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 is beautiful and the voice acting is great, making the visual experience enjoyable.
- The game features charming and cute characters, particularly the dragon girls, which many players found appealing.
- The humor and silly comedy elements worked for some players, providing a light-hearted and fun experience.
- The main character is often described as frustrating and lacking redeeming qualities, making it hard for players to connect with him.
- There are numerous translation errors and a lack of depth in the story, leading to a disappointing narrative experience.
- The game is very short with minimal choices, which some players felt made it feel more like a comic than a fully-fledged visual novel.
- story60 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % 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 visual novels for their aesthetic rather than those seeking a compelling narrative.
“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.”
“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 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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive art style and high-quality visuals, with particular commendation for the character design of Haru. Despite some criticism of the story being generic, the artwork remains a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“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 voice over, 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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as light-hearted and genuinely funny, despite some frustrations with the main character. The combination of cute art and voice acting enhances the comedic experience, and the impactful choice at the story's midpoint adds depth to the humor. Overall, the humor resonates well with players, contributing positively to the game's charm.
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cute and fitting for its laid-back atmosphere, though some players express disappointment with the use of acronyms for song titles and feel that the overall quality of the music could be improved. Despite mixed feelings about the plot, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm.
“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?”
“The background music is nice, but why are the names of the songs in acronyms?”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its brevity, with most players completing it in under 10 hours, leading to some dissatisfaction regarding its length. However, despite the short duration, many players found the experience enjoyable.
“While the full gameplay took me 5.7 hours only, I really enjoyed it.”
“The gameplay duration was short, about 10 hours.”
“I feel dissatisfied because of this short gameplay.”
“The gameplay duration was short, about 10 hours.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting frequent freezing during the opening sequence of the game.
“The opening has a problem where it kind of plays but freezes a lot.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that character development in this visual novel is lacking, with the only positive aspect being the character design and art style of Haru. Overall, the depth and growth of characters do not meet expectations.
