![]() ![]() The DLC handily contrives a reason for dragon levels by having One's dragon, Gabriella, aid each sister. Every chapter also has TONS of in-game VO fleshing out the sister in question and her relationship with her Disciple (including One’s “new” Disciple). ![]() ![]() There are a few cutscenes for each chapter, most of them in a new pop-up storybook style that works quite well if not appearing a bit cheaply made. You can level up each sister but on a much smaller scale that caps at 10. Each of them also have their own weapon, one of the four types from the original game, with its own stats and attack patterns-these weapons also unlock for the main game after finishing each chapter. You play as Zero’s sisters for the first time, but this isn’t much more than a model swap with many of the same animations. Each of these chapters is four stages (with one of those being a dragon level) that take about an hour or so to complete in total. There is one for each of the sisters, One through Five, and a new prologue chapter for Zero. Since this DLC is quite expensive ($30 for 6 new chapters), and since Drakengard 3 is already a game not too many people have “got around” to playing yet, I thought it would be useful to some if I did a little overview/review of what the DLC entails, to help all of you decide whether or not to purchase them.įirst off, let’s talk about what you get in the DLC chapters. ![]() The most recent reason? Its DLC, which I bought a few months ago and just recently got around to finishing. I’m here yet again to talk about Drakengard 3-is anyone tired of it yet? All humor aside, it’s a game I think has been tragically overlooked by many, even with its rough edges, and I can’t stop thinking about it for a variety of reasons. There's nothing more anti-climactic than calling your massive dragon buddy down from the sky, only to watch him get stuck in a corner.The new "pop-up" style for cutscenes-likely cheaper and easier to render than the other ones. The AI of your companions is problematic, too Zero's disciples are practically useless, and when you summon Mikhael to help in battle, there's a good chance he'll find a way to incapacitate himself by accident. The camera becomes unruly when fighting in tight corners, and lengthy load times are frequent, which is especially obnoxious when you fail a mission and need to repeat it. Though Drakengard 3's cutscenes are fantastic, the in-game pixelated visuals aren't nearly as impressive. Sadly, several other technical issues mar the overall experience. When it isn't, you'll wish you could just get off the clumsy beast and use your normal controls instead. When it's working well, blasting foes with gouts of dragon fire is exhilarating. The controls aren't consistent between the various dragon combat segments, the lock-on is a bit finicky, and some aerial battles suffer framerate dips when too many enemies spawn. Of course, this wouldn't be a Drakengard game without mounted dragon combat-but the segments in which Zero pilots Mikhael are more uneven than the ground-based combat. It's quick and easy to change between weapons, and strategic weapon choice makes the going much easier during battle. Swords are great when surrounded by groups of opponents, claws are more effective at ripping into tough lone enemies, chakrams can take out archers from a distance, and spears can easily break through a shielded phalanx. All of these support her acrobatic style with combination attacks that include dives, aerial strikes, and other highly mobile attacks. Along with her speed, Zero will need her arsenal of swords, chakrams, spears, and claws to take down her foes. Once Zero bathes herself in the blood of slaughtered foes-a state indicated both by a blood-filled meter and by the gore splattered on her character model-you can activate the awesome Intoner Mode, a brief state of invincibility and carnage that again makes it feel like you're controlling a certified divine badass.Īll this power doesn’t make the game too easy, however, as enemies take out a good chunk of Zero’s health when they hit, and healing items are in short supply. Controlling her is akin to dancing a lethal ballet around mere mortals, many of whom even comment on her demonic speed and prowess. Zero moves far more swiftly than her opponents and easily cleaves normal humans in two. The control scheme of two-button combos, jumping, and dodging is fairly standard, but you really get the sense that you're controlling a powerful goddess. While Drakengard 3’s insane story will keep you entertained, its fast-paced combat will keep you on your toes. ![]()
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