Dragon Up!

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Dragon Up! is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Hatch eggs, free the dragons

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

Single-Player

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 345 reviews

monetization8 positive mentions

stability41 negative mentions

Cute art style and engaging dragon characters make the game visually appealing.
No ads or in-app purchases, allowing for a more enjoyable and fair gaming experience.
Fun and relaxing gameplay that can serve as a good time-waster.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including freezing progress and events not functioning properly.
Progression is slow and often feels blocked due to the lack of resources and the game's reliance on timed events.
Recent updates have removed content and features, leading to a repetitive and stagnant gameplay experience.

stability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent freezing, unfixable glitches, and loss of progress, making it frustrating and often unplayable. Players report that these bugs significantly hinder gameplay, especially during events, leading to a negative overall experience. Despite its potential, the game's stability problems overshadow its enjoyable aspects.
- “This game would be a lot better if it wasn't riddled with unfixable glitches.”
- “The real issue though is that it's super buggy, especially for a game with such straightforward mechanics.”
- “The game is so buggy it is almost unplayable.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The game is free to play for Netflix subscribers, featuring no ads or in-app purchases, which users appreciate for creating a level playing field. However, the removal of microtransactions has led to a broken progression system, as the game still heavily relies on gems for advancement, leaving players frustrated with limited options to progress. Overall, while the absence of monetization is praised, it has not been effectively integrated into the game's economy.
- “No ads or in-app purchases, meaning everyone is on the same playing field.”
- “I love that there are no ads or in-game purchases.”
- “It's free with Netflix and has no ads or in-app purchases.”
- “Fun for a throw, but I'll try other 'idle' games that don't rely on non-working microtransactions and have reliable mechanics.”
- “Clearly when it was for-profit, you could increase your gems by watching ads or paying for them.”
- “It says no in-app purchases, but the game relies heavily on having gems to progress, which is just disabled to buy in this version of the game. The game design itself is still the same, hence it's even worse since now you can't even progress, not even if you are ready to pay money for it.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive and linear mechanics, often reducing to minimal interaction and waiting for resources. Many users report significant bugs that disrupt the experience, alongside a lack of depth and engaging features. Overall, while some find initial enjoyment, the game's reliance on microtransactions and unresolved issues lead to frustration and a sense of stagnation.
- “Gameplay is great!”
- “I feel like I've hit the end of the gameplay with 'more coming soon!' messages, but I don't really feel like waiting around.”
- “Some of the game mechanics stop working after a while, like the earning cycles.”
- “Eventually degrades into a few minutes of play followed by waiting for resources to slowly trickle in from the game (not gameplay reward resources but 'potion' resources you get for checking in every so often).”
- “The real issue though is that it's super buggy, especially for a game with such straightforward mechanics.”
- “This game was fun for about a week, but the constant buggy/rigged events, the inability to purchase additional diamonds if you want to, and just repetitive gameplay mean I'm giving this game an uninstall.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The game's story starts off engaging but quickly stagnates, with players noting a lack of progression and the disappearance of side quests and main dialogues after a certain point. While the initial plot and characters are enjoyable, the absence of updates and content leaves the narrative feeling incomplete and ultimately unsatisfying. Overall, it offers a fun experience initially, but players are left wanting more depth and continuation in the story.
- “There is a story which is nice.”
- “Cute characters, fun storyline.”
- “The kids love this game and I don't mind it for a bit of idle gaming, however I think we've maybe got to the end of it or something as the storyline completely stopped (ruining the adventure aspect of opening the gate and getting instructions for the wizard etc). There's no more 'days' and it just keeps saying 'more dragons coming soon' but it's been like that forever.”
- “My big issue is there are only 25 levels in the main game, and it starts off with a decent little plot that ends up going nowhere.”
- “Fun for a week or two but abandoned, so you run out of content and story very quickly.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are characterized by a cute and unique art style that stands out from typical clicker games, appealing to some players while being less favored by others. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received for their charm and thematic distinction.
- “The art style is very cute.”
- “It's a nice art style and themed so differently than most clickers; it actually sated my never-ending need to click or tap away my problems.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players characterize the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and slow, likening it more to a clicker game than a traditional dragon farming experience. The repetitive nature of the gameplay contributes to a sense of monotony.
- “It's not really a dragon farming game; it's 100% a 'clicker' game like Adventure Capitalist.”
- “Slow moving and tedious.”
- “Grindy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, as it struggles to run smoothly on newer devices released in 2023, despite other games performing well.
- “My phone was released in 2023, and after the update, other games run smoothly.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs flawlessly on my device.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized this game is; it maintains a steady frame rate even during intense moments.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the presence of hilarious dragons, which adds a fun element to the gameplay. While some users note that the humor can be a bit repetitive, it is generally well-received and contributes to an enjoyable, wifi-free gaming experience.
- “It's a little repetitive, but the hilarious dragons are amazing!”
- “This game is Wi-Fi free fun and funny; this is the best game that I have played!”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
Users indicate that the game offers enhanced replayability, suggesting that additional features or elements could further improve this aspect.
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
- “These would be an extra notch for replayability!”