Dragons: Rise of Berk
- May 21, 2014
- Jam City, Inc.
- 21h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Dragons: Rise of Berk" is a single-player simulation game with an intriguing story and delightful game mechanics, offering players the chance to build and protect their own Berk, collect and train over 750 DreamWorks Dragons, and explore 70 unique islands. However, it is plagued by bugs and requires lots of grinding, while its perfect soundtrack and highly emotional storyline contribute to its immersive Viking world.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and immersive gameplay that captures the essence of the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
- A wide variety of dragons to collect and train, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Regular updates and events keep the game fresh and exciting.
- Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially after updates, leading to loss of progress.
- High costs for in-game purchases and subscriptions, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- Long wait times for tasks and upgrades, which can make the game feel tedious over time.
- graphics582 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their high quality, vibrant designs, and immersive detail, particularly in the depiction of dragons and environments. Many players appreciate the visual fidelity and animation quality, noting that it enhances the overall gaming experience. However, some users express a desire for further improvements, particularly regarding certain character models and occasional graphical glitches.
“The graphics are amazing and it feels totally immersive and interactive.”
“The graphics are fantastic and so is the gameplay.”
“I love the graphics and colorful characters.”
“Not only this, the graphics, animations and play style are choppy and unpleasant.”
“The game play is really good, but the graphics are bad and unclear.”
“The graphics are outdated; gameplay is the typical wait forever, but can be good for someone who likes that type of game.”
- monetization267 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over aggressive microtransactions and high costs for in-game purchases, which they feel are necessary for meaningful progress. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without mandatory interruptions, others report frequent crashes and issues with ad functionality, leading to a negative experience. Overall, players find the balance between free and paid content lacking, with many feeling pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully.
“Though a subscription and in-game purchases make upgrades and leveling up easier, it is not necessary.”
“While disappointed in the microtransactions, it is nice to have a game that is just a nice time filler while also relating to a nice childhood franchise.”
“The best game ever with no ads.”
“The game is so fun... when you're not bombarded with ads.”
“I love this game but progression can get devious because runes can be a bit annoying to get and the ads that skip 20m on the timers don't work.”
“It's just a tutorial simulator with microtransactions.”
- story196 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-received, closely mirroring the beloved "How to Train Your Dragon" films and series, which fans appreciate. Players enjoy the variety of quests and missions that allow them to interact with familiar characters and dragons, although some express a desire for more narrative depth and cutscenes. While the storyline is engaging, issues such as bugs and the need for in-game purchases can detract from the overall experience.
“I love how close the story line is to the movies!”
“The storyline is very emotional and it even brought me to tears while I was playing.”
“This game is really fun and the storyline is just great; keep up the good work.”
“I will say the storyline is a bit drab for my taste, but I'm guessing not many people pay attention to the storyline of an app game.”
“But the quests are boring.”
“I love the graphics, but I wish there was more story to it.”
- stability159 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the majority express frustration over persistent technical problems, particularly after recent updates, leading to a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability is viewed as a major drawback, overshadowing its enjoyable content.
“No bugs, no glitches, no nothing—perfect!”
“It has no lag and no glitches.”
“No glitches or data loss at all.”
“I really love this game but, for the last couple of updates, it has been super glitchy and crashes after less than a minute of gameplay, and I've tried all the troubleshooting to no avail.”
“The game freezes a lot and sometimes I can't sign in for 2 days, and now I didn't play for one year and now I come back & I can't play the game anymore; it has become unplayable.”
“I would give five stars as I have been really enjoying this game, however since yesterday when I updated the game it has not let me play; it almost loads and then either just freezes and stops working or just shuts itself down.”
- gameplay158 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and nostalgic connection to the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise. However, there are significant concerns regarding the balance of gameplay, with complaints about slow progression, excessive reliance on microtransactions, and bugs that hinder the experience. While the game offers a fun and immersive experience, players express a desire for improvements in mechanics, variety, and the ability to play offline.
“The gameplay is pretty great for a free game.”
“Overall, the game is really good, gameplay is fun and the graphics are nice (the dragons are rather adorable too).”
“I love the graphics, game mechanics, the dragons as babies are freakin cute, the game really does make me feel immersed in the How to Train Your Dragon universe.”
“The gameplay system is terrible, especially on the gauntlet battle event where they create a significant imbalance between us and the opponents we face throughout the match.”
“Poor design mechanics make this game virtually unplayable unless you have a lot of disposable income.”
“There's barely any gameplay, as all you really do is sit idly and collect stuff.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that "Dragons: Rise of Berk" is a highly grindy game, requiring significant time and effort to progress, especially for obtaining legendary dragons. While some players appreciate the challenge and enjoy the graphics and gameplay, many find the grinding tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to resource collection and leveling up dragons. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy farming mechanics, but the slow progress and reliance on grinding can be off-putting for others.
“Dragons: Rise of Berk is a very slow, very grindy game.”
“At this point, it takes insane grinding to get some legendary dragons, and unless you're a paying player, new dragons are extremely hard to get.”
“The grinding takes too long, and you have to pay to get anything done.”
- music40 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to evoke the charm of the "How to Train Your Dragon" films, providing a calming and enjoyable backdrop to gameplay. However, many users report frustrating issues with the music cutting out or not playing at all, often requiring them to restart the app to restore it. Despite these technical problems, the soundtrack is appreciated for its quality and connection to the source material, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“The game is so calming with the music and sound, so I play it just to relax.”
“True to the films and great fun - enough to bring out the dragon geek in all of us; lovely animation, beautiful music and a huge variety of dragons to find and level up.”
“I love how to train your dragon and a game about it is 1000 times better; it has all the dragons and the music is great.”
“The music stops, and in order to hear it again, you need to exit the app and re-enter it.”
“The music kept playing after I had shut the game off, and then it wouldn't reopen, so I couldn't stop the music.”
“Every time I use the ads to reduce my waiting time, the music always stops when I get back.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews indicate a mixed experience with the game's optimization. While some players report smooth performance and impressive graphics, others express frustration with lag, crashes, and issues following updates, suggesting that the game struggles to maintain consistent optimization across different devices. Frequent requests for improvements in performance, data usage, and battery consumption highlight the need for ongoing optimization efforts from the developers.
“Runs smoothly and the graphics are amazing!”
“(updated review) ever since the latest update, the game now runs smoothly again!”
“This game runs smoothly, the graphics are fine, and the controls are easy.”
“The game was really well designed and maintained, but it's not keeping up with current games in terms of quality and optimizations.”
“The game needs some optimization as it lags near constantly and freezes 90% of the time for me.”
“The game performance has decreased dramatically from the last 2 updates.”
- humor17 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dragon names and amusing dialogue throughout the gameplay. Many users find the scenarios and character interactions entertaining, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience, especially for younger audiences. However, some players also mention that technical issues can detract from the enjoyment, though they still express a fondness for the game's comedic elements.
“Actually, I don't want to say anything about it; I like this game a lot and it is so funny. I need to mention one thing, sadly, that it has some network issues. If we have Wi-Fi or network, it also shows that our lightning storms had gone or something like that.”
“It's a really funny game and I love to play it. I would recommend that you play it.”
“So realistic and the scenarios in the dialogue are usually quite funny.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than funny.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
“The attempts at humor are so over-the-top that they become annoying rather than entertaining.”
- emotional13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often reminiscing about their childhood and the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise, which evokes feelings of nostalgia and sadness, particularly regarding the series' conclusion. The storyline and gameplay elicit strong emotional responses, including tears of joy and sadness, as players find comfort and a sense of fulfillment in collecting dragons and reliving their favorite moments from the movies. However, frustrations with gameplay mechanics, such as the prize wheel, can also lead to feelings of anger, highlighting a complex emotional experience.
“The storyline is very emotional and it even brought me to tears while I was playing.”
“The feeling of collecting the dragons you grew up with as a kid is amazing and heartwarming.”
“I love this game so much; I wish dragons were alive, and I love 'How to Train Your Dragon' 1, 2, and 3. I cried when I saw the hidden world.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for an offline version of the game, suggesting that it would enhance its replayability and overall enjoyment.
