The Nightmare of Druaga

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Oct 26, 2004
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8.4

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  • Summary: A PS2 sequel to the classic NES dungeons game "Tower of Druaga" integrating elements from both the "Tower of Druaga" and "Mysterious Dungeons" series. The player must search for the keys to open exits to the dungeons. All the actions have a speed parameter, and winning difficult battlesA PS2 sequel to the classic NES dungeons game "Tower of Druaga" integrating elements from both the "Tower of Druaga" and "Mysterious Dungeons" series. The player must search for the keys to open exits to the dungeons. All the actions have a speed parameter, and winning difficult battles requires strategic planning. The player carries a creature within the dungeon walls, which lights up the surrounding area. The light diminishes with each step the player makes, but he can restore the light by obtaining recovery items inside the particular dungeon.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. Gamezilla!
    80
    It’s a fantastic title, but for a very narrow audience. It’s not a game for everyone, as both the antiquated gameplay and the high difficulty curve can be definite turn-offs.
  2. Next Level Gaming
    75
    I liked the game. And I played the hell out of it.
  3. Siliconera
    70
    As a package The Nightmare of Druaga offers a spin on the RPG and action RPG genres. Druaga offers plenty of monster slaying, treasure hunting and dungeon exploring.
  4. PSM Magazine
    55
    Often tedious and can be a little unfair. [Dec 2004, p.82]
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  5. Gamers' Temple
    52
    While maybe not quite a “Nightmare”, Druaga may at least make your sleep an uncomfortable one. I would pass this one by for a host of much better alternatives.
  6. Worth Playing
    50
    The “At-Once-Turn-System” adds a welcome strategic element to dungeon-crawling, but monotony and repetition destroy any redeeming value the system might have.
  7. DailyGame
    35
    Very punishing death penalties and boring gameplay.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
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  1. CutNickel
    Jun 6, 2023
    9
    Una re-imaginacion del juego de la Pc Engine ¨Tower of Druaga¨ pero esta vez en 3 hermosas dimensiones, con una musica y una jugabilidadUna re-imaginacion del juego de la Pc Engine ¨Tower of Druaga¨ pero esta vez en 3 hermosas dimensiones, con una musica y una jugabilidad maestra asi como inspirado en D&D, lo unico malo del juego es que al morir pierdes todos tus items equipados penalizando demasiado los errores que en un juego como son los RPG / Dungeon Crawler son muy comunes y sirven al jugador para poder crecer como jugador, si no hubiera ese pequeño problema seria un juego de 10/10.… Expand
  2. Shirubasbr
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    um magnifico jogo, que te faz pensar bem taticamente, é o tipo de jogo que você aprende com os erros, vale muito a pena jogar!!!
  4. BryantR.
    Aug 11, 2005
    7
    The only thing ad about this game is when you die.You loose all the items that you have equipped on you at that time.other wise it is an ok game.
  5. FFallen
    May 2, 2013
    5
    I've never been too into the rouge style dungeon crawlers, but this one was a little different change of pace, which was nice, but all the oddI've never been too into the rouge style dungeon crawlers, but this one was a little different change of pace, which was nice, but all the odd features like the game thinking you are cheating when you turn it off kinda put me off fairly quick. Game play was fun, but to me, just didn't stay fun, may pick it up again in the future though.… Expand