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Challenge of the Dragon came out in 1990 for the NES, published by Color Dreams. It was one of many side-scrolling action games from that period, a time when unlicensed developers were trying to carve out their own space on the console.

You control Sir Burkelot, a warrior who must fight through ten levels to rescue Lady Ninita from the necromancer Demiwind. Your main objective is to navigate these stages, which scroll from left to right, while defeating the various enemies that appear. Your character uses Dragon Style Kung Fu, giving you a set of distinct moves; you have a basic sword attack, a knee strike for close combat, and a side kick for hitting foes at a distance. You can also find potions that let you cast magic spells. The game moves at a brisk pace, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, demanding precise timing with your attacks. Playing it feels like a constant test of your ability to react and adapt to the oncoming threats.