Eragon is a action and adventure game based on the movie of the same name, which is in turn based on the book Eragon , by Christopher Paolini. The player controls Saphira, Eragon's dragon companion and friend, as she helps him complete 9 different levels. These levels include fighting enemies, protecting allies, racing through narrow corridors, and clearing pathways.
The gameplay is focused on controlling Saphira and using her abilities to overcome obstacles. She can attack by swiping at enemies or larger objects with her talons, brake, reverse course, and use boost to cross long distances. There are also offensive and defensive spells that can be used to gain an advantage. Health is replenished by eating livestock.
The game features 6 arena levels that can be unlocked by playing through the singleplayer campaign. These levels are multiplayer stages where players can fight against as many as three bots or human players in various game modes. The PSP version of the game is unique in that it focuses solely on Saphira, unlike other platforms which feature Eragon prominently.