Dragon Fighter is a side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Entertainment System where players control a magical human warrior capable of transforming into a flying dragon. The gameplay involves running, crouching, jumping, and engaging in sword-based combat against various enemies while navigating through challenging levels. Players utilize the unique transformation ability to overcome obstacles and defeat foes.
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.