Publisher: Nintendo
Released: 2026
Dragon Hopper is an action game that was cancelled in 1996, and finally released on the Nintendo Classics service in 2026.
+ Unlockable characters / abilities offer many ways to tackle stages, and magic points give the action an RPG-like element.
+ Landing consecutive bounces on enemy's heads is entertaining in a similar way to Bound High! (1996, Virtual Boy).
+ 3D effect shines and it's a joy to ascend complex environments, especially during Stage 4's cloud-based platforming.
+ Epic final level does a great job of testing your skills and endurance, and there's four slots to save your progress.
- Stage 2's vast, barren landscapes are uninspiring, and the lack of diagonal attacks makes for some awkward combat.
