Draconian Wars

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Draconian Wars is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Kardfy Studios and was released on August 28, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Draconian Wars is an online card game that offers a new level of strategic challenge. Players engage in combat and manage limited resources in a battle for control of the exotic continent of Hyperborea. The Draconians and Technocrats fight for dominance, with the former drawing power from the earth and the latter from carbon and steel. The outcome will depend on each player's tactical prowess and ability to outmaneuver their opponent.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and innovative experience in the CCG genre, with two distinct factions and a variety of strategic possibilities.
Once the mechanics are understood, the game provides a rich and rewarding gameplay experience that appeals to players who enjoy deep strategy.
The developers are actively engaging with the community and addressing bugs, showing a commitment to improving the game over time.

The game suffers from an overly complicated ruleset that can be confusing and difficult to learn, leading to frustration for many players.
There are significant UI issues, particularly with card readability, which detracts from the overall experience and makes gameplay cumbersome.
Frequent AI freezing and bugs can make the game nearly unplayable, especially in multiplayer, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a steep learning curve and complex mechanics that can be overwhelming for new players, particularly due to a lack of intuitive controls and insufficient tutorial guidance. While the game offers innovative card-based mechanics and strategic depth, it requires significant time investment to fully grasp its intricacies, leading to frustration for some players. Despite these challenges, many find the gameplay rewarding and enjoyable once they become familiar with the system.
- “This should be quite a good game - you have a collectible card game with some pretty innovative gameplay - your 'mana', life, spells, troops, equipment, and the fortunes of war are all represented by the one pack of 50 cards chosen from your collection.”
- “Once you understand the mechanics, the game becomes very rich in play style and possibilities.”
- “As an avid CCG player, I feel Draconian Wars brings a refreshing twist to the card games genre; the mechanics are well thought out and quite fun.”
- “None of the mechanics are very intuitive, and I found that the game was not very good at teaching the control interface either. I often found myself just mashing buttons without understanding what I was doing.”
- “I found after completing the tutorials that I still didn't understand many of the mechanics. My first couple of matches with AI opponents were frustratingly difficult, and I struggled to follow what was happening.”
- “There are so many cards, effects, game mechanics, and instants triggered all the time that I have trouble keeping track of everything, which ultimately diminishes my enjoyment of the game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, featuring well-made artwork and an engaging interface that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the visual quality of the card designs and the playing arena, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The artwork on the cards is good, the presentation of the lore is engaging, and I've enjoyed other fantasy-based card games on Steam such as Magic: The Gathering and Spectromancer.”
- “First of all, it is graphically well made.”
- “The interface and card playing arena have really nice graphics, and I was able to start picking up the rules relatively fast.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs that render it nearly unplayable for many users.
- “It is incredibly buggy, to the point where it is nearly unplayable.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered decent, complementing the visually appealing cards and well-designed battlefield.
- “The cards look nice, the battlefield is well thought out, and the music is decent.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere evokes a sense reminiscent of "Infinity War," blending epic themes with a dynamic combat system that incorporates elements similar to Magic: The Gathering's spell stacking.
- “The atmosphere reminds me a bit of Infinity Wars, and the combat system and spell stacks are a little bit like MTG.”