Elmarion: Dragon time

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Elmarion: Dragon time is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Leonid and was released on March 12, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

“Elmarion: Time of the Dragon” is an RPG game, the main character of which is the dragon! The player will find many adventures and tasks, controlling not a human character, as in most RPGs, but a flying fire-breathing dragon.

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story18 positive mentions

stability44 negative mentions

The concept of playing as a dragon is unique and appealing, providing a fresh perspective in the RPG genre.
The game features a variety of dragons with different abilities, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences.
Exploring the open world and engaging in combat can be enjoyable, especially for fans of dragon-themed games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating to play.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to a poor gameplay experience.
The game feels incomplete, with a lack of polish in graphics, dialogue, and quest mechanics.

story
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The story in the game is currently viewed as incomplete and poorly executed, with many players finding it slow, directionless, and lacking in engaging content. Quest clarity is a significant issue, as players often struggle with unclear objectives and buggy interactions with NPCs, leading to confusion and frustration. While there are some interesting ideas and a basic premise of saving the world, the overall narrative experience is hampered by technical problems and a lack of compelling storytelling.
- “Although the game is in early access, there are several dragons of different elements to choose from, a storyline, several different locations, RPG elements, and of course crowds of enemies and epic boss battles.”
- “In the story, the dragon wants to save the world: that is the purpose.”
- “The game provides us with a huge selection, excellent graphics, a good storyline, and many others.”
- “The storytelling is barely there, and it's made worse by a lack of guidance on where to go or what to do.”
- “I really missed any kind of story and/or interaction in this game; the texts are bland, the humans and monsters have as much reciprocal action as rocks, and you basically bug your way out of caves and other places.”
- “This game is so buggy; the incomplete/unchecked coding means the NPCs forget what they are doing half the time and give no further advice as to what you're supposed to do to continue the story forward.”
graphics
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
55%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as sub-par, outdated, and filled with bugs, while others find them adequate or even appealing for an indie title. Some users noted that the visuals do not match the quality shown in trailers, and there are significant issues with optimization and performance. However, a few players appreciated the graphics for their charm and potential, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall experience as the game develops.
- “High-quality graphics, music too.”
- “The graphics are really good and beautiful, and the dragon animations are pretty too, as well as the colors and types.”
- “The graphics of the game are pretty nice and free from significant defects, although the game is still in development.”
- “The graphics are poor, the game is super buggy and doesn't feel complete.”
- “Runs like garbage, graphics are terrible, dialogue is atrocious, controls are beyond awkward.”
- “Unfortunately, the game has poor graphics from the 2005 games.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
The gameplay features a mix of simple mechanics, allowing players to fly freely, engage in combat, and explore various maps with four distinct dragon types. While many players appreciate the relaxing and immersive experience, noting the enjoyable quests and dynamic battles, others criticize the gameplay for being clunky and unpolished, with some controls proving frustrating. Overall, the game offers an interesting premise and engaging elements, but it suffers from inconsistencies that may detract from the overall experience.
- “Fly, burn enemies, look for various hidden objects and just enjoy the relaxing gameplay.”
- “Pros of the game: a variety of enemies, the ability to fly wherever you want and explore the world, the music is well suited to the gameplay, massive battles bring a sense of satisfaction.”
- “Good controls, great graphics, and great gameplay.”
- “From a gameplay perspective, there's a core of something here, though it's extremely unpolished, clunky, and ugly.”
- “Gameplay is very boring, and the controls are very annoying.”
- “Gameplay clunky as hell.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted that it feels incomplete, with poor graphics and unclear quests, making it difficult to progress. While some players found enjoyment despite the issues, the overall consensus is that the game requires significant polish and is not recommended for those seeking a stable experience, especially in its early access state.
- “The graphics are poor, the game is super buggy and doesn't feel complete.”
- “This game is so buggy, the incomplete/unchecked coding means the NPCs forget what they are doing half the time and give no further advice as to what you're supposed to do to continue the story forward.”
- “As much as I want to give this a positive review, even for early access, I feel that it's way too buggy and glitchy to recommend to those that want to try this early.”
music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
43%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fitting and immersive quality that enhances gameplay, particularly during battles. However, some find the soundtrack repetitive and less impressive, suggesting it could benefit from further refinement. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, opinions vary on its execution and impact on the overall experience.
- “Pros of the game: a variety of enemies, the ability to fly wherever you want and explore the world, the music is well suited to the gameplay, massive battles bring a sense of satisfaction.”
- “In addition, one of the components of the game is its great music.”
- “Sometimes you can just fly around the map to the music, and enjoy the gameplay (so to say relax) the game is interesting, and it is worth playing.”
- “The only thing that I didn’t like was the music, but it's only my opinion.”
- “The soundtrack/music is very repetitive and gets boring quickly.”
- “The sound effects and music are passable.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its ability to run smoothly on older PCs, while others criticize it as a "shitshow" with numerous bugs and performance issues. Many users report problems such as AI glitches, physics inconsistencies, and quest-blocking bugs, indicating that the game requires further optimization to achieve stability and improve overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is perfectly optimized, which is a big plus!”
- “It is also very pleasing that the game runs on old PCs and everything is quite optimized.”
- “You'll have to choose between evil or good...the game is perfectly optimized, which gives a very smooth game.”
- “The optimization is a shitshow.”
- “All in all, it's just not a stable game that needs to be optimized more.”
- “First off, I'm sure optimization is constantly being worked on because it is not the most optimized game; however, that is not the biggest deal.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
19%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its nostalgic and immersive qualities, reminiscent of classic titles like Fable and Eragon, with a blend of intense music and dynamic gameplay that enhances the mythological setting. Users appreciate the improved graphics and ongoing updates, contributing to a visually appealing and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is rated highly, with many noting its ability to evoke strong emotions and memories.
- “Great art and atmosphere too and it's still getting updates!”
- “There are subtitles, there is sometimes intense music, creating an atmosphere of battle, into which you literally plunge headlong.”
- “The traditional gloomy atmosphere of the mythological world, intense battles and even more dynamic gameplay.”
- “It's released in 2002, looks better, plays smoother, has a general atmosphere you can work with.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players who enjoy grinding find it fun, but many express dissatisfaction with the lack of an on-screen experience bar, which diminishes the satisfaction of grinding. Additionally, the combat mechanics are criticized for being tedious, suggesting that improvements in this area could enhance the overall experience in an otherwise visually appealing game.
- “- no experience bar on screen, only in your menu :( this makes grinding less satisfying.”
- “- holding F to fly faster gets tedious.”
- “Again, the main thing that needs to be fixed is the combat; make it less boring and tedious, and the game will honestly be so much better since the world is pretty and nice to explore. Now I just need something fun to do in the game.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its mistranslations, which some players find amusing despite being a drawback. Additionally, the novelty of playing as a dragon adds a comedic element, making for a funny experience overall, even as players note that the game requires significant improvements in various areas.
- “Okay, so the mistranslations are a con also, but this one made me laugh more than I should have.”
- “An interesting game where you can be a dragon; it looks funny.”
- “I've never played as a dragon, and it was so funny.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab due to the reliance on store-bought assets and the developer's announcement of sequels to an unfinished product. Many reviewers express disappointment in the perceived dishonesty of the developer, suggesting that the project lacks genuine effort and quality, ultimately advising against supporting future endeavors.
- “With it being made mostly from store-bought assets, and the dev announcing sequels to their unfinished game, it's looking like a cash grab.”
- “I could have understood the dev admitting that a project like this is just beyond the scope of what he can do, but instead he proceeds to take another quick cash grab from people who are passionate about dragons in a pretty dishonest, scummy way. For that, I simply can't recommend supporting him on this and any future projects.”
- “This is a cash grab, sub-mobile quality, fake game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is heavily undermined by numerous technical issues, including crippling bugs and unreliable controls, which detract from the overall experience and immersion. Players express frustration over the game's mechanics, leading to a diminished emotional connection with the gameplay.

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Elmarion: Dragon time is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Elmarion: Dragon time is available on PC and Windows.

Elmarion: Dragon time was released on March 12, 2020.

Elmarion: Dragon time was developed by Leonid.

Elmarion: Dragon time has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Elmarion: Dragon time is a single player game.

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