Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow (DS)

21 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Story (3)
Gameplay (1)

Negative
AI (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the gameplay. The story also gets good views. There are some critical opinions about the AI, while comments are divided on the value for money.

story, gameplay

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Nintendo DS Games the Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow (DS) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Jamie Obeso (gamerlimit.com)

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is another attempt to legitimize Blue Dragonas a franchise worth taking seriously. I'm not sure why Mistwalker is so hell bent on the idea of making more games for this series. When has a children's story even been good...

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow is in desperate need for variety in combat. There are quests to complete, bosses to fight, and places to see. Unfortunately, players don't really do anything. Otherwise, if going places to hit stuff and roll a lot sounds...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by: Jamin Smith (videogamer.com)

Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow

Considering the game combines the talents of both Mistwalker and tri-Crescendo, two incredibly experienced studios when it comes to JRPGs, Awakened Shadow can only be considered a major disappointment

Unlike the original, combat takes place in real-time - a welcome new direction for the series. Simple sword strikes are executed with a tap of the A button, whilst holding it down a little longer will unleash your character's Shadow. From here, a range...

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow (DS)

alaTest has collected and analysed 1 user review of the Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow (DS) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Nintendo DS Games on Amazon.co.uk.

gameplay, value for money

100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ollie (amazon.co.uk)

Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow > Dragon Quest IX

Title: Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow Genre: RPG Players: 1-3 Rating: PEGI 12 This game is truly excellent. I'll admit, it does help to have a friend or two playing with you sometimes, but the single player value in this game is still great as it...

Oct, 2010

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