Dragonflight

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Dragonflight is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Blackthorn Media Inc and was released on July 27, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Fast paced, fantasy, aerial combat where you play as a dragon, fighting swarms of enemies, as you race to save the world from an ancient evil.

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The dragon models and animations are well done, providing a visually appealing experience.
Flying around as a dragon and breathing fire is a fun concept that many players enjoy.
The game has potential for future development, with some players expressing hope for improvements and additional content.

The game switched to VR only without prior notice, leaving many players unable to play and feeling cheated.
Gameplay is limited, with only a few levels and a lack of meaningful content, making it feel more like a tech demo than a full game.
The controls are often described as frustrating and unresponsive, leading to a poor gameplay experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
9%
The game's story is described as rudimentary and lacking depth, with players feeling little connection or immersion in the narrative. While there are hints of an interesting lore and the potential for a compelling storyline, the current content is limited to a few missions and a tutorial, leaving many players disappointed and wanting more. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework rather than a fully realized experience, suggesting a missed opportunity for greater engagement.
- “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.”
- “[b]- story:[/b] again, there isn't much here, but what is in gives you a decent understanding of the game world.”
- “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
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "awesome" and "well done," while others find them merely "decent" or "average." Overall, the visuals are considered acceptable, but many reviewers suggest that improvements are needed, especially in customization options and additional content. Despite the varying opinions, the graphics are noted as a redeeming quality for some players, even in a game that has significant shortcomings.
- “The graphics are awesome...that's it.”
- “This is a great concept, with amazing graphics, and a good story.”
- “The controls are tight and pretty fluid, the graphics are well done, and the animations are very nicely done!”
- “The graphics are average.”
- “The game gets a 1/10; it would have gotten a 0/10, but the graphics prevent it.”
- “I would recommend that you wait with buying this game until it has more content, better graphics, and multiplayer.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it smooth and comfortable, while others criticize it for being repetitive and featuring poor controls. The flight mechanics are described as elementary and only partially implemented, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, there are calls for a wider variety of gameplay mechanics to enhance the experience.
- “The gameplay is pretty smooth and comfortable.”
- “Drakan had the best dragon flying mechanics.”
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, particularly on SteamVR with certain hardware setups. Users have noted issues such as hypersensitive mouse and keyboard controls, contributing to an overall frustrating experience despite the game's potential in early access.
- “It's a buggy mess.”
- “Overall, this is a great game for early access, but it is very buggy.”
- “Mouse and keyboard controls are hypersensitive even on the lowest possible settings and fairly buggy.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is praised for its fluid wyvern flight mechanics, showcasing impressive performance. While mouse controls are functional, players find joystick controls to offer 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that the game offers minimal replayability, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of incentives to revisit the experience.
- “And quite frankly, there's very little replay value here.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and helplessness, as players are unable to land safely and face unavoidable damage from any contact with solid objects or enemies. This mechanic creates a heightened tension and emotional strain during gameplay.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to ineffective powerups from defeated enemies and excessively slow stamina regeneration, leading to a tedious experience.
- “Power-ups from defeated enemies fail to do anything, and stamina regenerates so slowly that it becomes tedious.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has faced criticism due to the game's unexpected transition to VR exclusivity, which was not communicated to players prior to its release. This sudden shift has left many users feeling misled and frustrated, as it diverges from the initial marketing and accessibility promises.