Dragon Nest Europe

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Dragon Nest Europe is a single player and multiplayer open world hack and slash game with fantasy and anime themes. It was developed by Eyedentity Games and was released on January 9, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dive into blazingly fast combat action with visually stunning skills in a world caught in the wake of ancient dragons and waiting for the ancient Prophet to discover her powers. Immerse in an epic story with classic MMORPG and role-playing elements paired with a unique, console-like third-person perspective. Key Features Dynamic Combat: No monotone “click and wait” or “turn-based” combat! Experi…

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,111 reviews

story37 positive mentions

grinding58 negative mentions

Fast-paced, skill-based and fluid action combat system that stands out in the MMORPG genre.
Variety of classes and specializations allowing diverse playstyles and character customization.
Engaging dungeons and raids with challenging boss fights, rewarding cooperative play.

Game suffers from excessive pay-to-win elements, with cash shop items impacting stats and progression.
Account creation and login process is cumbersome, buggy, and sometimes requires sensitive personal information.
Servers are closed or unstable in Europe, leading to account loss, lag, disconnects, and a dwindling player base.

story
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this MMORPG is praised for its engaging and varied plotlines that differ by class, offering an immersive and often humorous experience with hundreds of quests and side missions. While some players find the narrative repetitive or clichéd and the translation and voice acting inconsistent, many appreciate the evolving storyline, the avoidance of typical grindy MMO quests, and the game's unique third-person perspective. Overall, the story is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its appeal, especially when played cooperatively.
- “If you enjoy PvP in nests and with dragons, immerse yourself in an epic story with classic MMORPG and role-playing elements paired with a unique, console-like third-person perspective.”
- “There's a really good story and the biggest plus on the story is the fact that every class sees a different side of that story. There are parts where something one class does affects what other classes see, in the story of course, not in dungeons themselves.”
- “Extremely good story, 9/10 story, 8/10 gameplay action RPG with beautiful story and graphics.”
- “- Main plot is full of clichés.”
- “And if you manage to get your own account you will face a game with no objective at all; you just play to level up and complete missions that give you nothing at all.”
- “Storytelling and overall feel is a bit on the weak side.”
graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally described as outdated or simple, featuring an anime-inspired, colorful art style that fits the gameplay well but lacks modern refinement or realism. While not a strong selling point and occasionally seen as rudimentary compared to newer titles, the visuals have a charming, nostalgic appeal that complements the fast-paced combat and overall experience. Many reviewers note that gameplay and story overshadow graphical quality, making the somewhat dated graphics tolerable or even endearing for fans of the style.
- “There was a time when Dragon Nest felt like a revolutionary action MMORPG—fast-paced combat, beautiful anime-style visuals, and engaging dungeon runs.”
- “The art style is amazing; it feels like an anime but also a manga with those gruesome effects from your skills and enemies. The characters feel so well made, especially the playable ones.”
- “A very well-polished MMORPG with fantastic combat skills to upgrade, lovely graphics, and hours of fun gameplay; I would recommend this if you are into MMORPGs.”
- “If it had better graphics it might have survived better, despite its shortcomings and unfairness... but as soon as B&S and Black Desert come to the west... DN is nothing special anymore.”
- “The graphics are a bit outdated if not ancient, although that is the charming part of the game.”
- “Now I will be one of the first to say that graphics are the smallest portion of a game, but when your game has enemies looking absolutely astonishing, in the later levels at least, you would have thought that more time would be spent on the faces wouldn't you?”
gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fast-paced, skill-based combat and unique, engaging mechanics, offering a deep customization system and enjoyable PvE and PvP experiences. While the combat is considered addictive and smooth, some players note issues with buginess, repetitive elements, and a perceived pay-to-win aspect at higher levels. Overall, the gameplay is regarded as a standout feature that compensates for other shortcomings, attracting both new and experienced MMORPG players.
- “There is/was no other action MMORPG that feels/felt like it gameplay-wise.”
- “Incredibly fun gameplay with tons of skills, hard combos to master, a lot of classes, a nice storyline... the flashy animations and amazing gear models will make you fall in love with your character.”
- “Gameplay-wise, you have a variety of playstyles (each class featuring 2 or 4), and a very good, skill-based, combo system.”
- “So... the game itself is great, the combat and skills are none of this gameworld content the gameplay was unique; I remember when the original DN EU company still had this game and it wasn't that far patched (still had the awesome low level to high level nests to farm for items) a working launcher (praise the sun). This game was basically a life for me, heck I spent a fortune for this game, then the patches came and nests got removed, the game became terrible. The system was just ridiculous and then came Cherrycredits, my god this company is just terrifyingly, terrifically terrible.”
- “When you want to play an MMORPG you expect fast gameplay that you can adapt to. If the register page/launcher/game is already this buggy and badly set up then you know you are doing something wrong.”
- “- repetitive gameplay in long play sessions”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is a major, often repetitive component, especially at higher levels where progressing often requires farming dungeons, gold, and gear extensively. While some players appreciate the challenge and pacing, many find the endgame grind tedious, with limited rewards and occasional frustration over progress resets. Overall, it's best suited for players who enjoy grind-heavy MMO experiences and have patience for repetitive content.
- “The end game (how it was at least before it was removed) consisted of running raids with a weekly clear limit to farm equipment pieces and crafting materials. It is utterly mind-numbing and tedious to run the same content every week until you hit the cap, and currently there is only one end game raid since the others were removed.”
- “This game contains an extreme amount of grinding, from level one to max level. You will have to do the same dungeon at least 10 times or even over 100 times. I am not joking, I have done several dungeons more than 200 times.”
- “After playing this game for such a long time, I left for about three months due to life events. Upon returning, all my characters were level 70, even those under 70, and all my gear, mounts, and costumes were gone. The compensation was just 15 gold. You play a grinding game, invest what feels like an eternity to level up and get gear, and in the end the game just removes everything with no proper compensation.”
humor
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The game's humor is widely appreciated for its funny and entertaining quest dialogues, quirky voice acting, and amusing combat moments. Many players find the dialogue and character interactions genuinely enjoyable and a highlight of the experience, adding charm to a simple, lighthearted gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes positively, making it a fun and cute time-killer despite some repetitive elements.
- “The voice acting though is hilariously bad and awkward for some characters, but I think it just makes it funnier and there is not a lot of voice acting anyways.”
- “Let's say that holding a giant sword and bashing the ground to kill enemies in one hit is the most hilarious thing ever in this game.”
- “From what I've seen so far, it's quite enjoyable; quests are simple, but the quest dialogue is often quite funny and pleasant to read through.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from severe stability issues, including buggy and unreliable login and registration processes, frequent freezes, and significant lag. Players report a frustrating experience with a poorly functioning client that hinders gameplay and progression. Despite some positive gameplay elements, the pervasive technical problems make the game difficult to enjoy.
- “Connecting is painful; the login process is buggy as hell, making it hard to even start playing.”
- “The registration page and launcher are buggy and don’t always work, which is really frustrating.”
- “You can’t do anything because of massive lag and lots of bugs, including loading screen freezes and mid-game freezes.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn" is generally praised for its enjoyable and peaceful soundtrack, with seasonal tunes like a Christmas song adding charm. While the soundtrack is good and complements the gameplay well, some users feel it could be improved. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “Overall a very good game, interesting soundtracks, easy to follow controls, definitely an enjoyable game to play and I would recommend you have a play.”
- “This is an excellent game for new and experienced players alike, graphics are decent, good music, good gameplay and the multiplayer co-op system is excellent.”
- “It is a really enjoyable game, along with lovely peaceful music.”
- “Soundtrack could be better”
- “"Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn" or listen to some old soundtracks”
- “Music/:.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s monetization is heavily criticized for aggressive microtransactions and cash grab tactics, leading to a negative player experience despite some fond memories. In-game purchases are mostly cosmetic or time-saving, offering little real value, and intrusive ads further frustrate players. Overall, players feel the developers prioritize profit over quality and user satisfaction.
- “For a free-to-play game, the in-game purchases aren't very useful unless you want to save time, but besides that, they're mostly cosmetic and offer the odd bragging rights.”
- “Even though they killed this game with microtransactions, I still have good memories about it.”
- “Cherry Credits, if you hadn't already guessed by their name, is a micropayment (microtransactions) solutions provider based in Singapore.”
- “Now, it’s a hollow shell weighed down by greedy monetization, poor management, and outdated design.”
- “Shop-centric cash grab.”
- “You will only see cash grab events, developers don't care about us.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization remains a significant issue, with persistent performance problems such as frame drops and stuttering even on high-end PCs. Despite an initially smooth experience, the game has seen little improvement over the years, requiring powerful hardware to run adequately. Additionally, the graphics are somewhat stylized and not fully refined or optimized.
- “The combat system is very well done imo as in you need to actually use skill as well as utilize your abilities for the best combat performance and DPS.”
- “Even in 2025, performance remains shaky.”
- “It also runs terrible on a high-end PC, with constant frame drops and stuttering.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have mixed feelings about the atmosphere: some feel nostalgic but disappointed in the inability to recapture their childhood experience, while others praise the engaging and often humorous quest briefings that enhance the game’s atmosphere.
- “The second big plus in this game is atmosphere and quest briefings. The quest texts are actually worth reading, rather short, and quite often hilarious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking strong feelings of nostalgia and warmth. Many appreciate its heartfelt atmosphere that reconnects them with cherished memories from their childhood.
- “I have never received such a heart warming 'welcome back' like this one.”