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Review of Dragon Tamer Sound Spirit on Nintendo DS

by Chucky Chucky photo Nov 2007
Cover image of Dragon Tamer Sound Spirit on DS
Gamefings Score: 5.5
Platform: DS DS logo
Released: 01 Nov 2007
Genre: Role-playing video game
Developer: Namco Bandai
Publisher: Namco Bandai

Introduction

Picture yourself, a typical teenage boy with the world's most average life, trying out a guitar on a sunny day. Suddenly, you're whisked away to another world-a classic case of 'I should have stayed in bed.' Enter Dragon Tamer Sound Spirit, a rousing adventure where you command dragons using the power of music, because why not unleash chaos with a sweet riff? Yeah, this game is a wild ride.

Gameplay

The gameplay revolves around dragon battles because that's what everyone dreams of, right? In a turn-based system, you can command up to three dragons in a battle, with three more in reserve to play musical chairs when your fighters get tired. Each dragon can attack, defend, or go full-on superhero with a special move known as 'Dragon Force'-which is less Dragon Force and more 'Dragon Board Meeting.' Also, don't forget to charge your dragons to restore power points; they're not running on the fumes of enthusiasm alone! Finding dragon eggs is like Tinder for dragons. You bring them to a 'Nest' (sounds cozy, right?) and hatch them by recording sounds with your DS microphone. So, you might just discover your next dragon by belting out the newest hit single from your favorite band. Hope you're not tone-deaf. Some dragons even require you to play specific melodies, so if you're secretly a failed musician, expect a lifelong commitment to hatching these creatures.

Graphics

Graphically, the game looks like a warm, inviting pastel painting that somehow got lost in a video game factory. The environments are colorful, which by default means they're also slightly reminiscent of a toddler's crayon box. The dragons themselves are creatively designed, and you'll probably ooh and ahh at their uniqueness, but let's be honest, you'll have days where you would have traded all that color for a slightly less jarring interface.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Dragon Tamer Sound Spirit finds its footing somewhere between an adorable RPG and a bizarre karaoke session. It's certainly not going to win any awards for deep narrative or groundbreaking mechanics, but it does serve up decent entertainment for young dragon enthusiasts. If you're looking for a game that combines turn-based battles with a hefty dose of 'let me just sing into my console,' look no further. Otherwise, maybe stick with your guitar and avoid travel to fantastical worlds unless you're fully prepared for the unexpected.

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