Dragon POW!

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Dragon POW! is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dragon POW! is a single-player role-playing game that combines a good story and engaging gameplay with plenty of humor and compelling visuals. While the game invites players to "Swallow, Spit, Survive!" through its world, it can be very grinding and is often disrupted by ads and numerous bugs. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique and entertaining experience for RPG fans.

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Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

gameplay79 positive mentions

monetization67 negative mentions

The game features good graphics and engaging gameplay, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
There are many collectibles, missions, and events that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
The game has a unique mechanic where players can absorb enemy attacks, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.

The gacha system is heavily criticized for being predatory, requiring multiple items to unlock characters, which can be frustrating for players.
Many players experience frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game unplayable for some.
Progression can be slow and grindy, with a heavy reliance on in-game currencies that are difficult to accumulate without spending money.

gameplay
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its fun mechanics, unique features like the "bullet eating" system, and engaging art style, making it enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with issues such as a confusing user interface, lag, repetitive gameplay loops, and monetization practices that hinder progression. Overall, while the core gameplay is well-received, technical problems and excessive ads detract from the experience for some players.
- “The gameplay is super fun and captivating.”
- “I absolutely love the gameplay.”
- “The game has an extremely creative fight mechanic, which I loved as hell.”
- “At the beginning, the tutorial is pretty long; the menu is full of explanations for all the 300 icons and upgrade mechanics they have. The story is okay, but all of these pop-up elements really dragged me out of the best part of the game: the game itself!”
- “Also, it is so laggy. The gameplay got so laggy at some point that I was actually crashing into enemies and bullets because they hadn't loaded in yet.”
- “The gameplay loop is insanely repetitive with nothing that makes it engaging or fun in the slightest.”
graphics
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
20%
3%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charm, creativity, and overall quality, with many users highlighting the unique art style and smooth visuals. While some players experienced technical issues such as crashes and performance problems on older devices, the majority found the graphics to be a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the aesthetic design and attention to detail in the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are charming, the gameplay is solid and intuitive.”
- “The visual and graphics are absolutely stunning, the gameplay is smooth and the sounds used are fabulous, I would recommend this game if you want to be entertained definitely a 100/10!!!!”
- “Great game with great graphics.”
- “I absolutely adore this game, but between the graphics breaking constantly, and the nearly constant crashing, it is sadly unplayable now.”
- “The game is fun but it's very bloated and needs to focus on quality of life rather than adding more characters and events every update... some options that I think would be nice: hitbox indicator, disable backgrounds, more optimization in general, less detailed visuals or make them easier to see because sometimes certain stages and bullets can blend with attacks or the background and it's hard to see.”
- “I change my rate to 4 stars now, my phone managed to get a hang on the game but it keeps crashing, I recommend adding low graphics on the settings so that other players such as myself can enjoy it.”
monetization
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
7%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence of ads and aggressive gacha mechanics that hinder progression. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, others find the frequency and length of ads intrusive, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, concerns about the game's reliance on microtransactions and perceived predatory practices have led to a general sentiment that the monetization could be improved for a better player experience.
- “Still a lot of monetization but not so scummy, and there's actual fun gameplay.”
- “Music and art is very nice, game is easy to control, and most of the monetization seems fair so far.”
- “Monetization is a bit heavy-handed, but the game is satisfactory for free-to-play players.”
- “The only mistake is the ads; almost every game suffers from this fatal flaw, and this one is no exception.”
- “I am very much invested in this game because I love the dragon theme, but then the ads ruined it all.”
- “This game is clearly a cash grab, and they can barely even moderate their own social platforms.”
story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
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The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its interesting plot and character designs, though some find it convoluted and padded with excessive mission requirements. However, the progression is hindered by a stamina system that can make advancement feel slow and frustrating. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of depth in certain areas.
- “The storyline is amazing and the abilities and everything really great game all in all hope for the best in the future.”
- “This is actually a really great game with a solid storyline.”
- “Honestly when I pre-registered for the game I didn't know what to fully expect but I was very happy with what it was, the quality and art is really nice and it has a cute story.”
- “You have to play story stages multiple times to advance to the next, making progression slow and annoying.”
- “Story mode slows down significantly in the beginning, and there's not much else to do that doesn't feel repetitive.”
- “There is also a lot of needless padding with dozens of re-clears of story stages needed to actually progress.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which many players find tedious and repetitive, particularly in the mid to late game. While some enjoy the basic gameplay and progression system, the grind for upgrades, characters, and resources is often described as excessive and frustrating, especially due to the gacha mechanics and low drop rates. Overall, the game may appeal to those who appreciate grinding, but it is not recommended for casual players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “This game has some fun gameplay in my opinion, but falls flat in every single other aspect; every system to upgrade is tedious and has way too many.”
- “Getting any dragons is tedious and feels like a scam with the need to obtain 3 specific artifacts of that dragon before you can use it, but the summon/gacha doesn't have a clear way to get that specific item, so every pull you just get random useless artifacts that don't have anything to do with any dragons or characters you want, making you need to gacha more.”
- “The game is really grindy and it will delete all of your progress if you uninstall, even if you bind your account it still deletes it.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent crashes, freezes, and visual glitches reported during gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during loading screens or after boss battles, making it difficult to enjoy the experience. While some find the game enjoyable, the persistent bugs and lag detract from overall satisfaction.
- “The only small problem is the game crashes easily and freezes up.”
- “Now, when I try to play the game, it just freezes and kicks me out!”
- “After a hefty extra download upon installing the game, I go through a loading screen for several minutes during which my phone freezes up and then crashes.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dialogues and amusing art style. Many find the comedic elements to be a highlight, contributing to the game's charm and overall enjoyment, though some express that the humor may not sustain long-term engagement. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, enhancing the player experience.
- “The dialogues are funny.”
- “Very addictive, the art style is fun and the story is funny.”
- “The game is good and the art style is beautiful and funny.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting frequent lag, crashes, and performance issues, especially during intense gameplay scenarios. Many users express understanding of the game's newness but still feel that it requires urgent improvements to enhance stability and overall performance. Suggestions for better optimization include reducing visual detail, improving hitbox visibility, and focusing on quality of life enhancements rather than adding new content.
- “The game is fun, but it's very bloated and needs to focus on quality of life rather than adding more characters and events every update. Some options that I think would be nice: hitbox indicator, disable backgrounds, more optimization in general, less detailed visuals, or make them easier to see because sometimes certain stages and bullets can blend with attacks or the background, making it hard to see.”
- “I really liked the game; it's pretty good, but I have one major problem: the optimization is insanely bad. It takes a little too much time to open the game, and it crashes most of the time when I'm fighting. This is with power-saving mode; I can't even play the game while the power-saving option is turned off; it's way too laggy.”
- “Solid time killer, but needs more performance optimization. Playing on a 2GB RAM device runs fine after startup but crashes at random during transitions or gameplay.”
- “Although I'll deduct 1 star because the game is not optimized well yet, when there are many enemies, the game lags and drops the FPS.”
- “I really liked the game; it's pretty good, but I have one major problem: the optimization is insanely bad. It takes a little too much to open the game, and it crashes most of the time when I'm fighting. This is with power-saving mode; I can't even play the game while the power-saving option is turned off; it's way too laggy.”
- “The only thing I dislike about the game is its optimization. It lags to high heavens for a casual game, not to mention it took me multiple tries and re-downloads to finally open the game. I reached chapter 5 before getting softlocked from the lag.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive and stylized character designs, which are complemented by engaging gameplay mechanics and a compelling story. While the initial difficulty may be low, the gradual introduction of new elements keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the potential for further improvements, particularly in how character designs evolve with item equip changes.
- “The gameplay is really good, and the character design is top notch.”
- “Story is dope so far and character design is fantastic.”
- “Looking for more improvements as it ages, like more changing character design as you equip items is a definite plus.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its quality for a mobile game, others criticize it for resembling tracks from generic Naruto games and for allegedly plagiarizing popular songs. Overall, the music complements the game's appealing graphics and stylized character designs.
- “Stylized character designs, graphics, and UI are very pretty and nice, and the music is very good for a mobile game too.”
- “Music and art are very nice, the game is easy to control, and most of the monetization seems fair so far.”
- “The first thing I noticed is that it uses the music from one of those cookie-cutter Naruto games, which put me off somewhat.”
- “I came here from one of your TikTok ads, specifically the one plagiarizing 'Oshi no Ko's' opening theme animation and stealing the song 'Idol' by Yoasobi.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game to be great and wholesome, evoking positive emotions despite experiencing technical issues like crashes before reaching the main menu. The ability to resume battles adds to the overall emotional resilience of the gameplay experience.
- “The game is great and wholesome, and I don't know why, but it just crashed one time. Good thing there is a resume battle.”