DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms

With a different developer at the helm and a new genre, Dreamworks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms is far from a sequel to 2019’s Dreamworks Dragons: Dawn of New Riders.

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78% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

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DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by AHEARTFULOFGAMES and was released on September 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Unleash your inner dragon and fly beyond the Hidden World, on a fiery adventure to rescue Thunder’s family and save the dragon kingdoms!

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graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an enjoyable dragon-themed world that appeals to fans of the franchise and younger audiences.
The gameplay is accessible and suitable for children, with varied combat and some level of challenge, making it fun for its target age group.
The story contains lore connected to the wider universe, offering some depth and engaging fans even if they have not watched the related TV series.

The game has technical issues including soft lock bugs related to upgrades which impact progression and overall experience.
It is considered overpriced for its relatively short gameplay duration and simple mechanics, leading to suggestions to wait for sales before purchasing.
Some players find the combat repetitive and the overall gameplay to be bland or boring, with limited content and lack of advanced features like local co-op or key remapping.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The graphics are consistently praised for their high quality and appealing cartoony art style, with some locations offering particularly impressive atmosphere. Despite mixed opinions on gameplay, the visuals are noted as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, especially on the Switch platform.
- “For a title developed for the Switch, the graphics are really good.”
- “The graphics are really good and it's challenging, but not so hard she gets discouraged.”
- “I've never been a fan of Dreamworks films, but out of all the games published by OG, this is perhaps the most straightforward graphically and control-wise.”
- “Cartoony art style is the same as in the previous game.”
- “Sometimes, especially in the last location, the atmosphere and graphics actually blew me away.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as straightforward and accessible, often aimed at a younger audience, with some players appreciating its connection to the related TV series lore. While not groundbreaking or deeply complex, it provides a decent backdrop that keeps the game engaging for about five hours. However, some find it overly simplistic or forced, and minor frustrations like lack of in-game tips or technical issues can detract from the narrative experience.
- “Its a great game with lots of lore and a great story. Even without watching the TV series, I felt like I understood what happened before Thunder met his tamer. Great game, loved it and still completing it, but definitely worth it.”
- “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 story which isn't groundbreaking but it does keep the game interesting.”
- “Story is okay, I guess, but it is for kids. Everything here was forced to be simple or for kids and we ended up with a boring and dull game that someone who played a single good game would immediately find boring and uninteresting.”
- “The first thing this game does is tell you that dragons are not real, then proceeds to tell a story about real dragons. The real joke is the $40 price tag and even more so when you learn the game can soft lock when looking at abilities (the company "can't reproduce" or can't be bothered to fix any issue people have).”
- “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.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
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The gameplay offers a short, roughly 4-5 hour experience centered on fighting enemies and collecting various gems across 25 brief levels, but is often criticized for sloppy design and repetitiveness. While some variety and full voice translation add value, the overall execution feels rushed and uninspired.
- “Somewhat varied gameplay as well as fully translated voices complete it.”
- “Everything felt sloppy and terrible from level design, to awful narration and gameplay.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is only meant to really last 5 hours worth of enjoyable fun before it gets repetitive.”
- “Gameplay has you fighting enemies and collecting 4 kinds of gems scattered around or dropped from breaking some stones or dropped by enemies.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with a strong story and lore. Players express interest in official soundtracks and wallpapers, indicating appreciation for the game's audio content.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is heavily required and is considered tedious and dull, making the upgrade process particularly frustrating and unenjoyable.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There is also grinding for upgrades which, in a game as boring and dull as this, is very bad.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for being relaxing and fairy-tale-like, with some locations, particularly the final one, delivering impressive and immersive visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- “Second game in the series and just as good as the first, with a very relaxing and fairy-tale atmosphere.”
- “Sometimes, especially in the last location, the atmosphere and graphics actually blew me away.”

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DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms is a casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms was released on September 23, 2022.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms was developed by AHEARTFULOFGAMES.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms is a single player game.

Similar games include Adventure Time: Finn and Jake's Epic Quest, Costume Quest 2, Steven Universe: Save the Light, The Adventure Pals, South Park: Snow Day and others.

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