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Drakensang

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

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Quick resume

Drakensang is a third-person party-based RPG based on the pen & paper role-play rules of The Dark Eye. Drakensang is the first PC game for over 10 years to be based on Germany's most successful and popular role-play system. Drakensang builds on the pen & paper rules as applied in version 4.0.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Pros

  • Deep and complex rpg mechanics
  • Immersive fantasy world with detailed lore
  • Long main story and many side quests
  • Extensive character customization and crafting
  • Challenging tactical combat with pause

Cons

  • Limited character appearance customization
  • Slow movement and pacing
  • Somewhat linear story progression
  • Lack of multiplayer or social interaction
  • Technical issues on modern systems requiring workarounds

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can create characters from many classes and races and freely allocate skill points, but character appearance customization is limited."

  • Competence
    4

    "Complex RPG mechanics with tactical real-time combat with pause, requiring strategic planning and skillful management."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Single-player game focused on personal progress and exploration without competitive or ranked modes."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Long main story and many side quests encourage extended play sessions and replayability."

  • Cooperation
    -3

    "Party-based gameplay with AI-controlled companions; no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Extensive character skill customization and crafting systems allow creative build and equipment choices."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of player dominance over others; interactions are single-player and cooperative within party."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Immersive fantasy world with detailed lore and atmosphere provides strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in classic RPGs and the Dark Eye system."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with different character builds, skill allocations, and combat tactics."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Large detailed world with many towns, dungeons, and side quests encourages exploration."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited character appearance customization; mostly predefined avatars with no visual modification."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "High fantasy setting based on The Dark Eye pen-and-paper RPG with mythical creatures and magic."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Single-player experience with minimal social interaction beyond party members."

  • Growth
    4

    "Complex skill and attribute progression system encourages learning and character development."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with long sessions and slow movement; no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous attention due to tactical combat and quest management."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Limited companion interaction; no deep relationship building or emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Player directs party members' actions and tactics, managing team composition and skills."

  • Progression
    4

    "Character leveling, skill upgrades, and item acquisition drive progression throughout the game."

  • Relaxation
    -1

    "Gameplay can be challenging and requires strategic thinking, but also has moments of calm exploration."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant graphics and music provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly stimulating."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems; gameplay is focused on individual experience."

  • Story
    3

    "Engaging main story with many side quests and lore, though some find it predictable and linear."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Tactical combat with pausing and command queuing requires planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some challenging battles and boss fights provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Long gameplay with many hours of content offers good value for money."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves fighting monsters and enemies with weapons and magic."

  • Survival
    3

    "Combat includes wound system and resource management to avoid death and failure."

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