Dragon Spirits (2023)

Developer: FHNBHJ
Publisher: indienova, FHNBHJ
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 338 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 18 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A modest pixel art creature-collecting RPG with light tactical combat, story and humor, but the feel is subdued.

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What players say

Players praise the dragon art and semi-real-time battle system, but they are deeply split on the translation and the game's refusal to hold your hand. Some call the contract-based capture a clever puzzle, while others find the quests and mechanical descriptions impossible to follow without a guide, especially on side-content.

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