- December 19, 2017
- Exe Create Inc.
Dragon Sinker
Platforms
About
"Dragon Sinker" is a free-to-play retro-style RPG with 8-bit graphics and sound, taking players on a journey to slay the evil dragon Wyrmvarg. The game features multiple parties of up to 12 members, which can be swapped during battles, and includes subquests, secret dungeons, and a chiptune score by renowned composer Ryuji Sasai.











- The game features a unique open-ended job system and interesting party-based mechanics, allowing for a variety of strategies and customization.
- Combat is engaging and the game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of classic 8-bit RPGs, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The graphics and music, while retro, are well-implemented and contribute to the overall charm of the game.
- The game suffers from repetitive battles and a lack of meaningful character development, making many party members feel useless.
- The story is predictable and lacks depth, with a formulaic quest structure that fails to provide engaging twists or surprises.
- There are issues with the game's pacing and difficulty, with some areas being too easy while others require excessive grinding to progress.
- story33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of the game is a classic RPG trope, revolving around a quest to defeat an evil dragon, with players assembling a diverse party of characters through predictable side quests. While the racial dynamics add some intrigue, the overall narrative is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with little progression beyond the main objective. Despite some humorous dialogue and retro charm, many players find the story unengaging and repetitive, ultimately detracting from the gameplay experience.
“This is a really good game, it's a good take on the old Dragon Quest NES games with a simple story, fun job system, and some pretty funny writing.”
“You step into the greaves of the human prince Abram as he challenges Wyrmvarg, only to escape with his life and embark on a grand quest to gain the strength and allies needed to vanquish the tyrant once and for all.”
“The racial angle is an interesting one, and pops up rather frequently in the story itself.”
“The story is the usual evil comes back to claim the world.”
“What kills Dragon Sinker is that the story never progresses past that single quest to defeat your nemesis.”
“There are no twists or surprises, despite numerous side quests and optional dungeons.”