Dragon Star Varnir
- June 18, 2019
- IDEA Factory
Dragon Star Varnir has more dragons in it that any other game ever. In fact, pretty much every enemy you fight in it is a dragon.
Taking place in a world where witches are cursed to give birth to dragons, one man tasked with hunting them soon finds his own fate intertwined with his former enemies. Fight against dragons in turn-based midair combat using tiers, transformations, and more to weaken them and devour their abilities! The fate of three witches is in your hands – will you choose to save them or sacrifice them to gain…
Reviews
- The story is engaging and features a dark tone that revitalizes the genre, with interesting characters and multiple endings.
- The game boasts beautiful artwork, captivating character designs, and a unique combat system that enhances gameplay.
- The narrative focus is well-balanced with solid gameplay mechanics, making it a strong RPG experience for players.
- The flying battle system is considered unnecessary and detracts from the overall experience.
- There are noticeable plot holes in the story, and the fan service may limit its appeal to a broader audience.
- Some dungeon environments are repetitive, and not all game content is fully voiced, which can affect immersion.
- story9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Dragon Star Varnir" is engaging and features a darker tone that revitalizes the genre, with a plot centered around girls battling a creature within them, which helps to mitigate some common anime tropes. The game is praised for its strong character development, emotional depth, and surprising plot twists, making it a standout RPG experience. Despite some noted plot holes, the overall narrative, combined with beautiful artwork and compelling gameplay, earns it high recommendations from players.
“The story is interesting, the characters create a curiosity to see where the plot goes, and the darker tone is so revitalizing to the genre.”
“A unique approach to combat as well as its character growth system combined with a solid storyline and a great cast of characters make Dragon Star Varnir a strong RPG that brings enough to the table to stand out.”
“Dragon Star Varnir is a highly enjoyable RPG with its emphasis on friendship development, interesting battle mechanics, and a strong plot that frequently tugs at heartstrings and is not afraid to use surprising and dramatic plot twists.”
“The story is riddled with plot holes that detract from the overall experience.”
“The story's plot holes are hard to ignore and significantly impact immersion.”
“While the game has some interesting elements, the narrative suffers from numerous inconsistencies.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Dragon Star Varnir is praised for its engaging battle mechanics and strong emphasis on character development and narrative, creating a well-rounded RPG experience that balances story and gameplay effectively. Players appreciate the emotional depth and surprising plot twists that enhance the overall enjoyment.
“Fortunately, unlike other Galapagos RPG titles, the focus on narrative doesn't leave the actual gameplay hanging by the wayside.”
“Scratch the surface, however, and you’ll find a gem of a game that’s both enjoyable in terms of story and gameplay.”
“Dragon Star Varnir is a highly enjoyable RPG with its emphasis on friendship development, interesting battle mechanics, and a strong plot that frequently tugs at heartstrings and is not afraid to use surprising and dramatic plot twists.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which made the experience frustrating.”
“The combat system is poorly designed, making battles feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful character artwork and well-designed dungeon environments, which, combined with the music and engaging plot, elevate the overall experience, making it highly recommended for JRPG fans.
“The beautiful artwork of the characters, the graphics of the dungeon, and the music are all high points, adding to the cool plot and bringing this package to a highly recommended level for JRPG players.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing the beautiful artwork and graphics, and enhancing the overall experience of the engaging plot, making it a top recommendation for JRPG fans.
“The beautiful artwork of the characters, the graphics of the dungeon, and the music are all high points, adding to the cool plot and bringing this package to a highly recommended level for JRPG players.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character designs for their allure and the appropriateness of their outfits, suggesting that the visual aspects contribute positively to the overall character development.
“The character designs are alluring, along with their fitting outfits.”
Critic Reviews
Dragon Star Varnir Review
There are things that are easy to point out as flaws, such as the unnecessary and weird flying battle system, but the root of Dragon Star Varnir is solid. The story is interesting, the characters create a curiosity to see where the plot goes, and the darker tone is so revitalizing to the genre. Yes, anime tropes exist, but when the plot revolves around girls trying to save their life from the creature growing within them, a lot of these issues can be overlooked. The beautiful artwork of the characters, the graphics of the dungeon, the music are all high points, adding the cool plot brings this package to a high recommended level for JRPG players.
80%Dragon Star Varnir Review
Compile Heart has become increasingly proficient at producing titles with dark premises and Dragon Star Varnir is proof of that. And fortunately, unlike other Galapagos RPG titles, the focus on narrative doesn't leave the actual gameplay hanging by the wayside.
70%Dragon Star Varnir Review
Dragon Star Varnir is a dark tragic fated RPG that covers the struggle of the Witches of Varneria as they search for a way to break their fate. The character designs are alluring along with their fitting outfits. Players can easily find one or more that resonates with them. If you're in the mood for a dark game with enthralling girls, you might like this title.
75%