Underplayed Gems

The Handler of Dragons (2021)

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Developer
Hi-Quality Jerzy Calinski
Publisher
Spirit Games Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, RPG, Early Access
Rating
3.3 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

An early access action RPG where you explore a fantasy world, make story decisions, and manage relationships while interacting with dragons.

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What players say

Players call this a solo dev's labor of love that captures an old-school RPG vibe, but they warn that the voice acting is robotic (some say computer generated), combat is clunky, and there is no manual saving. The story is short, around two hours, and long-time players say development stalled with no updates since 2022.

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