Dragon's Crown review: not quite worthy of the crown

Dragon's Crown is, in many ways, a spiritual successor to Golden Axe more than any other beat 'em up--there are occasional beasts you can mount and, every now and again, a thief will steal your treasure and you will have to whoop him good to get your treasure back. I was a fan of Golden Axe and Dragon's Crown does add a lot to the basic formula that is Golden Axe and other classic beat 'em ups, but, sadly, Dragon's Crown doesn't advance the genre in every aspect and ends up as a pretty good--and very pretty--game that falls just short of greatness.

Now, before I delve into the actual game, I feel obliged to comment on the visuals and, more specifically, the artistic design because it has been the most prominent and controversial aspect of Dragon's Crown both pre- and post-launch.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #031: More Crowning Dragons and the Greatest iOS Game for Free

OK everyone, stop what you're doing and follow this link to get yourself a free copy of both the iPhone/iPod and iPad versions of Fairway Solitaire. Why do you want this game for free? Because it was only the greatest game of 2012 and the best iOS game to date, so, um, yeah, it's pretty good. In addition to an awesome free game, I talk about Dragon's Crown some more and illustrate why I should never say ads for anyone. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #030: 2 Guns and a Side of Crazy

This episode started off on a linear track and, not surprisingly, it detoured down a side-road of complete nonsense; I talk about a bunch of movies--including 2 Guns, Fruitvale Station, and The Sapphires--and then I, once again, lose my mind. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #029: Where Strangers Annoy Me More Than You (And Poo)

And just like that, another week of solo casts are ready to go poop all up in your eardrums. This episode is sporadic and is all about math (but not really); though, actually, I talk a bit more about Dragon's Crown and how much I hate the Samsung Galaxy S4 commercials. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #027: Crowning Dragons With Eyeglasses

By the end of this episode, I lose my mind and y'all have proof of my demise if I lose anything else. This episode is sporadic and goes over such topics and glasses and my stupid face, Dragon's Crown, and Surgeon Simulator 2013. If you truly have nothing better to do with your life, give it a listen, but I hope your life is exciting enough that you don't end up down this path. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #026: In Rogue Loveacy

I am in love with Rogue Legacy and I just can't stop. Sure, you've heard this already from countless others, but we all know hearing it from me is extra special, so, if you haven't boarded the Rogue Legacy train yet, get your ass on board after listening to this episode. And, sorry(?), there is no singing in this episode. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #025: The Wolverine Was OK, Cupid

This here episode is all about The Wolverine and a little something I did over the weekend that may shock, no, should shock those who know me. Also, I sing a little song that will surely leave you all speechless, thinking, "Will he really?" Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #024: The Way Way Back

This here episode ends another week and is all about The Way Way Back--the new movie from the writers of The Descendents. Was it good? Was it bad? Was it bood? Listen and all your questions will be answered. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #023: The Newsroom and Punching Chairs in the Face

In this episode, I, well, I just don't know; this was a bit of a struggle to record because of reasons I'd rather not discuss, but I wanted to get a show out, so I talked about the second season of The Newsroom so far. If you want to cheer me up, make sure you tell all your friends about this show and the other show I do, and then review the show on iTunes, whether you love it or hate it. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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The Pixelated Sausage Podcast #022: Gettin' Grimm with Buffy and Co.

This is the episode where I go into it planning to talk about Grimm and end up talking about why I don't love Joss Whedon like so many others (pissing off numerous nerds in the process). And as I go off on my tangent, I forget to discuss Grimm as fully as initially desired; however, I chose not to edit in such added discussion because, well, just listen to the show. Anyway, if you're feeling extra generous, donate a little money or subscribe to show your support for the site and show(s), it's not free to host the site, the show; to make and record videos, and everything in between. Thanks regardless.

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