Heroic figures in exotic, wondrous lands. The coolest feature was mounting the dragons or other strange and awesome beasts.

You got a choice of 3 classes, and unfortunately the dwarf was OP. Everybody wanted to be the dwarf, and I can't be happier that for once dwarves are the cool guys. Usually they're the butt of a joke (see Lord of the Rings). Having descended from mountainous warlike people, I identify with dwarves and would like to see them prosper in the media. That being said, this creates a disbalance. Playing as the human barbarian is much tougher, and nobody has ever played as the girl.

The combat is pretty stiff even for the time. I remember having much more fun playing 8-bit Castlevania, which came out 3 years prior. Would still choose it over this. Your attacks lack an adhesive, forcing you to approach the enemies up close while being clobbered. You move like a tank, and jump as if you were on a moon. It's decent enough, but you're constantly fighting with the game.

Perhaps a flawed start for a great series? Would have to look at the sequels soon. The good thing is it's short, so it doesn't manage to get annoying.