RPG Dragon Lapis

About RPG Dragon Lapis

RPG Dragon Lapis is a single player casual role playing game. It received positive reviews from players.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 1,620 reviews

story274 positive mentions

monetization163 negative mentions

Classic old-school RPG gameplay with a nostalgic retro style that appeals to fans of early Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games.
Unique and flexible character development system via growth plates and job classes allows extensive customization and strategy.
Humorous and engaging character interactions and storyline that provide entertainment and charm throughout the game experience.

Ads become excessively frequent and intrusive mid to late game, leading to a degraded experience unless an ad remover is purchased.
Controls and character movement can be clunky or awkward, with occasional pathfinding issues frustrating players.
Game occasionally suffers from freezing and crashing issues which interrupt gameplay and may lead to lost progress.

story
438 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The story is generally described as simple, linear, and reminiscent of classic JRPGs, with engaging characters and humorous dialogue that add charm despite some clichés and pacing issues. While the plot can feel generic or predictable, many players find it enjoyable, nostalgic, and well-integrated with gameplay, making it suitable for fans of old-school RPGs. Some critiques focus on verbose dialogue and a desire for more side quests or story length, but overall, the story is considered a strong point for this retro-style RPG.
- “From the great story, to the dungeon and puzzles, to the fun and unique battle style, to the moments that can make men cry, at the end of the day it's an amazing game.”
- “The dialogue and story are incredibly witty; I haven't had this much fun with an old school RPG in over a decade.”
- “The depth of the characters and interactions, and the unique and engaging storyline make this an instant stand-alone classic to me.”
- “The story is more poorly written than usual for a Kemco game.”
- “The story is cheesy and progression is extremely linear.”
- “The story is boring as hell and there's so much of it.”
gameplay
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its solid classic JRPG style with simple yet engaging mechanics, especially the unique and well-designed "growth plate" leveling and job class systems. Players appreciate the balance of nostalgia and depth, the smooth progression, minimal intrusive ads, and offline play. While some find the dialogue-heavy pacing and occasional vague mechanics cumbersome, overall the gameplay is fun, intuitive, and reminiscent of beloved retro RPGs.
- “The characters are distinct from one another, the gameplay is engaging, and the progression is smooth and even.”
- “I love the plate mechanic, where you decide the progression of your characters by assigning them different 'plates' in which you can invest points to unlock skills and attribute points.”
- “The gameplay is fun especially with the system of plates where you can update and change classes as you will.”
- “Now it cannot be played because it constantly crashes and is annoying with its gameplay.”
- “Gameplay seemed like it might be okay, but if it takes more than 15 minutes of incredibly poorly written dialogue to get there, I'll pass, thanks.”
- “Great concept, love the level up system; however, gameplay would be better if you didn't have to stop every five steps for the characters to argue meaninglessly and ask questions that had absolutely no relation to the mission or story.”
monetization
172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2% positive mentions, 3% neutral mentions, 95% negative mentions
Monetization in the game is primarily ad-based, with ads starting off minimal and non-intrusive but becoming increasingly frequent and aggressive around midgame, often interrupting battles and saves. While there is a $5.99 option to remove ads, some users find the persistent ad prompts and increasing ad frequency frustrating enough to impact enjoyment. Overall, ads are balanced early on and do not force pay-to-win mechanics, but the heavy mid-to-late game ad load is a common source of dissatisfaction.
- “There's no ads actively obstructing progress, and there's no energy system locking away content.”
- “The story is quite intricate and isn't limited by in-app purchases, and the ability to make choices in certain circumstances keeps it rather interesting.”
- “Has microtransactions but they aren't necessary to keep the game advancing.”
- “The game has a few faults, such as tons of ads after midgame, the movement auto sending you into interactive tiles even when you might not want to go there, and a generic story line.”
- “Halfway through the game you have to pay for the game or else suffer the wrath of advertisements every 15-30 seconds.”
- “Originally I gave this game 5 stars but I had to change it to one... about 8 hours into the gameplay there is a huge influx of ads, I'm talking over and over within a minute of each other ... it is awful.”
humor
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its consistent, charming humor featuring witty, relatable character interactions and clever fourth-wall breaks that add a fresh, entertaining dimension to the classic JRPG style. While some find the comedic dialogue occasionally long or forced, overall the humor is seen as a highlight that enhances the story and gameplay experience.
- “The scene where all 4 characters are suddenly self-aware for a minute to brainstorm on how to get the player to write a review is so cute and funny.”
- “The writing has a good sense of humor and rarely takes itself too seriously, along with each character being likable in their own way.”
- “The 4th wall breaks coupled with the funny dialog between the characters and the player is always a great break from the game.”
graphics
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57% positive mentions, 38% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their charming retro, pixelated art style that evokes nostalgia and suits the old-school RPG vibe, with smooth and cute animations adding appeal. While some users find the graphics dated and simple, many appreciate this aesthetic choice as fitting the game's tone and mechanics. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing character animation variety and adding more diverse graphical elements, but overall the graphics are considered a strong, fitting aspect of the game.
- “The growth plate leveling mechanic is very well designed, the graphics are perfect for the game, and the story text is a credit to both the English language and creative abilities of the writers.”
- “The pixel graphics are fresh and wonderful.”
- “The graphics are nice and the resolution seems pretty well optimized for smartphones, something not so common in Kemco games.”
- “Graphics are decent but not the best. I especially don't like that the character animations play all the time (you even hold a sword and walk while in bed).”
- “The main cons are the controls and the low-res graphics, but very happy to have picked up this game.”
- “Could use better graphics and it should be a way for all the skills of one job could transfer to another instead of just the auto skills once the job is at max rank.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent and persistent freezing issues, often forcing players to restart and causing loss of progress or repeated dialogue. These stability problems significantly hinder gameplay, with crashes and lock-ups especially common during ads or certain choices. Despite its enjoyable content, the game's stability is a major drawback that impacts the overall experience.
- “The game freezes constantly, causing loss of all progress due to having to exit and reopen the app.”
- “I love the game, but it freezes continuously and there is nothing I can do except shut the app down and restart it.”
- “The game was fun for a few times but now it keeps freezing, forcing me to restart; I sometimes lose items, coins, or experience when battling due to the freezes.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 10% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic, retro style and strong mood-setting quality, with several reviewers calling it fantastic and well-suited to the game's tone. However, common critiques include a lack of variety and repetitive looping tracks, which some players find tedious over time. Despite these issues, the soundtrack is generally considered a significant positive aspect that enhances the overall experience.
- “The music is incredible too, props to whoever scored it.”
- “The soundtrack is superb, aesthetics are lovely, and mechanically the game is very satisfying.”
- “The gameplay is on point and stays fresh and fun, the music is very mood-effective and the retro style keeps its looks impressive and fun!”
- “Too many of the same music in the game.”
- “Although the looping music can kinda bug you.”
- “The story is okay, the battle and plate system are unique, though the music gets repetitive.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 5% neutral mentions, 95% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is generally described as moderate to tedious, with some players finding the pacing balanced between plot advancement and grinding, while others feel the frequent encounters and unskippable events make it a chore. The game allows earning premium features through grinding, but post-game challenges demand extensive leveling or payment. Difficulty modes affect grind intensity, offering options for both casual and hardcore players, though some aspects like dialogue and movement can exacerbate the grind's tedium.
- “At this point I think your characters have to be nearly maxed out which requires hours of grinding or paying.”
- “However, the gameplay loop gets tedious quickly, with wild encounters happening very frequently and no way to reduce their rate.”
- “There are a lot of good things, but grinding experience points needs to be easier because leveling up on mobs combined with small room size and tap distance makes it too much work.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 13% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions
The character development in the game is generally praised for its creativity, unique jobs, abilities, and balanced progression, contributing to an engaging storyline and gameplay experience. Some users find it well-designed and enjoyable, while a few mention it can feel a bit one-dimensional or takes time to get used to. Overall, the system is considered a strong and integral part of the game.
- “They have an interesting character development system with jobs and abilities, and a good storyline to keep you hooked.”
- “Many options for character development like increasing your level, upgrading your growth plates, and advancing your job titles.”
- “I really enjoy the creativity that went into making the characters so unique, and the balance between fighting, getting stronger, storyline, and character development. The game takes a little to get used to but once you do it's really very intriguing.”
- “It leaves out a lot of skills and makes it kinda one-dimensional for character development.”
- “Many options for character development like increase your level, upgrade your growth plates and advance your job titles.”
- “The balance between fighting, getting stronger, story line and character development takes a little to get used to but once you do it's really very intriguing.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly with minimal errors and good graphics resolution, even on various smartphone models. Users appreciate its stable performance, smooth gameplay, and accessible controls, making it enjoyable without demanding high-end devices. Overall, the optimization enhances the gaming experience significantly.
- “It runs smoothly with minimal errors.”
- “The graphics are nice and the resolution seem pretty well optimized for smartphones, something not so common in Kemco games.”
- “The game has great performance in almost all aspects, with well-designed free-to-play optional microtransactions that allow players to enjoy gacha without paying too much, great graphics, dialogs, and optimization. A warm thanks to the game designers for offering such a great game for everyone.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting strong character investment and a classic RPG party combat system that deepens their connection. The emotional impact is notably enhanced by thoughtful design choices, making it a memorable experience.
- “This game scratches a few itches for me: the classic RPG party system combat, emotional investment into characters, and skill-tree point allocation a la Path of Exile.”
- “Clever designer, this was the only time I felt emotionally attached to a review.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability through multiple classes, a hard mode, and an infinite battle feature, providing extended challenges. However, the inability to skip dialogue during replays detracts from the overall experience.
- “Fun game, excellent replay value with multiple classes and hard mode, also with the infinite battle at the end of the goddess tower”
- “Let us skip the dialogue, having to sit through everything again kills replayability”