Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Fighting

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1994
GenreFighting
DeveloperAcclaim
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1–3 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBruce Lee
ESRBT
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Acclaim and published by Virgin Interactive, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994 as a fighting game.

It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 41 Genesis fighting games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bruce Lee series. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (SNES) and Bruce Lee: Return of the Legend (GBA). Acclaim also made Newman/Haas IndyCar featuring Nigel Mansell, Frank Thomas' Big Hurt Baseball and Krusty's Super Fun House for the Genesis.

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story supports up to 3 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Both players start with 1/4 energyVADT-AABT
Both players start with 1/2 energyAADT-ACBT
Both players start with 3/4 energyVADT-ACBT
Super powerACPT-AAA8
Infinite EnergyFF8206:0200
Push A to turn in to the phantomAW7A-AA02

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story walkthroughs & guides

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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story FAQ

When did Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story come out on the Genesis?

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.

Who made Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story?

It was developed by Acclaim and published by Virgin Interactive.

Is Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story multiplayer?

Yes. Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story supports up to 3 players.

How long does Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story take to play?

As a fighting game, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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