Dragons: Titan Uprising
- January 31, 2019
- Ludia Inc.
- 3h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Dragons: Titan Uprising" is a Role Playing game featuring a good story and marvelous mechanics, accompanied by sensational graphics and music. Join Toothless and Hiccup in this Match 3 Puzzle RPG, but be prepared for grinding and annoying ads. Despite some bugs and occasional humor, the game offers an immersive dragon-themed experience for players.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and animations, especially for the dragons.
- Fun gameplay that combines match-3 mechanics with dragon collecting and battling.
- Engaging storyline and connection to the How to Train Your Dragon franchise.
- Frequent crashes and loading issues, making the game unplayable at times.
- Pay-to-win mechanics are frustrating, with high costs for premium dragons and upgrades.
- Difficulty spikes in quests and battles can be discouraging, especially for new players.
- graphics433 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and vibrant colors, often noting that they are among the best seen in mobile games. However, some players have reported issues such as lag, freezing, and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these technical challenges, the visuals and dragon designs are frequently highlighted as standout features that enhance the game's appeal.
“The graphics are wonderful, and the dragons are varied and interesting.”
“Best graphics I've ever seen in a mobile game, and the detail is great!”
“The graphics are amazing, and I love how easy and simple it is to get runes and legendary dragons.”
“Far more complex games in graphics and depth work way better; something must be wrong here.”
“It seems amateur, unfinished, and they've gone for a more child-like aesthetic which is really off-putting.”
“The graphics are unbelievably glitchy, and the concept of playing is based on pay to win.”
- stability311 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues during battles, particularly in alpha fights and PvP modes, leading to lost progress and rewards. While some users still enjoy the game, the overwhelming number of bugs and the frustration they cause have led to a decline in overall satisfaction.
“I'm still towards the beginning of it, but so far so good, no glitches or bug problems as of yet.”
“No glitches so far.”
“No glitches.”
“The game has become buggy and almost unplayable.”
“Game freezes too much after passing a stage, then I have to reset the game to continue and I miss out on the rewards.”
“The game is full of bugs with regular crashes and freezes causing losses in PvE and PvP battles.”
- story236 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, capturing the essence of the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise with engaging characters and quests. However, players express frustration with the pacing and difficulty spikes, which can hinder progression and lead to repetitive grinding. While the storyline is appreciated, many feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more interactive elements and replayability.
“The story is amazing, it's super addictive, and I love it!”
“The graphics are wonderful, and the story plot is exciting to follow!”
“It has how to train your dragon, it has the characters, it has a great story line and it really is amazing!”
“The story is non-existent, the gameplay is just a match 3 retread, and the leveling up system is worthlessly slow.”
“I absolutely hate that not only have you released a game with such a minimal, disappointing story, but you've also made it such an obvious money grab/painfully brutal grindfest to accomplish anything.”
“It's very difficult to progress in the story once you reach a certain point.”
- gameplay198 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it fun and addictive, particularly enjoying the match-3 mechanics and dragon interactions. However, issues such as lag, repetitive tasks, and a lack of innovation in gameplay mechanics have been frequently mentioned, leading to frustration among users. Overall, while the graphics and concept are praised, the gameplay often feels slow-paced and grind-heavy, with some players feeling pressured to spend money to progress.
“I love the graphics, gameplay, quests, all of it.”
“The gameplay is fun and addictive.”
“Great graphics and gameplay!”
“Doesn't bring anything new to the match-3 genre, and generally ignores some of the better mechanics that have been around for a while now.”
“Gameplay is all grinding.”
“Gameplay is average but progression is heavily hindered via your own dragons being out-leveled quickly and the fact that to get stronger dragons, you will be grinding to get those 400 runes (which is too much) which takes far too much grinding just to get strong enough dragons to these levels.”
- grinding103 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of quests and the slow progression tied to leveling up dragons. While some enjoy the gameplay and find it a good time killer, the excessive grinding often leads to a tedious experience, especially for those unwilling to spend money on in-game purchases. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding aspect can significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Becomes 'pay to play' or laboriously grindy within a couple of hours.”
“All of my time has been spent grinding for resources and never progressing.”
“The grinding has killed my interest in the game.”
- monetization78 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 58 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive and resembling a cash grab, with many players feeling pressured to make frequent microtransactions to progress. While some users appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, they still find the in-app purchases to be overpriced and essential for advancement, leading to a grindy experience. Overall, the game's monetization practices have detracted from its potential enjoyment, with many reviewers expressing frustration over the balance between free play and the need to spend money.
“One of those games that are free and you can accomplish a lot just grinding but has in-game purchases if you want.”
“Great fun game, a lot of playability, a bit grindy at times if you avoid in-app purchases but still very playable.”
“I enjoy the ease of use, the ability to play without in-game purchases, the fun of both the game and the How to Train Your Dragon universe.”
“It became a cash grab and a grind by level 8.”
“The money offers are horrendously overpriced (50 bucks for a single unlevel rate dragon) and the in-game purchases are phrased and presented in such a way that you think you are buying one thing but end up getting another.”
“Game seemed promising at launch, but every update has introduced new bugs and has become more pay-to-win than the last update. At this time, the game seems to be more of a cash grab using the httyd name rather than an attempt to make a decent game.”
- music63 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic quality, featuring soundtracks from the "How to Train Your Dragon" movies, which many players find enjoyable and immersive. However, some users note that the limited number of tracks can lead to repetitiveness, and there are complaints about sound design issues, such as glitches during battle sequences and a lack of sound effects for certain actions. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience, players desire more variety and options to customize their audio experience.
“The music is brilliant and deserves an award, and if people don't like it, they can switch it off, so I don't understand people complaining about it.”
“The music is breathtaking as it's known to be from DreamWorks, as well as the detail of all the dragons (and variants).”
“Absolutely brilliant addition to the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, love the colors, sounds, and the soundtrack in the background just tops it all off.”
“There are no effect sounds for matching gems on the board, nor for the dragons' special attacks; there is only one background song, and to be honest, it gets boring after a while.”
“Sound design is a little lacking: only two songs play, attacks can glitch where only opposing dragons get sound, and I expected voice acting, so cutscenes are boring.”
“I also hope they introduce some more music into the game as there are only a few songs for all situations.”
- optimization33 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing issues such as overheating devices, lagging animations, and long loading times. Many users report frame rate drops and input delays, indicating that the game is not performing well on various devices. While some players appreciate the gameplay and visuals, they emphasize the need for improvements in optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“Loved the game, in general it runs smoothly.”
“The game looks great and runs smoothly and can't wait to see how far you take the game.”
“Great game, fun to collect dragons and the new update really helps Android performance.”
“This game badly needs some optimization.”
“The main problem I found is performance: after two or three battles my phone gets really hot and some animations play all chopped up and slow.”
“The game itself is poorly optimized, causing consistent frame rate drops and delaying inputs for almost 5 seconds sometimes.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it entertaining and filled with funny dialogues and scenarios. Many reviews highlight the amusing interactions and quirky characters, contributing to an enjoyable experience, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game successfully delivers a lighthearted and humorous atmosphere that resonates with players.
“Good graphics, funny dialog, lots to do.”
“Lol funny little guys doing funny little things.”
“Funny with the theme of how to train your dragon.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability, with some enjoying the replayable levels for leveling up, while others find the lack of replayable missions and frustrating mechanics lead to a monotonous experience. Recent updates have improved the game's accessibility for free-to-play users, enhancing overall enjoyment, but concerns about grind and advancement challenges remain prevalent.
“I spend most of my time playing the replayable levels so I can level up.”
“I would like to take back the money-hungry component of my last review of this game. With the new update, it has made the game exponentially more playable for free-to-play users, and the game itself just feels more fun.”
“Not my favorite type of game to begin with, but the biggest issue is the lack of replayability in places that you've already beaten.”
“Touch registration is wonky and frustrating; the lack of replayable area missions makes for a monotonous grind; advancement plateau seems unattainable when faced with 3100+ enemies.”
“I love dragons and good card games, so this is a great combination. I just wish all the levels were replayable.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting poignant moments such as Hiccup's farewell to Toothless and Astrid's unexpected tears, which evoke genuine feelings of sadness and nostalgia. However, technical issues, like unresponsive controls, detract from the experience, leading some to consider abandoning the game altogether. Overall, the emotional highs are significant, but they are marred by frustrating gameplay problems.
“I cried when Hiccup said goodbye to Toothless. Maybe we will see them again. Also, I never saw Astrid cry before; I had a shocked look on my face.”
“Awesome wholesome fun.”
