Drago Noka
- January 12, 2023
- GeSEI unkan (ゲ製うんかん)
Get on Steam"Drago Noka: Submerged Cataclysm" is an action-adventure game set in a flooded world, where you play as a dragon rider fighting against mysterious forces threatening your home. Explore the sunken ruins of ancient civilizations, battle sea monsters and enemy warriors, and unlock new abilities to upgrade your dragon companion. Experience a captivating story with challenging gameplay and stunning visuals in this immersive title.
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Reviews
- The game offers a deep and engaging gameplay experience with various activities like farming, mining, and crafting, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- The unique setting of living on the back of a dragon adds an interesting twist to the traditional farming sim genre, making it feel fresh and fun.
- Players appreciate the customization options, including the ability to build and manage a village, as well as the potential for future updates and expansions.
- The controls and mechanics can be confusing, especially for new players, with a lack of clear instructions leading to frustration.
- NPC interactions are minimal and lack depth, making relationships feel shallow and less engaging.
- The game suffers from cluttered inventory management and repetitive tasks, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and pacing.
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly in mining and resource collection, which can feel overly time-consuming and repetitive. While the farming and crafting mechanics are enjoyable, many reviewers express a desire for more efficient systems or NPC assistance to alleviate the grind. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of the genre, but the grind may deter some players.
“The mining in this game is the most tedious thing I've done since you need to pull the materials that drop to the ladder that you came from.”
“Sure you can fix this later on with a collection flooring, but I really don't understand why the dev just didn't allow the ranching NPC to do ranching stuff for you since you're already inundated with other tasks, mainly mining and farming, during most of the game.”
“This game is like really grindy; it would be a great co-op game if you think about it. Getting 2 materials is way too little, it takes up so much time.”
- gameplay25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay features competent farming, mining, and building mechanics that are fairly standard, but the dragon mechanics add a layer of interest, allowing players to raise and battle dragons. While the intertwining systems and depth of crafting enhance the experience, many aspects remain average, leading to mixed feelings about the overall gameplay. The game is praised for its ambitious design and engaging elements, making it a solid lifesim with potential for future development.
“From the sound effects and music to core gameplay aspects, the game has a lot to offer and I am truly curious about the future of the game.”
“Like the best of the genre, it intertwines gameplay elements so that all of the activities you can do synergize and contribute to building up your character and your village.”
“However, the numerous intertwining systems and the ambition behind the gameplay make it an outstanding life simulation.”
“The farming, mining, and building mechanics are competent but nothing groundbreaking; just your average, plant your seeds, water your crops, poke at things to break them.”
“You can also raise your dragon to be stronger and to battle with other gigantic beings on the world map; however, this mechanic is also kind of meh.”
“Once again, I wish I could leave a review without a binary score because this is a rather average game. It would be 5/10 without the dragon mechanics and setting; with them, it's maybe something around 6 or 7.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting but lacking depth, with few plot twists and a need for a more engaging main quest. Players appreciate the missions from villagers that enhance gameplay, but some feel the narrative could be more fleshed out and cohesive, drawing comparisons to other farming and simulation games like Stardew Valley and Rune Factory. Overall, while the story has potential, it may leave some players wanting more in terms of depth and variety.
“Has an interesting story.”
“These villagers then give you missions that further expand your gameplay with new features.”
“Explore and discover this new game; you won’t regret it if you are a fan of games like Rune Factory, Stardew Valley, or Story of Seasons.”
“This game could've been more engaging if there was a big main quest focused on that instead of the mediocre half-fleshed systems the game has.”
“Was hoping the game would be a bit more like Dragon Quest Builders, which I feel like playing now instead.”
“[Some players might be put off by the lack of story and conversations; requests sometimes need more instruction, and village terrain could do with more variety.]”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is customizable, allowing players to select tracks from the wyvern girl, enhancing the overall experience. While the soundtrack is described as pleasant, it lacks memorability, leaving players curious about future musical developments. Overall, the sound design contributes positively to the gameplay, though it may not stand out significantly.
“I love that you can customize the soundtrack!”
“Music is pleasant, but nothing memorable.”
“You can get more music from the wyvern girl (labeled as md in the manage tab); she also is the one you get the villages from. You get 2 options per villager to pick from.”
“From the sound effects and music to core gameplay aspects, the game has a lot to offer and I am truly curious about the future of the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its unique and evocative atmosphere, characterized by a wistful and melancholic tone that significantly enhances the overall experience.
“It has a special wistful and melancholic atmosphere.”
“It has some special wistful and melancholic atmosphere.”
“Yes, atmosphere is the key.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered uninspired, primarily relying on standard RPG Maker tilesets, which detracts from the overall visual experience. While there are some cute hand-drawn portraits and interesting ideas, the fonts and sprite designs lack creativity, resembling common typefaces like Times New Roman and Arial.
“The graphics are adorable and feature some really interesting ideas.”
“The visuals are charming and showcase a lot of creativity.”
“Graphics are pretty boring; aside from hand-drawn portraits, most sprites look like they came straight out of an RPG Maker tileset. As far as I understand, the entire game was made in such or a similar RPG engine, and you can definitely feel it when playing. The fonts used are also very dull, resembling your everyday Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri type of stuff.”
