DRACOMATON

About

Dracomaton is a top-down roguelike bullet hell game where players can swap between 10 unique Forms, each with 3 potential Mod versions, and use over 30 items to build their strategy. With fast-paced action and tough bosses, players must uncover secrets and try to reach the end while dodging a blur of bullets. The game features simple controls and allows for controller compatibility, making for a replayable and challenging experience. The journey culminates in a climactic encounter, leaving players eager to try again.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
The unique form system allows for interesting weapon combinations and varied gameplay styles, making each run feel distinct.
The gameplay is smooth and engaging, with a satisfying balance between player abilities and enemy challenges.

The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content, especially in terms of bosses and levels.
Some players experienced issues with visibility due to a consistent color palette, making it difficult to track enemies and projectiles.
There are occasional performance issues, such as lag and stuttering, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intensity, variety, and engaging mechanics, offering solid core mechanics and diverse playstyles. However, some players feel that the final boss lacks excitement and that additional content in the latter stages would enhance the experience. The game successfully combines different forms, effects, and upgrade options, making it stand out among top-down action games.
- “Great game, loved the intense and exciting gameplay.”
- “Boasts varied gameplay styles that are much more fun and interesting than most top-down action games.”
- “For the second half of the run, I do wish there was a bit more new content in terms of gameplay; the final boss feels a little underwhelming.”
- “The core gameplay is very solid; all the different forms and effects are cool and lend themselves to different playstyles.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics and animations are praised for their quality and appealing art style, contributing to a compelling setting. However, some users feel that the performance does not fully meet expectations given the game's relatively simple requirements in terms of enemy and shot management. Overall, the graphics enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and animations are really well done.”
- “The art style is very nice and the setting is fairly compelling.”
- “I like the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Still not what I would expect from a game with this art style and only needing to keep track of two dozen or so enemies and a hundred or so shots at most at the same time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, complementing the cute art style and enhancing the overall solid gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and options available, contributing to a delightful atmosphere.
- “The art is cute, the music is good, and the game feels solid to play, with a good amount of options and variety.”
- “Cute game with great music!”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's storyline is described as mysterious and engaging, leaving players thrilled upon completion. Reviewers feel that the narrative justifies the game's price, making it a worthwhile investment.
- “I'm thrilled to have finally beaten the story, and I can confidently say this game is worth every penny, even when it's not on sale!”
- “There's a mysterious storyline.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report experiencing lag and stuttering issues, even on high-spec computers that are a decade old, indicating potential optimization challenges in the game.
- “I experienced significant lag and stuttering, even though my computer was high spec 10 years ago.”
- “The game runs poorly on my system, which is frustrating given its specifications.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the optimization issues make the gameplay feel choppy and unresponsive.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, indicating that they contribute positively to the overall character development in the game.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations being revealed at just the right pace.”
- “The interactions between characters are well-written, adding layers to their personalities and making their growth feel authentic.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, attributing it to the variety of modifications and weapons available, which encourage multiple playthroughs and diverse gameplay experiences.
- “Ridiculous replayability with the different modifications and weapons.”
- “The replayability is severely lacking, as the game offers little incentive to play through again.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's not much reason to return; the lack of varied content makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “While there are some modifications and weapons, they don't significantly enhance the replayability of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for being satisfying and immersive, enhancing the roguelike experience with opportunities for exploration and replayability, particularly in build experimentation and speedrunning.
- “A satisfying, short, and atmospheric roguelike, with lots of potential for exploring builds through replaying and speedrunning!”