Dragon Bros
- May 31, 2017
- Space Lizard Studio LTD
In "Dragon Bros," play as a dragon fighting to save your kidnapped mom from the evil mechaliches. This 2D run & gun game features solo or local co-op play, with tons of enemies to blast and a variety of weapons to use. With gorgeous pixel art and a punchy soundtrack, fight your way through mega bosses and discover the mechaliches' plans.
Reviews
- The game features amazing gameplay with tight controls and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the experience.
- It offers a fun and challenging run-and-gun experience with adorable dragon characters and a variety of weapons.
- The visuals are gorgeous, and the game rewards exploration, making it engaging for players who enjoy discovering hidden items.
- The game has been abandoned for years, leading to concerns about its future and lack of updates.
- Controls can be unoptimized and frustrating, particularly for players who prefer specific key layouts or struggle with the high difficulty levels.
- The campaign is relatively short, and some level designs can be ambiguous, leading to unexpected deaths and a lack of replay incentives.
- music23 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the incredible soundtrack and catchy tunes that enhance the gameplay experience. Some players appreciated the integration of music with level design, although a few noted that it could complicate difficulty. Overall, the soundtrack is described as beautiful, solid, and a standout feature of the game, particularly for fans of chiptunes.
“The soundtrack is absolutely incredible!”
“Terrific soundtrack.”
“Gorgeous 2D shooter in a good style with great music.”
“The music that works against the level design, as I'm guessing was an attempt at a difficulty ramp, was bullshit.”
“I had loved the idea of traps moving to the beat of the music and such.”
“But on the flip side, the shooting is really good, controller support actually works, and the music is catchy.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being barebones and lacking depth, leaving players feeling unmoored as they are thrust into action without context. While the character designs are noted as odd, the overall narrative fails to provide a compelling reason for the gameplay, which may appeal to those seeking immediate action but disappoints those looking for a richer storyline.
“The story is intriguing and filled with odd character designs that keep you engaged.”
“The narrative is captivating, drawing you into a world that is both unique and imaginative.”
“The character designs complement the story, creating a memorable and immersive experience.”
“The plot is sadly barebones/nonexistent as of this time and you're unceremoniously dropped into the action; great if you want to just jump into the action, less great if you want to know why you're a dragon kid going around shooting everything up.”
“Story and odd character designs.”
“Ignoring the fact that the boss design has anything to do with the 'story', the rave lasers flashing along with the background slowly losing color until your eyes are bleeding from the monotone, constantly flashing visuals is overwhelming.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as genuinely amazing, with players expressing a strong appreciation for it despite issues with unoptimized controls that can lead to unresponsive actions and frustrating infinite scrolling.
“Despite its crowdfunding failure and unoptimized controls, the gameplay was genuinely amazing.”
“I loved the gameplay; even with the controls that wouldn't register or would plain lock up in an infinite scrolling state until you died.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their cheerful and vibrant style, enhancing the cooperative run-and-gun experience with impressive visuals and music that syncs with the gameplay. However, some players note that stage graphics can be ambiguous, leading to unexpected deaths, and the overall campaign is considered short with limited replay value.
“Graphics are good and cheerful.”
“Satisfying cooperative run and gun action, awesome visuals and music with stages that move to the soundtrack, great boss fights and classic mini-games.”
“The campaign is very short, and the stage graphics can be ambiguous, leading to unexpected deaths.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from unoptimized controls, which detracts from the overall experience, but many users still find the gameplay to be genuinely amazing.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its unique and unconventional designs, which contribute to an intriguing narrative. However, the storytelling may feel disjointed or odd, potentially impacting the depth of character growth. Overall, while the characters are visually distinctive, their development may not resonate with all players.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the story.”
“The characters are poorly designed and their arcs are predictable, leaving little room for growth or surprise.”
“I found the character designs to be odd and the development to be lacking, which detracted from the overall experience.”