Dragon Audit
- December 8, 2020
- Archive Entertainment
"Dragon Audit" is a light-hearted, anime-inspired adventure game where you play as a battle accountant named George. Storm the castle to rescue a princess, but instead, find a lonely dragoness who needs your help. Explore a 3D world, solve puzzles, meet interesting characters, and engage in minigames in this story-rich, controller-friendly game. With emotionally impactful dialogue, jokes, and a running time of around 90 minutes, it's a fun and humorous experience.
Reviews
- The game features a charming and funny story with witty dialogue and self-aware humor that keeps players engaged.
- Puzzles are enjoyable and accessible, making the game feel more like an interactive movie than a challenging puzzle experience.
- Despite its simplistic graphics, the game has a heartwarming and cute romance that resonates with players.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and rough animations that detract from the overall experience.
- The graphics are reminiscent of older gaming systems, which may not appeal to players expecting modern visuals.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players wanting more content and a deeper exploration of the story.
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its self-aware writing, witty dialogue, and charming character interactions, often breaking the fourth wall and delivering off-the-wall surprises. Players find the combination of cute storytelling and funny puzzles to be engaging, making it a delightful experience despite its simplistic graphics. Overall, the game is described as a heartwarming and hilarious adventure that appeals to fans of quirky humor and romantic comedies.
“The graphics are reminiscent of the N64 days, but the characters are likable, the plot is cute and silly, the writing is funny (jokes are self-aware and even break the fourth wall at times), and the environment/world is small (confined to two small locations), yet fitting for what is offered.”
“Behind the silly premise and lacking graphics is a fun story with tons of witty dialogue and self-aware humor as well as an incredibly cute romance.”
“The writing and the character animations combine wonderfully for a funny and heartwarming story; and the game design is full of off-the-wall solutions for weird problems that are nonetheless fun to figure out.”
- story17 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its charming and humorous writing, featuring self-aware jokes and a cute romance that captivates players. While the narrative is engaging and well-crafted, some reviewers felt it was rushed and could have benefited from a longer development. Overall, the story stands out as the primary strength of the game, making it a worthwhile experience despite its simplistic graphics.
“But the story and dialogue is top notch!”
“Absolutely worth checking out, it's a heart-meltingly cute story told in an incredibly funny way that'll have you absolutely hooked.”
“Behind the silly premise and lacking graphics is a fun story with tons of witty dialogue and self-aware humor as well as an incredibly cute romance.”
“The story is too short to get complicated, but it's fulfilling without being too sappy.”
“A short but sweet story.”
“Has puzzles very similar to Resident Evil (in terms of obtaining items, combining, and whatnot) and a story with a lesson.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of the N64 era, with a charming and simplistic art style that may not meet modern expectations but complements the game's quirky narrative and humor. While the visuals are basic and clearly Unity-powered, they enhance the overall experience, making the story and witty dialogue the main attractions. Players are encouraged to appreciate the game's fun and silly premise rather than focus on its graphical limitations.
“The art style, while not what you would expect for 2020, works in its favor if you go with the ridiculousness of riding a tank into battle for taxes due on a pile of dragon gold.”
“The graphics are reminiscent of the N64 days, but the characters are likable, the plot is cute and silly, the writing is funny (jokes are self-aware and even break the fourth wall at times), and the environment/world is small (confined to two small locations), yet fitting for what is offered.”
“Tldr: really good game, but buy it for the story, not the visuals.”
“Indeed, the trailer doesn't do the graphics and art style justice, which actually looks much better in-game (although admittedly still very obviously Unity powered).”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, combining humor and heartwarming storytelling through engaging writing and character animations. Players find it to be a wholesome adventure that not only entertains but also brings joy, especially when enjoyed with friends.
“The writing and the character animations combine wonderfully for a funny and heartwarming story; and the game design is full of off-the-wall solutions for weird problems that are nonetheless fun to figure out.”
“I definitely recommend playing this if you're looking for a funny and wholesome adventure game to put a smile on your face - even better with friends!”
“So if you want a good laugh and a heartwarming tale, give it a shot!”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience!”
“I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere.”
“The variety of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs such as camera clipping, erratic character physics, and severe glitches in interactive elements like elevators, which detract from the overall experience.
“The quality of the models was far lower than the quality of the textures. The game has many bugs, such as the camera clipping into walls and the player's tail physics being completely off. The elevator in the office building had glitches beyond belief, among other issues.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. Stability is a major concern that needs to be addressed.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and random freezes during gameplay, which severely impacted my overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique and unconventional animations and designs, reminiscent of a specific animation pack, which may appeal to players looking for something different.
“The animations, designs, and gameplay are all quite innovative and unique, reminiscent of a high-quality animation pack.”
“The gameplay mechanics are fluid and engaging, making every session feel fresh and exciting.”
“The level of detail in the gameplay is impressive, providing a rich and immersive experience.”
“The animations, designs, and gameplay feel very generic, resembling something from a low-quality animation pack.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and innovation, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.”