It's got promise, great visuals and a fun premise but FUCK is the format a pain to interact with. It's gonna have to change with more updates. 4 save slots, loading a save often puts you way further back than the actual save and you can't skip dialogue so you have to click like a maniac. And there's no gallery either as of now. But right now there's very little content that it's not a deal breaker, but if this gets more updates it's gonna need similar functionality as most RenPy titles, otherwise it's just gonna be a chore.
VN - Unity - Dragon Wishes [v0.1.3] [Dragon Wishes]
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Doom Marine
Review of Dragon Wish v.0.1.2
Introduction:
What can I say about Dragon Wish v.0.1.2? This is an honest and objective review. The game has the potential to grow and become something truly great, but it seems like the developer is hesitant to fully commit to the project, possibly out of fear that things might go wrong.
Negative Points:
- Updates are frequent, but they lack meaningful content. It feels like they are released just to gauge the community's reaction and attract new players. However, this strategy is unlikely to yield positive long-term results.
- The latest update only introduced 30 seconds of gameplay, showcasing the consequences of the player's choices through a few slides. Overall, it was an underwhelming experience.
- The so-called "meaningful choices" don't feel truly impactful. For instance, in a fight against a guard, the sequence of events feels forced and lacks depth. There are also visual inconsistencies, particularly in the guard’s armor.
- The story has an interesting premise (the protagonist being isekai’d to another world due to a dragon god’s mistake), but it lacks depth and proper development.
- The protagonist's personality is well-crafted. He stands out as being more dominant than passive, which is a positive aspect. I hope that, in the future, the choices reflect this characteristic even more.
- The protagonist's design is another strong point. His appearance is one of the elements that drew me into the game, so I credit this as a success on the developer’s part.
The main issue with Dragon Wish isn't a lack of potential, but rather the developer’s approach. Small, content-light updates end up pushing the community away since there isn’t a compelling reason to keep following the project at this pace. If development continues this way, it could take years before the game actually becomes playable and engaging.
The developer should rethink their strategy and take more time before releasing new versions to the public. Investing in the story, content, technical aspects (such as adding a background soundtrack), and fixing inconsistencies in the AI-generated artwork would greatly improve the game’s progress. A focus on quality rather than the frequency of updates could be the key to success.
Final Rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5)
The game has potential, but it lacks content and consistency to truly stand out. If the developer changes their approach, Dragon Wish could become a promising game in the future.