Is DragonSword Awakening a gacha game? Genre and core gameplay explained

Despite initial apperances, DragonSword Awakening is not a gacha game. However, the game does use generative AI for translation purposes, though as per its Steam page no generative AI was used in the game’s content. It is an action adventure RPG (role playing game) with open world elements. Also, similar to Wuthering Waves, the art style is very reminiscent of anime.

Here’s everything we need to know about this game before you start playing it.

What type of game is DragonSword Awakening?

There are no gacha elements in the game, meaning that you need to only purchase it and any related DLC. It is a PC game, set in an open world that focuses around a character named Lute. As per the plot of the game, he is travelling towards Orbis, which is the first human kingdom. Naturally, there are evil forces to overcome which is where you, as the player, comes in.

So in DragonSword Awakening you will explore the open world, fighting monsters, adding allies to your party, and growing stronger. You aren’t exactly beholden to the story either or you can complete some side quests so that you can level up.

DragonSword Awakening: Genre and core gameplay loop

As you progress throughout the game, you will unlock more characters besides Lute, like most role playing games. Each of them have different attributes that will provide some benefits either in combat or otherwise. Additionally, in order to traverse the open world you can even unlock different mounts.

The combat of the game is very hack ‘n’ slash with different swords and other bladed weapons. Luckily, since there aren’t any microtransactions so you can unlock all of them through simply playing the game. If the gameplay loop of fighting monsters and looting chests suits you, DragonSword Awakening may be worth your while.

Edited by Akash Sil