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Dragon Fighter
Dragon Fighter is a turn-based RPG developed by Natsume and released in 1992 for the NES. Players take on the role of a dragon fighter navigating through multiple dungeons and battling various enemies. The game features a party-based combat system where players manage multiple characters during turn-based encounters. Combat involves selecting attack, magic, or item actions for each party member. The game progresses through sequential dungeons with increasing difficulty, requiring players to level up their party and acquire better equipment between battles. Controls utilize the standard NES controller for menu navigation and dungeon exploration. The experience system allows characters to gain levels and learn new spells and abilities. Dragon Fighter combines exploration, resource management, and tactical combat into a straightforward RPG experience for single-player gameplay.
- Developer
- Natsume
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- RPG
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1.9K)
- Last updated
Dragon Fighter Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dragon Fighter on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dragon Fighter Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dragon Fighter on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dragon Fighter" NES longplay 1992
Dragon Fighter Cheat Codes
23 community-curated cheats for Dragon Fighter. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Health
0050:18+0051:18SZSVGISA0050:09 -
Untouchable
004D:01 -
Dragon Energy
0053:18 -
Rapid Auto Power Charge Shot
0058:80 -
Dragon Modifier
004F:00 -
Always Have Max Dragon Energy
KAUIEGSZ -
Invincibility
EYEVAIEI004D:4F -
Invincible To Spikes
AESSILPA -
Enable Hard Mode
007B:01AESEXTGA -
Power Charge
0058:80 -
Health
0050:08 -
Shoot Modifier
004F:00
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Enable Hard Mode (Alternate)
AAVENNGA -
Allways Shoot Special
AAXSZZLA -
Dont Need To Charge To Shoot Specials
YYXSYZAE -
Scrolling Modifier
0017:00 -
Max Secondary Bar (Magic?)
0053:18 -
1 Hit Kills 1st, 3rd, 4th Boss
0488:00 -
1 Hit Kills 2nd Boss
0489:00 -
Have Red Suit
004F:01 -
Have Dark Blue Suit
004F:02 -
Have Grey Suit (See Note!)
004F:03 -
Stage Modifier
0002:00
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Fighter released?
Dragon Fighter was released in 1992 for the NES.
Who developed Dragon Fighter?
Dragon Fighter was developed by Natsume, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Dragon Fighter support?
Dragon Fighter is a single-player RPG game for the NES.
What type of game is Dragon Fighter?
Dragon Fighter is a RPG game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dragon Fighter for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dragon Fighter runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dragon Fighter in the browser?
No. Dragon Fighter streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dragon Fighter?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Dragon Fighter work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dragon Fighter this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dragon Fighter. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
