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Friends & Dragons - Puzzle RPG is a turn-based strategy hero puzzle RPG with over 500 dungeons to explore and epic dragons to battle. With a good plot, fantastic gameplay, and fabulous graphics, players will need to grind to progress through the game's many challenges. Join forces with your friends to become the ultimate hero in this immersive and engaging gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,288 reviews

gameplay97 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The core gameplay is engaging and requires strategic thinking, making it a fun puzzle RPG.
The game offers a unique combat system that combines tactical movement with RPG elements, providing a refreshing experience.
The community and co-op features enhance the gameplay, allowing for collaboration and social interaction.

The monetization scheme is heavily criticized, with many players feeling pressured to spend money to progress effectively.
The energy system limits playtime significantly, causing frustration among players who want to engage more frequently.
The tutorial is overly long and restrictive, forcing players to use resources they may not want to spend.

gameplay
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and strategic mechanics, offering a unique blend of puzzle and RPG elements that encourage tactical thinking and experimentation. However, many players express frustration with the game's reliance on gacha mechanics and microtransactions, which can detract from the overall experience. While the co-op features and character variety are well-received, issues like lag, balance, and resource management are noted as significant drawbacks.
- “The gameplay itself is tons of fun.”
- “The gameplay is simple to learn, difficult to master; everything looks great and most importantly, I'm having fun.”
- “Gameplay is great and, unlike a lot of games like this, has unique mechanics that require some actual strategy and keep it interesting.”
- “As is, gameplay is stuck in a hero collector, which means collecting resources and upgrading stuff while the devs try to get me to pay something, and I enjoy this less.”
- “But it gets only 3 stars because Playsome is over-reliant on awful gacha mechanics and terrible in-game reward odds.”
- “Great concept and I did put a little money into the game to help the developer, but if gameplay stays this slow I am out.”
monetization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
20%
62%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players criticizing the high prices of in-game purchases and the perception of a pay-to-win model. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overall sentiment is that the game feels like a cash grab, making progression difficult without spending money. Despite solid gameplay, the monetization approach significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “In-game purchases are very expensive for what they provide - I'm even balking at the $1 purchase which doesn't seem worth it at all - so I guess they're all aimed at very wealthy people, but so far they seem utterly unnecessary (no PvP?).”
- “An engaging and challenging turn-based strategy game that is definitely hobbled by the monetization strategy that the developers have employed, but narrowly escapes being 100% crippled by it.”
- “There are in-game purchases but you can do well as a patient free player.”
- “The monetization scheme is terrible.”
- “They do constant cash grabs and there is little chance of advancing at a reasonable pace without opening your wallet.”
- “Now it's just a cash grab, with every new event or feature planned solely with greed in mind. It's sad to see how big of a nosedive the game has taken in a mere two months.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the high-resolution visuals, unique art style, and character designs. However, some users find the graphics to be generic or basic, and there are complaints about lag and instability affecting the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements and options to adjust settings for better performance.
- “Nice graphics and challenging play.”
- “Brilliant card and graphics!”
- “Great game with super graphics and gameplay, come and give it a go.”
- “Art style is subjective, but honestly I find it pretty generic to outright uncanny at times.”
- “Artwork looks basic and poor.”
- “Just an okay game; character artwork is very poor!”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for more narrative content and character development. While the mechanics and co-op features are praised, the absence of engaging story quests and character interactions detracts from the overall experience. Players suggest that adding story elements could enhance the game significantly, making it more enjoyable and immersive.
- “Pretty neat game, I wish it had some story because the mechanics are very good.”
- “I love this game with easy controls and a great story; it's amazing.”
- “Can't get the good units without lots of pulls... you know the story.”
- “I wish the 'Chase the Dragon' quest was longer; I only got about halfway through it.”
- “If I had to improve one thing, I would add story quests that strengthen a character's affinity or bond with other characters, thus opening more dialogue or background to read.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, especially after reaching higher levels, where the rewards become inconsistent and the need for diverse teams adds to the frustration. While some enjoy the strategic gameplay and puzzle elements, many feel that the grinding slows down progression significantly, making it less enjoyable over time. Despite the generous distribution of free resources, the grinding experience is often described as overly burdensome, particularly in later stages of the game.
- “This is great overall; the chances in the summons are fair, not too grindy, and just a lot of fun. It makes you use your head with the creative gameplay.”
- “The meta game, upgrading the town and heroes is tedious, boring, and uninspired.”
- “I made it to level 76 and just got tired of repetitive grinding the same levels.”
- “Later progression requires a lot of grinding repetitive levels (which is fine), with very inconsistent rewards (which is really frustrating).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent lags, freezes, and crashes reported by users. While the gameplay is engaging and addictive, these persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading many players to express frustration and a desire for improvements before fully committing to the game.
- “Lags, freezes, and crashes constantly.”
- “Wildly buggy.”
- “I love to play, yet every time I log on, this game freezes my phone and tablet, so it takes forever to play. When they get the bugs out, maybe I'll come back.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing performance issues on lower-end devices, while others report smooth gameplay on higher-end models like the Google Pixel 2. There are calls for improvements, such as a performance or low battery mode, to enhance the experience for users with less powerful hardware. Overall, the game's optimization needs significant attention to cater to a wider range of devices.
- “Great game that struggles to run smoothly on my entry-level Android phone.”
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “Desperately needs some kind of performance or low battery mode.”
- “I'll check again in a few months and see if it's optimized.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Character development in the game is praised for its impressive design and art style, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some players note that progressing without spending money can be challenging, indicating a potential imbalance in the development system.
- “Love the game! The character designs are awesome, and I have no idea what other aspects you can improve; it's a well-designed game.”
- “Great art style and character designs as well.”
- “I really like the character designs.”
- “Grueling character development if you try to play without paying.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired.”
- “There are limited options for meaningful character growth.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as genuine and reflective of the developers' passion for fantasy and strategy, enhancing the overall experience alongside an engaging combat system.
- “Some humor and an interesting combat system.”
- “Made by people whose love for things like good fantasy fiction, entertaining strategy games, and good humor is obvious and undoubtedly genuine.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience, though some players find the lack of sound in certain areas to be a drawback. While the music contributes positively, it is noted that the puzzles can be confusing.
- “Great music, confusing puzzles, and overall a good game.”