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The player takes control of a magical human fighter who has the ability to transform himself into a flying dragon. As the fighter, the player can run, crouch, jump, and attack with his sword as he would in most side-scrolling action games. Underneath his life gauge is a "metamorphosis gauge" that will gradually be filled as the player destroys his enemies. When the metamorphosis gauge begins to flash, the player can transform into the dragon by pressing up and A button after jumping. As a dragon, the player will hover in the air while the screen scrolls automatically to the right, similarly to a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up game. The dragon's main attack is his fire breath. While the player can fly in any of the eight directions, they cannot turn around and the dragon will only face and attack to the right. While in dragon, the player's metamorphosis gauge will gradually be drained out. The player will transform back to a fighter if the metamorphosis gauge empties out completely or when the player rapidly taps the A button again. As the fighter, the player can also shoot a projectile attack by holding the B button until the character begins to flash. The types of projectile fired by the player depends on the color of the player's outfit, which can be changed by picking up certain power-up items labeled with the letters G (green, the player's default color), B (blue), and R (red). Changing the color of the player's outfit will also change the pattern of the dragon's fire breath attack. Other power-ups includes energy restoring potions, a flower that helps fill the metamorphosis gauge faster, and a ring that destroys all on-screen enemies. At the end of each stage, the player will receive a staff that will increase their maximum health. There are six stages in all, each with their own guardian awaiting to challenge the warrior at the end. The game will end if the player loses all of their life power and only three chances are provided to continue at the stage where they died before the player is forced to start all over.

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ReleasedJan 01, 1992
Developer
PublisherSOFEL
Players1
Co-OpNo

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Zabbaong has unleashed a hoard of enemies on the land of Baljing. The countries protector, the Dragon Spirit, has summoned a powerful warrior to defeat Zabbaong's minions. Take control of the warrior as he battles through six stages filled with robots, giant centipedes, sea serpents, and other dangerous enemies. When extra power is needed, the warrior can transform into a powerful dragon and take to the skies. Destroy the evil sorcerer and bring peace to the land in DRAGON FIGHTER.

Six stages; battle hordes of enemies; large variety of enemies; fight with swords as a human warrior; transform into a powerful dragon

Controls: Gamepad

Box Description

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"It is a dark and disastrous time for the good
people of the peaceful kingdom of Baljing. Zabbaong,
a vicious and jealous warlock, has unleashed
his evil hordes upon the land; ransacking and
pillaging eveMhing in their path. The country is
in ruins and the people despair. However, a brave
warrior has been summoned by Baljing's protector,
the Dragon Spirit, to battle Zabbaong's evil
armies and bring peace once again to this land.
Engage the enemy as a valiant gladiator with an
onslaught of muscle and steel, or do battle in the
air, as you become a fierce and formidable dragon.
You'll encounter everything from robots and giant
centipedes to monstrous
sea serpents. As you
guide this courageous
warrior and his dragon
alter-ego through the
six stages of Zabbaong's
sinister henchmen and
make your way to the
final encounter with the
wicked sorcerer himself!
All the good people of
Baljing are counting on
As a fighter, you will engage Zabbaong's
fierce armies in mortal combat.
Become a dragon and brave the battle
from the air!
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