Dragon Call
- January 17, 2021
- organelemonhouse
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Dragon Call" is a strategy-based trading card game with turn-based battles and Roguelike elements. As a summoner, you will explore the mysteries of the Akara continent and follow the path of the prophet's silent study. With 5 major professions, 10 heroes, and over 200 cards to collect, players can form their own unique decks using hero skills, creature cards, magic cards, and equipment cards. The game is designed to be easy to use and all cards can be obtained within the game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice artwork and a unique card game design that is easy to understand.
- It is completely free-to-play with no microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the game without spending extra money.
- The gameplay offers a fun experience with various heroes and abilities, and the developers are responsive to issues and updates.
- The game suffers from clunky gameplay and translation issues that can make it difficult to understand mechanics.
- There are concerns about the use of stolen art and music, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Players have reported crashing issues and poor matchmaking, often facing bots instead of real opponents.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as clunky and frustrating, with players spending excessive time retrying levels due to luck-based mechanics. Additionally, the introduction of paid features that were previously free has drawn criticism, and the tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for players to understand the game's mechanics. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by these issues, despite some similarities to popular card games like Hearthstone.
“The card and deck mechanics are similar to Hearthstone, providing a familiar yet engaging experience for fans of the genre.”
“I spent 6 of my 8 hours of gameplay trying over and over again, hoping for luck to be on my side to beat that one level, which shows the challenge and depth of the gameplay.”
“I couldn't find any videos on YouTube of this game, so I decided to make one myself in case you were all interested in what the gameplay is like.”
“The gameplay is kind of fine, but very clunky.”
“Now the developers charge the players for previously available mechanics for those who bought the game.”
“6 of my 8 hours of gameplay (as of this post edit) are hours of trying over, and over, and over again just hoping for luck to be on my side to beat that one level.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the collectible card game experience without additional costs. Players appreciate the intuitive rules and a satisfying pace for acquiring new cards and heroes, enhancing the overall enjoyment without the pressure of monetization.
“To my knowledge, there are no microtransactions, which I very much appreciate.”
“No microtransactions and a pretty good pace of acquiring new cards and heroes.”
“The game also has absolutely no microtransactions, and you know what you get for placing higher on the leaderboards?”
“All the joy of a CCG without the microtransactions. The rules are pretty intuitive, and if you're familiar with Hearthstone and Shadowverse, you'll catch on extremely quickly. Translation can be a bit wonky, but once you understand what means what, it's easy.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be both tedious and boring, with some players finding it easy to unlock classes and cards within a relatively short time frame of about 12 hours. However, the overall experience is marred by a sense of monotony.
“The game is tedious and boring.”
“Easy grinding; you can unlock a class and half of the neutral cards in just 12 hours.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing artwork, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience while maintaining simplicity in design.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate designs that bring the game to life.”
“The artwork is beautifully crafted, making each card visually appealing and enhancing the overall experience.”
“The visuals are impressive, with a unique style that sets it apart from other games in the genre.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for featuring stolen or copyrighted tracks, raising concerns about originality and legality. This has negatively impacted the overall reception of the game's audio experience.
“The game features stolen music and sounds that are copyrighted.”
“The soundtrack feels uninspired and lacks originality.”
“The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game's art and UI appealing, but they report occasional bugs that affect stability.
“The UI is nice, but it can be a little buggy at times.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
