The character font was completely programmable (A.K.A. All the TV functions could be controlled from a computer program. The RGB display monitor for the X1 had a television tuner, and a computer screen could be super-imposed on TV. The cabinet shape of X1 was also much more stylish than others at that time and a range of cabinet colors (including red) was selectable. This policy was originally copied from the Sharp MZ series, and they were called "clean computers" in Japan. On the plus side however, this concept meant that a free RAM area was available that was as big as possible when not using BASIC. However the X1 did not have a BASIC ROM, and it had to load the interpreter from a cassette tape. At the time the original X1 was released, all other home computers generally had a BASIC language in ROM.
It was based on a Z80 CPU.ĭespite the fact that the Computer Division of Sharp Corporation had released the MZ series, suddenly the Television Division released a new computer series called the X1.
The knight is able to cast magic spells, though they are mostly used outside of combat, for example breaking walls, teleporting, or creating a map of the area.The Sharp X1 is a series of home computers released by Sharp Corporation from 1982 to 1988. Defeating enemies also yields experience points, which determine the amount of maximum HP the hero is able to receive. The player can collect power stones and coins during the journey the power stones increase the hero's strength, while the coins increase his hit points (health). Also contrary to roguelikes, none of the locations or items in the game is randomized. Combat takes place on the same screen as the exploration monsters will also sometimes pursue the knight if he attempts to escape. Unlike roguelikes, the combat in the game is fully action-oriented: the player must approach the monster and "bump" into it in order to inflict damage, at the same time trying to avoid its blows. The premise is similar to Roguelikes: the player takes control of a knight who must fight his way through large overhead maze-like dungeons. Dragon Slayer is commonly considered one of the progenitors of the action RPG genre.
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