enemies with a variety of weapons or summon Shadow powers to cast devastating spells.
  • 3D exploration: Roam eight challenging worlds and complete quests at your own pace.
  • Multiplayer: Battle bosses with up to two friends and earn or trade exclusive items through local and Wi‑Fi multiplayer.
  • Release information: Released for Nintendo DS on May 18, 2010. Developed by Tri-crescendo and published by D3 Publisher.