Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension

I played the mmo(ish) Flashgame Dawn of the Dragons for a while and loved it. I stopped at some point because Flash just runs horribly and that game required quite some micromanagement which was painful then. Got absolutely stoked when i saw this coming up and was hoping for a similar game which actually runs smoothly. Clicked myself through the quests for 2 hours. Had not a single decision to make (just pseudo decisions aka do the next quest), not a single line of text that seemed interesting, not a single piece of loot that made me care at all. This feels like a soulless and massively dumbed down implementation of the original Dawn of the Dragons.

Very impressed with how well they ported this over to PC. My only complaint is that some of the text is a little harder to read unless I'm running full-screen. You are going to have a moderately difficult time with this one. Skill placement is critical; oftentimes winning or losing depends on it (the levels have monster positions that line up better or worse depending on the heroes used). There were a few times i won only because of the skill card order, and there were also a few times i lost because of it as well. Collecting all the heroes is important as they raise your total raid damage. So just maxing one group isn't enough, you'll be rewarded for improving all of them. The game really comes to life with guild campaigns. Everything you do is basically just to gear you up for that. The way they implemented multi-player instances in this game sets it apart from others and was, for me, the most enjoyable part. Finally, contrary to popular opinion, personally I enjoyed the pronoun select. I identify as a robot, and it feels good to finally get some gender-absent acknowledgement from the gaming community.

Game has never connected to the server, is this game toast??

Under,,genre'',the game is listed as a mmo,so i got curious. But it actually feels more like a singleplayer game with,,a few''multiplayer features. From what i noticed,there isnt any trading or pvp. Gets a bit repetive. Another thing that really bothers me,is that i dont feel like im actually playing the main character in the story. The main character is shown with weapons,sure,and people talk about him fighting....but all he does,is,,moving''enemies,without ever actually fighting. This makes it look like the other characters in the group are the real main characters and heroes of the story,while im just some dude they picked up along the way to watch,aka,a side character. Not very heroic. I know,i didnt play the game for long,just a half hour at the moment where i wrote this review. But i recognize games like this really fast normally(glorified singleplayer games). I enjoyed playing the old dawn of the dragons more than this,even if ascension got a better combat system and better graphics. In the first part,your character could actually fight,you had multiple pvp options and more ways to interact with other people. Might try the game again and,if i change my mind,change the review aswell,but the first impression wasnt a good one.

Developers do not know biology. People have only 2 sexes, male and female.

Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension is the highly anticipated sequel to the original Dawn of the Dragons, which captivated fans of classic narrative-driven, turn-based fantasy RPGs for years. The Great Dragon War has returned to the land of Tor'gyyl in this challenging turn based RPG. It has fallen upon you to stand up to the Draconic Overlords and their Dragon Armies as you embark on an adventurous journey to save the kingdom from the fiery doom of the fearsome war dragons! Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension is a new take on the turn based RPG games genre. Strategic turn based combat, player-based Guilds, a rich narrative building on more than 9 years of lore combined with a wide range of new quests, activities & locations to explore sets the scene as you take on the next chapter in the world of Dawn of the Dragons! KEY FEATURES • Unique Tactical Grid-based Combat System! • Community-driven Guilds and Online PvE Quests with friends! • Freedom to quest and explore in a magical and immersive world! • Recruit and Level-up Powerful Allies & Heroes! • Gather Epic Loot and Customize your Character! • Take part in a never-ending list of Online Events, Raids and Quests! ENDLESS FREEDOM In Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension, you call the shots. The Great Dragon War is filled with quests for you to complete, and you can choose to roam solo or join up with fellow Adventurers. Take part in a bountiful list of online turn based RPG activities - including Guild Campaigns, Raids & PvP battles! TACTICAL TURN BASED RPG COMBAT Defeat your foes through epic turn based RPG combat by utilizing the best strategic attacks, acquiring powerful Allies, and upgrading your arsenal of weaponry, spells, & abilities. Be prepared to battle vile creatures throughout a wide range of environments, including desolate dungeons and enchanted forests! THE GREAT DRAGON ARMIES ARE HERE Delve into the war torn world of Tor’gyyl caused by the Great Dragon War and explore a rich medieval RPG universe with over nine years of lovingly crafted characters and narratives from the original game. Forge alliances and build your strength as you take the fight to the destructive Dragon Armies and their Draconic Masters! EXPLORE & COMPLETE QUESTS The great War Dragons has ravaged the country. Decide your own path through the land of Tor'gyyl and explore & quest as you see fit. Reap the rewards of helping the citizens of Tor'gyyl and earn new loot, skill points, & treasure! ASSEMBLE YOUR OWN GUILD In Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension you can create or join your very own Guild and take part in an endless number of Campaigns, Raids, & various activities for exclusive rewards & loot. Team up with your friends or meet new like-minded Adventurers through your travels and fight together! SUMMON POWERFUL ALLIES Progress through the game and unlock the ability to summon fierce & helpful Allies, who will assist you in your quest to triumph against the enemy. PASSIONATE ONLINE RPG COMMUNITY Dawn of the Dragons: Ascension consists of an active & devoted community. Take part in friendly world chats, visit our forums and Discord, or simply band together on the battlefield in a frequently updated selection of community events and raids! 10 из 10

Game started okay, was getting into it when my antivirus froze it because it contains a virus, deleted it.

I like this Early Access Beta game... Wait, it's not Early Access and Beta? I really love the battle and game mechanic, It has a lot of potential, but it's wasted potential when the game is unfinished. A lot of bugs and errors, awkward control and lack of content to play. After finishing the Quest, it's just an endless grindfest of logging on every now and then, spending all resources then log off. If only the dev spend a bit of time on fixing bugs and add some content weekly like DotD web, it would have been much better.