You can see a similar style used in Vanillaware's past work, but the quality of Dragon's Crown's visuals are a step above the rest.
The in-game illustrations are equally rich, but feature more-fluid animations. Even the tiniest details are animated, fleshing out the surreal presentation. Subtle gestures bring large, seemingly still images to life during cutscenes, with hulking warriors expanding and shrinking with every breath. Vanillaware's iconic 2D artwork catches your eye from the start and lends some welcome dramatic flair to your adventure. For that, look no further than what you see in front of you. Overall, Dragon's Crown has a light story that's easy to digest, though it's not likely to capture your imagination. The royal family of Hydeland faces typical medieval challenges, such as backstabbing and reconfiguration of power, and though it's their story that gets the ball rolling, their troubles don't rule over your free time for long.Įventually, it's your desire to fight, develop your character, and discover rare and powerful treasure that keeps you going, with side quests providing new tasks and further information on Hydeland's troubled society. This is all the setup you get, and after a few scripted story sequences, the story flattens out. When the king of Hydeland Kingdom fails to return from his search for the crown, you're employed to seek his whereabouts. It begins with the story of the titular Dragon's Crown, the lost artifact rumored to give the possessor power over ancient dragons. The elf is a master with a bow, and lethally quick when unarmed. Each character class is easy to control but tough to master, and with your ability to craft unofficial subclasses, there are plenty of play styles to experiment with. The compulsive loot hunting and brisk combat that drive Dragon's Crown have also fueled beloved franchises such as Diablo and Dungeon Siege, and there are gimmicks and activities that add variety to the traditional dungeon-crawling experience. Dragon's Crown may look like a typical beat-'em-up on the surface, but once you sink your teeth into its character customization, equipment system, and wealth of side quests, it reveals itself as an action role-playing game trapped in the shell of a side-scrolling brawler.
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