Dragon Wars is an epic fantasy role-playing video game. The game was originally developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System. This was an 8-bit, third-generation home video game console released in Japan in 1983. It featured some groundbreaking games, including the platformer Super Mario Bros., the action-adventure The Legend of Zelda, and the action-adventure Metroid. It became one of the most popular gaming systems of its day and helped revitalize the video game industry in the United States after its release.