Dragonview

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Dragonview is a single player open world role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Infogrames and was released on January 21, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Dragonview" is a single-player, fantasy open-world game that offers a unique and immersive experience with its real-time 3D scrolling and Hero's Eye View feature. Battle against brutal demons and unforeseen evils in various landscapes, from caves of fire to meadows of ice, leading up to an epic showdown. The game boasts an original soundtrack that adds depth to the gaming experience. This isn't just another RPG adventure, it's a brilliant new vision of action-packed fantasy.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dragonview offers a unique blend of first-person exploration and side-scrolling beat 'em up combat, making it an interesting experience for fans of action RPGs.
The game features beautiful sprite-work and a charming atmosphere, with engaging NPC dialogues that change throughout the story, encouraging exploration.
Despite its age, Dragonview is well-emulated and provides a solid gameplay experience, with enjoyable combat mechanics and a decent length for an RPG.

The story is generic and lacks depth, often feeling like a cliché fantasy quest to save a kidnapped girlfriend.
The difficulty can be erratic, with bosses being either too easy or frustratingly hard, depending on the player's level and exploration choices.
The graphics and soundtrack are considered inferior compared to its predecessor, Drakkhen, with some players finding the overall presentation to be lackluster.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is a straightforward, action-oriented sequel to the classic RPG Drakkhen, featuring a hero on a quest to rescue his girlfriend from an evil wizard. While the narrative is simple and somewhat generic, it is engagingly presented with changing NPC dialogues that encourage exploration. Overall, the story is considered the game's weakest aspect, yet it maintains a fun and atmospheric experience reminiscent of classic pen-and-paper roleplaying campaigns.
- “While not groundbreaking, it does a good job at keeping the player engaged, telling the story in a way reminiscent of dungeon masters in pen & paper roleplaying campaigns.”
- “The story is uniquely told through an almost storybook presentation, and you control a warrior named Alex, questing to rescue his beloved from the clutches of an evil wizard.”
- “Great story, great pacing, and awesome graphics!”
- “The story is probably the game's weakest point.”
- “It's a generic story about a hero in a fantasy setting having to save his girlfriend (and the world) from an evil wizard who wants to destroy the world.”
- “Otherwise, you're a hero slashing his way through countless enemies to save his girlfriend and kill the bad wizard, so don't expect a plot that's terribly deep.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as gorgeous and enjoyable, while others find it generic and cliched, often featuring typical fantasy elements like flutes and strings. While a few highlights stand out, many reviewers feel the soundtrack could have been improved, with some describing it as boring and reminiscent of older SNES titles. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point for some players, but lacking originality for others.
- “An excellent beat'em up RPG hybrid and an early entry into the action RPG sub-genre, the wonderful music and beautiful sprite-work make this a feast for the eyes and ears.”
- “The soundtrack is solid and enjoyable.”
- “And finally, the music - it's absolutely gorgeous.”
- “The 2D story and battle elements feel loose and generic, the 3D engine looks inferior and pixelated compared to the SNES Drakkhen (which looked poly), and the soundtrack is a generic, boring SNES reverb-laden fantasy soundtrack.”
- “Soundtrack could have been better, although it does have a few highlights here and there.”
- “I wish I could tune the in-game music down, but it's an old game, so I'm not surprised.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of beat-em-up mechanics and basic platforming, featuring first-person exploration in a visually appealing overworld alongside 2D hack-and-slash combat in dungeons and towns. Players encounter a diverse range of enemies and navigate through traps and hazards, though the simplistic attack-defense damage system can make encounters, including boss fights, feel unchallenging if defense is prioritized. Overall, while the gameplay starts off solid, some players express regret as they progress further.
- “The gameplay is basic yet solid as it is a beat-em up with some basic platforming mixed in as well.”
- “Gameplay is a hybrid between first-person exploration of a quite pretty (if somewhat spacious) overworld, and hack and slash 2D fighting in dungeons, overworld encounters, and towns.”
- “The damage mechanic is a simple attack-defense system, so if your defense is higher than the enemy's attack, they will be almost completely ineffective against you... this includes bosses.”
- “I gave it a positive review only based on the first two hours of gameplay, and am now regretting it.”
- “The gameplay offers a wide variety of enemies to face, and the dungeons are filled with hazards and traps.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their quality relative to the time of release, featuring vibrant colors, detailed large sprites, and impressive environmental effects like weather and fire. Reviewers note that the visuals enhance the overall experience, complementing the game's engaging story and pacing.
- “Great story, great pacing, and awesome graphics!”
- “Graphics are a pleasant surprise for the time, with verdant greens and desolate plains, excellent large sprites for each enemy and environment, and a variety of effects like weather and fire.”
- “The graphics are very nice for the time and day it was created.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding can significantly ease the game's difficulty, as leveling up enhances power. However, some have managed to complete the game in about 8 hours with minimal grinding while still obtaining nearly all optional upgrades, suggesting that grinding is not strictly necessary for progression.
- “As with most ARPGs of the time, your power increases with levels, so difficulty can be mitigated by grinding.”
- “It may be cheating, but it does help in very tedious situations.”
- “It took me around 8 hours to beat the game having gotten almost every single optional upgrade and without having done much grinding.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a vibrant and engaging atmosphere, complemented by simple and humorous storytelling. Players appreciate the fun beat 'em up combat, which enhances the overall immersive experience.
- “The game is very atmospheric, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its 16-bit symphonies, featuring a diverse range of heartfelt tunes that evoke feelings of heroism, adventure, and a touch of spookiness, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The 16-bit symphonies of heartfelt tunes range from heroic anthems to spooky sirens, creating themes that inspire you to adventure into the sunset and fight monsters.”