Dragon's Crown

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GameCritics
    Jul 31, 2013
    95
    The lack of half-naked men aside, it's impossible not to see what a superior, rewarding effort Dragon's Crown turned out to be—it looks great, it feels great, it's smart and deep, and it utterly revitalizes a genre that went stale years ago. Without overstating the case, this game is a must-play tour-de-force that surprised the hell out of me, and I couldn't be happier about it.
  2. Gamestyle
    Oct 4, 2013
    90
    Dragon’s Crown is an amazing experience and whilst it may be easy to turn your nose up at it, due to the visual style of the characters, to do so you would be denying yourself the chance of playing one the the best side-scrolling beat-em-ups of all time. A game with simplicity, that is also as deep as you want it to be. Open to newcomers and experienced players alike, you need this in your life.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jul 31, 2013
    90
    A breath of fresh air, Dragon's Crown proves that arcade beat-'em-ups still have a lot of fight left in them.
  5. Game Revolution
    Jul 31, 2013
    90
    Vita owners and old-school fans of beat'-em-up classics owe it to themselves to top their collection off with Dragon's Crown.
  6. RPG Fan
    Jul 31, 2013
    88
    I could not have dreamed of a game like Dragon's Crown in my younger years, mostly because it could not have existed on anything but modern hardware. It's a little odd that the game hides its best features under an inconspicuous, slow-paced introductory period, but everything beyond the first few hours is excellent.
  7. Games.cz
    Jun 13, 2014
    80
    Dragon's Crown pays tribute to the cult of sword and sorcery. The obvious choice for all treasure, hack and slash, and the old but gold 2D beat them ups lovers. You just need to prepare for the inevitable grind, and you may set forth upon your adventure with a capital A.
  8. The Digital Fix
    Oct 31, 2013
    80
    Dragon’s Crown is, without a doubt, the most ambitious, most accomplished brawler of this generation. Fans of the genre have something here that will keep them busy far into the next generation, with the game providing hundreds of hours of content for those willing to put the time in.
  9. Gamereactor Sweden
    Oct 18, 2013
    80
    Mix Castle Crashers with Golden Axe and just a hint of Final Fantasy and you’ll end up with Dragon’s Crown. Works better on PS Vita rather than the Playstation 3.
  10. Gamereactor Denmark
    Oct 7, 2013
    80
    Works splendidly on the PS Vita and fits the format wonderfully, as it’s only in the later parts of the game that missions last more than ten to fifteen minutes. The artwork is ludicrous, but other than that, this is a solid dungeon crawler.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 4, 2013
    80
    Dragon's Crown is a tribute to all the best 2D beat'em all from the past. It is beautiful, deep, and is today one of the best in its class.
  12. Push Square
    Sep 1, 2013
    80
    The missions can be repetitive and the levelling system simplistic, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that this is a well-crafted RPG that is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.
  13. Eurogamer Germany
    Aug 30, 2013
    80
    There are times when I felt I was putting more time into planning my endeavors than into the killing of monsters. And that's by no means a bad thing, quite the contrary. Dragon's Crown is bursting with means to tinker with and develop your characters and each of them is quite exciting and well executed.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#9 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
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#4 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 225 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 171 out of 225
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 225
  3. Negative: 24 out of 225
  1. Hasselhoof
    Aug 6, 2013
    10
    Wow Does this game pop.. I'm so excited at just how badass it turned out.

    The artwork is phenomenal, and with the Vita screen it's just    Wow Does this game pop.. I'm so excited at just how badass it turned out.

    The artwork is phenomenal, and with the Vita screen it's just mesmerizing. I've got my first character started and already have my eyes on my character for my second playthrough.

    The loot system is really good... driving but not cheesy or used as a constant crutch against the player. I don't like games that make the grind tedious.

    Wow... this game is awesome.    … Full Review »
  2. Ricochet_Rico
    Jan 7, 2015
    3
    This game was really a disappointment. I was excited to try it out after seeing the reviews, but once I started playing, i realized this wasThis game was really a disappointment. I was excited to try it out after seeing the reviews, but once I started playing, i realized this was all about grinding. You're encouraged to keep going back to the same stages you've played through multiple times to level up enough to continue. And the fighting itself is doesn't work - because the screen has so many people/enemies at any one time, you just find yourself spamming buttons. Looks good but plays very blandly.… Full Review »
  3. ninjiaman1
    Aug 7, 2013
    10
    This game is perfect in every way.
    The art is beautiful, the animations are top notch.
    It's just an overall amazing game and a must own for    This game is perfect in every way.
    The art is beautiful, the animations are top notch.
    It's just an overall amazing game and a must own for Vita and PS3.    … Full Review »
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