Rise of the Dragon/Versions

Sega CD version
Several differences existed between the Sega CD and DOS versions of Rise of the Dragon, the most prominent being the addition of voice acting to the Sega CD release. Blade Hunter is voiced by Cam Clarke on the Sega CD.

The graphics of the Sega CD version had to use a more limited range of colors than the DOS version, 64 on screen colors compared to the 256 of the computer, which gave it a green tint. This tint has been compared to some of the images seen in The Matrix films.

Another notable difference between the two versions of the game is the removal of a scene with a French kiss and implied sex from the Sega CD release. These changes were made even though the game was given a MA-17 label by Sega of America. This was likely due to public concern in the early 1990s about sexual and violent content in popular video games such as Night Trap and Mortal Kombat.

There are other small changes from the DOS and Sega CD version: The munition clip for the handgun (at the side of the computer) was removed. In the Pleasure Dome, where Darcelle is playing card, there is only one dancer. The one in bikini was removed. As well, where the naked dancer dance, part of her show was removed, it's more simple now. At the bar, in Pleasure Dome, the punk guy can't be talked to. The arcade scene couldn't be passed even if you die more than 5 times. There is no text and only voice in the Sega version.