Time of Dragons

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Time of Dragons is a multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 4 I Lab and was released on February 1, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Time of Dragons" is a MMO shooter where players ride dragons equipped with missiles and lasers, fighting in an advanced sci-fi setting. The game features multiple dragons with unique abilities, a wide range of weapons, and various combat modes. With regular updates every two weeks, players can enjoy the thrill of dragon flight and battles against opponents worldwide.

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Audience ScoreBased on 957 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of flying dragons equipped with lasers and missiles, providing a fun and engaging experience.
It's free to play with no microtransactions, allowing players to unlock dragons and abilities through gameplay.
The flight mechanics are enjoyable, and the game offers a variety of dragons with different abilities.

The game suffers from a lack of content, with only two game modes and a limited number of dragons available.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with loading screens and controls that can hinder gameplay.
The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often resulting in uneven teams and frustrating experiences for new players.

gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying the dragon flight mechanics and combat, while others criticize the janky controls and lack of depth in gameplay options. Although the core mechanics can be fun and engaging, issues such as collision damage, sluggish controls, and limited game modes detract from the overall experience. Players express a desire for more content, including additional gameplay modes, upgrades, and interactive environments to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The flight mechanic for the dragons is wonderful.”
- “The graphics are pretty decent, the gameplay is a ton of fun, and it's just a really cool idea: sci-fi dragons with lasers on their backs!”
- “No matter, the gameplay is ridiculously fun once you figure out how to move, shoot, and not get blown to pieces in 2 seconds flat.”
- “Unfortunately, after playing it for a bit, I found that it is not worth playing even from a gameplay perspective.”
- “The game was very unresponsive and the overheating mechanic was more of a burden than it should have been.”
- “The flying mechanics feel like you just took a load of helicopters and strapped dragon skins onto them.”
graphics
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stylized medieval fantasy art style and decent animations, while others criticize them as subpar or reminiscent of older games. Many users note that while the graphics are not the best, they are acceptable for a free game, and some express hope for future improvements. Overall, the visuals are seen as having potential but currently lack polish and refinement.
- “The art style is really cool; it's very stylized, medieval fantasy but with a very sci-fi twist.”
- “The graphics are amazing as well.”
- “The graphics are great, the animations are great, and it's free.”
- “Graphics are second rate unless you lived back in the days of the PS2.”
- “The sky graphics look unrealistic and terrible, and there are no volcanoes or baby dragons or eggs and power-ups as arcade games to make the game fun.”
- “The graphics are not the greatest, but where that is lacking, the gameplay makes up for it.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode to provide context and depth to the gameplay. While some appreciate the fun mechanics and potential for a narrative, the lack of a coherent plot or backstory leaves many feeling unsatisfied and wanting more. Overall, players see the framework for an interesting story but feel it is currently underdeveloped and would enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “Adding a campaign mode would help players understand the backstory and reasons why anyone would strap weapons to a dragon and set it loose.”
- “This game is really fun, I can't stop playing it, but one of my friends was right, if this had a story mode to play, it would probably help me understand why they are using dragons and lasers, and it would also explain what those giant ships are.”
- “I'm not too sure of any plot, although there is certainly framework for a cool story.”
- “Until the game is actually complete and has a storyline or purpose to it, I won't be playing this too often.”
- “There's no story at all.”
- “There is no story.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, such as crashes, matchmaking issues, and graphical problems. While some users experienced no significant issues and praised the game's performance, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires further refinement to address its stability concerns.
- “The tutorial was fun for me; I didn't experience any glitches.”
- “It works surprisingly well! It runs great; somehow it's not laggy, and that's amazing to me because my system can't run multiplayer games well.”
- “It's also the fact that there are other glitches, such as the match not ending correctly.”
- “Glitches: I find that the game crashes often, every few matches.”
- “What absolute rubbish, buggy and not intuitive, unfinished needs to be looked at.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has mixed reviews, with some players praising it as a truly free-to-play experience with no microtransactions or ads, while others criticize it for being a cash grab with numerous microtransactions. Overall, many users appreciate the absence of pay-to-win elements, highlighting the game's commitment to providing a genuine gaming experience without financial barriers.
- “And honestly it's completely free, no microtransactions at all to be seen.”
- “Truly free to play game (no microtransactions) with interesting, unique and fun concept.”
- “No microtransactions or anything to pay for; it seems to be a game that was morely made as a passion project from a group of very talented amateurs, I'm definitely looking forward to whatever comes next!”
- “It's a good game for those who want a cash grabber dog fighter and hardly any replayability.”
- “Next, this game is loaded with microtransactions.”
- “They added microtransactions.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the orchestral soundtrack as fitting and immersive for aerial combat, others find it boring or lacking in excitement. Critics note that the music is often unintrusive and beautiful, providing a refreshing contrast to typical shooter soundtracks, but there are calls for more dynamic tracks and additional musical elements to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its strengths, many users feel it could benefit from further development and variety.
- “The looping hissing music and aerial shot of the game world entirely pulls you into the hypnotic trance that is the world of combat dragons.”
- “The soundtrack is very suiting, and I felt like a total badass when a massive orchestra swept up into a chorus as I shot down a giant flying ogre with goddamned lasers.”
- “The music, unintruding and not distracting in the least (in fact, I would go as far as to say it is beautiful) is quite fitting to an aerial combat game like this, a refreshing break from the grating 'hardcore' shooter music.”
- “The music is a bit boring; it might be good to have a racing game mode to induce some non-combat thrills.”
- “Was there any music at all in this game?”
- “And you need a new music.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players find it runs smoothly and is enjoyable, others report significant optimization issues and bugs. The overall sentiment suggests that while the game has potential, it may require further refinement to reach optimal performance levels.
- “The game runs smoothly and the concept is good.”
- “Well optimized.”
- “Extremely optimized (at least to me).”
- “It does have a slightly cheap feel, but the myriad features and optimizations that would be required to make a game like this run like the new Doom would require a huge budget and a large price tag.”
- “Only issue that I've found is some optimization problems, but it might be my mistake.”
- “Not to mention the optimization is absolutely terrible.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on grinding in the game indicate a mixed experience; while some find the combat system tedious and suggest it may require significant time investment, others appreciate the minimal grinding required to acquire dragons, with many players able to achieve this in about 10 hours. Overall, the game is seen as balanced, emphasizing skill over traditional grinding mechanics, and the promise of regular updates may enhance the experience further.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The combat system seems a bit too tedious.”
- “For the most part, the game is evenly balanced, but the lack of 'upgrades' in the usual sense makes combat a test of skill over grinding.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and enjoyable. However, some users express frustration with toxic behavior from others, such as higher-level players targeting newcomers for amusement, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's comedic elements and look forward to future updates.
- “This game is funny and really good :)”
- “This game is funny as hell, don't watch on user reviews because it's worth playing for the cool mechanics and etc. I can't wait for more dragons in the new update if they will be :D”
- “This'll be funny.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as the collision damage system that punishes players for simply touching the ground, which detracts from the experience of flying dragons. This design choice creates a sense of annoyance rather than engagement, as players are forced to navigate a restrictive environment without a proper landing mechanic. Overall, the gameplay feels more limiting than liberating, undermining the emotional connection players might have with the dragons.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is perceived as lacking in replayability, with some users labeling it a cash grab that offers little incentive to return after the initial playthrough. There is a call for additional content to enhance its replay value.
- “More content to improve replayability.”
- “It's a good game for those who want a cash grabber dogfighter, but it has hardly any replayability.”
- “More content is needed to improve replayability.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is described as casual and easygoing, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The game's ambiance is captivating, with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack that draws you in.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and wanting to explore more.”