Dragonflight

About

Dragonflight VR is a virtual reality game that offers a thrilling dragon-riding experience with massive, destructible environments and intense combat. So prepare to dodge showers of flaming arrows, explore ancient castles, and battle enormous dragons in mid-flight. The game's stunning visuals and realistic dragon mechanics let you feel the exhilaration of soaring through the skies like never before.

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Play Modes

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

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 104 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique experience of flying as a dragon, which many players find enjoyable and immersive.
Graphics and environmental design are praised for their quality, providing expansive vistas and a visually appealing experience.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for those who want to try a VR dragon-flying experience without financial commitment.

The game has shifted to a VR-only format, alienating players who do not own VR headsets and leading to frustration among those who purchased it before the change.
Gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and on-rails, lacking meaningful control over the dragon's flight and offering limited content.
Many players feel the game is unfinished and more akin to a tech demo than a fully developed game, with complaints about short playtime and lack of updates.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game's story is described as rudimentary and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels more like a placeholder than a fully developed narrative. While there are missions that introduce some objectives and lore, the overall experience lacks immersion and connection to the character, leaving players wanting a more engaging storyline. Despite its potential, the current state of the story is seen as insufficient, with hopes for future updates to enhance the narrative experience.
- “This is a great concept, with amazing graphics, and a good story.”
- “The lore seems to be building up to an interesting story, and it captures the awesome feeling of being a giant fire-breathing dragon pretty well.”
- “The story is quite original for a dragon game at least; I only found it a little bit confusing, but that's just my opinion.”
- “The story is very rudimentary and simple.”
- “More placeholders than real storytelling.”
- “But there is no connection, no immersion, no feeling: 'I am this majestic dragon, I am powerful, I have a mission.'”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are good to decent, featuring smooth visuals and impressive lighting. While some players feel the graphics are not groundbreaking, they appreciate the visual quality, especially for an early-access title. There is a consensus that the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, though some users express hope for further improvements in future updates.
- “The graphics are awesome...that's it.”
- “Regarding graphics, they are very smooth and visual quality as well as lighting are very good for an early-access game.”
- “This is a great concept, with amazing graphics, and a good story.”
- “The graphics are average.”
- “The game gets a 1/10; it would have gotten a 0/10, but the graphics prevent it.”
- “Graphics as is right now are acceptable.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay of the game shows promise with decent graphics and dragon-riding mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and poor controls that hinder enjoyment. While some players appreciate the smoothness of the flight mechanics, others find them elementary and partially implemented, suggesting a need for more variety and refinement. Overall, there is potential for improvement, particularly in enhancing the core gameplay experience.
- “There's really much potential here for a game combining a good background and nice gameplay mechanics!”
- “The gameplay is pretty smooth and comfortable.”
- “The graphics, the gameplay, everything is just so great.”
- “I bought this game eager to watch it develop into a full-fledged game, but only played it a little - its repetitive gameplay and poor controls pretty much prevented me from playing it further.”
- “- Flight mechanics: elementary and only partially implemented, making the only thing you do right now (flying) difficult to enjoy.”
- “What I'd like to see as core gameplay improvements: a wider variety of mechanics for the game.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
80%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting it runs well and is visually appealing, while others report significant bugs and issues, particularly with controls and compatibility on certain systems. Overall, it appears to be a work in progress, especially in its early access phase.
- “The game runs smoothly without any bugs, and the visuals are stunning!”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything works perfectly.”
- “The performance is solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It's a buggy mess.”
- “SteamVR runs on my iMac with Radeon 580 and HTC Vive (still buggy).”
- “Overall, this is a great game for early access, but it is very buggy.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its fluid wyvern flight mechanics, showcasing impressive performance. While mouse controls are functional, joystick input is recommended for a superior experience.
- “The wyvern's form is so fluid as it flies; it's quite rare to find such great performance.”
- “The mouse controls are definitely workable, though the joystick offers much better performance.”
- “Optimized?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to slow stamina regeneration and ineffective power-ups from defeated enemies, often requiring excessive effort to progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Power-ups from defeated enemies fail to do anything, and stamina regenerates so slowly that it becomes tedious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers minimal replayability, with users expressing that there is very little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “And quite frankly, there's very little replay value here.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to go back.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and vulnerability, as players experience a constant risk of damage from any contact with solid objects or enemies, heightening the stakes and emotional tension during gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for abruptly transitioning the game to a VR-exclusive format without prior notice, leaving players feeling misled about the game's availability and accessibility.