Dragon Odyssey: Is This New ARPG Worth It?

First Impressions of Dragon Odyssey: An Action RPG Dive

ECHO Gaming, known for their Diablo Immortal content, takes a first look at Dragon Odyssey, a new ARPG. This article is based on the first hour of gameplay and provides a breakdown of what to expect. We'll help you decide if this game is worth your time.

Character Creation and Early Game

Dragon Odyssey lets you pick from several classes. Some are familiar, while others are unique. Here's a quick look at your options:

• Berserker
• Mage
• Priest
• Warlord (Guardian/Destroyer)
• Prophet
• Succubus
• Gunner

ECHO Gaming chose the Succubus for this playthrough. This class has high damage, good survival, and isn't too hard to play. The first part of the game is a basic tutorial, where you'll learn how to move and attack.

Early Gameplay and Mechanics

The game's story starts with a ritual by the Necromancer, a bad guy. You also meet Solis, who needs your help. Here's what you can expect in the first hour:

• Moving around feels a bit awkward, but the attacks are satisfying.
• The map can be a little confusing when you start.
• You'll see some cutscenes and funny conversations.
• The first boss is a Frost Giant, but it's not too hard. You'll level up very quickly, reaching level 8 in about 3 minutes.
• You'll level up fast and get a dash skill at level 10.
• You get pets to fight with you, and you can upgrade them.
• The game has daily quests, rewards for logging in and finishing quests. You'll get experience and materials.
• You can get better potions by advancing your honor.
• You can get mounts to ride when you reach level 23.
• The Mirror Realm gives you quick fights with special rewards.
• You'll also unlock Sprits, who will help you.
• You can change how your character looks, including their hair, ears, and mask.
• You can get more rewards if you play the game longer.
• The game has auto-battle for some fights.
• You can do raid boss fights with other players. There's also a PVP arena.
• You can also improve your character's skills.
• You'll get a lot of different rewards, such as experience, materials, and eggs.

MMO-Style Elements

Dragon Odyssey feels like a big online game (MMO). You see other players in a central area. The game also has:

• Daily rewards and bonuses for logging in.
• Team-based challenges and raid fights that can last an hour.
• A PVP Arena mode where you can fight against other players.
• You can group up with other players for battles, but the others will follow you like bots.

The game has a lot of things to do, but some people might not like the auto-battle features.

Final Boss Encounter and Impressions

During the first hour, you'll fight bosses such as a Mermaid Superior, Catfish Priest, Black Flame Dragon King, and Mutant Queen of Insects. ECHO Gaming enjoyed the PVP arena and the ability to fight others.

Riding Dragons and Open World

A fun part of the game is that you can ride dragons. This lets you explore more of the game. You'll also get more rewards and content as you play.

Is Dragon Odyssey Worth Playing?

Dragon Odyssey has a lot of different things to do and different game modes. It feels more like an MMO than a true action RPG (ARPG). The game has character customization, pets, and mounts. It also has enough different activities to keep you busy. The player versus player mode is great if you like to test out your character builds. If you enjoy MMOs with ARPG elements, then this might be a game for you.