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In 1987, Dragon Warrior II expanded on its groundbreaking predecessor, paving the way for the evolution of console RPGs. In this episode, we revisit the origins of the Dragon Warrior trilogy, tracing how Yuji Horii, Koichi Nakamura, and Akira Toriyama built a franchise that transformed the role-playing genre. We explore how Dragon Warrior II introduced party-based combat, open-world exploration, and deeper storytelling—concepts that shaped everything from Final Fantasy to modern JRPGs. Our conversation also follows the trilogy’s rapid development, its Western localization challenges, and the cultural phenomenon it became in Japan. Join us as we gather our party and journey through the legacy of Dragon Warrior on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.
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