Game of Dragons Review

Developer: G5 Entertainment
Price: FREE ($4.99 to unlock full game)
Version Reviewed: 1.0
App Reviewed on: iPad Mini Retina

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With a name that immediately makes you think of Game of Thrones, Game of Dragons couldn’t be more far removed from that concept. Instead, it’s a fairly gentle yet entertaining tale of a young woman who ends up in a parallel world full of dragons and mystery. It’s the kind of thing that could only really happen in a G5 hidden object game.

That means it’s mostly business as usual here with a familiar mixture of hidden object scenes and simple puzzle solving. Game of Dragons feels a little more put together than usual though, with more puzzles involving combining items. Early on, you get to burn some wasps in order to get to an awkwardly placed object and that pretty much sets the scene for the rest of the game.

Elsewhere, there are fairly typical hidden object scenes, with you picking out objects from a list. It’s a little more varied than just playing ‘spot the object’ with you occasionally needing to manipulate a couple of objects, or open a cupboard. That’s a lot of what works for Game of Dragons. It’s safe gaming but adds just enough to make it more interesting for the casual gamer.

That trend continues with Game of Dragons’s selection of mini-game style puzzles. You can always opt to skip them but their focus on logic and problem solving mean they feel quite rewarding. Similarly, there’s always a plentiful supply of hints so you’re always going to know where to head off to next.

While the story is a little weak and underdeveloped, even despite some branching conversations, Game of Dragons is still a fairly entertaining title. As usual, it’s no use for those wanting anything fast-paced or explosive, but it’ll satisfy those looking for a more relaxing and genteel experience.