- October 1, 2020
- Exe Create Inc.
Dragon Lapis
In conclusion, Dragon Lapis does a great job at hitting that same sweet spot that Dragon Sinker did. The 8-Bit sprite art fits this world just as well as in that game, the combat is still enjoyable, and now with the addition of classes and skill wheels, it manages to keep everything that make Sinker great while trying new things that don’t mess stuff up.
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Dragon Lapis is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Exe Create Inc. and was released on October 1, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
A thousand years ago, a great battle ensued between two dragons, one gold and the other silver, where they were sealed away. However, the real tale begins many centuries later after the Silver Dragon reawakens, and launches an assault on a frontier village in the far north. There, a royal knight by the name of Lucas serves as a guard after being relegated to the rural and much isolated location by…
- Excellent sequel that expands and improves upon its predecessor, Dragon Sinker, making it a must-play for classic JRPG fans.
- The job system is well-implemented, allowing for satisfying character progression and customization.
- The retro aesthetic and lighthearted tone evoke nostalgia for the 16-bit JRPG era, complemented by cute characters and humorous dialogue.
- The game lacks depth outside of the job system, with minimal enemy mechanics and no crafting or item discovery outside of treasure chests.
- Gameplay can feel overly simplistic and easy, even on hard mode, which may disappoint players seeking a challenge.
- The menu system for managing job plates is clunky and could benefit from a more streamlined design.
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The gameplay is straightforward and complements the retro aesthetic, though it lacks depth in combat mechanics and item discovery outside of treasure chests. While the story is engaging, it can sometimes feel inconsequential, and the enemy defeat animations may not fit well with the overall experience.
“The retro look fits the gameplay as you'd hope.”
“The story is great and the gameplay is solid.”
“The gameplay is very straightforward.”
“There are no found items outside treasure chests, which seemed like an obvious mechanic for thieves and merchants.”
“Combat could use more mechanics; the story can feel inconsequential at times, and enemy defeat animations are out of place.”
Dragon Lapis (Switch eShop)
In conclusion, Dragon Lapis does a great job at hitting that same sweet spot that Dragon Sinker did. The 8-Bit sprite art fits this world just as well as in that game, the combat is still enjoyable, and now with the addition of classes and skill wheels, it manages to keep everything that make Sinker great while trying new things that don’t mess stuff up.
80%Dragon Lapis (Nintendo 3DS)
With its speedy gameplay, colorful 8-bit graphics and chiptune music from composer Ryuji Sasai, Dragon Lapis perfectly fits into its niche. It’s not meant to be a title that’ll take over your summer, but is instead great to play on car trips or when your Switch is being used by another family member. You’re not likely to enjoy it if you’re not already a fan of JRPGs, but those within its target audience will find it a pleasant adventure to take…even it feels like one you’ve taken multiple times before.
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Dragon Lapis is a tactical role playing game with fantasy theme.
Dragon Lapis is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.
Dragon Lapis was released on October 1, 2020.
Dragon Lapis was developed by Exe Create Inc..
Dragon Lapis has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.
Dragon Lapis is a single player game.
Similar games include Cosmic Star Heroine, Chained Echoes, Dragon Sinker, Scarmonde, Voidspire Tactics and others.