Princess Edge: Dragonstone
- May 19, 2016
- erobotan
Get on SteamPrincess' Edge - Dragonstone is a beat'em up inspired by Golden Axe, however unlike the usual beatemup it use the 3 planes system similar to Guardian Heroes. Ride your dragon & unleash powerful magics upon your enemies to restore the peace to the land!
Reviews
- The game features smooth animations and responsive controls, making combat fast and fluid.
- It pays homage to classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe, with a variety of magical attacks and unique enemy patterns.
- The game offers different difficulty levels, providing a challenging experience for players who enjoy classic side-scrolling action.
- The controls are awkward, particularly the inability to move up and down easily, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Boss fights can feel cheap and frustrating, and the range of attacks is limited compared to enemy attacks.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and variety in enemies and levels.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smooth character animations and nostalgic old-school beat 'em up feel, though some users find it too short and note that the background music can become repetitive. Overall, the engaging gameplay experience compensates for these shortcomings.
“The gameplay is really good and reminds me of old school beat 'em ups, which are very hard to find these days.”
“Gameplay-wise, the character animations feel smooth, and the designs are pretty neat.”
“Great gameplay, but I found it to be way too short in my opinion.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-crafted with fluid animations, contributing to an overall positive visual experience. Users appreciate the quality of the graphics alongside the music and gameplay, although some note that mastering the game may take practice.
“The graphics are well-made with fluid animations.”
“The graphics, music, and playability are very good, but the difficulty may require some practice to get used to.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and effectiveness, enhancing the overall experience alongside the graphics and gameplay. However, some players note that the difficulty may necessitate practice to fully appreciate the musical elements.
“The graphics, music, and playability are very good, but the difficulty may require some practice to get used to.”
“Decent thoughts in the background, music, movements.”
“The background music is decent, but it often feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
“While the music complements the movements, it doesn't stand out or enhance the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story follows a princess, reminiscent of Tyris Flare from Golden Axe, on a quest to defeat a formidable evil that has been unleashed. Players engage in combat using standard attacks, combos, and magical abilities, adding depth to the narrative as they battle through waves of enemies.
“You will control a princess inspired by Tyris Flare from Golden Axe on her quest to defeat a great evil that has been unleashed. Aside from standard attacks, combos, and mounting beasts, you can execute a variety of magical attacks with unique properties for destroying waves of multiple enemies.”
“The story is rich and engaging, drawing you into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
“As you progress, the narrative unfolds beautifully, revealing deep lore and emotional stakes that keep you invested in the outcome.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, delivering strong performance even on older hardware, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
“Performance-wise, it runs exceptionally well even on my older laptop.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay without any noticeable lag.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it maintains high frame rates even in demanding scenarios.”
