The Legend of Dragoon

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 13, 2000
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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. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    An incredibly underrated RPG. One of the best hidden gems on the PlayStation.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Crimson9
    Aug 2, 2023
    5
    Legend of Dragoon seems to be very devoutly loved by its community. Its easy to understand why. LoD has a very good difficulty curve. It eases the player in not just with its combat system, but also its progression system, world setting, level design, characters, and story. All of these start off very simple, and it allows newcomers to the genre to ease into it. Its packaged in a game thatLegend of Dragoon seems to be very devoutly loved by its community. Its easy to understand why. LoD has a very good difficulty curve. It eases the player in not just with its combat system, but also its progression system, world setting, level design, characters, and story. All of these start off very simple, and it allows newcomers to the genre to ease into it. Its packaged in a game that seems to have been pretty cinematically impressive for its time.

    The problem is that in most things, Legend of Dragoon remains very simple. The characters remain one dimensional, the combat system adds more complex additions and magic but doesn't evolve beyond that, the progression system is nonexistent, the level design remains too straightforward throughout the game (with only one or two exceptions near the end), the world design remains extremely linear throughout.

    The story too, remains quite simple. I will say though that the lore behind the world is interesting and fleshed out. Unfortunately, the story itself unfolds through extremely robotic dialogue and ultimately might be the game's weakest point other than its linearity.

    The OST too, is largely quite simple. Some of the themes like Dart's theme or Meru's theme are like AI generated themes for 'brave warrior' and 'quirky girl' respectively. They are memorable in how goofy they are. But some tracks are actually quite brilliant.

    This game is pretty anime in a lot of ways. The characters shouting their moves is really goofy and cringe, but oh well. Its just one of this games many quirks.

    In general, Legend of Dragoon is a pretty simple JRPG. But its well packaged and it does manage to find strength in its simplicity. It has moments of greatness but admittedly does pale in comparison to games like FF7.    … Expand
  5. Ragnellrok
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Not a perfect game. But effing close. Just, must play, get it if you have a playstation of any kind (though preferably not the PS1 version because that'd be expensive.) So, either the PSOne Classics for the PS3/Vita systems and PS4/PS5 if you own one of those. Old school, high fantasy, turn-based on speed (which is static only alterable with equipment).
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. MidAirMan
    Feb 21, 2023
    0
    This game has far too many fake 10 scored reviews. It's not a zero, but it certainly is not a ten. Combat is shallow, the story isn't great, and the game design is so simple you would think it is for children who have just learned their colors. Late game relies on Magic as it is broken and most of your characters have no access to it. The combat mechanic is not innovative. It's a timeThis game has far too many fake 10 scored reviews. It's not a zero, but it certainly is not a ten. Combat is shallow, the story isn't great, and the game design is so simple you would think it is for children who have just learned their colors. Late game relies on Magic as it is broken and most of your characters have no access to it. The combat mechanic is not innovative. It's a time mechanic to do more damage in battle and it looks and performs awfully. Probably due to the limitations of its time. It's an ok game and if you played it as a child it probably has a special place in your heart, but there are hundreds of better RPGs.… Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Trad_Lad
    Aug 12, 2021
    5
    I didn't get too far in, but Legend of Dragoon seems to be a mediocre rpg at best. The gameplay has a quick-time event system that makes it a bit more engaging than the basic jrpg style, but with little variety compared to other quick-time event combat systems like the Mario RPGs, it became a bit of an annoyance. I have more issue with the characters though who all come off very robotic,I didn't get too far in, but Legend of Dragoon seems to be a mediocre rpg at best. The gameplay has a quick-time event system that makes it a bit more engaging than the basic jrpg style, but with little variety compared to other quick-time event combat systems like the Mario RPGs, it became a bit of an annoyance. I have more issue with the characters though who all come off very robotic, the game feeling a bit soulless. The graphics and environments look good to pretty decent which is a plus, but the world didn't engage me at all. The world map is very simplistic, almost like Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles with the caravan moving between hub areas (which there are random encounters while traversing the small space between areas). Overall, while it might sound a bit base of a claim, I do feel this game was probably just trying to ride on Final Fantasy 7's success. I even heard the character names were dealt out almost in a raffle fashion during the game's production. Final Fantasy 7 does it's characters and world leagues better than what I've seen here in Legend of Dragoon.… Expand
  13. Country704
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Best RPG ever. Played this game for years. It was the first turned based game that actually excited me
  14. EmuGame218
    May 25, 2021
    10
    One of the best video games in human history.
    The properties of which, paradoxically, become better when you do not play this game.
  15. NotJoseManuel10
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    I retract everything I said when I was Jose Manuel10, Legend of dragoon, it is worse today than yesterday but not worse than tomorrow.
  16. JoseManuel10_
    Jan 24, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Dragoon is a 2000 role-playing video game developed and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.

    + My Favorite RPG and VideoGame of PS1
    + Great Characters and Story
    + Fun Combat
    + Excellent Soundtrack
    + Amazing Animations
  17. Erikfyn
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    Seeing this game as a 9 makes me a bit sick, not gonna lie:
    - Combat system is boring, even on its launch
    - Characters are dumb, except Lavitz. Kongol its like a FFIX Amarant, but worse. His Dragoon stone its sold by a merchant and u can skip it if u dont turn back, are u serious? - Graphics are fine (on launch). - Dragoon system is cool, till u see u cant go back to normal form, u    Seeing this game as a 9 makes me a bit sick, not gonna lie:
    - Combat system is boring, even on its launch
    - Characters are dumb, except Lavitz. Kongol its like a FFIX Amarant, but worse. His Dragoon stone its sold by a merchant and u can skip it if u dont turn back, are u serious?
    - Graphics are fine (on launch).
    - Dragoon system is cool, till u see u cant go back to normal form, u cant use items and literally the colors of every power ranger spoils you the entire game. They are supposed to be chosen by the "destiny" and literally every other person can be a Dragoon, like exchanging a YUGIOH card xDD.
    - Story is so bad, plotholes, nonsenses
    - World building is so poor, not even sidequests to expand a little the story.
    - Item system is crap, only 32 spaces and you end literally avoiding every chest casue u dont need the content.
    - "Hardest" boss is literally the final boss but launching more abilities. Get immune to magic and its a walk in the park. Absurd.
    - Music is so repetitive that it seems theres only 3 tracks on the entire game. Theres no need to use a song in 1000000 places. Motivational song its really bad placed on 3/4 scenes.    … Expand
  18. Sh1tofDragoon
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    I signed up for metacritic just to put a zero on this pointless and inconsistent game, the worst I ever played
  19. Akuserareta
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Es que no me cabe en la cabeza como hay críticos que evalúan tan mal semejante juego. Esto es en serio? o alguien les suelta el dinero para que escupan tales estupideces?

    Este juego es simplemente el mejor RPG de la PSX, o sea fue el mejor JRPG de su tiempo, yo lo he jugado mas de 7 veces y todavía no me cansa y estamos en el año 2020!! y sigue sin cansarme!! Su historia es tan    Es que no me cabe en la cabeza como hay críticos que evalúan tan mal semejante juego. Esto es en serio? o alguien les suelta el dinero para que escupan tales estupideces?

    Este juego es simplemente el mejor RPG de la PSX, o sea fue el mejor JRPG de su tiempo, yo lo he jugado mas de 7 veces y todavía no me cansa y estamos en el año 2020!! y sigue sin cansarme!!

    Su historia es tan jodidamente atrapante al igual que su soundtrack en los momentos que avanza la historia. Tiene uno de los villanos mas completos de cualquier JRPG, Lloyd que personaje mas grande dios mío, además tiene muchos momentos muy emotivos, momentos geniales donde se ve la alta diferencia de los poderosos guerreros Dragoons con el resto del mundo y razas.

    Los gráficos son tremendos para su época, los ataques de los dragoons eran unas secuencias espectaculares visualmente, las cuales dejaban ver todo el poder que tenían, era realmente un espectáculo visual verlos en acción.

    Hay críticos que dicen que es lineal... es en serio? creo que solo jugaron la primera media hora y no salieron ni del 5% del primer CD jajajaja, y eran 4 CD's!! este juego tiene varios jefes escondidos, para los que no se enteren todavía.

    La historia es deslumbrante, nunca jugué nada igual, y para no parecer un ciego amante del juego que solo le hecha flores, diré que lo único que se me hace pesado es la música en los combates con monstruos casuales, eso suele agotar, pero esto es un problema que cualquier RPG lo puede tener, pero lo vale, lo demás es todo un espectáculo en todos los sentidos. 10/10

    ESTO MERECE UN REMAKE!!    … Expand
  20. Kingdomhear
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    Bellissimo sotto ogni aspetto! Grande storia grandi personaggi!! Molto divertente
  21. hocineDZ
    Nov 15, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After spending more than 55hours playing and finishing the game entirely this jrpg has a lot of drawbacks that affect the quality of the game.
    *There are a lot of chests items everywhere but there is only 32 items slots in total so if you have duplicate items each one takes its own slot
    *weapons equipment list could be more organized finding the right ring to wear for the selected characters is tiresome
    *combat rewards aren't enough to buy expensive weapons they give you few gold coins even for bosses battles
    *no escape casting all you're going to do is going forth and back redoing the same path it's very time consuming, zenebatos is the most boring part of this repetitive process where you need to teleport forth and back just to change a simple code and even the code input process is not that simple and easy
    *additions takes time to lvl up for the remaining characters and for the most part you need just two characters to rely on
    *load option is not available in the menu
    *long boring dialogs even if you speed them up
    *QTE with minor enemies is not fun but it's necessary to lvl up the additions that's why random encounters get annoyingly long and boring
    * some game crashes in dragoon form with some bosses
    *dragoon form can't be canceled once chosen and the physical attack is no different than the standard attack in human form unless you use special dragoon form for a character but for that all characters must have full sp
    *not so many memorable soundtracks except for one or two tracks

    Now for the good part of the game
    *magician faust and melbu frahma boss battle are the most interesting part of the game
    *bosses battles
    *beautiful visuals and cutscenes    … Expand
  22. Panchogul
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    Una verdadera reliquia invaluable de la primera generación de Play Station, jodidamente infravalorada y opacada por la franquicia de Final Fantasy, la cual ya tenía una sólida reputación por aquel entonces.
    La historia es muy buena, los gráficos eran incluso mejores que FFVII y IX y el sistema de combate era excelente y dinámico, decir que merece al menos una remasterización se queda    Una verdadera reliquia invaluable de la primera generación de Play Station, jodidamente infravalorada y opacada por la franquicia de Final Fantasy, la cual ya tenía una sólida reputación por aquel entonces.
    La historia es muy buena, los gráficos eran incluso mejores que FFVII y IX y el sistema de combate era excelente y dinámico, decir que merece al menos una remasterización se queda corto con lo mucho que este olvidado título merece realmente.    … Expand
  23. neojotic
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The best RPG of all time hands down! Top 5 PS game!

    A must play for anyone into RPGs or for anyone that has a Playstation.

    Deserves an HD remake at the very least.
  24. 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.
  25. ZakJohnstonAR
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This particular games stands as my favorite game of all time. As a youngster I was completely enamored with the story, quests, and game play. Really wish they would remake it..
  26. Folker87
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    this game is gold. certainly needed some improvements in some aspects, like voice acting or respond time in commands, like when you hit attack and starts the attack seconds later. by far one of the most creative story ever told.disck one is slow and may sent confusing messages. but if you reach disck 3 you will be mind ****
    dont loose the opportunity to play this.
    thid game needs a    this game is gold. certainly needed some improvements in some aspects, like voice acting or respond time in commands, like when you hit attack and starts the attack seconds later. by far one of the most creative story ever told.disck one is slow and may sent confusing messages. but if you reach disck 3 you will be mind ****
    dont loose the opportunity to play this.
    thid game needs a remake. cant have a sequel and dont need a precuel. just a good remake true to the lriginal.    … Expand
  27. Svetlendrius
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Great JRPG with good action, voice acting and soundtrack, not a bad story and slurred main character.
  28. juan_luis
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best jrpgs games of all history. I played this game in 2000 and I replay several times later. Good graphics in a PSX, a cool history and the best of the game, the combay system. This gem need a remaster.
  29. Prekyx
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Su historia y banda sonora suplen cualquier defecto. De lo mejorcito de PS1.
  30. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
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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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