Kingdom of the Dragon

About Kingdom of the Dragon

Kingdom of the Dragon is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hook Echo Software and was released on February 1, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore a vast, beautiful world in this side scrolling Action/RPG. Each hand drawn, pixel art style level will lead you closer to uncovering the mystery of the land of Artaphys.

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79%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging exploration with a variety of islands, secrets, and power-ups that encourage backtracking and puzzle-solving.
Challenging but fair difficulty inspired by classic NES/SNES metroidvania and Dark Souls mechanics, with rewarding boss battles.
Atmospheric pixel art and sound design that create a charming, immersive fantasy world with satisfying ambient effects.

Controls and hitboxes can feel awkward and imprecise, making combat frustrating until players adapt to the mechanics.
Technical issues including occasional bugs, collision detection problems, lack of smooth fast travel, and some performance/stuttering problems.
Sparse soundtrack with minimal music during exploration and a limited storyline that may leave some players wanting more narrative depth.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The music is minimal and selectively used, often reserved for boss fights or powerful foes, with a catchy, ambient 8-bit style that fits the game's atmosphere without becoming overwhelming. While some appreciate its sparing presence and fitting tone, others wish for more frequent or varied soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is very nice as well and doesn't outstay its welcome, giving the excellent SFX and sound design time to do their magic.”
- “I'm not usually a fan of bit music; however, this game's music was catchy and it only played in specific areas so you don't get burnt out on it.”
- “The music has a nice ambient effect that fits the scenery throughout.”
- “There is next to no music, which some players might not hate, but it makes the game feel incomplete.”
- “The music is sparse but effective, usually only playing when a powerful foe is nearby, which makes the soundtrack feel limited.”
- “The sound effects are nice, but there is no background music playing outside of boss fights, leading to a lack of musical ambiance.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as solid, satisfying, and fun, with nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic SNES/NES titles. Unique mechanics like the backwards dash add depth, though some limitations, such as using the hook only at specific points, don't significantly affect gameplay. However, opinions vary widely, with at least one reviewer rating it very poorly.
- “Gameplay is solid and fun.”
- “I felt the overall gameplay was satisfying.”
- “The hook can only be used at "loops" scattered throughout the world, which did nothing to change the actual gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: 1.5/10”
- “The backwards dash as a dodge mechanic was a neat touch that made the first boss fight pretty easy.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users finding the pixel art charming and aesthetically pleasing, while others criticize the lack of polish and graphical options. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but somewhat inconsistent, averaging around a 7/10 rating.
- “If not for the pixels this could be some kind of a watercolor, which I think would have suited it well, but the graphics will win you over. Trust me, don't underestimate the charm.”
- “I found some of the later areas were not as well done; however, they adequately achieved the aesthetic they were going for, I feel.”
- “Kingdom of the Dragon is a pixel art game that has pretty good graphics overall.”
- “Uggh, terrible graphics and a boring game with no built-in map system.”
- “This still feels like a beta/alpha - there are no graphical options, no sound options, there's some collision issues with walls, there's next to no music (which I don't necessarily hate), no balance, etc.”
- “I found some of the later areas were not as well done, however they adequately achieved the aesthetic they were going for I feel.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions
The story in Kingdom of the Dragon is minimal and thin, serving mainly as a simple backdrop for the gameplay. Most players appreciate the focus on exploration over narrative depth, though the storyline is rated quite low overall.
- “You play as a knight who is on a quest to rid the land of Artaphys from evil.”
- “Perhaps, some might complain that the story is pretty thin and in all fairness it is.”
- “Storyline is limited to nearly nothing, but I'm thankful for that.”
- “There is a hint of story at the very beginning but the game is almost all exploration.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a captivating and charming atmosphere enhanced by detailed environmental touches like rustling leaves and swaying grass, complemented by well-suited atmospheric audio. Its aesthetic and immersive exploration create an engaging and visually pleasing experience, despite some simplistic combat and minor exploits. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for being intriguing and enjoyable.
- “Very charming game full of atmosphere and nice little touches, rustling leaves and long swaying grass.”
- “The combat may be simplistic but doesn't lack a certain finesse to it, and I loved the exploration and general atmosphere of the game.”
- “They create an atmosphere that is intriguing, engaging, and frankly just great to look at.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game's optimization is poor, with significant technical issues like controller lag and stuttering that remain unresolved by support. This severely impacts gameplay, making smooth performance essential to avoid frustrating restarts. Overall, optimization feels rushed and neglected.
- “Major technical issues, such as controller lag and stuttering, which their technical support has so far been unable to resolve.”
- “The enemies are repetitive and completely unoriginal, and the optimization just sucks; they must have skipped that part so they could rush this one out and take our cash.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the grinding in the game tedious and time-consuming, particularly citing prolonged and monotonous segments that hinder enjoyment.
- “The next boss was the most tedious mess I've ever seen.”
- “I explored a bit more, but the next hour or so of tedious walking was enough for me.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is generally solid, with some minor bugs related to jumping and mid-air actions that can cause unintended momentum or self-inflicted damage. However, these issues are not game-breaking and do not necessitate restarting the game.

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Kingdom of the Dragon is a role playing game. Common tags for Kingdom of the Dragon include indie.

Kingdom of the Dragon is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Kingdom of the Dragon.

Kingdom of the Dragon was released on February 1, 2018.

Kingdom of the Dragon was developed by Hook Echo Software.

Kingdom of the Dragon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kingdom of the Dragon for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Kingdom of the Dragon is a single player game.

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