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Draco and the Seven Scales

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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
100% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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About Draco and the Seven Scales

Draco and the Seven Scales is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ice Goat Games and was released on September 18, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Set sail on a voyage full of pirates, dark magic, and the thrill of discovery! Draco and the Seven Scales is a retro-inspired adventure that harkens back to an age of top down dungeon crawlers and lovable, crunchy pixel art.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
  • Exceptional retro-inspired pixel art and soundtrack that captures the nostalgic vibe of classic Zelda games, especially Link's Awakening.
  • Innovative gameplay mechanic featuring seamless swapping between ship exploration and on-foot dungeon crawling, adding depth and variety to the experience.
  • Well-designed, unique dungeons and puzzles with balanced difficulty, complemented by memorable boss fights and engaging story and characters.
  • The fishing minigame may not appeal to all players and can be seen as a less enjoyable optional side activity.
  • Some boss fights vary in excitement, with a few being less impactful compared to others.
  • Minor UI clunkiness on keyboard controls and button input inconsistencies on certain controllers.

  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    47% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its unique and memorable dungeon designs, seamless switching between ship and on-foot exploration, and well-implemented, easy-to-learn mechanics that keep the experience fresh. The land-and-sea puzzle dynamics stand out as innovative, engaging, and reminiscent of classic Zelda titles, complemented by enjoyable combat and a compelling narrative. While the UI may be slightly clunky at times, it doesn't detract from the overall fun and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “Every dungeon is memorable and completely unique mechanically from the rest.”
    • “Swapping between the ship and on land gameplay is honestly brilliant and it really feels like they made the most of it.”
    • “Most mechanics in the game are easy to learn and keep the game fresh throughout, never losing their luster.”

  • music

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    64% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's retro-inspired soundtrack is widely praised for its catchiness, nostalgic vibe, and perfect fit with the pirate theme and gameplay. The music stands out as a highlight, complementing the beautiful pixel art and enhancing the overall charming and polished experience. Many players find the soundtrack memorable and engaging, with particular tracks becoming favorites.

    • “Draco is an excellent little game brimming with love and reverence for retro gaming, with an excellent retro-inspired soundtrack and beautiful pixel art.”
    • “One of my favorite pieces of this game however was the fantastic soundtrack to accompany you as you sail the seas, the music of this game fits the bill perfectly.”
    • “Jumping between the ship and land is such a cool concept, and everything feels real fluid and polished, supported by some great pixel art, and an incredible soundtrack by tohomoko.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and well-written, featuring memorable characters and a compelling pirate-themed narrative. It is enhanced by smart puzzles, exciting boss encounters, and a vibrant world full of personality that encourages exploration. Overall, the story combines thrilling gameplay elements with rich storytelling and design.

    • “The boss encounters are super fun, and the story and characters are memorable and well-written.”
    • “It takes the best parts of each, featuring fun characters, a compelling story, engaging combat and puzzles, epic boss battles, and a plethora of unique items to use throughout.”
    • “Exciting gameplay and riveting story; my favorite boss fight was the commodore!”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their distinctive, nostalgic art style and detailed sprite work, evoking a classic Zelda-like aesthetic. The faithful and personality-rich design enhances exploration and immersion, complementing the game's puzzles and atmosphere effectively.

    • “It is bursting with personality and flavor, with a faithful aesthetic that guides the player to explore more of the world through interesting puzzles, many foes, and a mysterious mission.”
    • “From a design standpoint, the art style and sprite work are fantastic, creating a unique nostalgic vibe.”
    • “It feels like a Zelda game both aesthetically and in gameplay.”
    • “Old school graphics and noise and dungeons.”
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Draco and the Seven Scales is a role playing game. Common tags for Draco and the Seven Scales include indie, pirates, exploration, pixel graphics, metroidvania and others.

Draco and the Seven Scales is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Draco and the Seven Scales was released on September 18, 2026.

Draco and the Seven Scales was developed by Ice Goat Games.

Draco and the Seven Scales has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Draco and the Seven Scales for its gameplay.

Draco and the Seven Scales is a single player game.

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