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Dragon's Prophet

60%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
story, stability
60% User Score Based on 345 reviews

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Dragon's Prophet is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Taiwanese developer Runewaker Entertainment. After going through an open beta phase, the game was officially launched in September 2013. The game client is free to download, and no monthly subscription fee is required as the service is funded by real money transactions. On October 2, 2015 the North American …

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 345 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions

  • The game offers a unique concept of capturing and riding dragons, which is highly enjoyable.
  • The graphics and world design are appealing, providing a visually immersive experience.
  • The community is generally friendly and helpful, making it easier for new players to get into the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, lag, and bugs that hinder gameplay.
  • Microtransactions are heavily emphasized, making it difficult for free-to-play players to enjoy the game fully without spending money.
  • The questing system can become repetitive, with many quests feeling similar and lacking depth.
  • story
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is often criticized for being shallow and poorly executed, with many quests feeling repetitive and lacking depth. While some players appreciate the concept of catching dragons and the potential for character customization, the overall narrative and quest design are seen as uninspired, leading to a lack of immersion. Despite a few well-written quests, the majority of the content is viewed as tedious, with players frequently encountering bugs and frustrating quest mechanics.

    • “This game is probably not one of the worst offenders on that front, but I must mention this game; this MMORPG has a main story questline.”
    • “The lore is linear, and besides questing, there isn't really any other way to think outside of the box, so for leveling, follow the quest and get your dragon(s), gear, and all you need.”
    • “Gameplay, for the most part, is good and solid with a (so far) pretty decent storyline woven throughout, but still leaving the player open to choose what else he/she wants to do in each area of the world.”
    • “Sounds like it would be the dream of someone who likes story in games - but that’s not true here in the slightest.”
    • “If you were hoping for a halfway coherent story about dragons, you won’t find it here.”
    • “The lore is linear, and besides questing there isn't really any other way to think outside of the box, so for leveling, follow the quest and get your dragon(s), gear and all you need.”
  • graphics
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals as stunning for a free-to-play title, while others find them outdated and plagued by glitches. Many users note that despite the appealing art style, performance issues such as lag and low frame rates detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not groundbreaking, with a significant number of players expressing a preference for gameplay over visual fidelity.

    • “The graphics and worlds are amazing! :D”
    • “The graphics are really nice for a free-to-play game.”
    • “For every fan of dragon knights, it has stunning graphics and effects.”
    • “Graphics really outdated, but if you're like me, that's okay.”
    • “The game lags worse than Diablo 3, and despite its visuals being about average, the game still manages to slow down to 10-20 fps.”
    • “The graphics fail in the way there's a lot of graphic glitches to be found and seen; animations are poor, and the game overall is simply a letdown.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it smooth and enjoyable, particularly praising the dragon riding and combat mechanics, while others criticize it for being generic, simplistic, and repetitive. Many users noted issues with the user interface, slow character progression, and the necessity of purchasing inventory upgrades, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players still found the gameplay captivating and worth trying, especially for fans of dragons and MMO mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is smooth.”
    • “I love the mechanics both in battle and out, and I just love the fact you can ride and battle against and with dragons.”
    • “Pros: fun immersive gameplay with nice skills and quests.”
    • “The gameplay feels pretty generic too... however, the lack of any players makes this an easy 'not interested.'”
    • “Not a big fan of it; the UI was terrible, and the gameplay was confusing, leaving me bewildered about where to go.”
    • “The combat mechanics are clunky and floaty, the graphics are plagued with glitches, animations are poor, and the game overall is simply a letdown.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, crashes, and significant graphical issues that detract from the overall experience. Players have encountered frame rate problems and bugs even during the tutorial, raising concerns about the game's reliability throughout. While some users are willing to overlook these issues for the gameplay, the consensus is that the game's stability is a major drawback.

    • “Glitches and crashes make it so even if you wanted to try it out.”
    • “If it's this buggy just trying to do the tutorial part, which you would expect to be pretty solid to ease players into the game, then how bad is it going to get in the rest of the game, so not recommending.”
    • “This game... well... what should I say... the first thing that met me was the most insane graphical glitches I have ever seen in any released game ever, including early release games.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, typical of MMORPGs, involving extensive farming for equipment and dragons, which can become repetitive and daunting for newcomers. While there are engaging quests and a currency exchange system that offers some flexibility, the overall experience is heavily skewed towards grinding, often leading to frustration, especially in PvP scenarios where gear disparity is pronounced. The game's aging community and limited classes further contribute to the grind-heavy nature, making it less accessible for new players.

    • “The game is now so old and its small community of a couple of hundred hardcore players has been grinding equipment for so long that it is too inaccessible to new players for anyone to recommend it.”
    • “Only 4 classes and it gets extremely repetitive and grindy (which you expect from all MMORPGs really)...”
    • “There's a lot to do in-game, and some of the quests are well-written, but most of the game is still about tedious mob grinding.”
  • monetization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with many users highlighting intrusive ads and the prevalence of microtransactions that are deemed essential for a comfortable gameplay experience. While some players manage to enjoy the game without spending, others feel that achieving a decent character requires significant financial investment, making it a contentious point for potential players.

    • “I don't usually mind microtransactions as long as I can have fun with the items I get, but if you want a decent character in this game, that'll cost you a real fortune.”
    • “Haven't felt the need to use the microtransactions, so don't let that fool you.”
    • “Perhaps the worst and most important thing, so I’m pointing this out at the beginning - microtransactions are a huge part of this game.”
    • “It is true that microtransactions are almost a must if you want to play more comfortably, because sometimes the inventory might feel too small, same goes for the bank space.”
    • “First of all, let me preface this by saying that if you do not like the idea of microtransactions of any kind in your games, then you should stop reading and go away right now.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization features are praised for their depth, particularly in crafting and shard embedding, but overall performance is inconsistent. Players report needing to exceed recommended system requirements for optimal performance, with frequent high latency issues and performance drops after updates. Combat mechanics and minigames are criticized for being poorly designed, contributing to a frustrating experience.

    • “Very nice game with a lot of optimization features from crafting to shard embedding.”
    • “You need to exceed the recommended requirements to truly get the best of this game's performance-wise.”
    • “Pretty good when it actually works, because I usually find myself at about 3500ms in something like a solo dungeon run, but with other players, my ms rides well and the game behaves normally.”
    • “Poor performance is a no-no.”
    • “Pretty good when it actually works, because I usually find myself at about 3500ms in something like a solo dungeon run. The funny thing is that with other players, my ms rides well and the game behaves normally. However, every update seems to drop the general performance of the game for some reason. Also, who even thought of the combat? It is just so static that it is hard to bear. Aiming while attacking is horrible, and sometimes you just do nothing, like when some 10cm tall spiders send you flying about 1m back, while normally you can easily get up when knocked back by a dragon or whatever that's about 3 meters tall.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations such as lag and awkward combat mechanics. While some players find moments of comedy in the chaotic action, the overall experience is marred by performance issues and inconsistent interactions with enemies.

    • “The humor in this game is a delightful surprise, adding a light-hearted touch to the intense action.”
    • “I often find myself laughing out loud at the quirky interactions and unexpected moments that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
    • “The comedic elements are cleverly woven into the storyline, making even the most serious situations feel amusing.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is well-executed, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of early PS3 titles and drawing comparisons to the beloved Fable series. While the graphics may not be groundbreaking, the overall ambiance effectively enhances the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics and visuals remind me of the first PS3 games that came out, and maybe a little less impressive, but the atmosphere is very well done.”
    • “The atmosphere and overall feel of this game reminds me of Fable.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game through the engaging mechanics of battling and training dragons, which initially draws them in. However, some find the overall narrative lacking, leading to a mixed emotional experience.

    • “Battling with dragons and training them is the heart of this game, and the notion made me feel an affinity towards it from the outset.”
    • “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
    • “I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect emotionally.”
    • “The emotional impact was nonexistent; the plot felt flat and unengaging.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is positively noted for its strong design, contributing to the overall appeal of the characters.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received criticism for its repetitiveness, with players noting that the same song plays frequently. Additionally, there are significant issues with sound effects being either absent or rarely triggered, which detracts from the overall experience. The synchronization problems during cutscenes further exacerbate the audio issues.

    • “The gameplay is also very captivating, but the biggest problem is the cutscenes being out of sync, with voice acting not matching up. There are frequent screen freezes, sound effects are non-existent or rarely activate, and the same song keeps playing over and over again.”
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