Slobbish Dragon Princess
- January 29, 2021
- Whirlpool
Get on Steam"Slobbish Dragon Princess" is a visual novel series about Takeru, a NEET and martial artist, and his pet dragon Haru. Living in a run-down dojo, Takeru receives support from his neighbor Suzuka, who runs a sweets shop. As Takeru grows closer to Haru, players will uncover their mysterious connection and the challenges they face together. The series includes Slobbish Dragon Princess LOVE + PLUS, Slobbish Dragon Princess 2, and Slobbish Dragon Princess 3.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character art and design are beautiful, with charming and cute dragon girls that appeal to fans of the genre.
- The writing includes some genuinely funny moments and the voice acting is well done, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a light-hearted and fun slice of life experience that can be entertaining for those who appreciate silly comedy.
- The main character is often seen as frustrating and unlikable, which detracts from the overall experience.
- There are numerous translation errors and a lack of depth in the story, making it feel incomplete and unsatisfying.
- The game is quite short, with only one meaningful choice that doesn't significantly impact the outcome, leading to a feeling of linearity and lack of engagement.
- story30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the character development and humor, while others criticize it for being nonsensical and lacking depth. Many noted that the plot is simplistic and generic, often overshadowed by the game's appealing visuals and art style. Overall, it seems to cater more to fans of lighthearted, slice-of-life narratives rather than those seeking a compelling or intricate storyline.
“I liked the characters and enjoyed the story.”
“The story itself is pretty much a fun romcom with a short common route and only one specific route for the dragon princess together with your childhood friend.”
“Overall, the game art is beautiful, and the story is fun and interesting.”
“The plot is dumb and the translation sucks.”
“The 'story' makes absolutely no sense and is all over the place; the main character and side characters are mentally deficient.”
“The whole game (thus far) has been nothing but bad story, bad surroundings.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their impressive art style and character design, particularly highlighting the charm of the character Haru. While the visuals are considered a strong point, some reviewers feel that the overall presentation is let down by a generic story.
“The visuals were great; the story was a bit generic, well, like Japanese-generic.”
“Yet, I still give this game a thumbs up for nice visuals, good voiceover, and charming Haru.”
“Too bad, because the artwork is top notch.”
“The only redeeming quality of this visual novel is Haru's character design and the art style.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of genuinely funny jokes and light-hearted moments, despite some frustrations with the main character. The cute art and voice acting complement the comedic elements, and the impactful choice at the story's midpoint adds to the overall enjoyment.
“But its humor worked for me; the art and voices are cute, and at least the one and only choice truly matters: you get a completely different episode/arc at the mid-point of the story depending on the option you picked.”
“Light-hearted and funny.”
“There are some things I don't like, and although the main character and his schtick are a little frustrating, it gives rise to some genuinely funny jokes.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cute and refreshing, complementing its laid-back atmosphere. However, some users express disappointment with the use of acronyms for song titles and feel that the overall quality of the music could be improved.
“This is a really cute title with refreshing art and cute music; therefore, I recommend it if you are seeking a laid-back, story-rich game.”
“The background music is nice, but why are the names of the songs in acronyms?”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay duration is notably short, averaging around 5.7 to 10 hours, which has left some players feeling dissatisfied despite enjoying the experience.
“While the full gameplay took me 5.7 hours only, I really enjoyed it.”
“The gameplay duration was short, lasting about 10 hours.”
“I feel dissatisfied because of the short gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes during the opening sequence, impacting overall gameplay experience.
“The opening has a problem where it kind of plays but freezes a lot.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character design and art style, particularly for Haru, are praised, the overall character development in the visual novel is lacking, suggesting that it fails to provide depth or growth for its characters.
“The only redeeming quality of this visual novel is Haru's character design and the art style.”
“Character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their growth throughout the story is almost non-existent.”
