Dragon Booster

 DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Dec 7, 2005
Metascore
33

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 13 out of 14
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  1. Nintendo Power
    60
    If so much of the game weren't based solely on the touch screen, Konami might have had a winner. [Feb 2006, p.100]
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  2. Console Gameworld
    45
    Despite a cool concept, the unusable controls and other flaws prevent Dragon Booster from making the cut.
  3. GameSpy
    40
    The idea is solid, but the haphazard controls suck most of the enjoyment from these rails. We'd like to see more dragons in our games, but requiring the use of an ice pack after bouts with the stylus seems unnecessary.
  5. DarkStation
    40
    Riding dragons and racing them against others should have been a fun idea, but here is marred by sloppy controls, dull races and bland visuals.
  6. Game Chronicles
    37
    The gameplay is flawed, the controls are horrible and the on-rails racing creates a game that almost plays itself.
  7. DailyGame
    35
    Dragon Booster is one of those games that feels like it was jammed out the door to meet the holiday deadline. While it may carry the cool cachet of an anime license, it's control issues and generic production values will have gamers avoiding it like the plague.
  8. eToychest
    35
    Even if you’re a fan of the anime, it’s impossible to imagine that anyone would find enjoyment in this game.
  9. Gamezilla!
    35
    For the love of all that is holy, stay away from this game, it’s one of the worst examples of use of license out there.
  10. Games Master UK
    31
    A poor game with next to no modes, excitement or stuff to recommend it. [July 2006, p.84]
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  11. GameSpot
    29
    Dragon Booster is a halfhearted and practically unplayable racing game with no redeeming qualities.
  12. GameZone
    27
    An unimaginative racing game with no real worthwhile moments, Dragon Booster is just one of those titles that are hardly worth a glance for any Nintendo DS owner.
  13. IGN
    25
    What seems like an ambitious design turns out to be overly complicated, completely frustrating and totally confusing. Racing dragons sounds like a cool concept, but Dragon Booster doesn't end up anywhere near a cool DS game.
  14. G4 TV
    20
    Lousy graphics, terrible gameplay, and no other redeeming values make Dragon Booster one of the worst DS games on the market. Trust us, don’t buy it, and if you see someone else trying to buy it, fling yourself at them.
  15. GameShark
    0
    Parents, avoid this game if you don’t want your little tyke smashing his expensive DS against a wall in frustration. Dragon Booster fails in nearly every way and never should have seen the outside of the development studio.

Awards & Rankings

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#61 Best DS Game of 2005
44
#44 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
9
#9 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Watermelon789
    Jul 29, 2011
    5
    In a sneak peek of my cousin DS library , the curiosity to play a flawed Tv show pulled me to see how it worked. After a few minutes , I foundIn a sneak peek of my cousin DS library , the curiosity to play a flawed Tv show pulled me to see how it worked. After a few minutes , I found it wasn't that great. Uninspired , software made of hate.… Full Review »
  2. AkmalA.
    Oct 19, 2006
    10
    It's the best ever the game and the cartoon series.
  3. JustinSprauer
    May 14, 2006
    7
    The game itself I didnt think was too bad but, there was 1 big issue that got me really mad about it. This game thats out right now wasnt theThe game itself I didnt think was too bad but, there was 1 big issue that got me really mad about it. This game thats out right now wasnt the originaly version. In the original version you could.
    3rd Person Action: Collecting, Breeding, Exploration
    1st Person Dragon Riding: Combat, Racing, Fighting
    Capture, Breed and Collect Up to 12 Different Dragons
    Trade Gear and Dragons over Wireless Connection

    And, for some reason. Half way through the prosedure...they pulled all of that stuff out. See for yourself http://www.konami.com/gs/gameinfo.php?id=46 and, thats false advertisment and, I want answers and, that version of the game put out. If that version was released the game would be 10 times better.    … Full Review »
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