Record of Lodoss War is an action role-playing game released for the SEGA Dreamcast in 2000. Neverland Co. developed the title, with Conspiracy Entertainment handling the Western release after the original Japanese launch by ESP. The game draws from the popular Japanese fantasy series created by Ryo Mizuno, bringing the high fantasy world of the cursed island of Lodoss into a hack and slash adventure format. Players take control of a young warrior who sets out across the war torn island, battling monsters, exploring dungeons, and gathering allies along the way. The combat system borrows heavily from Diablo, featuring real time action attacks and rapid item collection through the standard Dreamcast controller. What sets this title apart is its deep loot system, with countless weapons, armor pieces, and magical items waiting to be discovered. The art direction stays faithful to the source material, capturing the look of the anime through hand drawn character portraits and atmospheric environments that pull fans deeper into the legendary world that defined a generation of Japanese fantasy storytelling.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.1 GB · Dreamcast ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | Dreamcast ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action |
| File Size | 1.1 GB |
| Release Year | 2000 |
| Developer | Neverland Co. |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Record of Lodoss War is an action role-playing game released for the SEGA Dreamcast in 2000. Neverland Co. developed the title, with Conspiracy Entertainment handling the Western release after the original Japanese launch by ESP. The game draws from the popular Japanese fantasy series created by Ryo Mizuno, bringing the high fantasy world of the cursed island of Lodoss into a hack and slash adventure format. Players take control of a young warrior who sets out across the war torn island, battling monsters, exploring dungeons, and gathering allies along the way. The combat system borrows heavily from Diablo, featuring real time action attacks and rapid item collection through the standard Dreamcast controller. What sets this title apart is its deep loot system, with countless weapons, armor pieces, and magical items waiting to be discovered. The art direction stays faithful to the source material, capturing the look of the anime through hand drawn character portraits and atmospheric environments that pull fans deeper into the legendary world that defined a generation of Japanese fantasy storytelling.
The single player campaign forms the heart of the experience, taking players through multiple chapters that follow major story arcs from the source novels and anime. Character progression runs deep, with skill point allocation across strength, intelligence, dexterity, and other stats shaping how each playthrough unfolds. The weapon variety stretches across swords, axes, bows, and staves, each carrying unique properties and rune attachments that change attack behavior in subtle ways. Five distinct dungeon areas span the campaign, ranging from haunted forests to volcanic caverns and ancient ruins, with boss fights against iconic creatures from the lore. The game offers New Game Plus options, letting veterans carry forward gear and stats for tougher subsequent runs. Side quests fill out the world, rewarding exploration with rare drops and hidden lore notes. Loot rarity tiers push completionists to grind through the same areas for better gear. While the title never reached the heights of its inspirations, it remains a strong pick for fans of the anime and anyone who craves a focused fantasy hack and slash on the Dreamcast.