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The Princess's Dragon

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58%Game Brain Score
character development
gameplay, story
79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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The Princess's Dragon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Chronic Condition and was released on September 15, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Traverse the winding dungeon of the dragon as you attempt to reverse the curse that has been set upon you by the cursed sword.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
character development3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming story and cute character designs that resonate well with players.
  • As a student project, it showcases a commendable effort in game development, providing a quick and enjoyable experience.
  • The dialogue and banter mechanics add a layer of intrigue to the gameplay, making it engaging despite its simplicity.
  • The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive and basic.
  • The graphics are subpar, resembling outdated 2D styles that detract from the overall experience.
  • Despite being free, the game fails to offer enough value to compete with other titles on Steam, leading to a lack of player interest.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features a straightforward dungeon-crawling experience with turn-based combat against a limited variety of enemies, which some players found lacking in depth. However, the randomized dialogue and charming story elements added a layer of intrigue, making the overall experience enjoyable despite its mechanical simplicity.

    • “I grew a quick attachment to the story and banter mechanics since writing is such a difficult thing to put out confidently. The first floor taught me that most items have a randomized pool of dialogue, which placed the burden of intrigue onto the before-and-afters of each combat encounter, as well as the ending. This did reinvigorate the charm, despite being inescapable since 'restart' only placed me at the start of the ending and 'quit' did nothing.”
    • “Although simple in its writing, the gameplay was enjoyable and it was generally a good experience.”
    • “The game is a dungeon crawling maze wrapped in the affectations of mind-heart banter, yet these sections are too easily winnable to claim mechanical prominence.”
    • “Gameplay involves traversing three dungeon levels, engaging in turn-based combat against only eight unique monsters... talk about aiming low for a JRPG.”
    • “Battle mechanics are very basic (sword attack, magic attack, minor heal, special melee attack with big recoil), but the story was cute.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and charming, with players forming quick attachments to its narrative and dialogue mechanics. However, while the randomized dialogue adds intrigue to combat encounters, some feel that the overall storytelling could better match the game's evolving difficulty and mechanics. Despite its simplicity, the story successfully piques curiosity and encourages players to see it through to the end.

    • “I grew a quick attachment to the story and banter mechanics since writing is such a difficult thing to put out confidently. The first floor taught me that most items have a randomized pool of dialogue, placing the burden of intrigue onto the before-and-afters of each combat encounter, as well as the ending, which reinvigorated the charm, despite being inescapable since 'restart' only placed me at the start of the ending and 'quit' did nothing.”
    • “There's something to be said about the shift in priorities as the series has gotten gradually easier with each entry. If the story beyond the game is consequential, it ought to try and match that energy everywhere else.”
    • “I was curious about the story ending, so I played the game.”
    • “There's something to be said about the shift in priorities as the series has gotten gradually easier with each entry, but my point is that if the story beyond the game is consequential, it ought to try and match that energy everywhere else.”
    • “I grew a quick attachment to the story and banter mechanics since writing is such a difficult thing to put out confidently, yet when the first floor taught me that most items have a randomized pool of dialogue, all of the burden of intrigue was placed onto the before-and-afters of each combat encounter, as well as the ending, which did reinvigorate the charm, despite being inescapable since 'restart' only placed me at the start of the ending and 'quit' did nothing.”
    • “Battle mechanics are very basic (sword attack, magic attack, minor heal, special melee attack with big recoil), but the story was cute.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have been criticized as subpar, resembling "godawful pixelcrap" rather than quality 3D visuals, which may stem from a lack of skill or resources on the developer's part. Despite this, some users note that similar games have found success regardless of their graphics quality.

    • “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the art and character designs, indicating that the visual representation of characters contributes positively to their overall development and appeal.

    • “The character development in this game is incredibly deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
    • “I appreciate how the story evolves with the characters, allowing for meaningful growth and transformation throughout the game.”
    • “The way characters interact and develop their relationships adds a rich layer to the gameplay experience.”
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The Princess's Dragon is a casual role playing game.

The Princess's Dragon is available on PC and Windows.

The Princess's Dragon was released on September 15, 2023.

The Princess's Dragon was developed by Chronic Condition.

The Princess's Dragon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its character development but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Princess's Dragon is a single player game.

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