Dragon Sin

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A medieval-style fantasy action game themed around dragons. You will know a story about a handsome mercenary, Greer, who is a child of the Dragon Lord. Use his ability to kill many Dark-Dragons.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 272 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging hack-and-slash experience with unique boss fights that require learning attack patterns.
For a free game, the graphics are decent and the combat mechanics, including the ability to transform into a dragon, add depth to the gameplay.
Despite its short length, the game provides a satisfying challenge, especially for fans of the souls-like genre.

The controls can feel unresponsive and clunky, leading to frustrating moments during combat.
The game is very short, with most players completing it in under an hour, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
There are significant issues with camera control and hit detection, making some encounters feel unfair or poorly designed.

graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and nostalgic appeal, while others criticize them as mediocre or glitchy. Many appreciate the artistic style and visual quality, especially for an indie title, but there are complaints about performance issues and inconsistencies in graphical fidelity. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a free game, there is significant room for improvement.
- “Amazing game, easy achievements, and beautiful graphics and atmosphere. Definitely worth a try.”
- “The graphics of the game feel very nostalgic and give off an appealing look, and the random low poly-ness may actually be helpful to that nostalgic feeling.”
- “The graphics are well done and all characters are well animated.”
- “The graphics are really mediocre; the one thing I can give it is the concept was at least semi-decent, but I recommend you give this one a skip.”
- “Disgusting graphics, disgusting gameplay.”
- “I wonder why this game requires high system specs but the animation and graphics are so bad.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
6%
The gameplay of this indie souls-like game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun and challenging mechanics, particularly the dragon-human transformation and boss battles, while others criticize the controls and overall execution as frustrating and poorly thought out. Many appreciate the game's short playtime and engaging combat, but there are significant concerns about the lack of polish and clarity in gameplay mechanics, leading to a divided player experience. Overall, while the game offers potential for enjoyment, it may require further refinement to appeal to a broader audience.
- “The fighting mechanics are quite fun and easy to learn.”
- “Even though the current gameplay is quite short (it took me around 40 minutes to complete the story on hard), it offers fun and challenging fights that take a few tries to learn and beat.”
- “I really liked the gameplay changing between dragon form and human form.”
- “Here is the thing, the graphics are great but the gameplay is awful. You will never get an understanding of the game when it constantly changes, and the directions are awful at best. I am a programmer myself, and this really wasn't thought out well. People may stick with it because they try to power through the madness of gameplay, but at the end of the day, I became frustrated with it and deleted it. It gave me that big of a headache.”
- “Game sucks horribly... the graphics are choppy and crappy, and the gameplay isn't very great either. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the worst for free-to-play games, this game is about a 3.”
- “The gameplay is linear.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
6%
The game's story is minimal and often described as lacking depth, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players appreciate the intriguing potential of the narrative and express a desire for a more developed backstory, many find the existing storyline to be stereotypical and underwhelming. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, short experience that prioritizes combat over storytelling, making it suitable for players looking for a break from more narrative-driven titles.
- “This game is very high quality and has an intriguing story that could make a really interesting backstory.”
- “I would love to see a prequel game explaining the dragons, humans, the town, and Greer's backstory and how he became Greer.”
- “Knowing the story behind this game makes it even more enjoyable!”
- “This game wasn't really designed for intense lore implications, backstory, and open world mayhem and frustration, which is why it is a fun game to play to take a break from more story-intensive games.”
- “It doesn't really have a storyline.”
- “The story isn't really important and what's there is just to help propel you into the next fight.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as awesome and fitting for intense moments, others find it repetitive and lacking variety, particularly during combat. Additionally, there are concerns about the volume balance, with the loading wind sound being notably louder than the music, suggesting a need for adjustments to enhance the overall audio experience.
- “Music is surprisingly very good.”
- “Soundtrack is awesome too.”
- “I felt threatened by the last boss thanks to its size, the sound effects, and the soundtrack.”
- “I have also noticed that the loading wind sound is very loud in comparison to other sounds and music. Toning down the loading volume and/or putting calm (but still intense) music in its place may do better.”
- “I would love to hear some better fight music than a generic drumbeat in the distance.”
- “The music is serviceable, but it might get repetitive since it's only the one song.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by several graphical glitches and bugs, including clipping issues that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in a challenging Souls-like environment. While some players find these issues tolerable given the game's free status, there is a consensus that it requires optimization and improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “I didn't like how this game is buggy and overly difficult.”
- “Souls-like game if you look at the difficulty, but a bit more buggy.”
- “Great idea, however if you want to make a game where dodging and striking attacks is a critical feature, you have to do it in something else than Unity; otherwise, it's going to end up the same as this game: wanky and buggy.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is often derived from its quirky animations and unexpected moments, such as the laughable walk cycle during dragon fights. While some players find the gameplay challenging and the overall quality lacking, many appreciate the comedic elements that make the experience entertaining, even if it's in a low-quality indie game context. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that can lead to memorable and shareable moments.
- “Just google the walk cycle of the second dragon fight and piss yourself laughing like I did.”
- “It's a pretty good game, hard but funny.”
- “I was just browsing through the free-to-play section looking to find a mediocre FPS or something funny that I could share stories about.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it playable despite issues like poor hitboxes, long load times, and a janky camera. While a few users reported no significant errors, many others highlighted the need for better performance, especially on slower systems, citing bugs and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
- “Especially if you're a fan of the Souls series, I see a lot of comments complaining about the performance, but I didn't have a single error or flaw, so please consult the specs.”
- “It was an okay (7/10) overall; it needs some optimization for slower computers, and there were some bugs/glitches here and there, but it was an overall decent demonstration of an 'idea/engine'.”
- “I can look past the typos, poor optimization, long load times, and janky camera, but if you expect me to play a character action/hack 'n' slash game with broken hitboxes and without omni-directional control, you're mistaken.”
- “Literally unplayable because of the crappy optimization.”
- “5/10 IGN: Optimization is quite poor but playable; the game is fun.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its beauty, contributing to an engaging experience, while the easy achievements enhance its accessibility, making it a worthwhile option for players.
- “Amazing game with easy achievements, beautiful graphics, and an atmosphere that is definitely worth a try.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world from the very first moment.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting more.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability after completing all content, though it is generally considered solid overall.
- “Not much replay value once you go through everything, but solid overall.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that while the monetization strategy is still developing, there is potential for the game to become a major title with further investment in advertising and support.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find that minor glitches in the game do not detract from their emotional experience, suggesting that the overall emotional engagement remains strong despite these technical issues.