DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms

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"In DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms, players unleash their inner dragon and soar through unexplored realms to rescue family and save the dragon kingdoms. Level up Thunder and friends, choosing new skills and powers, in this action-packed adventure. Explore realms of ice, fire, and darkness to bring peace to the interconnected world of dragons."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms screenshot

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a relaxing and fairy-tale atmosphere with a cartoony art style that fans of the series will appreciate.
Combat is diverse and interesting, providing a fun experience for players, especially those who enjoy the How to Train Your Dragon universe.
The game runs smoothly on various platforms and includes no microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in modern gaming.

The game is considered overpriced for its short gameplay duration, lasting only about 5 hours, which many players feel does not justify the cost.
Gameplay can become repetitive, especially when aiming for 100% completion, as the skill tree feels limited and the combat can get dull.
Some players found the game boring, with levels feeling similar and lacking in content, leading to a less engaging experience overall.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many praising the cartoony art style that is consistent with the previous title. Players noted that the visuals are impressive for a Switch game, particularly highlighting the atmospheric quality in later locations. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the overall experience despite mixed opinions on gameplay.
- “For a title developed for the Switch, the graphics are really good.”
- “Sometimes, especially in the last location, the atmosphere and graphics actually blew me away.”
- “The graphics are really good and it's challenging, but not so hard she gets discouraged.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story serves as a prologue to the "Dragons: The Nine Realms" TV series, providing a basic narrative that lasts about five hours of gameplay. While the visuals are praised, the storyline is considered simple, with the character Thunder feeling more like a logo than a central figure in the plot.
- “I really like this game because the storyline is somewhat like a prologue to the events of the Dragons: The Nine Realms TV series.”
- “There is a challenge mode on each level, but as far as the main story and actual content to the game, it's about 5 hours of playtime.”
- “It seems Thunder is just the logo that isn't really needed, but the game starts out like it's his story.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the second game in the series is consistently praised for its relaxing, fairy-tale quality, with some users noting that the graphics and overall ambiance, particularly in the final location, are truly breathtaking.
- “The second game in the series is just as good as the first, featuring a very relaxing and fairy-tale atmosphere.”
- “Sometimes, especially in the last location, the atmosphere and graphics actually blew me away.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers around 5 hours of enjoyable content, but it tends to become repetitive quickly, resulting in a cost of approximately $10 per hour of playtime.
- “Overall, the gameplay is only meant to really last 5 hours worth of enjoyable fun before it gets repetitive.”
- “That means you are paying $10 per hour of gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has garnered attention, with players expressing interest in the availability of official soundtracks and wallpapers for download. Overall, the soundtrack seems to enhance the gaming experience, though specific feedback on its quality or impact was not provided.