Dragon Gun (US)
Data East Corporation • 1993


Step into the cockpit of Dragon Gun, a cooperative two-player shooter from Data East released in 1993. Players wield light guns to blast their way through hordes of enemies and massive bosses presented in a first-person perspective. The game places you in the roles of Firebrand and Gun of the Ark-Magi, battling across detailed environments with an emphasis on precision aiming and coordinated teamwork. The gameplay revolves around rapidly targeting and eliminating threats while navigating intricate level designs. Success requires quick reflexes and communication between players to overcome challenging encounters, particularly against the final boss where time is a critical factor. A limited edition soundtrack album was released in 1993 featuring music from within the game. Dragon Gun's technical design incorporates ARM and HuC6280 processors alongside Yamaha and OKI sound chips, contributing to its distinct audio-visual presentation. The experience relies heavily on skillful use of light gun controls and a strategic approach to combat.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Data East Corporation
- Year
- 1993
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Gun
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- imperfect
- MAME ID
- dragngun
Machine data derived from the MAME project.