The game's primary gimmick allows players to fire two different weapons independently using the left and right triggers. Soul Manipulation:

An "undead chosen one" empowered by a sentient tattoo—the Undying Dragon —which grants him supernatural abilities to seek revenge and reclaim the stolen Soul Portal Artifact . Key Gameplay Features & Abilities

Drake can summon a large ethereal dragon to fight alongside him. Multimedia History & Legacy

Drake’s skill set is inspired by "John Woo-style" action and The Matrix , though critics often note the execution is clumsy.

The character was originally designed to be the face of a massive franchise. Drake of the 99 Dragons - Bad Game Hall of Fame