Dragon Crystal , a dungeon crawler with RPG elements, is reminiscent of classic games like Rogue and Nethack. Without a narrative, the game drops you into a randomly generated world where exploration is key. Your objective in each level is to reach a teleporter that will transport you to the next one. Throughout the levels, random items such as weapons, armor, money, and food are scattered about. Money allows you to continue playing if you die, while food prevents starvation. Enemies are visible on screen, and combat is real-time, with movement controlled by direction arrows.
The gameplay involves navigating through complex, maze-like levels where the structure reveals itself after covering corresponding map areas. The game also features leveling up, which allows your egg companion to grow into a dragon. As you progress, you'll need to manage resources and fend off enemies to survive in this challenging RPG-style dungeon crawler.