Dragon's Prophet

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5.9

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 50
  3. Negative: 19 out of 50

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  1. Cippman
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    I played this game since 'open beta' and I know some things about this game.

    Positive things: This game is really nice... you can make levels more easily compared to other mmorpg. It is a free to play and you can get your free (tamable) mount since low levels. You can have your own dragon. You can train your own dragon. You can fight while mounting your dragon (really fantastic)    I played this game since 'open beta' and I know some things about this game.

    Positive things:
    This game is really nice... you can make levels more easily compared to other mmorpg. It is a free to
    play and you can get your free (tamable) mount since low levels.

    You can have your own dragon.
    You can train your own dragon.
    You can fight while mounting your dragon (really fantastic)
    Also free-user has a chance to get their own big ancient dragon.

    This game saves your progress in real time (so also if you crush... you don't lose anything)

    The main story is good...

    There are nice events as 'halloween event', 'merry-christmas'....and there are some free useful stuffs for all "free-users".

    It is a good game everytime in expansion and in evolution...

    Negative things
    At the beginning maybe is a little hard because you have many options, panels, and maybe you can be disorientated from that. However are similar to other mmorpgs (otherwise there are settings where you can modify what you want)... Online there is a forum and a wiki with some useful guides.

    The game sometimes (usually) crushes. Randomly.

    In every new patch you can see old bugs fixed... and new bugs that comes... but Isn't it a problem for those who knows 'Skyrim'     … Expand
  2. ShobuPrime
    Dec 12, 2013
    9
    Let me start off by saying that this game is far from perfect. Even in its public release, [at the time of writing this] the game is still rigged with bugs and performance issues that might turnoff some people. I know... because it already turned some of my friends off early on when they were playing the beginning stages of the game with me. Sad really.

    Another thing that must be said    Let me start off by saying that this game is far from perfect. Even in its public release, [at the time of writing this] the game is still rigged with bugs and performance issues that might turnoff some people. I know... because it already turned some of my friends off early on when they were playing the beginning stages of the game with me. Sad really.

    Another thing that must be said is that this MMO feels catered to true fans of the genre. I know many of you will bash me when I say that the typical "Loot X, Kill Y" quests are ok for this game to have, but I think it all depends on the individual's exposure to the genre. Played RPGs for 10 years straight? Then I think for the most part, you've seen all there is to questing... [fetch, escort, group, raid, etc] until something truly groundbreaking happens. Yes, it is true that the developers did not truly innovate something new within the genre, but as far as a fun game goes, this game has a lot of potential. It still may not be polished the way we want it to be, but I have faith. Let's break this game down a bit.

    Pros:
    - Active Action-Based Combat System:

    As mentioned before, depending on your exposure to the MMO genre, your reaction to this game will vary. For the most part, within the genre, I only played World of Warcraft SINCE RELEASE. As much as I still occasionally enjoy logging in, I was about ready for something new. I can not tell you the joy I experienced when I played with this combat system within an MMO game.

    Taking hints from other MMOs like Tera, in this Action-Based combat system, Dragon's Prophet uses auto-target and combo systems to give you fast-action gameplay. With an emphasis on precision, skill, and wide range of tactical options, Dragon's Prophet's engaging battles set it apart from other traditional MMOs. Combat is fluid, you can attack multiple targets at once with a single click, chain your attacks and skills into devastating combos, etc. Oh... did I mention that you can also DOUBLE-JUMP!? You can also attack from your jump! You can also dodge and run towards or away from danger!

    -DRAGONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    THIS IS WHAT THE GAME IS ABOUT! The world is shaped by dragon-kind, with over 300 different dragons that roam the land in search of riders. You can fight, capture, train, and ride them in order to unlock their unique skills and abilities. Think of vanilla WoW hunters. You see a dragon you like, try to capture it, and use it as a mount, gatherer, fighter, wingman, w/e. People like to refer to the Dragon system to Pokemon and I'll have to agree. No two dragons are the same. If you capture 2 Lockjaws, they both will have different stats, skills, and spells that you're allowed to hotkey. It is through dragons that you define your experience with this game. Play the melee Guardian class but still want to heal? Then go hunt several dragons and hope they come with healing spells and there you go! That is the driving force behind this game.

    Think of it like this for those who've played an MMO where you needed to be a certain level to acquire a certain skill. You think to yourself, "Oh man, when I hit this level I get 'Spell X'! I can't wait to try it!" As a result, you end up playing more so you can reach that goal.

    With Dragons' factors such as appearance, skills, effectiveness, and included stats, those should inspire the player to keep hunting for exactly what they want.

    - PvP and Housing [Personal and Guild]:
    The Frontier System within Dragon’s Prophet allows players to compete against each other in a persistent conflict over the archipelago of Sky Islands above the world of Auratia. It allows guilds to come together and form Alliances, which can attack the islands of an enemy and claim it for themselves. Once an island has been captured, it is up to the Alliance to defend the island from potential adversaries.

    The Frontier System is comprised of three main sub-systems: Citadel System [The attack and defense of an island], Highlord System [The governing and maintenance of an island], and Housing System [The player housing located on the individual islands].

    Cons:
    - In-game transactions:
    Let me try to make this very clear. This game is NOT PAY-TO-WIN... I would rather call it PFC [PAY-FOR-CONVENIENCE]. There is nothing that I have noticed within the marketplace that gives you any extra power over one another, and TECHNICALLY, 99.9% of this game is accessible Free-To-Play.

    HOWEVER, even though this is a F2P title, the game does not hesitate to make you notice that paying for SC [Station Cash] is a viable option. Do you want more slots to hold more Dragons? Expect to pay. More bank slots? Expect to pay. More bag space? Expect to pay. I don't know how else to word this without it sounding like endless ranting, so I'll just end it here.

    Conclusion:
    All in all, this game is just yet another typical MMO that [what I feel] provides a fresh and unique experience for those who want to try a new MMO.    … Expand
  3. Frenk-the-Vile
    Sep 28, 2013
    9
    I really liked this game, 'till now (1 week). I think dragons as pets & mounts are cool, combat based on combos is enjoyable and more challenging than auto-attack, and graphics is overall nice...depth of field quite sucks, but characters and obj. in landscape are good.
    I think the point is: will this cost me money? Not so much, not just to play...it's not a P2W for what i've seen.
  4. Reets
    Oct 20, 2013
    10
    This Game is the work of what Gamers have been waiting for. Finally there is a Game where you can go Capture a Dragon and use it as a Mount to Explore or Fight Enemies with.

    It's Still a Very New game and Obviously needs a few tweaks, but what new game doesn't? One of the main things I hope to see sooner than later would be the access to play from Australia. I'm in the US and have gamer    This Game is the work of what Gamers have been waiting for. Finally there is a Game where you can go Capture a Dragon and use it as a Mount to Explore or Fight Enemies with.

    It's Still a Very New game and Obviously needs a few tweaks, but what new game doesn't? One of the main things I hope to see sooner than later would be the access to play from Australia. I'm in the US and have gamer friends from Australia; Once they expand to there I will be playing this game every day with my Friends.

    The Combat is good and the amount of skills to use is Goldy-lox. I find that when a Game Implements tons of Spells it Takes away from the Game Experience. I've stopped playing games due to spending too much time messing with the loads of spells that my character has and doesn't really need. Dragon's Prophet has uses a handful of spells that Differ depending on the Class you choose. The best thing about the spells and combat would be the fact they have a combo system. Instead of having a plain spell it offers variety through the different combos you can use.

    There is a large area of different locations in this World of Dragons. The Character Creation process is done very well since they have Implemented a Percentage Based Customization Process. You are offered the experience of going into immense detail when it comes to the different categories of the Character Creation Process.

    To be Straight forward... This is a Great Game especially for being so New.
    Whoever says this game isn't enjoyable or poorly made is either having a bad day or is a pessimistic downer who enjoys spreading negativity wherever they venture.
    This Game is Well made and is Free To Play so forgive me if I don't see how someone wouldn't enjoy playing a Well made game where you can go out and capture a dragon and use it as a mount to go fly around.    … Expand
  5. Andhor
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    Dragon's Prophet has a lot of potential. You can tame and train hundreds of Dragons, you can ride on them and fight side by side with them. The world is´great, quests are of standard quality. The most interesting part is the PvP & housing system.
  6. ShortViking
    Oct 3, 2013
    8
    The targeting needs work. A few of the controls could be explained. Layout of the menus are a little complicated. Overall though I found a lot of fun with the dragons but the platforming is sweet. Dashing into a double jump to clear a gap to get into an area where a hidden dragon is is a awesome.
  7. Cell1e
    Apr 17, 2014
    8
    I have scored this game well because despite its many faults I have had a lot of enjoyment playing this game.

    I really love the character creator which is very detailed and gives quite a lot of choices; you can even make big boobs!! :D (or tiny boobs, or droopy boobs or funny boobs) I love the armours! There are many different styles and designs at every level. In contrast the    I have scored this game well because despite its many faults I have had a lot of enjoyment playing this game.

    I really love the character creator which is very detailed and gives quite a lot of choices; you can even make big boobs!! :D (or tiny boobs, or droopy boobs or funny boobs)

    I love the armours! There are many different styles and designs at every level.

    In contrast the crafted armours are the same three designs the whole way up which really sucks and seems pointless to me, however if you craft armours for the stats only then it doesn't matter.

    You can buy a potion to convert any outfit you like to a costume which is really neat and you don't have to pay real money as you also can earn a currency in game which can be used in cash shop for many items.

    There is a beauty shop which you can pay with real money or the currency you can get in game.

    I used cash a lot to buy expansions and extra slots and the occasional dragon!

    I loved taming and training dragons and can see that aspect of the game getting better. The levelling was the typical grind of mmos but slightly better; using a dragon you can fly in, drop down kill the boss and fly out again without that tedious fighting 200 mobs to get to objective and then fight 200 mobs to leave the area after completed objective.

    It feels amazing to fly anywhere you want, I loved that!

    At about level 50ish xp starts to get harder to get, if you are soloing the game I found that by the time my characters were getting to levels 60-70 they were under levelled for the area I was working in. This meant either I would have to buy levelling potions in cash shop or grind the area dungeons which is NOT fun. Or wait for an event- triple xp or double xp weekend. As a result I have a number of high level characters waiting on weekend events so I can keep levelling them. I would like to see this problem sorted as there are a lot better ways to spend money in game than on levelling help.

    Crafting for me was fairly unrewarding. I would recommend weapon crafting as the only possibly useful thing in the game, alchemy was pointless, potions and buffs easily bought in each town shops. The buff potions were only for a few seconds and I wouldn't bother with such short buff potions.

    Lots of loot dropping which is nice and you are able to dismantle this for upgrades for existing armours and weapons. The dragons system is very in-depth and does take a while to master but well worth it. I really enjoyed that aspect of my game.

    Story is meh but dungeons are mostly cool as in I could handle them solo which I love to be able to do!
    I know mmos are supposed to be social places but I really haven't the time or energy to get chummy with people in game. You end up following around some 14 year old and helping them to 'level' Ick!

    Don't be put off by old fashioned graphics, this game is worth trying.    … Expand
  8. Euangelion3o9
    Jan 18, 2014
    10
    Dragon's Prophet is a pretty standard MMO with all the features you come to expect with MMOs today. It has intuitive, responsive controls with a action feel to combat along with a mixed bag of graphics. The environment looks terrific, with great vistas and very long distance field of vision. However, the character models and armor appear to be low quality. Overall, while repetitive inDragon's Prophet is a pretty standard MMO with all the features you come to expect with MMOs today. It has intuitive, responsive controls with a action feel to combat along with a mixed bag of graphics. The environment looks terrific, with great vistas and very long distance field of vision. However, the character models and armor appear to be low quality. Overall, while repetitive in quest grind, it is a fun game where you can tame just about any dragon you encounter and use it as pet or mount. I would normally give it an 8, however I gave it a 10 to offset the ridiculous zeros. This is a polished, high profile studio game, not some f2p,half finished game from some no name company. Zero is simply uncalled for.… Expand
  9. CZSpeedyCZ
    Aug 29, 2014
    10
    In my opinion best MMORPG 2013/2014. It is basically Runes of Magic with dragons and better Free2Play model - it is fair now, no Pay2Win and no need to pay anything! Dragons are great addition to the game, you have unlimited free mounts, you can train them, fly them, breed them and much more.
    (played 3 years Runes of Magic, Dragons Prophet from beta)
  10. Rompelstompel
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    Anyone who wants a summary of positive/negative aspects of the game? Here are the most notable I've read. (My opinion will be at the bottom)

    Negative aspects: -Pay to win (micro transactions for more inventory,bank,dragon stable/lair space seems to be the main concerns) -Graphics (outdated and bad performance/hardware ratio) -Grind (leveling, linear quests) Positive aspects:    Anyone who wants a summary of positive/negative aspects of the game? Here are the most notable I've read. (My opinion will be at the bottom)

    Negative aspects:
    -Pay to win (micro transactions for more inventory,bank,dragon stable/lair space seems to be the main concerns)
    -Graphics (outdated and bad performance/hardware ratio)
    -Grind (leveling, linear quests)

    Positive aspects:
    -dragons (Able to tame, train and fight besides your dragons, let them gather resources and teach each other and yourself skills)
    -combat system (action combat, fun combo's)
    -housing system (better than other mmo's)
    -items (big variety in amount and stylishness/epicness)

    My opinion:
    -I'm very glad I started playing DP, because after the reviews I didn't plan on it, but boredom convinced me in the end (It is addictive! Taming dragons for their dragon souls, leveling for your new masteries, getting a nice reward from an achievement,...)
    -I'm not a person who complains about pay2win/pay2play and about grind easily. You will be fed up with a mmo FAST when you can become max level in a few hours. The "grind" in this game, made me try and do it more efficiently. In this game it means more fun: train my dragon more, think about my combos/masteries/gear, do events/dungeons, achievements,... With daily rewards you can get many items you can pay for. It also doesn't hurt to spend a few $ on something in a f2p game. I mean I would rather spend 10€ in a f2p game i've enjoyed for hours than buying 5*2€ chocolates for my gf=more fun for me, less fat for her^^
    -The graphics didn't make me enjoy it less (Anyone who still plays old addictive games like Might and Magic 6-8, Baldur's Gate,... knows what I'm talking about).

    Soyea I would recommend this game, especially if you are bored of other mmo's and enjoyed Aion, Vindictus, Guild Wars 1/2 and Tera and if you don't think you deserve everything like max lvl, awesome items, etc. for 0 effort:p    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GRYOnline.pl
    Sep 26, 2014
    73
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  2. IGN Italia
    Nov 20, 2013
    65
    Yes there are tons of dragons and yes, you're gonna catch 'em all, but sadly this is not enough to recommend Dragon's Prophet. Under scales and tusks there is an ordinary MMORPG with boring quests and too much grinding in it, and the old graphics engine doesn't help to keep players engaged, but at least it's free to play.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Oct 11, 2013
    80
    Dragon's Prophet is a pretty standard MMORPG enriched with some action and tons dragons. Those aren't just mounts but friends, helpers, allies, enemies and ancient gods. Unfortunately, they live in a pretty boring world.
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