DRACOMATON

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 30 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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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.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging combination of mechanics, including a variety of weapons and forms that enhance gameplay depth.
  • The graphics and animations are well done, creating a charming and atmospheric experience that is reminiscent of popular titles like Hollow Knight.
  • The gameplay is fast-paced and fun, with a satisfying challenge that encourages replayability and exploration of different builds.
  • The game can be frustrating due to a confusing color palette that makes it difficult to distinguish between enemies and projectiles.
  • Some players have experienced performance issues, such as lag and stuttering, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The game is relatively short and could benefit from more variety in bosses and levels to enhance its longevity.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is highly praised for its intensity and excitement, featuring solid mechanics that support diverse playstyles and scenarios. Players appreciate the variety of weapons, abilities, and upgrades, which enhance engagement and make it more enjoyable than typical top-down action games. Overall, the game offers charming and interesting mechanics that contribute to a rich gameplay experience.

    • “Great game, loved the intense and exciting gameplay.”
    • “The core gameplay is very solid; all the different forms and effects are cool and lend themselves to different playstyles.”
    • “With a variety of weapons, abilities, and upgrade items, the gameplay becomes even more engaging.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics and animations are praised for their quality and appealing art style, contributing to a compelling setting. However, some users feel that the visuals do 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, especially considering it only needs to keep track of two dozen or so enemies and a hundred or so shots at most at the same time.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's storyline is described as mysterious and engaging, leading to a satisfying conclusion that leaves players feeling their investment was worthwhile.

    • “There's a mysterious storyline.”
    • “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!”
    • “The story is convoluted and hard to follow.”
    • “The characters lack depth and development, making it difficult to care about their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists feel forced and detract from the overall experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users report experiencing lag and stuttering issues, even on high-spec computers, indicating that the game's optimization may not be sufficient for smooth performance.

    • “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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.

    • “Incredible replayability thanks to the variety of modifications and weapons available.”
    • “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse gameplay options and unique challenges.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making the replayability factor outstanding.”
    • “The replayability is severely lacking; once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “While there are some modifications and weapons, they don't significantly enhance the replay value.”
    • “After a few playthroughs, the game feels repetitive and fails to offer new experiences.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    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!”
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