Dragon Spirit/Gameplay

Controls

 * Joystick: Use the 8-way joystick to direct Amul around the screen. The screen constantly scrolls forward on its own, but you can direct Amul to any currently visible location.
 * Fire Button: Use this button to make Amul spit flames at the air-based enemies. He will shoot one blast for every head he currently has.
 * Bomb Button: Use this button to make Amul drop bombs on ground-based enemies. He will drop one bomb for every head he currently has.
 * 1 or 2 Player Buttons: Push these buttons to begin a 1 or 2 player game.

Amul


Amul is a prince who has the ability to summon lightning with his sword which transforms him into a giant blue dragon. He is on a mission to rescue his lover, Alicia, from the demon Zawell who has captured her and taken her prisoner. You control Amul in his dragon form throughout the game. Initially, Amul's dragon form only contains one head, and is at the lowest level of firepower. However, it's possible to collect a variety of power-up orbs that can increase the number of heads you possess, up to a maximum of three, or increase your fire power. See the Power-ups section below for more information.

Amul loses health whenever he collides with an enemy in the air, or is struck by any enemy projectile. Whenever he is struck, he is very briefly invulnerable, which is indicated by flashing. There is no way to recover lost health points. Once Amul loses all of his health points (usually 2 in the arcade, or 3 for home conversions), he will die, and you lose one life. If you have any remaining lives, you will continue from a designated checkpoint in the stage, with full health but at the lowest level of power. Amul can earn extra lives by attaining certain point levels, or collecting three Extend power-ups.