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DCL: The Game

79%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, optimization
79% User Score Based on 335 reviews

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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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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 335 reviews
graphics33 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and visually appealing maps enhance the overall experience.
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of tracks and challenges, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced pilots.
  • The game offers a unique arcade-style racing experience that can help improve flying skills and provides a competitive environment.
  • Physics feel unrealistic and floaty, making it difficult to translate skills to real-life drone flying.
  • Frequent crashes and technical issues, particularly with controller compatibility and game stability, detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • The requirement to race to unlock content can be frustrating for players who prefer freestyle flying or casual exploration.
  • graphics
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and visual appeal, with many users noting that they are among the best in drone simulation games. While the game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, some players express a desire for more extensive graphics options and customization. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and well-designed maps contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience, despite some concerns about performance on lower-end systems.

    • “Best graphics I've seen in a drone sim, and the flight characteristics are very good too!”
    • “One of the most visually striking and aesthetically well-designed sims out right now.”
    • “It really feels like flying and the graphics are wonderful for a simulator.”
    • “THQ has 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 should be able to run this decently, was struggling to display this at 30 fps with major lag spikes.”
    • “No advanced graphics controls - I want to turn off motion blur, post processing, etc., but you can't.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay experience is mixed, with some players appreciating its accessibility and immersive qualities, while others criticize the broken collision mechanics that disrupt the flow and enjoyment. While the balance between arcade and simulation elements is praised, there are calls for improvements, particularly in flight mechanics and collision responses, to enhance overall satisfaction.

    • “You're looking for a racing game that you can pick up and play without putting time into control mechanics.”
    • “Really fun gameplay and feels like the real DCL drone.”
    • “The balance between 'arcadish' gameplay and a simulation is very nice.”
    • “On the plus side, it hides its godawful gameplay in neon lights and fancy, appealing graphics.”
    • “The collision mechanics are just straight up broken; no matter how fast or slow you're going, if you touch something even slightly, you either get spun upside down, pinged backwards, or you just get stuck in whatever you collided with. Honestly, that is my biggest gripe with this game. Once you wrap your head around the controls, it can be quite immersive, but the second you tap something, that immersion is ripped away as you ping off of a gate you barely touched.”
    • “The flight mechanics need some work.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
    • “- runs smoothly on highest quality at 60+ fps easily using a GTX 1070.”
    • “If your computer can run higher graphics and performance, DCL really, really shines!!!”
    • “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

    Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and lighthearted, with specific mentions of amusing elements like the quirky "green McDonald's skin." Overall, the humor adds a fun and entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “This game is hilarious; I can't stop laughing!”
    • “I got the green McDonald's skin first, and it was so funny!”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be quite challenging, particularly for beginners, suggesting that players may require significant time investment or even a second life to effectively progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I couldn't imagine a beginner grinding through it.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with many players appreciating its depth and character development. However, some users feel that certain plot points could be more original or better executed. Overall, the narrative is a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is well-received, enhancing the experience of free flying and performing tricks. Players appreciate the varied and epic level designs and racetracks, which cater to both beginners and professional drone racing pilots.

    • “Fun game, nice to just go into free fly, listen to music, and do some tricks.”
    • “The game music is nice, and the level designs and racetracks are epic to fly through, varied enough to be enjoyable for beginners all the way to professional drone racing pilots.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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. Overall, the game delivers a stable experience that enhances gameplay enjoyment.

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70h Median play time
70h Average play time
70-70h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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