''Draconian'' is a

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for

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. It was written by Mike Hughey and published via Tom Mix Software in 1984, then converted to the

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. ''Draconian'' is based on the 1981 arcade game ''

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'' where the player navigates a ship through scrolling space to destroy enemy bases.

Gameplay

''Draconian'' adds some features to the ''Bosconian'' design: #Bases contain

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s who can optionally be freed to gain more points. #The space shuttle is attacked by little

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s. #There is one big indestructible dragon which chases the player when time is running out. #The player needs to avoid mines and

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s. The user needs to destroy all bases to complete a level. If done, a small tunnel will open. The spaceship will explode when the borders of the tunnel are hit. In case the user flies against the borders of the field, the space shuttle will bounce back.

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* 1984 video games Multidirectional shooters Video game clones Video games developed in the United States Single-player video games {{shmup-videogame-stub