Dragon's Crown (PlayStation 3) review"So, just what do you get as a reward for overlooking the boobs? The answer, it turns out, is an enjoyable romp through fantasy tropes that include nefarious wizards, mythical creatures on the rampage, heroic knights, and even damsels in distress. What makes it all so enjoyable isn’t the fact that we get to cover all of that familiar ground once more. Rather, it’s the commitment to that approach, along with those beautiful graphics I mentioned and a surprisingly addictive character development system." |
One of this year’s greatest tragedies—besides the actual tragedies that you hear about in the news, I mean—is that Dragon’s Crown, a well-executed fantasy brawler that is among one of the most engaging I’ve ever played, is likely to be remembered almost exclusively for a pair of swaying boobs.
Dragon’s Crown was announced a long time ago. It’s the latest project from Vanillaware, the team behind magical previous outings such as Odin Sphere, Muramasa: The Demon Blade and GrimGrimoire. All of those titles featured lush visuals, and the general look they employed has returned for your continued enjoyment on PlayStation 3 and Vita. There are gorgeous backgrounds everywhere you look, some of the most beautiful you’re likely to ever see in a video game, and yet people can’t stop talking about the sorceress.
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Staff review by Jason Venter (August 22, 2013)
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