- Publisher: Sierra Entertainment
- Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
- Also On: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
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AceGamezAn excellent treat for fans of the books and soon to be fans of the film. The game covers a lot of territory while doing a great job of bringing a decent amount of challenge and thrills to the masses.
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The combat is very fun. Take that for what it's worth though. Fans of the book(s) will surely want to play it.
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PC Zone UKIt has nothing to offer that we haven't already seen in a thousand other hack-and-slash adventures. [Feb 2007, p.82]
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In the final analysis, however entertaining the movie might be, Eragon is an experience that’s better to read than it is to play.
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Littered with occasionaly glimmers of hope, Vivendi’s attempt to create a true killer-app sadly falls flat, with most of the game feeling uninspired and largely by-the-numbers.
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The game seemed too much like a button mashing port from the console with no thought to gameplay or storyline.
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PC Gamer UKIt's tedious beyond belief, has a plot that must have been ripped from the Eragon junior colouring book and action scenes that makes me cry. And they've gimped the dragons. [Jan 2007, p.80]
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Eragon isn’t an awful game. The problem is that what is there isn’t good.
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Even casual gamers will breeze through this game in about five hours. You can replay levels to find all the hidden dragon eggs, but with unlockables consisting of mini-documentaries on the making of the game, replay value is very low for this title.
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Another weak attempt to cash in on an upcoming film, Eragon will likely disappoint fans of the book and the upcoming film.
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Eragon isn't worth the brief amount of time it takes to play through it. The gameplay and presentation aren't up to snuff and the storytelling cutscenes don't do their job at all.
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Eragon relies entirely on tedious, unenthusiastic gameplay that's way too shallow to sustain interest for more than a few minutes.
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PC FormatEragon bored me almost to tears, and the limp plot utterly failed to keep me pushing on through the pain barrier. [Feb 2007, p.68]
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Computer Games MagazineBut the problems with Eragon the game have nothing too do with the source material and everything to do with its dull and overly rigid gameplay. [Mar 2007, p.75]
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Magic may be coursing through Eragon's veins but it's exactly what's lacking from this dreary hack'n'slash affair.
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I'd recommend staying away from Eragon, but if you absolutely loved the book or movie and would love to swing Eragon's sword or "fly" Saphira, then, and only then, should you give Eragon a try.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 22
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Mixed: 4 out of 22
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Negative: 8 out of 22
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May 28, 2022
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Dec 26, 2020The first game I finished in my childhood and it will always have a special place for me except it is very nice for the year.
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Jul 21, 2020i dont think this game is that bad its really fun to play co op with your friends