Glyde The Dragon™ - Prologue
- August 28, 2024
- Valefor Games Ltd.
- 18h median play time
Get on SteamRemember to wishlist the Full Game!Experience the Prologue! Play through the events prior to the story of the main game and witness the beginning of the journey Glyde and Wing set out on! Explore a number of elemental biomes full of collectibles, dragons, puzzles, secrets and more!Fiery and Action-packed Combat System!Experience a deep, challenging and fun combat system! Easy to learn, but hard to…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rich and expansive world with a variety of elements and combat combos, reminiscent of classic Spyro games.
- Glyde features beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay, and a well-crafted story that keeps players invested.
- The combat system is fun and rewarding, allowing players to experiment with different elemental abilities and combos.
- The game can be quite difficult, especially for casual players, with some bosses being overly challenging and lacking difficulty options.
- Navigation can be confusing due to the absence of a map or clear direction, making it easy to get lost in the expansive world.
- There are performance issues, particularly on higher settings, which can lead to significant CPU usage and lag during gameplay.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of 3D platforming and beat-em-up mechanics, drawing comparisons to titles like Spyro and Devil May Cry, with satisfying combat and a whimsical adventure feel. However, some mechanics, such as the stamina system and crystal rewards, feel underdeveloped, and certain combat elements lack clarity. Overall, players can expect around 10-20 hours of main gameplay, with additional content for those seeking 100% completion.
“Great gameplay, can't wait to see what can be done in a full game.”
“It's a fantastic title that manages to blend the whimsy and sense of adventure from Spyro the Dragon with the satisfying character action gameplay of games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta.”
“Most specifically, the 8 elements in this game and action gameplay feel very reminiscent of Dawn of the Dragon, but flashier, better executed, and positively gorgeous.”
“The stamina bar and dashing do not feel meaningfully important to the gameplay; I expected to gain more speed by repeatedly dashing and consuming the bar, but the speed is just capped.”
“Earning crystals is a lackluster reward as its only purpose (in the demo) is to unlock parts of the map. My suggestion is to gate glide power behind unlockable items (more HP, bigger flame bar, more damage, more stamina, maybe some additional moves/mechanics, etc.).”
“At least in my 3.5 hours of playing, not all combat mechanics are explained. Most notably, attacking enemies with basic melee attacks fills up the stamina meter (instead of just waiting for it to gradually replenish), and that an ultimate move can be unleashed once charged.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and well-developed, featuring a titular dragon and his companion on a quest to defeat corruption in a beautifully crafted world. While it draws comparisons to "Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon," it stands out with a richer narrative that incorporates darker themes and lore, setting the stage for potential future installments. Despite some rough edges from its demo origins, players find the storyline enjoyable and a significant aspect of the overall experience.
“In addition to the puzzles and utilizing your skills in combat, there's a rich storyline and world to learn about.”
“Story-wise, you are the titular dragon (alongside his small companion named Wing) who has crash-landed onto a mysterious and beautiful land, and is now tasked with defeating the land's corruption and the undead enemies within it.”
“Also, the story is not very 'childish' as one would assume.”
“Without much spoilers I can say that the story presents us the lore of the world (which seems to be very well polished) & is a setup for the future game.”
“Also, as mentioned - the story is not what you would expect and sometimes takes a darker tone.”
“There are some rough edges in terms of story polish due to it originally being intended to be a demo, but with all of the content included I am willing to overlook this fact.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their gorgeous and stylized art style, creating a delightful visual experience that enhances the overall gameplay. While some animations and UI elements are criticized for being choppy or poorly designed, the visuals are still considered impressive, especially on higher settings, though they can be demanding on system resources. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm, despite some minor flaws.
“It's a delightful, well-crafted experience all-around, with lovable characters, a gorgeous art style, fun, deep, and satisfying combat, and an unexpected sense of grandness and awe that is rare to find even in triple-A games.”
“The visuals and music are beautiful.”
“Graphics - gorgeous & stylized.”
“Aside from a few small aesthetic choices, this game follows the path of the Spyro remake - rather than being a comedic platformer collection/puzzle game (as the original Spyros were), this is a combat-based action-platformer (akin to Legend of Spyro).”
“Like a couple of other reviews here have already mentioned, this game will likely push the CPU to its limit; my laptop reached pretty high temperatures while playing at capped 60fps on high (not highest) settings; thankfully, there are plenty of graphics options you can change to your liking.”
“On the graphic setting below that though, it's completely fine; a bit weird really.”
- music10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, enhancing the overall experience with a soundtrack that complements various environments and gameplay moments. While some users noted abrupt transitions between levels, the majority highlighted the music as a standout feature, describing it as a "small masterpiece" that adds to the game's cozy, fantasy atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, elevating boss fights and immersing players in the game's world.
“From the land's lush and varied environments, water/rain effects, and day/night cycles, to its adventurous soundtrack and fully voiced characters, this game's world feels very much like a cozy fantasy book one could very easily get lost in!”
“The visuals and music are beautiful.”
“Music: amazing music that fits to each of the areas that you hear it in.”
“The music transitions are abrupt when changing levels, which disrupts the overall experience.”
“While the soundtrack is enjoyable, the abrupt transitions can be jarring and take away from the immersion.”
“The OST is pretty chill, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted to be CPU-heavy, with some users highlighting optimization as a potential flaw. However, it remains playable on older hardware at lower to medium settings, and given that the game is free, many feel it's difficult to criticize this aspect too harshly.
“The only small flaw might be optimization, but hey, the game is free, so it is hard to nitpick.”
“Also, performance-wise, the game is very CPU-heavy.”
“Performance-wise, the game is very CPU-heavy.”
“The only small flaw might be optimization, but hey, the game is free, so it's hard to nitpick.”
“You can probably get away with relatively old hardware when playing on lower to medium settings, but the issue might be optimization.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while there are some bugs and game-breaking glitches that require attention, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. A world map and additional polish would enhance stability, but players generally find the experience enjoyable despite these issues.
“There are some spots that need some polish; a world map would have been helpful, and there are a few game-breaking glitches that I ran into, but it did not interrupt my enjoyment of the game.”
“A few bugs and glitches, but nothing that is hindering the fun.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users have noted that a gameplay mechanic, where pressing jump just before landing disrupts the intended jump animation, detracts from the emotional immersion and fluidity of the experience. This technical issue can break the player's connection to the character and the game's emotional narrative.
