Dragon is the massive legendary creature that occurs in the folklore of many cultures across the globe. According to the western cultures, the dragon is capable of breathing fire and has four-leg as well as wings. The player will discover dragon in fantastical settings usually in Role-playing, RTS, Adventure, etc. genres. In dragon video games, the knights and wizards are battling against the forces of evil, or sometimes the forces of legendary heroes. In the fanatical settings, one of the massive adversaries the player can face in the game is the mighty dragon. The fearsome beasts have been most dangerous and challenging of enemies in the fantasy-based video games, often playing the huge part of the storyline itself. In some games, as the hero, the player needs to take down massive dragon from beginning invaded the environment and struggle to restore the peace while in some games, the player uses these fierce beasts for his advantages and command them to destroy the territory of enemies and loot their resources. Here is the collection of best video games that features Dragons as the significant part.
#1 Dragon Force
Dragon Force is a mix of Real-time Strategy and Real-time Tactics elements developed by J-Force and published by Sega. The game comes with Single-player mode and takes place in the fantastic environment. It lets you step into the shoes of the protagonist who must struggle to save the land. There are eight rulers, and each has a set of general under their command, and each general can command up to 100 soldiers. During the gameplay, the armies must traverse between castles and towns via defined routes on an isometric map like Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire. When different nations’ armies meet, they engage in brutal battle. The game offers the world Legendra, where the game environment is set, and you as the ruler must command your army to take down opposing forces to score the points and use to upgrade your army. With addictive features, superb graphics, and brilliant mechanics, Dragon Force is the wonderful game to play.
#2 The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is an Action-Adventure, Third-person Exploration, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Etranges Libellules and published by Activision. The game serves as the third and final title in The Legend of Spyro trilogy. It offers the advanced gameplay compared to the previous installment in the series, and the enables the main character named as Spyro to fly at any time. The player controls the dragon and explores the land from a third-person viewpoint to battle against enemies known as Goblins. According to the story, Cynder and Spyro are tethered with a strange green chain developed by the Dark Master. Co-op mode, enabling the players to complete the game as either Cynder or Spyro. The environments are huge than previous games, and mainly gameplay focuses on exploration elements. There are a series of missions that the player has to complete to earn points to progress through the story. With detailed landscapes, addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and smooth controls, The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon is the best game to play.
#3 Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a Hack and Slash plus Action-Role Playing Game by Snowblind Studios. It is wonderful game to play and enjoy, in this game you can customize your character with the help of experience points getting them by defeating the enemies. You can have maximum skills and abilities for you character by going through different levels of the game. After every four levels of the game, you are given some extra strength, wisdom and intelligence as well. baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is set in the Forgotten Realms of Dungeon and Dragons world where it allows you to select your character from three main classes such as Humans, Dwarves and Elves, customize your character with the help of Experience Points collected via wining over the enemies, engage your self into epic Campaigns, Quests etc. use and develop your skills as you proceed in the game and enjoy an amazing Dungeons and Dragons type gameplay. With a brilliant game setting, enhanced game mechanics and visuals and a truly addictive gameplay, Baldur’s gate: Dark Alliance is a fantastic game to play and enjoy.
#4 Dragon’s Dogma
Dragon’s Dogma is another wonderful Action-Adventure, RPG, and Fantasy-based Hack and Slash video game. The game allows you to be the protagonist (Male/Female) who emerges from a deep crater temple after defeating the Chimera, reaches to a village Cassardis where a strange dragon appears, calls him Chosen One, tears out his heart and flies away. The protagonist gets revived without his heart as the Arisen and starts his journey. He reaches to Gran Soren and starts working as a soldier, kills the Hydra and gifts its head to the king of Gran Soren. King sends him to Everfall where he meets Wyrm Hunt. Teams up with Wyrm and starts killing the members of a cult named as Salvation. The cult turns out to be the believer of Grigori (The Dragon). After a great journey The Arisen reaches the lair of the dragon and kills him after a dreadfully long and bloody battle, retrieves his heart and goes on. Dragon’s Dogma offers an amazing combination of Action-Adventure, Hack and Slash and RPG elements along with beautiful graphics, enhanced mechanics and an impressive game-play.
#5 Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward serves as the first Downloadable Content Pack for Final Fantasy XIV: Realm Reborn developed by Square Enix Business Division 5. The game revolves around Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing gameplay available to play on multiple platforms. The DLC pack focuses on a long conflict called the Dragonsong War between two powerful factions such as the Dragon horde of Dravania and the Holy See of Ishgard. According to the story, the player seeks asylum after being accused of murder and become involved in the struggle to the end of the conflict. The pack introduces three additional playable character classes and a new playable race as well as the flying gameplay through the use of airborne mounts and the airships. It uses the quest-based system, enabling the player to explore the massive environment, interact with other players from all over the world in the persistent world that responds to his actions, and more. The game rewards the player with experience which can be used to unlock additional content and increase his level up to sixty, which grants each class to learn five unique abilities to change the flow of battle. Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward includes core features such as Three new Jobs, PvP Arena Battles, Dungeons, and more. Try it out, and you’ll like it.
#6 Drakengard 3
Drakengard 3 is an Action Role-playing, Exploration and Single-player video game with Third-person Perspective element developed by Access Games and published by Square Enix. The game serves as the 3rd installment in the series of Drakengard and the pre-sequel to the original title. It mixes the land-based hack and slash combat and aerial battles. The story follows the protagonist named as Zero, a woman who and caste spell through multiple song. The protagonist is accompanied by a dragon named Mikhail, she set out to slaughter her five brutal sisters, who rule the regions of the world. As the story progress, the player will discover the truth behind the revenge of the protagonist. The player manipulate the world from a third-person perspective and can use sword and magic to kill enemies. In land-based combat, the protagonist can perform multiple attacks on foe. The game rewards the player with XP points that he or she can use to unlock further items, weapons and accessories in the game. There are four primary weapons such a combat bracers, swords, chakrams and spears that the player can switch any time during the gameplay. Try the game, and you’ll enjoy.
#7 Dragon Age: Origins Awakening
Dragon Age: Origins Awakening is the first Expansion Pack for the best role-playing game Dragon Age: Origins released in 2009. The game introduces a new campaign, taking place during the aftermath of the original game, new classes and each has its unique skills and abilities. At the beginning of the game, the player has an option to import his character from the previous title and start his match or hire a new one. If the player chooses the new character, the game begins with the main story is set to a default ending. According to the story, the Grey Wardens have been battling against evil faction called the dark spawn forces which threatened the environment. The player assumes the role of the protagonist, a Grey Warden Commander and his primary objective is to manipulate the world, fight against foes, slay them, and uncover the dark secrets of the dark spawn. Establish his bases, control his army throughout multiple weapons and fight for victory. Dragon Age: Origins Awakening offers core features such as Skill-based Combat, Character Classes, Customization, Encounter five part Members, and more.
#8 How to Train Your Dragon
How to Train Your Dragon is an Action-Adventure, Single and Multiplayer video game based on the movie of the same name developed by Etranges Libellules and published by Activision. The game lets the player build his unique dragon and move throughout a variety of levels, where he can interact with friends and fight amongst friends. According to the story, after slaughtering the Red Death, the tribe has organized an event which they call Thor’s Day Thursday. During the festival, the tribe organize a dragon tournament and encourages all teenagers to take part with their dragon in the tournament that they have trained. There is two protagonists named as Astrid and Hiccup (the main characters of the movie), and the player needs to select one of them to start the game. Before entering the tournament, the player has to use training ground to train his dragon to fight. There are a variety of levels, and each level revolves around dragon fighting. The player needs to complete each level by defeating other dragons to win the tournament. After the end of the fight, the player has to gather some ingredients for food for his dragon. With prominent gameplay, exciting mechanics, and brilliant visuals, How to Train Your Dragon is the best game to play and enjoy.
#9 Spyro: Year of the Dragon
Spyro: Year of the Dragon is an Action, Platform, Third-person Perspective and Single-player video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the third entry in the Spyro series for PlayStation. The game follows the protagonist, a titular purple dragon named Spyro and his efforts to retrieve over 150 magical eggs of dragons. The game consists of different levels and each level has its unique gameplay and challenges. According to the story, the dragons’ eggs are stolen by the evil antagonist named Sorceress and the game lets you get into the role of the protagonist and travel across the universe in order to collect gems and eggs. Spyro: Year of the Dragon includes new mini-games and characters and offers enhanced mechanics, and visuals. You character can run, jump, and fly in open environment. Navigate obstacles, and complete quests to earn experience and further progress through the game. Spyro: Year of the Dragon offers the similar gameplay to its previous entries. It is the best game to play and enjoy.
#10 Spyro the Dragon
Spyro the Dragon is an Action, Platform and Single-player video game created by Insomniac Games. The game lets the player control the protagonist a purple dragon named Spyro and his companion Spark. It is the first entry in the series of Spyro the Dragon. The game takes place in different worlds and embarks the player on an epic adventure. According to the story, the antagonist named Evil Gnasty Gnorc kidnapped Spyro’s friends and stolen the treasure. The main goal of the player to explore different worlds, fight against enemies to rescue his friend. The player can use two major attacks such as Charging with Horns and breathing fire. He must use his powers strategically to defeat the enemies. It has a set of levels and can play from a third-person perspective. Navigate the game world, defeat the antagonist, complete levels, and save your friend. Spyro the Dragon offers core features such as Exciting Landscapes, Challenging Levels, Platforming Gameplay, Detailed Environment and more. Try it out, and It is the best game as compared to other platform games.
#11 Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara offers a super-fast-paced 2D Run and Gun Style Sword Fighting game-play in which you as a Warrior have to go on slaying your enemies while going through a Side-Scrolling environment. A number of mythical beasts and Monsters, the game lets you use a number of weapons against the epic enemies and eliminate them in amazing Melee Combats. With a multiplayer Co-op support, Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara lets you enjoy a Classic Arcade Style game-play, challenge your enemies in a competitive environment and defeat them to be glorious warrior. With a number of character selection and customization options, brilliant visuals and an addictive game-play, Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is a cool game to play. Do Try it out.
#12 Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins is an amazing Action-RPG game by BioWare. The game allows you to enjoy melee combat system with Hack and Slash elements. You can explore the stunning game world by going through different quests. You have to save the world from the disastrous event, called as the Blight. You can communicate with the NPCs and make a team of different players. Your companions are controlled by AI to assist you in multiple combats. You have to fight against different types of enemies such as ghosts, giant spiders, darkspawn, walking trees, and dragons. You have to save the world by fighting against these evil forces. You can test your skills and abilities by fighting against the ancient dragon awakened by the Darkspawn. You can choose your character from the six given classes, each class has different fighting tactics having different weapons and different skills. You have to make your character strong and powerful to deal with most horrible battles against your enemies. Dragon Age: Origins is an exciting and engaging game to play with enhanced visuals.
#13 Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition is a great Action-Adventure and RPG video game by Bio Ware and is a direct sequel to Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: II. The game puts you into the character of Herald of Andraste who after the attack on Mages and Templar meeting vows to kill the enemies. He forms up an Organization named Inquisition with the help of Cullen and Ambassador Josephine. The game lets you be Herald of Andraste and tasks you eliminate the monsters and demons who swarmed through the Rift, opened at the blast site. You must explore various sites on the game map, Strengthen up Inquisition by recruiting more individuals (Mages and Templars) like you, engage in gruesome battles and combats with the enemy and kill them all. You must also get help from your Dragon as the Boss enemy Corypheus has one to help him out with the destruction. Dragon Age: Inquisition concludes when the Boss Corypheus is dead, so you must focus on his allies too and kill them with your mighty sword and your unnatural powers. Dragon Age: Inquisition is one of the best MMORPGs to play and it will definitely provide you with tons of entertainment for sure.
#14 Dragon Age 2
Dragon Age 2 is an exciting Action RPG game by BioWare. The game allows you to enjoy melee combat system with Hack and Slash factor. You can explore the game world by going through different quests, fighting against the enemies in PvP and PvE Combats. Your character belongs to a family Hawke. You can communicate with the NPCs and make a team of different players, take them all with you on your epic encounters and enjoy fighting against the enemy bosses. You can bring three companions along with you while having combats against the enemies. You can pause the game and freeze your enemy, you can now switch your player with other members of your team. New player can kill the frozen enemy. You can control all your players during any battle or outside the battle. You can make friends and have a friendly rivalry. Your friends can be changed in to your rivals. You have to be careful in this regard while going on different quests, your friend should follow your instructions during a quest. Otherwise you have to fight against your friend as a rival to complete your task. You will get rivalry bonuses and friendship bonus in both cases. You will get a chance of romance as well. Dragon Age 2 is a thrilling and engaging game to play with enhanced visuals and a brilliant story.
#15 Dragon’s Crown
Dragon’s Crown is an Action Role-playing, Beat ‘em up, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Vanillaware and published by Atlus. The game offers breathtaking visual style, and mixes the hack-and-slash and beat ‘em up elements to offers the brilliant gameplay. It takes place in the medieval fantasy world and the plot focuses on the four players traversing through a variety of dungeons and labyrinths to find the fortune and adventure. It revolves around traditional side-scrolling beat ‘em up element and enables the player move his character across the playfield into the foreground or background while taking down the enemies that confront him from all angles. There are six heroes available from which the player must select one of them to start the adventure. Each character has its unique skills and abilities. The player can kill enemies using magic, combos, skills, collectables, and more. With brilliant gameplay, superb mechanics, and brilliant visuals, Dragon’s Crown is the wonderful game to play.