The Dragons' Twilight II

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"The Dragons' Twilight II" invites players to experience a nostalgic journey back to the 90s, where turn-based tactical combat reigns supreme. When three ordinary youths encounter a bounty hunter, they're thrust into an epic adventure involving the Elder Dragon Kaia. With a closing age of dragons and a focus on righting wrongs, this strategic RPG offers a thrilling narrative and tactical gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Engaging story with interesting character development and a nostalgic feel for old-school RPG fans.
Turn-based combat is enjoyable and requires strategic thinking, with minimal grinding compared to other games.
Well-designed crafting and weapon modification systems that enhance gameplay and allow for various play styles.

The user interface is considered atrocious and could detract from the overall experience.
Some players found the storyline in the sequel less compelling than the first game, feeling it relied too much on previous plot elements.
There are typos and spelling errors present in the game, which can be distracting.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The game's story is generally praised for its interesting development, memorable characters, and engaging plot twists, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative depth. However, some reviews express disappointment with the sequel's reliance on previous story elements, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the story is a highlight for many, there are mixed feelings about its execution in the sequel.
- “Great story - interesting development of story - loved the characters - some battles need a lot of strategy to be able to defeat main bosses - a guide would be helpful as would an overall map.”
- “The developer has used clever changes in plot to make the story continually interesting.”
- “Like Dragon's Twilight I, this game shines with a great story, memorable characters, and challenging combat.”
- “I was a bit disappointed with the DT2 storyline at first.”
- “The story isn't worth pushing forward for, so there's nothing keeping me going once the gameplay is momentarily an obstacle.”
- “Just solve the quests and craft your own stuff mostly and you are good.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players appreciate that the game minimizes excessive grinding, making it more enjoyable compared to others in the genre. While some find the grinding necessary and rewarding for progression, particularly for boss fights, others prefer the focus on story without the burden of lengthy, tedious grinding sessions.
- “A little grinding is recommended, but it is minimal compared to other games out there (I hate mindless hour-long grinding, so this was a relief).”
- “Excellent for nostalgia seekers who mainly play for the story and do not want to get lost in hours of grueling grinding.”
- “More even than the first game which, for me, became a little tedious after a while.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is praised for its intuitive and fast-paced mechanics, particularly in its turn-based RPG format, which allows for enjoyable interactions among a well-developed cast of characters. However, some players feel that the lack of a compelling story diminishes the overall experience, making it difficult to stay engaged when gameplay becomes repetitive.
- “The art is beautiful, the music is wonderful, and the gameplay is intuitive and fast-paced (hold down the A button on your controller to zoom through random battles!).”
- “Gameplay is interesting and fun.”
- “I enjoy it mechanically as a turn-based RPG, and the new cast of main characters actually have a solid dynamic together, giving this sequel an independent identity from the first game.”
- “The story isn't worth pushing forward for, so there's nothing keeping me going once the gameplay becomes an obstacle.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its wonderful variety and fittingness, complementing the quirky characters and engaging storyline. Reviewers highlight the beautiful art and well-crafted background scenes, noting that the music enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “Like Dragons' Twilight, it includes all you need: quirky characters, an interesting storyline, cute graphics, funny dialogues, and fitting music.”
- “The art is beautiful, the music is wonderful, and the gameplay is intuitive and fast-paced (hold down the A button on your controller to zoom through random battles!).”
- “The variety of music is excellent, and the background scenes in battle and in travel mode are carefully done.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The graphics in "Like Dragons' Twilight" are characterized by cute designs and a quirky aesthetic that complements its engaging storyline and humorous dialogues. While the game features a world map, it is limited to a topographical representation, which may not fully satisfy players seeking more detailed visuals.
- “Like Dragons' Twilight, it includes all you need: quirky characters, an interesting storyline, cute graphics, funny dialogues, and fitting music.”
- “The world map is provided, but it only shows a topographical image.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Like Dragons' Twilight" is characterized by its quirky characters, engaging storyline, and amusing dialogues, all complemented by charming graphics and suitable music, creating an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Like Dragons' Twilight, it includes all you need: quirky characters, an interesting storyline, cute graphics, funny dialogues, and fitting music.”