DragonFangZ - The Rose & Dungeon of Time

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
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Rose is half human and half dragon. One day, she wanders into a world called "Tree of time" with her nanny, Fairy. It is said that there’s a powerful treasure deep under the dungeon. In order to return back to their village through the power of the treasure, they decided to face the challenges of the dungeon! If Rose is defeated during the adventure, she will lose all items and her level will be r…

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic mystery dungeon games like Torneko and Shiren the Wanderer, with engaging gameplay mechanics such as the Fang system and the Brave mechanic.
  • It features a colorful art style and decent graphics, along with a variety of items, skills, and enemies that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • The game has high replay value due to its procedurally generated dungeons and challenging gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The English translation is poorly executed, leading to awkward dialogues and inconsistencies that detract from the overall experience.
  • The user interface and controls feel like a mobile game port, lacking quality of life features and customization options that are expected in PC games.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues and can be overly punishing, with a steep difficulty curve and limited meta progression, making it frustrating for some players.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay is rooted in the familiar mechanics of mystery dungeon games, featuring a unique fang system that allows players to utilize monster abilities and explore procedurally generated dungeons. While the game offers engaging puzzle floors and strategic elements, some players feel that it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time, making it less compelling compared to other roguelikes. Overall, it appeals to fans of the genre but may not stand out significantly in a crowded market.

    • “The game is very similar to normal mystery dungeon games with the cool mechanic of using monster abilities through the use of their dropped fangs to explore and navigate the procedurally generated floors of the three non-DLC dungeons. You can bring out a few items from the dungeons to your next run, and actually, you could bring an inventory full of them, except to the last dungeon where you can't bring any.”
    • “The game also has 50 puzzle floors called Fairy Garden, which are very good for learning the game's mechanics and testing your intellect. Some are very, very hard, but there are guides you can use after your level of frustration goes through the roof.”
    • “Cute roguelike with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon-styled gameplay.”
    • “There are plenty of turn-based dungeon crawler roguelikes on Steam that have much better pacing and gameplay to offer.”
    • “The brave mechanic that encourages you to fight in open areas is such a stupid idea.”
    • “And the gameplay is not fun and varied enough to justify a roguelike over a roguelite.”
  • story6 mentions

    The story in Dragonfangz is characterized by a whimsical yet nonsensical narrative, hindered by poor English translation that leads to inconsistencies in character names and dialogue. Players embark on a quest for the titular sword, which remains unseen and unused, while encountering quirky characters and minimal story events between dungeon floors. Overall, the narrative feels secondary to the gameplay, offering a mix of humor and confusion rather than a cohesive plot.

    • “Dragonfangz has a fancy title, the name is supposed to be the fabled sword you are on a quest to find, but you, as a player, never actually see it or use it. 'It's too powerful,' your fairy companion whines. 'You won't learn anything if you are overpowered,' the wise tree guardian says as he nods in his own selfish satisfaction.”
    • “This is a rogue-lite dungeon crawler with some really bad English translation, making the story nonsensical and comical at the same time. Sometimes the characters you're talking to in the dungeons have differently spelled names in the very dialogue the character is speaking as you're reading it.”
    • “Story: surprisingly, there are little story events between floors.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally described as decent but repetitive, with a limited selection of tunes that fail to leave a lasting impression. While the sound effects are considered nice, they lack memorability compared to other titles, such as Darkest Dungeon. Overall, the music contributes to the experience but does not stand out significantly.

    • “The art style, graphics, and music are decent.”
    • “The art is nice, the sound is okay, and the music is decent, but since there are only a few tunes, it gets repetitive.”
    • “The music and sound effects are nice, but not too memorable.”
    • “Comparing it to something like Darkest Dungeon, none of the songs or ambient noises or effects really stuck with me much.”
    • “The music is okay, but the entire UI feels like it's straight away ripped from a mobile game.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with users noting a decent art style and visual quality, rating it 8/10. However, some criticism is directed towards the pre-teen aesthetic, which may not appeal to all players.

    • “The art style, graphics, and music are decent.”
    • “Graphics: 8/10.”
    • “The only cons to me are the pre-teen aesthetic and voice; I don't like it. Besides that, the price of the DLC is expensive, but maybe in the future I'll buy the Cave of Fangs and/or the Inferno Hollow.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by the charming and talkative interactions between the main heroine and her companion, reminiscent of the style found in "Shiren the Wanderer." While some users noted that the translation may be slightly off, it adds to the overall charm and humor, making the experience enjoyable and funny.

    • “This game is fun! If you ever play Shiren the Wanderer, it's like that game: turn-based, monsters move when you move, but the main heroine and her companion are quite talkative and funny. It's quite charming.”
    • “The translation seems a bit off, but I don't mind; it's not bad and it may even be funny the way it is.”
    • “It's a cute and funny Shiren-styled roguelike; the translation is very understandable as well.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its challenging gameplay and charming characters, encouraging players to return for more experiences.

    • “High replay value.”
    • “Pros: Replay value, challenging gameplay, and cute characters.”
    • “The game lacks significant replay value, as once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “While the characters are cute, the overall gameplay doesn't offer enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
    • “After finishing the game, I found that the challenges were not engaging enough to warrant a second playthrough.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that the game features a more pronounced grinding element compared to western titles, with a significant reliance on RNG affecting item availability and spawn rates, which can make progression feel more tedious.

    • “The game feels excessively grindy compared to its western counterparts, and the RNG significantly affects runs due to the limited availability of items and their unpredictable spawn rates.”
    • “Grinding in this game is a tedious experience, often requiring repetitive tasks that feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The grind is relentless, making progress feel slow and frustrating, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, while users report some glitches, they do not significantly hinder the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “There are some glitches, but there is no major problem in enjoying the game itself.”
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