Glyde The Dragon™ - Prologue | Game Brain

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"Glyde The Dragon™ - Prologue" is a preview of the full game, where players can explore elemental biomes, engage in fiery combat with 8 unique forms and 60 abilities, and help other dragons while collecting crystals. The game features a beautiful original soundtrack and promises a deep, challenging, and fun experience. Wishlist the full game for the continuation of Glyde and Wing's journey.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

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 master combos and explore different elemental abilities.

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 objectives, 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 potential glitches.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
8%
The gameplay is a blend of 3D platforming and beat-em-up mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Spyro and Devil May Cry, offering a satisfying combat experience. However, some mechanics, such as the stamina bar and dashing, feel underutilized, and rewards for exploration, like crystals, lack significance. Overall, players enjoy the engaging gameplay loop, though some find it can become repetitive over time, with a completion time estimated between 10 to 40 hours depending on exploration.
- “Great gameplay, can't wait to see what can be done in a full game.”
- “The story is interesting, the characters are fun, the gameplay never felt dull or repetitive, and I haven't had this much fun playing a game like this since the PS2 era.”
- “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.”
- “The stamina bar and dashing do not feel meaningfully important to the gameplay, as conveyed by the animation. I expected to gain more speed by repeating the dash input 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 it seems (though I figured them out relatively quickly). 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 once charged can be unleashed.”
story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
72%
9%
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, it offers a darker narrative tone and richer lore, setting the stage for future installments. Despite some minor rough edges, the overall storytelling is praised for its depth and character development, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “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.”
- “Without much spoilers, I can say that the story presents us the lore of the world (which seems to be very well polished) and is a setup for the future game.”
- “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.”
- “Also, as mentioned - the story is not what you would expect and sometimes takes a darker tone.”
- “When compared to Spyro, the story is slightly darker and is more like the Legend of Spyro games.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous and stylized art style, creating a delightful visual experience that rivals even some triple-A titles. However, there are notable issues, including choppy animations and a poorly designed UI, which detract from the overall polish. Players have also reported high CPU usage on maximum settings, though the game offers various graphics options to accommodate different systems.
- “The visuals and music are beautiful.”
- “Graphics - gorgeous & stylized.”
- “Graphics look pretty damn good for the game it is!”
- “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 highest graphic settings, my CPU (or at least mine did... rocking a 5900x) will eat up resources like crazy.”
- “On the graphic setting below the highest, though, it's completely fine; a bit weird really.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
35%
15%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and fittingness to the various environments, enhancing the overall immersive experience. While some users noted abrupt transitions between levels, the soundtrack is described as adventurous and emotionally impactful, particularly during boss fights. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's cozy fantasy atmosphere.
- “From the land's lush and varied environments, water/rain effects, and day/night cycles, to its adventurous soundtrack and fully voiced characters (yes, Glyde talks as well), 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.”
- “The soundtrack is a banger and makes the boss fights feel like they matter.”
- “The abrupt music transitions are jarring, especially when changing levels.”
- “The soundtrack is a banger, but it doesn't always fit the mood of the game.”
- “While the OST is pretty chill, it lacks variety and can become repetitive.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is noted to be CPU-heavy, with some users pointing out optimization issues as a minor flaw. However, it is generally playable on older hardware at lower to medium settings, and given that the game is free, many feel it's difficult to criticize the optimization too harshly.
- “Also, performance-wise, the game is very CPU-heavy.”
- “The only small flaw might be optimization, but hey, the game is free, so it is hard to nitpick.”
- “You probably can get away with relatively old hardware when playing on lower to medium settings, but the issue might be optimization.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is marked by a few notable bugs and glitches, including some game-breaking issues, but these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Players feel that while the game could benefit from additional polish, it remains largely enjoyable despite these stability concerns.
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by a technical issue where pressing jump just before landing disrupts the intended jump animation, leading to frustration among players. This glitch detracts from the overall immersive experience, as it breaks the flow and emotional engagement with the gameplay.