The 4K treatment has done wonders for Vanillaware’s amazing animations. Visually the game is gorgeous, questionable art design aside. It is awkward but I got used to it over time.

In this version (like the PS3 iteration) it uses the right stick. The game was originally designed for the Vita and used the touch screen to guide them to find treasure and open chests. There is also a rogue that joins the party that can open chests. Players can also find bones of fallen champions that can be resurrected as partners. The combat is fun, and getting new loot is always exciting. Lots of items with unique stats and traits make playing levels over and over an adventure. Fans of games like Diablo will be in Heaven. The loot system also helps curb the repetition of playing a lot of the same levels and enemies over and over. There is a skill tree that offers up game-changing abilities. One of the things that really made this game stand out for me though are its loot and RPG mechanics. If I wanted to try out the others, I had to start a new game. It is worth noting that players cannot switch mid-game so it is best to pick one that best suits your play style.

Each one feels completely different and are ranked by difficulty. From the start players can pick one of six characters, each with their own attributes and mechanics. The other addition is the orchestral version of the original soundtrack, which not to sell it short is outstanding, but outside of surface upgrades, this is the same game as it always was.ĭragon’s Crown is more than just a beat ‘em up though. While the game does feature 4K visuals on Pro, and a rock-solid framerate on base and PS4 Pro, those are the biggest bullet points. Those expecting a ton of new features will likely be a bit disappointed. There is also crossplay with those versions, which is super cool. This is still the same great game, and heck Atlus went the extra mile and allowed players of the PS3 and Vita versions to download their old saves to continue their adventure. Dragon’s Crown Pro is a remaster of the original game with spruced up visuals and a few neat additions. PS4 owners now have a chance to give it new life. Combine that with the stylish Vanillaware artwork and it is easily one of the forgotten gems of the PS3 era. It took the simple genre and made it interesting, with RPG mechanics and unique characters to play as. Everyone remembers the controversy over the artwork, but few remember just how damn good of a beat ‘em up this game actually was. A second chance to make a first impression.ĭragon’s Crown is one of the most criminally overlooked titles of last generation.

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