Breath of Fire Games Collection
Breath of Fire Series: Capcom's Cult Classic RPG Saga
Since 1993, Capcom's Breath of Fire series has delivered unique JRPG experiences with dragon transformations, town-building mechanics, and rich fantasy worlds. Spanning six main titles and spin-offs, the series blends traditional turn-based combat with innovative systems that influenced later franchises like Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter.
- PS1 Golden Age: BoF III (1997) perfected the formula with master-apprentice skills
- PS2 Era: BoF: Dragon Quarter (2002) controversially reinvented the series as a roguelike
- Mobile: BoF 6 (2016) attempted a free-to-play model before discontinuation
- Inspired modern RPG town-building systems (Ni no Kuni)
- BoF III remains one of Metacritic's highest-rated PS1 RPGs (87/100)
2024 Status: Fans continue petitioning for a series revival.
Since 1993, Capcom's Breath of Fire series has delivered unique JRPG experiences with dragon transformations, town-building mechanics, and rich fantasy worlds. Spanning six main titles and spin-offs, the series blends traditional turn-based combat with innovative systems that influenced later franchises like Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter.
Series Evolution
- SNES Era: BoF I-II (1993-1994) established dragon clans and fishing minigames- PS1 Golden Age: BoF III (1997) perfected the formula with master-apprentice skills
- PS2 Era: BoF: Dragon Quarter (2002) controversially reinvented the series as a roguelike
- Mobile: BoF 6 (2016) attempted a free-to-play model before discontinuation
Legacy & Impact
- Pioneered transformation mechanics (Ryuu's dragon forms)- Inspired modern RPG town-building systems (Ni no Kuni)
- BoF III remains one of Metacritic's highest-rated PS1 RPGs (87/100)
2024 Status: Fans continue petitioning for a series revival.
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Release Years: 1993 - 1997Platforms: SNES, PlayStationTotal Games: 3
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1993
RPGSeries: Breath of Fire
Breath of Fire is a 1993 role-playing game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo. Players control Ryu, a young warrior with the ability to transform into dragons, as he embarks on an epic quest to save his sister and defeat the Dark Dragons.
1994
RPGSeries: Breath of Fire
Ryu and his companions battle the evil Deathevan across two parallel worlds in this RPG sequel featuring town-building mechanics and an expanded dragon transformation system.
1997
RPGSeries: Breath of Fire
The third installment in Capcom's RPG series featuring dragon protagonist Ryu, blending traditional turn-based combat with innovative mechanics like dragon gene splicing and master-apprentice skill systems.