The Legend of Dragoon

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 13, 2000
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 395 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 341 out of 395
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 395
  3. Negative: 29 out of 395
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  1. AJCk19
    Apr 30, 2023
    9
    To me, this was a better version of FF7, and it has also aged very well because it has gameplay mechanics that even newer triple A games don't have. However, it is older and it would be awesome to get a remake. There was enough story in this game, to justify a prequel, and sequel.

    Get ready for some tears.
  2. BraLoD
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Still my favorite game after all this years. Great games come year after year but none ever reach LoD.
    I replay it often and still can't get enough of it, it's majestic. One of the most underrated games in history. A true gem of the PlayStation unmatched catalog. If you want to give it a try do it with a open mind and you will know why this games is so loved by it's fans.
  3. Joker92
    Apr 27, 2016
    9
    Had this game since it came out, but never got around to playing it past the first dragon for reasons I do not know myself lol. Fantastic game though. Good to see the user base got this one right on score, and once again shows "critics" really have no idea what they're talking about. They're just writers, not gamers.

    Good: Level designs, story, character development, combat system    Had this game since it came out, but never got around to playing it past the first dragon for reasons I do not know myself lol. Fantastic game though. Good to see the user base got this one right on score, and once again shows "critics" really have no idea what they're talking about. They're just writers, not gamers.

    Good: Level designs, story, character development, combat system (awesome for the first half), soundtracks, value.

    Bad: I didn't like how long a lot of the magic animations were, didn't like how magic was by using items (32 item limit for all items), and the combat got pretty tiresome after the first twenty or so hours, because having to perfectly time each strike becomes a burden after the excitement of it wears off.

    All in all it's a fantastic game and for five bucks on PSN a person would have to be crazy not to give this classic a try.    … Expand
  4. yupster123
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Words cannot express how much of an amazing game this is. the combat system, perfect. Storyline... could make a series of books. The character development, the visuals (for the time) were perfect. The music too, which is huge. This should be in the same level as FF7, Chrono trigger/cross, if not better. The storyline and lore goes much deeper than any other RPG for its time. Damn theseWords cannot express how much of an amazing game this is. the combat system, perfect. Storyline... could make a series of books. The character development, the visuals (for the time) were perfect. The music too, which is huge. This should be in the same level as FF7, Chrono trigger/cross, if not better. The storyline and lore goes much deeper than any other RPG for its time. Damn these critics for not spending enough time to actually play the game long enough to enjoy it. There are so many layers to it, it is insane.… Expand
  5. Lewis-Angelo
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    el mejor juego de la historia
    argumento, personajes, banda sonora, combates, mundo, todo es perfecto

    ya no los hacen así, eterno y atemporal
  6. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  7. Dperks
    Mar 10, 2019
    8
    A fun underrated JRPG that spans across 4 ps1 discs. I have never been very interested in this genre but this game managed to engross me in this world and engage me with its more active combat then other games of its type.
  8. Kingdomhear
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Bellissimo sotto ogni aspetto! Grande storia grandi personaggi!! Molto divertente
  9. Prekyx
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Su historia y banda sonora suplen cualquier defecto. De lo mejorcito de PS1.
  10. signorconte
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Probably the best RPG on par of games like FFVII-VIII-IX.
  11. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Great JRPG with good action, voice acting and soundtrack, not a bad story and slurred main character.
  12. DelitaHyral89
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    haters will disagree, but the truth is that the addition system makes this game's combat quite unique, placing it on the list of the best RPGs ever created.
  13. juan_luis93
    Dec 22, 2021
    9
    Uno de los mejores JRPG que he jugado, aun hoy en día aguanta bastante bien. El sistema de combate, novedoso para la época, buena banda sonora, una historia interesante y personajes carismáticos.
    ¿Es perfecto? No, tiene errores como la traducción, el inventario, lo poco desarrollado que esta el tema de los dragoons, y que tal vez la historia no puede ser una locura narrativa, pero en    Uno de los mejores JRPG que he jugado, aun hoy en día aguanta bastante bien. El sistema de combate, novedoso para la época, buena banda sonora, una historia interesante y personajes carismáticos.
    ¿Es perfecto? No, tiene errores como la traducción, el inventario, lo poco desarrollado que esta el tema de los dragoons, y que tal vez la historia no puede ser una locura narrativa, pero en aquel momento era un 9 bastante solido, hoy? tienes mejores opciones    … Expand
  14. Kruzio
    Aug 14, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In Spanish.
    Me pasé el juego el año pasado.

    Es una gran historia con unas mecánicas sencillas, eso sí, tiene un gran inconveniente.
    Hay un jefe final que para que no te mate tienes que ganar mucho dinero y comprar ciertos objetos que cuestan 10k cada uno y precisamente necesitas mínimo 4 de esos equipos porque si no, ése bicho te matará fácilmente.

    Buena banda sonora, gráficos buenos para la época (yo lo disfruté muchísimo en 2022).
    Historia genial con postcréditos preciosos.
    Tiene trucos lo cual ayuda muchísimo a no enfermar por el grindeo de oro.
    Precisamente por ésta razón le doy un 8.    … Expand
  15. AlesiLeite
    May 19, 2023
    10
    What a game, my friends! The game simply delivers everything you need to have fun. The battle system is interesting, the game's soundtrack is fabulous, the plot runs well on the 04 discs and the main thing is, it's done around the characters, so here you certainly won't see characters that join the group but that's with if it wasn't there, like several we can see in Chrono Cross or Gau inWhat a game, my friends! The game simply delivers everything you need to have fun. The battle system is interesting, the game's soundtrack is fabulous, the plot runs well on the 04 discs and the main thing is, it's done around the characters, so here you certainly won't see characters that join the group but that's with if it wasn't there, like several we can see in Chrono Cross or Gau in FF VI.

    It has one of the most beautiful endings in all RPG games, endearing characters. A story about love, about loyalty, and about how good RPGs should be.    … Expand
  16. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    The has to be one of the best JRPGs of All.
    Pros:
    -Great cast of characters
    -Great World Building
    -Great Nemesis and rivals
    -Great Plot Twists
    -Perfect Waifu
    -Ambitious game for the time with best graphics for the time with cut scenes.
    -Addition system needs some kind of skill to play the game
    Cons:
    -Nothing
  17. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    An incredibly underrated RPG. One of the best hidden gems on the PlayStation.
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Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best PS1 Game of 2000
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#3 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
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#4 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    60
    When all is said and done, The LoD is like your typical one-night stand: it's OK for a quick fix but it's nothing that will get you emotionally involved.
  2. PSX Nation
    97
    To each his own opinion but for this one reviewer Legend of Dragoon is truly legendary.
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  3. Absolute Playstation
    95
    A fifty+ hour game, beautiful sound and graphics, and an interactive fighting system all wrapped in one great experience.
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