Dragon Heart Online

Dragon Heart is an MMO that blends together RPG with a turn-based combat system which, along with the wonderful world design, aims to deliver a unique online experience. At this time, the game is in its early stages of development but even so, it’s pretty well polished.

At its core, Dragon Heart is the standard MMORPG in terms of HUD and gameplay. At the beginning you get to choose your hero class, customize his or her look and then step onto the Blue Heart Island. Here you will be guided by a few NPCs which have several simple quests which also serve as a step by step tutorial.

Inventory, character details, equipment, quest info, maps, skills and everything you need is there at a click of a button, in Dragon Heart it’s very easy to familiarize yourself with everything. What sets this game apart is the really good looking environment in which you will do your exploring and fighting. It’s almost like highly detailed pixel art with vibrant colors and plenty of great looking world details.

The main thing that distinguishes Dragon Heart from other MMOs is the turn-based combat system in which you or your party and enemies take turns in delivering attacks in a specific sequence. It’s very similar to that from Disciples II with the difference being that melee units travel a distance before they get to attack.

During combat, you can cast spells, use potions and any other skills you posses. The game also enables you to enjoy the company of a pet which can really help out in fights too. Moreover, since some quests are more challenging than others, you can create a party with fellow players and use your combine strengths to defeat the enemy. This is a really nice feature to have when using the turn-based combat system.

On a closing note, although there is a lot more to mention, it’s safe to say that Dragon Heart is on the right track. It certainly has a long way to go, characters to add, animations to optimize and a few more things. And even so, Dragon Heart is a game that’s worth playing if you enjoy relaxed MMOs with somewhat retro visuals.