Fight The Dragon

About

Fight The Dragon is a COMMUNITY CREATED Hack'n Slash RPG where players can team up and tackle exciting adventures made by other community members in our in-game Adventure Construction Kit (ACK). It's DIABLO meets LITTLE BIG PLANET

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+10

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,384 reviews

gameplay90 positive mentions

grinding74 negative mentions

The game features a robust Adventure Creation Kit (ACK) that allows players to create and share their own dungeons, enhancing replayability.
The community-driven content provides a vast array of user-generated levels, ensuring a fresh experience with each play session.
The game has a charming art style and simple mechanics, making it accessible for players of all ages.

Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited abilities and a simplistic fighting system.
Many user-created levels can be poorly designed or unbalanced, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from some technical issues, including clunky controls and occasional bugs that can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
292 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
55%
14%
The gameplay of "Fight the Dragon" is characterized by its simplicity and basic mechanics, which can lead to repetitive and grindy experiences, particularly as players progress. While the game offers a unique user-generated content feature that provides endless levels, many players find the core gameplay lacking depth and excitement, with some enjoying the cooperative multiplayer aspect. Overall, the game is seen as fun initially but may not hold long-term appeal due to its shallow mechanics and reliance on user-created content.
- “Gameplay is fun and engaging, leveling up feels rewarding, and the fact that the game relies on levels made by the community rather than its own really saves on space usage.”
- “Excellent hack n slash gameplay with a surprisingly powerful level editor that has produced some fantastic results, also great fun to play with mates!”
- “The gameplay itself is very fun and straightforward, almost arcade-y in a gauntlet sort of way more so than how modern grindy ARPGs of today play.”
- “The gameplay itself is very simple and not very fun, and apart from exploring what other people have made, the game becomes very grindy as you try to get better gear in order to fight the dragon.”
- “Fight the dragon is a good idea let down by poor production values, sub-par gameplay, and ugly graphics.”
- “Gameplay becomes boring in a matter of a couple of hours, and if you're a fan of user-generated content, you've probably played/used numerous other software that puts this game's editor to shame already.”
graphics
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
60%
11%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and cartoonish, often compared to a Minecraft aesthetic or Lego-like visuals. While some players appreciate the cute and quirky art style, others criticize the graphics as dated and unappealing, with reports of performance issues on various systems. Overall, the visuals are seen as charming by some, but lacking depth and polish, making them a divisive aspect of the game.
- “With amazing skins and graphics, and an overall amazing playstyle, this game has it all.”
- “The graphics have their own charming quality to them and it is fun to see different maps on every adventure.”
- “The art style is unique and attractive and the level system is so well-balanced that you can play normally without grinding.”
- “I'm normally not the one to complain about graphics in a game considering I play mostly old games, but boy is this game ugly!”
- “I know it is wrong to judge a game by its graphics, but this game is visually unappealing and I just don't have the motivation to explore it further after several minutes of looking at it.”
- “All-in-all, the game is a fail with dated graphics, crappy mechanics, and poor UI.”
story
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
14%
The game lacks a traditional story mode or overarching narrative, relying instead on user-generated content for its quests and campaigns. Players can create and share their own adventures, which may include individual story elements, but the overall experience is fragmented and heavily dependent on the quality of community-created maps. For those seeking a deep, cohesive storyline, this game may not meet expectations, as it primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics and loot collection rather than narrative depth.
- “And some adventures lead into the next adventure like a chain that tells a complete story.”
- “Sometimes you can find adventures/levels that are truly engaging with incredible storytelling created with a somewhat limited toolset.”
- “The level editor is simple and easy to use, with the ability to build story into them with NPCs and whatnot, giving the game ridiculous longevity.”
- “There's no story mode, and there's no long campaign.”
- “If you are looking for a deep, involved story - you'll probably want to try something else.”
- “Also, there is no main storyline as the game relies heavily on custom maps.”
grinding
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is heavily criticized for its grindy gameplay, requiring players to engage in repetitive tasks to obtain better gear for fighting the dragon. While some players appreciate the creative user-generated content and cute art style, many find the grinding tedious and lacking in meaningful rewards, leading to a mixed overall experience. It is recommended primarily for those who enjoy grind-heavy RPGs and are willing to invest significant time into leveling up and farming loot.
- “The gameplay itself is very simple and not very fun, and apart from exploring what other people have made, the game becomes very grindy as you try to get better gear in order to fight the dragon.”
- “Um... sure if you like grinding thousands of the same rat, skeleton, or generic enemy until your eyes bleed just to get the generic sword in your collection while the game suggests you should probably be looking for another generic sword that will require replaying the same map for the next 20 hours waiting on your random drop.”
- “The game suffers from shallow repetitive combat that brings the overall experience down to knee-deep level grinding while hunting for better loot to slay the dragon.”
replayability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The game boasts impressive replayability, primarily due to its extensive user-generated content, including countless quests and campaigns that players can create and share. While many reviews highlight the endless possibilities and diversity offered by community-created maps, some players note that replay value may diminish after reaching certain milestones or experiencing repetitive gameplay. Overall, the combination of a level editor and a variety of classes contributes to a highly engaging and replayable experience.
- “Great little RPG with tremendous replay value. You can play an untold number of quests and campaigns made by others or make your own with the level editor. The possibilities are endless.”
- “It's a solid ARPG, and the ability to build your own adventures and share them with the world is a fantastic feature that not only works well but also adds a level of replayability not seen in most games.”
- “The replayability of this game due to user-created content is going to be staggering.”
- “The game's replay value sinks quickly after you unlock your final ability and realize the only thing you have left to do is suffer through endless generic hours of gameplay to get a bit stronger to stand up to the dragon better.”
- “After the first 5 levels played, you will have seen 90% of the replay value this game could possibly offer.”
- “I do recommend the game itself, but not its current state of replayability.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during combat and dungeon crawls. While some users have experienced minimal issues and praise the overall structure, the consensus leans towards frustration due to the frequency and impact of these bugs. Overall, the game shows promise but requires further refinement to enhance stability.
- “One of the best early access approaches I've ever seen; all available features are enjoyable, and I found no glitches or bugs so far.”
- “The artwork style is very attractive, and the game runs great.”
- “Overall good game but the bugs and glitches will make you mad.”
- “I would have ended up recommending this game, but it's just buggy and causes long dungeon crawls to be lost and wasted.”
- “This game was pretty boring and all around buggy, I don't recommend it at all.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
43%
36%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of variety and limited tracks, often citing only a handful of tunes that can become repetitive over time. While some appreciate the quality of the music and its ability to set the game's tone, others find it bland and unremarkable, leading to an overall average rating. Additionally, there are mentions of sound effects needing improvement, further detracting from the audio experience.
- “The music is very good, it sets the tone of the game perfectly.”
- “Second, the music is excellent, so are the sound effects.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, love the graphics style, music is good but sound effects could be better!”
- “The soundtrack isn't that varied and is limited to maybe a total of 5 or 6 different tunes (though, what little tracks there are, are still amazing).”
- “Everything about the game is fun, except the hitboxes/detection and bland music ruin the game.”
- “Music tracks for the levels are limited to 9 arrangements that sound very similar.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it both funny and addictive. Many enjoy the comedic content created by users, as well as the amusing bugs that add to the experience, although some note that the humor may wane after a couple of hours. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “It's so funny and amazing!”
- “Very funny little game, I mostly enjoy online play.”
- “There are a few hilarious bugs in the game that made me laugh my head off, but that's basically the best part.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for running well on older hardware and supporting Linux, but some players report occasional frame rate drops and issues with hitboxes, indicating that further optimization may be needed, especially since it is still in early access.
- “Game that runs smoothly on my ancient PC and has support for Linux. I rate it 11/10!”
- “But my FPS is dropping sometimes even though I have the recommended specs. It might need some more optimization considering it's still in early access.”
- “I just wish the hitboxes and optimizations were better.”
- “I just wish the hitboxes and optimizations were better. (I may be wrong here, but that's how I felt.)”
- “My FPS is dropping sometimes even though I have the recommended specs. It might need some more optimization considering it's still in early access.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of depth and balance, with players noting that progression is primarily tied to gear rather than meaningful character differentiation. The limited variance between characters of the same class and insufficient explanations of stats and mechanics further detract from the overall experience. While the game incorporates RPG elements, the character development feels shallow and underexplored.
- “This game also has a top-down platformer mechanic, much like some Zelda titles, but combines it with deeper RPG elements that we are all familiar with (XP, levels, character development, items, etc).”
- “The biggest issue I have with the game is a lack of balance and character development; aside from getting a new ability at level 5, 10, 15, etc., your gear makes your character what it is, and there is very little variance between two characters of the same class.”
- “Character stats and mechanics aren't explained, and there is almost no depth to character development.”
- “There is very little variance between characters of the same class, which makes character development feel shallow.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is characterized by a dark, immersive vibe reminiscent of Diablo, enhancing the fun of hack-and-slash gameplay and loot collection, particularly when playing with friends. This engaging environment encourages players to return for more adventures.
- “It has a very fun hack and slash and loot atmosphere that will have me coming back for more.”
- “Always a dark atmosphere, reminiscent of Diablo.”
- “The atmosphere is always dark, reminiscent of Diablo.”
- “The atmosphere is consistently gloomy, similar to Diablo.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its inadequate promotion of player-created adventures, leading to a perception of unfairness in how new content is advertised.
- “The game is based around player-created adventures but lacks a fair implementation of advertising any new adventures.”