Dragon Nest Europe

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Dragon Nest Europe is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Eyedentity Games and was released on January 9, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Dragon Nest Europe is a visually striking MMORPG with fast-paced, console-quality combat. Choose from nine classes, each with unique fighting styles, and specialize in detailed skill trees. Engage in PvP battles with a balanced system and intuitive controls, appealing to both new and experienced players."

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,118 reviews

story37 positive mentions

grinding58 negative mentions

The combat system is fast-paced and engaging, providing a unique action-oriented experience compared to traditional MMORPGs.
The game features a variety of classes and character customization options, allowing players to explore different playstyles.
The community is generally friendly and supportive, making it easier for new players to find help and form parties.

The game has a problematic account creation process that requires excessive personal information, leading to frustration for new players.
There are significant issues with server stability and connection errors, making it difficult to play consistently.
The game has become increasingly pay-to-win, with cash shop items providing substantial advantages in gameplay.

story
129 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging world-building, featuring a variety of quests that often include unique twists and character perspectives based on class choices. However, some players find the main plot clichéd and the side quests repetitive, with issues like poor translation and quest tracking detracting from the experience. Overall, while the narrative has its flaws, many players appreciate the immersive storytelling and the evolving content introduced through updates.
- “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.”
- “Amazing storyline, with hundreds of challenges and quests with thousands of side-quests!”
- “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.”
- “The main plot is full of clichés.”
- “I don’t really like everything after level 60 story-wise and I think the free-to-play style is hurting the game more and more, especially with the new hosts.”
- “Storytelling and overall feel is a bit on the weak side.”
graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are often considered outdated or simplistic, they possess a charming anime style that suits the game's aesthetic. Some players appreciate the vibrant visuals and character designs, while others feel that the graphics could benefit from improvements, especially in character detail. Overall, the consensus is that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are tolerable and complement the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Beautiful dungeons with great graphics are waiting for the challengers!”
- “The graphics are amazingly beautiful; the controls are as simplistic as they can get.”
- “A very well polished MMORPG with fantastic combat skills to upgrade, lovely graphics, and hours of fun gameplay.”
- “Graphics are straight out of the 90's.”
- “The graphics are a bit outdated, if not ancient, although that is the charming part of the game.”
- “The graphics aren't exactly fully optimized and realistic: it's a tad 'anime' in certain aspects, and it's not exactly refined in certain ways.”
gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its unique mechanics, fast-paced combat, and depth in customization, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players. However, some users express frustration with bugs, login issues, and a perceived pay-to-win aspect at higher levels, which can detract from the overall experience. While many appreciate the engaging PvE and raid mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive over long sessions and note that the learning curve can be steep without proper guidance.
- “Amazing RPG with really good PvE fighting mechanics!”
- “Incredibly fun gameplay with tons of skills, hard combos to master, a lot of classes, a nice storyline... I don't need to say anything else, the flashy animations and amazing gear models will make you fall in love with your character.”
- “The gameplay is balanced and the combat is great.”
- “Connecting is a pain; can't say much about gameplay, but the logging in part is buggy as hell.”
- “When you want to play an MMORPG, you expect fast gameplay that you can adapt to. If the registration page, launcher, and game are already this buggy and badly set up, then you know you are doing something wrong.”
- “Gameplay tutorials also ignore the controller and only tell you which keys to press.”
grinding
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting that it can be excessively repetitive and time-consuming, particularly in the late game where players must repeatedly run dungeons for gear and materials. While some enjoy the grind and find it rewarding, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when progress can be lost or when the game relies heavily on grinding without sufficient rewards. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, but may frustrate players who prefer a more balanced approach.
- “The game gets grindy and repetitive, having to complete the same instances again and again.”
- “Lost all my progress after all that time of grinding and effort.”
- “This game contains an extreme amount of grinding; I mean from the first level to max, this game will make you do the same dungeon at least 10 times or 100+.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, with many finding the awkward voice acting and quirky dialogue amusing. Players enjoy the comedic elements of the quests and character interactions, describing the game as a funny and enjoyable experience, even when faced with gameplay flaws. Overall, the humor serves as a significant draw, making it a lighthearted and entertaining time-killer.
- “The voice acting, though hilariously bad and awkward for some characters, just makes it funnier, and there isn't a lot of voice acting anyway.”
- “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, the quest dialogue is quite funny and pleasant to read through, making the simple quests enjoyable.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is severely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and issues during the registration and login processes, including a malfunctioning signup system and frequent freezes. Players express frustration over the inability to create accounts or characters, as well as significant lag and mid-game freezes that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game's stability is described as a major barrier to enjoying the experience, with many users feeling that it has been neglected for years.
- “Connecting is a pain; can't say much about gameplay, but the login part is buggy as hell.”
- “The registration page launched after completing the download is buggy and doesn't always work; really bad.”
- “You can't do anything because of the massive lag, and also lots and lots of bugs, loading screen freezes, mid-game freezes; it's pathetic.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Dragon Nest: Warriors' Dawn" is generally well-received, with players appreciating the interesting soundtracks and enjoyable tunes, including a festive Christmas song during the holiday event. However, some critiques mention that while the soundtrack is good, it could be improved, and the quality of NPC voice acting varies significantly. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players.
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack could be better.”
- “I would rather listen to some old soundtracks than the music in this game.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions and ads, leading many players to view it as a cash grab. While some in-game purchases are available, they primarily offer cosmetic enhancements and time-saving options rather than substantial gameplay benefits, leaving players feeling undervalued by the developers.
- “For a free-to-play game, the in-game purchases aren't very useful unless you want to save time, but besides that, it's mostly cosmetic and offers the odd bragging rights.”
- “Shop-centric cash grab.”
- “You will only see cash grab events; developers don't care about us.”
- “For a free-to-play game, the in-game purchases aren't very useful unless you want to save time, but besides that, it's mostly cosmetic and the odd bragging rights.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end PCs. Many feel that the graphics lack refinement and realism, contributing to an overall subpar experience. Additionally, there are concerns that the game has shifted towards a pay-to-win model, further detracting from its initial appeal.
- “The combat system is very well done in my opinion, as you need to actually use skill as well as utilize your abilities for the best combat performance and DPS.”
- “The graphics aren't exactly fully optimized and realistic; it's a tad 'anime' in certain aspects, and it's not exactly refined in certain ways.”
- “It also runs terribly on a high-end PC, with constant frame drops and stuttering.”
- “This was a pretty fun game when I started playing it at first, but as time went by, it became more and more pay-to-win. At this point, you need a really good PC because they haven't optimized anything for years.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game evokes strong nostalgia for players, with some expressing a deep emotional connection to their childhood experiences. Additionally, the quests and briefings contribute positively to the atmosphere, featuring engaging and often humorous text that enhances the overall experience.
- “The second big plus in this game is the atmosphere. The quest briefings and texts are actually worth reading; they're brief and often quite hilarious.”
- “I am writing this review because I really want to cry over my childhood fully in this piece of trash that closed, and I want to reconnect with that atmosphere, but I can't.”
- “The second big plus in this game is the atmosphere; quest briefings, etc. The quest texts are actually worth reading, rather short and quite often hilarious.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling nostalgic and moved by its ability to evoke memories of their childhood. The experience is described as heartwarming, with many longing to reconnect with the atmosphere it creates.
- “I have never received such a heartwarming 'welcome back' like this one.”
- “I am writing this review because I really want to cry over my childhood fully in this piece of art that closed, and I want to reconnect with that atmosphere but I can't.”