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Dragon Gun
龙枪
Dragon Gun is an arcade action game released by Data East Corporation in 1993. Players control a character armed with a gun, moving through side-scrolling stages while defeating enemies and bosses. The game features run-and-gun mechanics with rapid firing action. Players navigate multiple levels with increasing difficulty, utilizing jump and shoot controls to progress. The game combines platforming elements with combat-focused gameplay, requiring players to manage enemy waves and environmental hazards as they advance through each stage.
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3.6K)
- Last updated
Dragon Gun Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Dragon Gun on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Dragon Gun Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Dragon Gun on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Dragon Gun" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dragon Gun released?
Dragon Gun was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed Dragon Gun?
Dragon Gun was developed by Data East Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Dragon Gun?
Dragon Gun is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Dragon Gun for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Dragon Gun runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Dragon Gun in the browser?
No. Dragon Gun streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Dragon Gun?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Dragon Gun work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Dragon Gun this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Dragon Gun. 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.
