DCL: The Game

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"DCL: The Game" is the official videogame of the Drone Champions League, offering thrilling drone racing experiences on authentic DCL tracks in various stunning locations around the world. With realistic flight physics and online multiplayer, players can practice and compete against pilots worldwide. It is praised by pilots for its immersive and authentic drone flying experience.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a variety of visually appealing maps, making it enjoyable to explore and race.
It serves as a fun and engaging tool for beginners to learn drone flying skills, with modes that cater to different skill levels.
The multiplayer aspect is exciting, allowing players to compete against others and improve their skills in a competitive environment.

The physics feel unrealistic and floaty, making it difficult for players to develop proper drone flying skills.
Many users report frequent crashes and connectivity issues, particularly when using certain controllers, leading to a frustrating experience.
The game requires players to unlock maps and features through racing, which can be limiting for those who prefer freestyle flying or casual exploration.

graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their appeal, smooth performance, and impressive detail, making it one of the best-looking drone simulators available. However, some users express frustration over limited graphics options and performance issues on lower-end systems, indicating a need for more customizable settings. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the gaming experience, enhancing both realism and enjoyment.
- “One of the most visually striking and aesthetically well-designed sims out right now.”
- “Best graphics I've seen in a drone sim, and the flight characteristics are very good too!”
- “Great graphics, inspired level design, and a decent physics system make this a solid entry into the FPV sim market.”
- “THQ have done some decent games, but the input handling and graphics subsystem is below par on this one.”
- “Even on the lowest graphics settings, my laptop, which isn't great, but it should be able to run this decently on low graphics settings, was struggling to display this at 30 fps with major lag spikes.”
- “My rig is Intel i5 2.90GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA 940MX 2GB and should have no issues running this sim/game on low or medium settings, but I am finding so far on the tracks I've raced on, the bando and city seem to be the worst for the game glitching, which makes flying almost impossible due to the stuttering graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Overall, the gameplay is described as accessible and enjoyable, particularly for those new to drone racing, though some users noted issues with performance and flight mechanics. While the game features appealing graphics that can distract from its shortcomings, there is a consensus that improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “Really fun gameplay and feels like the real DCL drone.”
- “I've never flown a drone or played a drone game, but was interested after seeing some videos of the demo gameplay.”
- “You're looking for a racing game that you can pick up and play without putting time into control mechanics.”
- “Overall satisfied with gameplay, but not impressed at all with how the game runs.”
- “On the plus side, it hides its godawful gameplay in neon lights and fancy, appealing graphics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for delivering smooth performance on high settings, with many users reporting over 60 fps on capable hardware. However, some players experience significant issues with graphics performance, particularly on lower-end systems, leading to stuttering and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- “Runs smoothly on my gaming laptop (over 110fps on medium settings), really fun to fly.”
- “If your computer can run higher graphics and performance, DCL really, really shines!!!”
- “- runs smoothly on highest quality at 60+ fps easily using a GTX 1070.”
- “Despite its appealing graphics and efficient optimization, the game lacks the realism and instructional value expected from a simulator.”
- “This version has some issues that I'm not going to be the only person who has them, and it's down to the graphics performance.”
- “My rig is Intel i5 2.90GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA 940MX 2GB and should have no issues running this sim/game on low or medium settings, but I am finding so far on the tracks I've raced on, the bando and city seem to be the worst for the game glitching, which makes flying almost impossible due to the stuttering graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny, particularly enjoying quirky elements like the "green McDonald's skin." Overall, the comedic aspects contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “This game is hilarious; I can't stop laughing!”
- “I got the green McDonald's skin first, and it was so funny!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch; it keeps me entertained!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's stability, highlighting its smooth performance on older hardware without glitches or dropped frames, even while enjoying realistic physics and expansive maps.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the music in the game, noting it enhances the experience of free-flying and performing tricks, contributing to an enjoyable and fun atmosphere.
- “Fun game, nice to just go into free fly, listen to music, and do some tricks.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game may be challenging for beginners, suggesting that it could be a daunting experience for new players.
- “I couldn't imagine a beginner grinding through it.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “After hours of grinding, I still feel like I'm nowhere near my goals.”