Son of the Dragon King
Son of the Dragon King, a beat 'em up action saga, with captivating storytelling at its core, RPG-like character growth, and intricate crafting. Your path—a blend of honor and redemption—will decide feudal Japan's fate. Can you emerge as the champion, facing down the elemental warlords?
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12 itemsAbout the Game
Embark on an epic quest in Son of the Dragon King, stepping into the shoes of one of three characters. Traverse the fantasy realms of feudal Japan in a dynamic side-scrolling RPG, beat 'em up style! Whether solo or in co-op, your mission is to rescue this world from impending doom.
Combat & Environment
Journey through environments that are more than mere backdrops. Gameplay is significantly shaped by destructible objects, many of which can be used as weapons or as crucial elements in crafting. This is supported by a unique real-time combat system, designed as a hybrid prototype for PC and console platforms.
Crafting & Weaponry
Players can gather materials to craft weapons, accessories, and healing potions. Beyond the crafted arsenal, you have a plethora of melee weapons, guns, and throwables like daggers and grenades to tackle your foes!
Story & Mythology
Experience the epic narrative threading through Son of the Dragon King. The comprehensive bestiary offers insights into the mythological origins of each of your enemies.
The future of feudal Japan relies on your determination and courage. Are you ready for the challenge?
Features:
- Engage in a dynamic and immersive side-scrolling RPG beat 'em up as one of three characters, solo or in co-op, while venturing through and rescuing the fantasy world of feudal Japan.
- Environments significantly impact gameplay with destructible objects and items that can be wielded as weapons or utilized in crafting.
- Customize your combat arsenal by collecting and crafting weapons, accessories, and healing potions, all in an effort to save the world.
- Vivid, realistically-styled graphics infused with Oriental influences.
- Unique real-time combat system designed as a hybrid prototype for PC and console platforms.
- Diverse array of melee weapons, guns, and throwables like grenades, stones, daggers, etc., for taking down enemies.
- Classic gameplay seamlessly integrated with innovative mechanics.
- 29 levels within 9 distinct locations.
- 5 different training levels to enhance your characters abilities.
- 12 trinkets to get special ultimate chi-kung power or new passive skill.
- 4 different martial art skill mastery exp trees (Kung-Fu, Ninjutsu, Alchemy and Chi-Kung).
- Comprehensive bestiary detailing each enemy's mythological origins.
- An epic narrative weaving throughout the game.
