Dragon of Legends

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Dragon of Legends is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Thrive Games and was released on December 15, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

"Dragon of Legends" is an action RPG set in a world inspired by Norse and Celtic mythology, where players can create and customize their character, choose from three classes, and embark on a quest to prevent Ragnarok. The game features a retro style with modernized systems, unique armor, weapons, and upgradeable abilities. Explore a vast world filled with Viking legends and mythical creatures.

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Single-Player

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15%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has beautiful pixel art and an interesting story.
There is potential for fun mechanics and nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic ARPGs.
Some players believe the game could succeed with further development and updates.

The game has been abandoned for years with no updates or developer communication, leaving it in an unplayable state.
Many backers feel deceived, as the game remains in Early Access without significant progress since its initial demo.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, making the game frustrating to play.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by fun mechanics and a nostalgic retro pixel art style, though it is currently in an alpha stage with foundational elements that need refinement. Players have noted issues with performance, such as low frame rates, and some mechanics can lead to frustration, particularly regarding resource management and combat difficulty. Overall, while the gameplay shows promise, it requires further development to enhance the experience.
- “The mechanics, while fun, still need some work.”
- “I love the art style (retro pixel for the win!), and the gameplay has a nostalgic feel that I'm really into.”
- “The basic mechanics, art story structure, and design show solid foundations to start from going forward.”
- “With an i7 4.2GHz, GTX 1080, and 4GB of RAM, I was hitting 7 FPS after about 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “The basic mechanics, art, story structure, and design show solid foundations to start from going forward, but at the moment, in the alpha stage of its life, that is all that is available: the foundations of a game.”
- “I may have missed this person in the first town or not discovered a mechanic to allow me to do this, but it would lessen the grind and frustration of using all your potions to grind only to spend a significant chunk of that loot on buying more potions.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story aspect of the game is noted for having an interesting premise, but currently relies heavily on typical MMORPG quest structures, such as kill quests and fetch tasks. While the foundational elements of the story show promise, the content available in the alpha stage is limited, primarily focusing on basic progression mechanics.
- “The basic mechanics, art, story structure, and design show solid foundations to start from going forward.”
- “Interesting story.”
- “The quests for now are too much like typical MMORPG style... go talk to him, kill 50 spiders, etc.”
- “Only progression is leveling up; you have a couple of simple kill quests which help you in that.”
- “The basic mechanics, art, story structure, and design show solid foundations to start from going forward, but at the moment, in the alpha stage of its life, that is all that is available: the foundations of a game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game are well-received, particularly for their retro pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia and enhances the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the decent combat visuals, although some mention that the controls could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and appeal.
- “I love the art style (retro pixel for the win!), and the gameplay has a nostalgic feel that I'm really into.”
- “Dragon of Legends is a tough-as-nails 2D ARPG that feels and plays like a lite version of Path of Exile and Diablo 3 with the charm of pixel/voxel graphics.”
- “So far the graphics are good and the combat looks pretty decent.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
- “The environments feel empty and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization in the early access version is marked by noticeable bugs, glitches, and performance issues, which users generally attribute to the game's developmental stage, leading to lowered expectations for smooth gameplay.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, especially considering it's still in early access. The developers are clearly committed to improving performance.”
- “I've noticed significant improvements in frame rates and loading times with each update, which shows the team's dedication to optimization.”
- “The game runs surprisingly well for an early access title, and I appreciate the ongoing efforts to address performance issues.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently in early access, leading to some expected bugs and glitches, which have resulted in performance issues. While players acknowledge these shortcomings, they understand that stability may improve as development progresses.
- “Bugs, glitches, and performance issues - it's early access, so obviously no one is expecting everything to run smoothly.”
- “Cons: a bit buggy.”