Drag'n'Boom

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Drag'n'Boom is a single player casual hack and slash game. It was developed by Ankama Games and was released on September 12, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Drag'n'Boom" is a mobile arcade-style game where you play as a rebellious teenage dragon, burning buildings and stealing gold from lords to build your treasure. The game features 50 levels and a never-ending world, with the left side of the screen controlling movement and the right side for spitting fireballs to pillage and burn. As you hoard gold, you can unlock new powers and perform combos and explosive routines to show off your style.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews

graphics98 positive mentions

monetization86 negative mentions

Fluid controls and gameplay make it easy to pick up and play, providing a satisfying experience.
The game features a variety of fireballs and dragons, adding depth and excitement to the gameplay.
Minimal ads enhance the experience, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.

The game lacks replayability and becomes repetitive after completing all levels.
Some players find the levels too easy, suggesting a need for more challenging content.
There are requests for additional features, such as multiplayer options and more diverse levels or enemies.

graphics
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
22%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charm, smoothness, and creativity, with many users highlighting the appealing art style and fluid animations. While some noted a lack of variety in visuals and suggested improvements, the overall consensus is that the graphics enhance the enjoyable gameplay experience, making it a standout title for mobile gaming. Users appreciate the combination of simple yet effective graphics with engaging mechanics, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
- “The graphics are amazing; not even I could make those types of graphics even if it took me 3 years.”
- “The graphics are fluid and creative.”
- “This game is amazing; it makes you want to play more. The graphics are awesome in the way you can just blow up enemies as your tiny dragon.”
- “No pushy annoying ads, no real currency, gray graphics, easy controls, and plenty of content to keep you playing for hours.”
- “Visuals are a little bland, not much variety, and it seems very easy, but all around a fun well put together game.”
- “Graphics can be improved.”
gameplay
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
26%
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fluid controls, simplicity, and addictive nature, making it easy to pick up and enjoy. Many players appreciate the smooth mechanics and engaging progression, though some note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Suggestions for improvement include adding more levels, boss fights, and varied mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
- “Fluid controls and gameplay combined with reading progression add together to create an overall incredible game.”
- “Amazing gameplay, you can save up money and keys to buy new dragons!”
- “Gameplay is easy to learn yet hard to master, getting a good flow in the game feels really satisfying.”
- “Overall not impressed with the repetitive, boring gameplay.”
- “But kinda repetitive gameplay.”
- “Bad gameplay and very boring.”
monetization
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
1%
77%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the minimal presence of ads compared to typical mobile games. While some players express frustration over occasional ads, particularly after levels, the consensus is that the game offers a largely ad-free experience, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without aggressive monetization tactics. Players also note that the option to pay for an ad-free experience exists, but many find the game enjoyable even without spending money.
- “Yes, no ads! It has a great playstyle with flashy skins and great skills. Thanks, creator!”
- “No ads, just pure gaming.”
- “Best game I've downloaded in a long time! It takes me back to my childhood, love it, love it, love it, also no ads or in-app purchases ”
- “I understand that ads are how a free game gets its earnings, but this is overdone.”
- “Full ads between every round is bad enough, but full ads any time you switch between menus is ridiculous.”
- “Unbearably too many ads.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting well with the game's themes and gameplay. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's polish and variety, although some express a desire for additional music options to prevent repetition. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it feel engaging and immersive.
- “Love the art and music; it all has a good sense of polish and work put into it.”
- “The music makes it feel like a regular day and that makes sense since you're a baby dragon. It feels very powerful like a dragon game should feel, and it controls well, has lots of levels, and to top it all off, it always has cute but rad-looking dragons and doesn't get too repetitive.”
- “I love the fast-paced, high-stakes music, controls, and feel of the game.”
- “I would definitely love some more music; it would be nice to have some variation in the music.”
- “The sound and theme song can be played in slow motion when the dragon is slowed to aim and move... also adding funny sounds when the target gets hit would be more amazing.”
- “I get to the loading screen with the castle in the center, it stays there a while with music playing, and then I get a pop-up saying the game is not responding.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cartoonish animations and funny sound effects, particularly when enemies are hit and fly off dramatically. Players enjoy the cute character designs, especially the dragons, and find the gameplay to be a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its fun factor, making it a delightful way to pass the time.
- “And the way the enemies fly off into the air when you bombard or hit/smash them is so funny.”
- “I love your game! There's no lag in it, and it is funny to see the little guys fly into oblivion when I blast them all over the place! ”
- “Very funny cartoony speed running shooting game; the time slow gives you a lot of freedom of movement. It's relaxing, loving it so far!”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Overall, players express a desire for a more developed story in the game, noting that while the dragons have distinct personalities and powers, the narrative feels lacking and repetitive. Many reviewers mention the quick completion of the game and the absence of a satisfying conclusion, leading to a sense of disappointment. Suggestions for future installments include the addition of a story mode, more diverse levels, and multiplayer options to enhance the overall experience.
- “Like an action movie, you get what you pay for: explosions, a fast pace, and enough of a story to keep you entertained for hours.”
- “This game is really fun if you can make more games like this but a story mode would be amazing!”
- “I'm rating this 5 stars in the hope that they make Drag'n'Boom 2 with a better story and better dragon skins.”
- “Only problem is that it's the same scene in every mission, making it boring after a little while.”
- “It's an amazing game, super fun, but there's only one problem: it really just has no story. You start the game and finish it very quickly, and there's also nothing like a congrats for beating the last level. It's a bit disappointing, but otherwise, it's amazing.”
- “Great graphics and controls, but I wish there was a bit more story to it.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its clean visuals and smooth performance, particularly on mobile devices, making it enjoyable even in offline situations. However, there are some reports of poor optimization, indicating a mixed experience among users.
- “Clean visuals, great optimization, easy controls, fair progression systems, and surprisingly addictive gameplay.”
- “Awesome game with pretty good performance for a mobile game, and it's great for offline situations, to be honest.”
- “It runs smoothly as well, and that's a promise I love!”
- “The game is poorly optimized.”
- “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of optimization.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an engaging experience initially, but many users feel it lacks significant replayability once all content is unlocked, leading to a decline in interest. Despite its quality, the limited replay value has been a common point of criticism among players.
- “While being an amazing game, it has little appeal in terms of replayability once you unlock everything.”
- “Afterward, I just stopped playing because it didn't have the best replay value for me.”
- “Replayability is more important than ads.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a highly stable experience with no glitches, crashes, or intrusive ads, highlighting the game's reliability and smooth performance.
- “No glitches, no ads, no crashes... the list of good things goes on.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without a single issue; the stability is impressive.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for being well-executed, with appealing character designs that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of strong character growth and artistic style, contributing to a positive gameplay atmosphere.
- “The character development is well done.”
- “The character designs are impressive.”
- “Overall, it's a great game with wonderful controls, an appealing art style, and excellent character design.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find enjoyment and satisfaction in the gameplay, particularly in the fantasy of being a powerful dragon, others express discomfort with the game's portrayal of women and suggest it may detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is fun; it made me feel satisfied about being a dragon and having unlimited shooting to kill stuff in the game. The gameplay is not really hard, so you can use this game to relax and enjoy it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of grinding in the game, highlighting that it allows for a more enjoyable and straightforward experience focused on fun rather than repetitive tasks.
- “No grinding and stuff, just pure fun.”