Dragon Strike: Puzzle RPG

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Dragon Strike: Puzzle RPG is a Role Playing Game that combines empire building and match-3 battle in an epic RPG game. It boasts wonderful graphics and engaging game mechanics, but features a high amount of advertisements. This game is perfect for puzzle and RPG enthusiasts looking for a new adventure. Offical description: "Dragon Strike is an epic RPG game that fuses empire building and match-3 battle."

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 905 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a unique blend of match-3 and RPG elements that keeps players entertained.
Graphics are appealing and the gameplay mechanics are enjoyable, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
The game offers a good amount of free loot and progression opportunities, making it accessible for free-to-play players.

The game is heavily monetized, with many players feeling that significant spending is required to progress effectively.
The tutorial is overly long and restrictive, often frustrating players by not allowing them to explore the game freely.
There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and problems with loading assets, which detract from the overall experience.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
20%
15%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as cute and cartoonish, with some players noting a fun and visually appealing style reminiscent of other RPGs. While many appreciate the detailed artwork and character designs, a few critiques mention that the graphics could be improved further. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some concerns about performance and the game's mechanics.
- “Awesome graphics and very fun.”
- “Love the graphics and characters.”
- “Great graphics and story.”
- “A bit childish graphics with only a few badass-looking heroes (mostly animal/demon-like ones).”
- “Cute graphics for a game that erases everything you've achieved.”
- “Graphics are alright... this made it 4 stars instead of 5.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
12%
18%
Gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of turn-based attacks and collection elements that cater to both casual and focused players. However, some users express frustration with certain negative features, such as the lack of autoplay in the arena and gameplay slowdowns, which can detract from the overall experience. While the initial hours are enjoyable, players may encounter a challenging progression wall, leading to mixed feelings about the game's long-term enjoyment.
- “Great turn-based attack mechanics with piece-matching variations during different types of matches.”
- “Fun gameplay and collection mechanics that let the player be as focused or as casual as they want.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, sound quality is great, a really well-built game that is fun to play.”
- “There are still some annoying negative features like: no autoplay in arena (boo!), random gameplay slowdowns, and missing guild management features (namely the menu is empty, and demoting an inactive leader is quite a hidden feature).”
- “Gameplay is too complicated; it took forever to go through the demo and guide.”
- “Still lean on gameplay, but the developer seems intent on growing the game.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive, with frequent pop-up ads and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel frustrated by the heavy reliance on ads and in-game purchases, labeling it as a soulless cash grab that hampers enjoyment and progression. Despite some engaging gameplay, the pervasive monetization tactics have left a negative impression on users.
- “Just another soulless pay-to-win NFT cash grab from Gala.”
- “I found myself at an impasse, not having fun or progressing, unwilling to flush money into a pay-to-win cash grab game.”
- “This game is such a cash grab it's not even funny.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the detailed graphics and engaging missions, while others criticize the generic plot and lengthy tutorials that detract from the experience. Although there are enjoyable elements and a steady flow of content, many users feel that the storyline lacks depth and could benefit from further development. Overall, while some find the narrative enjoyable, others see it as a weak point in the game.
- “It's all about the storyline; the graphics are very detailed. Thank you to the team behind it.”
- “Great graphics and story.”
- “Great storyline.”
- “Then after finally getting to play, I tried to get through the opening story text five times.”
- “From the long, paint-by-numbers forced tutorial with a generic plot to the very limited energy system and trash generic summoning.”
- “Rewards for missions are so low they aren't even worthwhile, and the tutorial takes forever.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it engaging and amusing, particularly in its puzzle elements. However, some users criticize the game as a cash grab, suggesting that the humor may not be enough to offset their disappointment. Overall, the comedic aspects are a highlight for many, despite mixed feelings about the game's value.
- “It's engaging and funny.”
- “Funny puzzle game.”
- “Funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game initially enjoyable but quickly become frustrated as it turns repetitive and tedious, especially at higher levels. The reliance on luck for summoning powerful heroes, combined with the extensive time required for resource gathering and promotion, exacerbates the grind, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, many feel the game needs refinement to improve the grinding experience.
- “Fun at first, but then gets grindy, repetitive, and boring. The more you level up, the worse it gets. Waiting a whole day for one task to be completed isn't my sort of thing, unfortunately.”
- “Summoning 5-star heroes/dragons is based on pure luck, and even then they aren't much use unless you have the resources to promote them, which requires more hours of grinding. You're better off promoting the 3-star heroes.”
- “I think the developers should polish the game and make it their own. As it stands now, it feels like they took components of multiple games and just pasted them into one. Also, the grinding is harder than in other games, so believe me, it's tough.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the background music and a lack of options to mute it, particularly during an extended tutorial that detracted from the overall experience.
- “I opened the game and was greeted with background music I don't want. I wasn't given the chance to even switch off the game sounds because I was forced into a long, punishing tutorial that seemed to never end.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and annoying, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be bland and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for its instability, being plagued by bugs and excessive advertisements, while also having a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, making it frustrating to play.”
- “It's filled with ads that disrupt the experience.”
- “The pay-to-win mechanics ruin any sense of balance in the game.”