Dragon Fin Soup

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  1. Brash Games
    Dec 3, 2015
    40
    Dragon Fin Soup isn’t very good. If time was left to polish and optimize the game for each platform then it would have been actually decent, although more than a polish will be needed to fix the interface.

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  1. Sjalka
    Nov 7, 2015
    2
    This is one of those games where i cannot help but think "its a shame..." .

    The design of the characters is quite well done (sort of    This is one of those games where i cannot help but think "its a shame..." .

    The design of the characters is quite well done (sort of similar to the design of the creatures of the game "Giana Sisters - Twisted Dream" - a kind of retro high resolution render of 90s characters or so... ) ... , there is plenty to explore - and three game modes. (although i really do not quite get the difference between endless labyrinth and survival - but i guess that is just me).

    On the other hand - it is the design that completely renders the game broken. In a game where awareness of terrain, location of monsters, monster pathing and pick ups is CRUCIAL ... there could not have been a design decision WORSE than what they did to Dragon Fin Soup.

    I reckon that it may be a nod to the old jrpgs with their tile based semi top down view (Zelda like) - but it does not work for Dragon Fun Soup ... at all. Obstacles on the lower part of the map continously obscure the vision - while it is simply not possible to identify each tile the character stands on. In addition - there are many situations where a clear path is nearly impossible to spot (stairs).

    This game may have worked in either a true isometric view - or a technical isometric view (i mean a view that keeps the horizontals - but flips the verticals diagonally - like i think Civilization IV - if i remember correctly)

    It is also the choice of viewpoint that keeps me from giving it more than 3/10 - because it is probably impossible to patch a different view into the game... .

    Other than that - the animations are .... sadly ... not very good either. They feel too fast - especially compared to the rather highly detailed character models. (it kind of feels like the animation consists of 1-2 images only)

    On we go to the next problem .... the UI.

    The game was made for PC (among other platforms - i know) .. meaning it is not a conversion or so. But the UI does not seem intuitive for PC at all. Strangely layered inventory screens and rather complicated customization of items and skills - also a fairly bad vendor option. (complicated refers to "too many mouse-clicks needed for a simple action)

    I do not really want to keep piling on about what this game gets wrong ... so i ll rather write that a much better alternative is "Sword of the Stars - the Pit" - which does not look as nice graphically (well, it is a 2d pixel game) - but it gets many, many aspects of a roguelike dungeon crawler much more right.

    So - Dragon Fin Soup .... great character designs but terrible gameplay.    … Full Review »
  2. paravia79
    Jan 23, 2016
    8
    Highly addictive and fun. I have played a single game of 15+ hours so far. There are several small bugs, most of which are fixed, but wereHighly addictive and fun. I have played a single game of 15+ hours so far. There are several small bugs, most of which are fixed, but were almost inevitable when you consider it is an Indie company making their first game and they released it multiple systems on day one. Personally I've only played the PC version of this, but the only game mechanics that I have had problems with are storage space (which has been mostly fixed) and the crafting setup/window. Grimm Bros also deserves respect for listening to their fans to fix the problems that were the biggest issues quickly.… Full Review »
  3. JPoppaWUSC
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    Grimm Bros deserves a huge round of applause for what they've put together with Dragon Fin Soup. It's a hugely ambitious project for an indieGrimm Bros deserves a huge round of applause for what they've put together with Dragon Fin Soup. It's a hugely ambitious project for an indie developer, and in their first game release, they've managed to serve up a flavorful mix of roguelike conventions, JRPG inspirations, and modern innovations. The wealth of content is staggering, even if the hardcore Souls-esque difficulty keeps casual players from being able to see or appreciate much of it. But like Demon's/Dark Souls, DFS offers a great sense of accomplishment and reward if you can brave its challenges. That's not to say DFS's initial launch was flawless, but Grimm Bros has more than made up for any hiccups with constant support and software patches. They really listen to the fans and are tirelessly making improvements to the game, despite it already being a rich experience as-is. Mainstreamers need not apply, though. DFS revels in deep combat mechanics and a unique set-your-own-pace blend of strategic turn-based and real time elements. It is also among very few games I've seen make intelligent use of its procedurally-generated maps, as the environments are much more nuanced than the repeating corridors you'd typically expect, and landmarks keep locations feeling familiar even amongst the randomness. There are also plenty of mini-games and side quests to fill your grind, and character/skill customization boasts tremendous depth. The visual style is slick, too, and it's refreshing to play a retro-inspired indie game that isn't made up of equally retro pixel art. The bottom line is, if you enjoy a challenge and understand what to expect in a roguelike RPG, Dragon Fin Soup is a must-play title on any platform, and despite its inspirations being well-worn territory since the 80s and 90s, Grimm Bros has still managed to bring some new ideas to the table. For that, we can afford an indie dev some patience and more dedicated fandom, especially since DFS is still one of the earliest crowdfunded game projects to deliver on promises with an actual release. Good work, guys!… Full Review »
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