Dragon Souls
- October 1, 2020
- Avant Games
Get on SteamDragon Souls is an online PvP game allowing players to play as a dragon - fighting other dragons for gold while terrorizing denizens.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has great potential and the concept of playing as a dragon is exciting and unique.
- Flying around and causing destruction as a dragon can be a fun and exhilarating experience.
- The graphics and character model of the dragon are well-made, and the sound effects are top-notch.
- The game is extremely short and lacks content, with only a few levels available and repetitive gameplay.
- Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.
- The time limits for levels are too restrictive, hindering exploration and enjoyment of the game's mechanics.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is humorously introduced as an epic tale, but players feel it quickly falls apart due to poorly designed mission requirements and lack of engaging gameplay mechanics. While the game shows potential, the narrative is undermined by frustrating objectives and a lack of guidance, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence in the experience. Overall, the story feels disjointed and is overshadowed by gameplay issues.
“While this demo has only 3 missions (the last one I have not even seen yet), that is plenty enough to show that this game shows real potential to become something great.”
“This game has potential, but we should be able to keep our dragons' level, as with the timer there isn't time to destroy villages to level up a little before you do the quest.”
“The plot and game controls take a few minutes to figure out, though it is good for a quick playthrough of the short game.”
“This game has potential, but we should be able to keep our dragons' levels. With the timer, there isn't time to destroy villages to level up a little before you do the quest, and a map marker or arrow to where we are supposed to go would be helpful.”
“Game is not fun at all; things pop into view at almost point-blank range, and it's a burn this set for this mission type only, not a free roam. There is no system in place of any kind that is fun.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being quite buggy, with players reporting various glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as flight being disabled upon entering water. While some users note minor issues, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by numerous bugs, affecting the overall experience.
“It’s nice that avant games finally released a playable version, although it is buggy as heck and can be completed in less than 10 minutes.”
“Glitches: it upset me that the moment I dropped into water, my flight was entirely disabled.”
“There are also bugs/glitches with these 'villagers and villages' including the mountains.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as shallow and visually plain, lacking a distinct art style. While some appreciate the modern-day graphics and smooth performance, others feel that the visuals are outdated and in need of significant improvement. Overall, the graphics are functional but do not impress.
“Fast game with modern day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
“The graphics I saw on my screen were on par with 'Populous: The Beginning'.”
“While the graphics are basic at best, they were enough to understand what we're supposed to do without causing any kind of lag issues.”
“Shallow 3D graphics and clunky controls; you mostly have to elevate from the terrain.”
“Very poor controls, one ability, and so visually plain it doesn't even suggest an art style coming down the road.”
“The graphics I saw on my screen I'd say were on par with 'Populus: The Beginning'.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a cool dragon and solid mechanics, but is hindered by clunky controls and a lack of depth. Users believe that with some refinements and additional mechanics, the gameplay could become much more enjoyable and engaging.
“With a couple of fixes and maybe an additional mechanic or two (like more attacks or something) and some expansion on the world, this could be pretty fun.”
“The music and voice acting are alright, and the gameplay itself has potential.”
“However, the mechanics look solid and could be a lot of fun once refined.”
“Really cool dragon, but the mechanics feel fairly clunky.”
“The gameplay issues are quite noticeable.”
“The gameplay itself has potential, but it needs improvements.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a comedic contrast between its grandiose introduction and the slapdash execution, often leading to amusing moments, particularly through ragdoll physics. However, the overall experience is described as somewhat lacking in depth, contributing to a mixed reception of its comedic elements.
“The intro cutscene hilariously builds up this grand epic story, only for the game to feel like it's being held together by duct tape.”
“The ragdoll physics can be pretty hilarious; the game is quite bare-bones.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with some users finding it enjoyable while others view it as merely acceptable. Overall, it complements the gameplay, which shows promise.
“The music and voice acting are quite enjoyable, adding depth to the gameplay experience.”
“The music was good, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The music and voice acting are just mediocre, and while the gameplay has potential, it doesn't quite make up for the lackluster audio experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it hard to stay immersed in the experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with multiple reviews noting that it can feel repetitive or tedious at times.
“It's a bit grindy sometimes.”
“The game can feel a bit grindy.”
