The Dragon's Prophecy

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The Dragon's Prophecy is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Old School Games and was released on January 11, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

PRESENTATION The Dragon's Prophecy is an old-school 2D RPG in the style of the early Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.FEATURES The Dragon's Prophecy is inspired by the greatest of it's genre. Taking reference from the 8 bit era, it brings back nostalgic times while absorbing the lessons that made the JRPG genre what it is today It's classic visuals are accompanied of an incredible soundtrack that …

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Role Playing

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a fun retro JRPG that evokes nostalgia with its graphics and gameplay, reminiscent of classic titles from the 90s.
The battle system is engaging, with a unique mechanic that allows players to build up TP for additional abilities, adding variety to combat.
The absence of random encounters and the ability to see enemies on the map allows for strategic gameplay and exploration.

The story is simple and predictable, lacking twists or depth, which may disappoint players looking for a more intricate narrative.
Dungeons can feel repetitive and grindy, with limited enemy variety and a lack of secrets or exploration rewards.
The protagonist's moveset is underwhelming compared to other party members, making gameplay less dynamic for the main character.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story is described as a straightforward, old-school JRPG narrative with minimal twists, focusing on key locations and a simple progression. While some players found it engaging enough to motivate them through the gameplay, others felt it could benefit from more depth and uniqueness. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience with solid gameplay and unique graphics.
- “Honestly, it was almost refreshing to go back to the story progressions to find undead lol.”
- “Very solid storyline and gameplay with unique graphics!”
- “I felt the battles and story could have been expanded on for something a little more unique.”
- “It's just a simple story with a few key locations to go to.”
- “Yet I found myself getting through the mazes (which honestly felt a bit grindy) to find out what happened next in the story.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic, retro style, reminiscent of early computer games, which adds a unique charm to the overall experience. Players appreciate the distinct visual presentation, which complements the solid storyline and gameplay.
- “I liked this one... it felt kind of special. I loved the graphics; it has a retro throwback vibe that brings nostalgia. Highly recommended!”
- “Very solid storyline and gameplay with unique graphics!”
- “No wonder I started playing with ASCII symbols on my PC (without a graphics card... monochrome monitor).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding; while some find certain gameplay elements, like navigating mazes, to be grindy, others appreciate the absence of respawning enemies, which reduces the need for repetitive grinding. Overall, the experience varies depending on individual gameplay preferences.
- “Yet I found myself getting through the mazes (which honestly felt a bit grindy) to find out what happened next in the story.”