Dragon Cliff

About

Years after Prince Lu’s rebellion, the Crown Prince of Dragon Court has been mysteriously kidnapped. Dragon Cliff is an RPG/Town Management game. Players are to recruit adventurers, kill monsters, hunt treasures, craft armories, accommodate residents, upgrade town facilities and finally reveal the great mystic behind the Dragon Emperor.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,956 reviews

gameplay80 positive mentions

grinding204 negative mentions

Very addictive and engaging gameplay with a lot of depth and customization options.
Great for casual play; can be left running in the background while doing other tasks.
No microtransactions, providing a complete gaming experience for a fair price.

The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the late game.
Poor translation and localization issues can make understanding mechanics difficult.
No offline progress, requiring the game to be running to gain rewards.

gameplay
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
68%
4%
The gameplay of "Dragon Cliff" is characterized by its blend of idle RPG mechanics and deeper strategic elements, allowing players to manage teams and optimize builds, though it can become repetitive over time. While the game offers a variety of mechanics and customization options, many players find the lack of clear explanations and convoluted systems frustrating. Overall, it provides a solid experience for fans of the genre, but some feel the gameplay does not justify its price tag, especially given the reliance on RNG and the limited active engagement.
- “Dragon Cliff is an idle RPG game that offers a unique and fun experience for players who enjoy automated gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple: you control a team of adventurers as they explore the world, battle monsters, and collect loot.”
- “The gameplay itself is simple, but also has enough depth to keep you engaged.”
- “But it fails to deliver a crisp gameplay experience where each stat and mechanic inspires you to think more, instead of convoluted yet overly simplistic stats that just make you not want to engage with the systems at a deeper level.”
- “The gameplay consists of watching numbers go up, frankly an offense to your intelligence.”
- “Currently the game lacks mechanic descriptions, so I have to rely on discussion all the time.”
story
264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
80%
10%
The story in the game is generally perceived as lackluster and poorly executed, with many players finding it disjointed and difficult to follow due to subpar translations and auto-progressing dialogue. While some elements hint at a potentially interesting narrative, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, often feeling irrelevant to the gameplay experience. Many players prioritize the grind and mechanics over the story, suggesting that it serves more as a backdrop than a central focus of the game.
- “Yet, if you pay attention to the quest info and the dialogue during boss confrontations, it appears there might be a very interesting story to be had here.”
- “Also, the story is surprisingly mature in that it's a sort of metaphoric reflection on good, evil, relative perspective, and all that.”
- “There is some light plot/story to follow as you complete quests, and the dialogue, though sometimes feels like broken English, is actually pretty funny if you pay attention.”
- “The story itself is almost non-existent and the parts that do exist are not cohesive in the slightest.”
- “I beat all the main story missions, the story was irrelevant, unfortunately.”
- “The translations aren't great and the story is dull, but those aren't really all that relevant considering it's an idle game.”
grinding
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the mid to late stages, which many players find tedious and repetitive. While some enjoy the mechanics of farming loot and building character synergies, others feel that the grind becomes overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when progress stalls at certain points. Overall, it appeals to fans of grind-heavy RPGs but may frustrate those seeking a more dynamic gameplay experience.
- “Cute, funny, grindy but not too grindy, and just all around fun.”
- “The early game is a lot of fun, with many new options and features periodically coming your way, but going into the midgame, the game becomes extremely grindy.”
- “Then the game flat out hits a wall that requires mind-numbing tedium, and a knowledge (i.e. look it up online) of combining classes, gear, and grinding until you have that magic combo to be able to advance.”
- “There is too much grinding with little progression making the game get old very fast.”
graphics
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
7%
The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic RPGs, featuring simple pixel art and colorful 2D visuals that some players find enjoyable. However, opinions are mixed, with critiques pointing to issues like poor font readability and a desire for improved graphical fidelity compared to other titles. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they suit the game's style and appeal to fans of retro aesthetics.
- “It's reminiscent of the classic Final Fantasy games with its charming nostalgic graphics.”
- “I also found the old-school graphics really refreshing.”
- “Graphics are deceptively simple but very good and a well laid out UI.”
- “The only downside are the weak graphics and barebones story, especially compared to something like Swag & Sorcery.”
- “Not a fan of the graphics style, but didn't expect how much noise there is on the screen.”
- “But in all honesty, you can play a graphically better looking game on your phone for free.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and enjoyable, while others criticize it as generic, repetitive, and lacking in variety. Several users noted that the soundtrack is short and may feel borrowed or uninspired, leading to a recommendation to mute the game and play personal music instead. Overall, while some appreciate the calming aspects of the soundtrack, many feel it does not meet the expectations for a game at its price point.
- “Very simple to get into, good music and overall very enjoyable.”
- “Nice balance of idle and passive RPG mechanics, lots of room for customization and upgrading, music is really pleasant but not the most expansive soundtrack.”
- “Also, the soundtrack is easily 10/10 on the peaceful scale.”
- “Certain characters attack so often that the sound engine stops the music to allow the attacks' sound effects to play... I just ended up muting the sound effects in the end.”
- “The music is very generic and forgettable.”
- “I just can't recommend a game that uses shared assets (music from Golf It) for this price tag.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
5%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and others feeling it falls flat or becomes annoying over time. While the awkward translation and random story elements can enhance the comedic experience for some, others find the humor forced or out of place. Overall, the game offers a quirky charm that can be entertaining, though it may not resonate with everyone.
- “Translation is bad, but it makes up for it by being hilariously bad.”
- “There are some translation errors, but it doesn't detract from the gameplay, and actually makes some of the humor more fun.”
- “Frankly, I find it kind of funny to have a group with a street man and a tough woman - it sounds like a bad superhero cartoon!”
- “There is awkward fourth wall breaking; I guess it's supposed to be funny, but it just isn't.”
monetization
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
57%
33%
The game is praised for its complete lack of in-app purchases and microtransactions, providing a self-contained experience that avoids the common pitfalls of mobile games, such as ads and pay-to-win mechanics. Players appreciate the absence of monetization strategies that typically detract from gameplay, allowing for a more enjoyable and immersive experience. Overall, it is seen as a refreshing alternative in the genre, focusing on content rather than cash grabs.
- “Zero in-app purchases, the game is self-contained.”
- “It doesn't feel like a mobile game like many others in this genre; it doesn't have microtransactions, has a lot of content, and can be played in idle mode (grinding a lot) or semi-idle (you'll probably have more success this way, but the idle grinding is still necessary).”
- “Finally, a good semi-idle game without the microtransactions.”
- “I'm almost waiting for the in-app purchase gotcha to appear so I can advance the game/progress much greater than what it currently allows for.”
- “It's like a free idle game with microtransactions, except the only microtransaction is the not-so-micro transaction to buy the game.”
- “First mobile games imitated real video games, except with terrible microtransactions, and now this video game imitates mobile games, except without terrible microtransactions.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including high resource consumption and crashes, particularly for a title that is intended to run in the background. While it offers extensive character customization and optimization opportunities, many feel it lacks the necessary depth for a PC game and would be better suited for mobile platforms. Despite some players experiencing smoother performance on lower-end systems, the overall consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with its optimization.
- “It promises robust opportunities to min-max, with an absolute overabundance of character stats that can be customized to improve individual performance.”
- “Solid game with a really deep background for optimization.”
- “The core play mechanics are all about optimization and organization... if you're into that sort of thing, I highly recommend it.”
- “But be careful about keeping it running: it's very poorly optimized, eats up system resources, and actually caused me more than one blue screen of death.”
- “---bad performance for a 2D idle game that you're meant to leave running in the background.”
- “I'd give this one more of a 'meh' rating if it was available, but I'm siding just into the 'no' category because it feels more like something that should be a mobile game but isn't optimized enough for that, but also doesn't have as much in-depth gameplay to be a PC game.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game exhibits a mixed reception regarding replayability; while some players praise its high replay value due to its clicker mechanics and complex loot systems akin to ARPGs, others criticize it for having little to no replay value after the initial experience.
- “This is a really good game with high replay value!”
- “It combines the near infinite replayability of clicker-style games with the loot and build complexity of ARPG games like Diablo.”
- “Was fun while it lasted, but there is very little to no replay value.”
- “Was fun while it lasted, but there is very little to no replay value.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for failing to evoke any feelings or thoughts, with players expressing a lack of connection to the story. In contrast, they found more engagement in gameplay mechanics rather than emotional storytelling.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has significantly deteriorated, with frequent crashes, long loading times, and menu freezes reported by users. Many players express frustration over the impact of these issues on their gameplay experience, particularly in the endgame where extended idle times are required. Overall, the game's current performance is marked by instability and bugs.
- “The game used to run just fine, but now it constantly crashes on me and takes over 10 seconds to get through the menus. Every time I open the game, it freezes for 10 seconds at a time while navigating the menus.”
- “I like this game, but it crashes, bugs out, and freezes a lot. At the end game, you need to leave it idle for a long time to get what you need. Who knows how many of my play hours were lost to crashes?”
- “The game used to run just fine, but now it constantly crashes on me and takes over 10 seconds to get through the menus. Every time I open the game, it freezes for 10 seconds at a time while navigating the menus.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers highlight that the character development is marked by diverse and evolving character designs, which enhance the overall experience and make draft picks more engaging. The uniqueness of the designs contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “Character designs are different, and new ones seem to keep popping up, which makes the draft picks a lot more interesting.”
- “The character designs are cool for what they are.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its pixel art style, which is consistently praised for adding a charming and cohesive aesthetic.
- “Everything is pixel art, which adds a neat touch to the game's atmosphere.”