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''The Legend of Dragoon'' is an [[EasternRPG RPG]] that was developed by [[Creator/SCEJapanStudio Sony Computer Entertainment Interactive]] (now known as SCE Japan Studio). It was released for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation in Japan in December 1999, North America in June 2000, and Europe in January 2001. As Sony Computer Entertainment's first independent [=RPG=], it was heavily advertised with emphasis being put on the development time (three years) and the size of the development team (over 100 members).

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''The Legend of Dragoon'' is an [[EasternRPG RPG]] that was developed by [[Creator/SCEJapanStudio Sony Computer Entertainment Interactive]] (now known as SCE Japan Studio). It was released for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation Platform/PlayStation in Japan in December 1999, North America in June 2000, and Europe in January 2001. As Sony Computer Entertainment's first independent [=RPG=], it was heavily advertised with emphasis being put on the development time (three years) and the size of the development team (over 100 members).



It was later rereleased on [=PlayStation Network=] for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 in 2010 in Japan and 2012 in North America, followed by a version for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 in 2023.

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It was later rereleased on [=PlayStation Network=] for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 Platform/PlayStation3 in 2010 in Japan and 2012 in North America, followed by a version for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 Platform/PlayStation4 in 2023.
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* TauntingTheTransformed: During the exploration of [[DiscOneFinalDungeon the Black Castle]], our heroes happen to bump into Mr Magi, a researcher who has gone slightly mad and fallen out with the rest of [[EmperorScientist Emperor Doel]]'s scientists. Convinced that he's being insulted by the intruders, Magi attempts to retaliate with a number of magic attacks [[IneptMage that do absolutely nothing]], before successfully harnessing the power of shapeshifting... [[EpicFail to turn himself into a completely harmless domesticated dog]]. Most of the team are merely surprised, all except for Rose, who sarcastically remarks that "at least in the end, he amused us."
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* CargoConcealmentCaper: In order to sneak into Hellena Prison, Dart uses a horse-drawn wagon full of supplies and other items to sneak in. Notably, he needed to first hide from the guard inspecting the supplies, then he could jump in whilst the guard gave the command to lower the drawbridge.
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* SinsOfOurFathers: In the past, Winglies basically had every other race under their thumb due to being the only race that can inherently do magic, until the humans managed to overthrow them once they gained the power of dragons. However, [[spoiler:based on the testimony of the inhabitants of the hidden Wingly village, humans ultimately weren't all that better either, [[FinalSolution attempting to hunt them]] ''[[FinalSolution all]]'' [[FinalSolution to extinction]] in retribution to the point they had to go into hiding. Any Wingly that attempts to go to the outside world is basically exiled to keep the safety of their race intact, and unfortunately, this law isn't entirely without merit: anti-Wingly sentiment isn't unknown in the present, even at a time when most humans believe Winglies to be either extinct or mythical, with at least one Wingly having been murdered by humans... [[TheCycleOfRevenge prompting the family of the deceased to plan revenge against humans]]. As such, Meru's ultimate goal is to end the secrecy of the Wingly village, deradicalize anyone still clinging to Melbu Frahma's old doctrine, and firmly bury the hatchet so that Winglies and humans can live in peace.]]

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* SinsOfOurFathers: In the past, Winglies basically had every other race under their thumb due to being the only race that can inherently do magic, until the humans managed to overthrow them once they gained the power of dragons. However, [[spoiler:based on the testimony of the inhabitants of the hidden Wingly village, humans ultimately weren't all that better either, [[FinalSolution attempting to hunt them]] ''[[FinalSolution all]]'' [[FinalSolution to extinction]] in retribution to the point they had to go into hiding. Any Wingly that attempts to go to the outside world is basically exiled to keep the safety of their race intact, and unfortunately, this law isn't entirely without merit: anti-Wingly sentiment isn't unknown in the present, even at a time when most humans believe Winglies to be either extinct or mythical, with at least one Wingly having been murdered by humans... [[TheCycleOfRevenge [[CycleOfRevenge prompting the family of the deceased to plan revenge against humans]]. As such, once she returns to the village, Meru's ultimate goal is to end the secrecy of the Wingly village, deradicalize anyone still clinging to Melbu Frahma's old doctrine, and firmly bury the hatchet so that Winglies and humans can live in peace.]]
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The main overarching villains are motivated by the need to either build a utopia or achieve godhood


* SinsOfOurFathers: A reoccurring theme throughout the game is the fallout from [[TheGreatOffScreenWar Dragon Campaign]], and how it affects the modern world. In the past Winglies basically had every other race under their thumb due to being the only race that can inherently do magic, until the humans manage to overthrow them once they gained the power of dragons. However, [[spoiler:based on the inhabitants of the hidden Wingly village, humans ultimately weren't all that better either, [[FinalSolution attempting to hunt them]] ''[[FinalSolution all]]'' [[FinalSolution to extinction]] in retribution to the point they had to go into hiding, and any Wingly that attempts to go to the outside world is basically exiled to keep the safety of their race intact. The main overarching villains are all motivated because of the fallout of the campaign on both sides, and the main cast having to bury the hatchet so the world can finally move on is a thing that pops up a lot throughout the game.]]

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* SinsOfOurFathers: A reoccurring theme throughout the game is the fallout from [[TheGreatOffScreenWar Dragon Campaign]], and how it affects the modern world. In the past past, Winglies basically had every other race under their thumb due to being the only race that can inherently do magic, until the humans manage managed to overthrow them once they gained the power of dragons. However, [[spoiler:based on the testimony of the inhabitants of the hidden Wingly village, humans ultimately weren't all that better either, [[FinalSolution attempting to hunt them]] ''[[FinalSolution all]]'' [[FinalSolution to extinction]] in retribution to the point they had to go into hiding, and any hiding. Any Wingly that attempts to go to the outside world is basically exiled to keep the safety of their race intact. The main overarching villains are all motivated because intact, and unfortunately, this law isn't entirely without merit: anti-Wingly sentiment isn't unknown in the present, even at a time when most humans believe Winglies to be either extinct or mythical, with at least one Wingly having been murdered by humans... [[TheCycleOfRevenge prompting the family of the fallout deceased to plan revenge against humans]]. As such, Meru's ultimate goal is to end the secrecy of the campaign on both sides, Wingly village, deradicalize anyone still clinging to Melbu Frahma's old doctrine, and the main cast having to firmly bury the hatchet so the world can finally move on is a thing that pops up a lot throughout the game.Winglies and humans can live in peace.]]



* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: In the past, Winglies ruled over all due to their inherent ability to use magic and basically treated every other race's existence as being to serve them. This went on for decades until the humans gained the power of dragons, and successfully managed to cut off the head by slaying those at the top of the Wingly race. [[spoiler:Of course, even though they won, that sure didn't mean they were going to ''stop'' just because they were free now. As it turns out, [[FullCircleRevolution a sudden shift in power towards the humans after decades of suffering under their rule]] has left the humans ''extremely'' bitter towards Winglies, to the point where, if what the Wingly elder says is to be believe, they attempted to ''[[FinalSolution completely eradicate them]]'' altogether, which forced them to go into hiding.]]

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* SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome: In the past, Winglies ruled over all due to their inherent ability to use magic and basically treated every other race's existence as being to serve them. This went on for decades until the humans gained the power of dragons, and successfully managed to cut off the head by slaying those at the top of the Wingly race. [[spoiler:Of course, even though they won, that sure didn't mean they were going to ''stop'' just because they were free now. As it turns out, [[FullCircleRevolution a sudden shift in power towards the humans after decades of suffering under their rule]] has left the humans ''extremely'' bitter towards Winglies, to the point where, if what the Wingly elder says is to be believe, they believed, the humans attempted to ''[[FinalSolution completely eradicate them]]'' altogether, which forced them to go into hiding.]]
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* HufflepuffHouse: Interesting, among the games many humanoid races, ''Elves'' do exist in this setting, but go completely unmentioned by the narrative, and only serve to be random encounter fodder.
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** When a Dragoon Spirit is obtained it gets added to the main menu and the save file. [[spoiler:Suspiciously, there is an extra space at the end next to the other spirits once everyone has acquired theirs...]]
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* AnyoneCanDie: [[DownplayedTrope A downplayed example]], but there are a lot more permanent deaths of plotline important characters than in most [=RPGs=] of the era. [[spoiler:Even the party isn't safe. Lavitz dies near the end of disc 1, and it's heavily implied Rose dies at the end of the game.]]
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* InfinityPlusOneElement: Thunder. Unlike every other element in the game which has a corresponding element it's weak to, thunder is completely exempt from this, even going neutral against itself. This is why Hachel is considered one of the better party members, as he is inherently of the thunder element. [[spoiler:The [[HolyHandGrenade Divine element]] is also this, with very few enemies having access to it, and Dart himself only gaining access to it in the FinalBoss fight.]]

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* InfinityPlusOneElement: Thunder. Unlike every other element in the game which has a corresponding element it's weak to, thunder is completely exempt from this, even going neutral against itself. This is why Hachel Haschel is considered one of the better party members, as he is inherently of the thunder element. [[spoiler:The [[HolyHandGrenade Divine element]] is also this, with very few enemies having access to it, and Dart himself only gaining access to it in the FinalBoss fight.]]
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* InfinityPlusOneElement: Thunder. Unlike every other element in the game which has a corresponding element it's weak to, thunder is completely exempt from this, even going neutral against itself. This is why Hachel is considered one of the better party members, as he is inherently of the thunder element. [[spoiler:The [[HolyHandGrenade Divine element]] is also this, with very few enemies having access to it, and Dart himself only gaining access to it in the FinalBoss fight.]]

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