Dynamix created this cyberpunk adventure for PCs in 1990, and Game Arts ported it to the Mega-CD, with a Japanese release in 1992 and an American one the following year. The story is set in a near-future Los Angeles, where private investigator William "Blade" Hunter looks into a death caused by a dangerous new drug and uncovers a conspiracy behind it. The mood is heavily inspired by Blade Runner, with neon streets and a grimy, hard-boiled tone.
The Sega CD version adds full voice acting, with Cam Clarke playing Blade, but the console's limited palette meant reducing the PC version's 256 colors to 64, giving many scenes a green tint. A scene with implied sex was removed despite the game carrying Sega's MA-17 rating. Like the original, it is a point-and-click adventure with a real-time clock, so events unfold on schedule even when Blade is elsewhere, and a short action sequence appears near the end. Reviewers generally preferred the PC original but noted the console version was easier to find.
Tips for Rise of the Dragon
Pay attention to the clock; missing appointments can close off important leads.
Examine everything in Blade's apartment at the start, since several early items are needed later.
Save before the action sequences, which are harder than the adventure parts.
How to Play Rise Of The Dragon
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