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Dragons: Dawn of New Riders

Dragons: Dawn of New Riders

Released: 2/15/2019

A new heroic dragon and rider are taking to the skies and only you can help them defeat the evil villains who destroyed a dragon sanctuary created by Hiccup and Toothless. When the island of Havenholme is found in ruins, mysterious survivors emerge as unlikely future heroes. Scribbler is a scholar who cannot remember his past while Patch is a unique breed of dragon, a “chimeragon,” who harnesses new, unexpected powers they both discover along the way. Together they must explore new islands, battle fierce enemies, and piece together lost memories that will reveal the strange truth about Patch’s origin and why the villain, Eir, will stop at nothing to recapture him. Prepare for a story of fire and friendship that you won’t forget. Meet your favorite DreamWorks Dragons characters like Hiccup, Astrid, Gobber and more. Complete quests in locations like Valka’s Mountain, alongside a host of newly discovered islands, such as Blood Briar Island. Go up against fearsome boss dragons and defeat the Dragon Trappers who will stop at nothing to capture Patch. Unlock more of Patch’s incredible hidden abilities to free captured dragons and stop Eir from carrying out her evil plans. Throughout your adventure, you’ll discover there’s one thing even stronger than the ultimate chimeragon: the bond between a dragon and its rider. • A NEW ADVENTURE: Recover Scribbler’s lost memories as you forge a friendship with Patch, his ultimate hybrid dragon • BATTLE: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes • EXPLORE: Fly to new and familiar locations including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island • SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

A new heroic dragon and rider are taking to the skies and only you can help them defeat the evil villains who destroyed a dragon sanctuary created by Hiccup and Toothless. When the island of Havenholme is found in ruins, mysterious survivors emerge as unlikely future heroes. Scribbler is a scholar who cannot remember his past while Patch is a unique breed of dragon, a “chimeragon,” who harnesses new, unexpected powers they both discover along the way. Together they must explore new islands, battle fierce enemies, and piece together lost memories that will reveal the strange truth about Patch’s origin and why the villain, Eir, will stop at nothing to recapture him. Prepare for a story of fire and friendship that you won’t forget. Meet your favorite DreamWorks Dragons characters like Hiccup, Astrid, Gobber and more. Complete quests in locations like Valka’s Mountain, alongside a host of newly discovered islands, such as Blood Briar Island. Go up against fearsome boss dragons and defeat the Dragon Trappers who will stop at nothing to capture Patch. Unlock more of Patch’s incredible hidden abilities to free captured dragons and stop Eir from carrying out her evil plans. Throughout your adventure, you’ll discover there’s one thing even stronger than the ultimate chimeragon: the bond between a dragon and its rider. • A NEW ADVENTURE: Recover Scribbler’s lost memories as you forge a friendship with Patch, his ultimate hybrid dragon • BATTLE: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes • EXPLORE: Fly to new and familiar locations including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island • SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

A new heroic dragon and rider are taking to the skies and only you can help them defeat the evil villains who destroyed a dragon sanctuary created by Hiccup and Toothless. When the island of Havenholme is found in ruins, mysterious survivors emerge as unlikely future heroes. Scribbler is a scholar who cannot remember his past while Patch is a unique breed of dragon, a “chimeragon,” who harnesses new, unexpected powers they both discover along the way. Together they must explore new islands, battle fierce enemies, and piece together lost memories that will reveal the strange truth about Patch’s origin and why the villain, Eir, will stop at nothing to recapture him. Prepare for a story of fire and friendship that you won’t forget. Meet your favorite DreamWorks Dragons characters like Hiccup, Astrid, Gobber and more. Complete quests in locations like Valka’s Mountain, alongside a host of newly discovered islands, such as Blood Briar Island. Go up against fearsome boss dragons and defeat the Dragon Trappers who will stop at nothing to capture Patch. Unlock more of Patch’s incredible hidden abilities to free captured dragons and stop Eir from carrying out her evil plans. Throughout your adventure, you’ll discover there’s one thing even stronger than the ultimate chimeragon: the bond between a dragon and its rider. • A NEW ADVENTURE: Recover Scribbler’s lost memories as you forge a friendship with Patch, his ultimate hybrid dragon • BATTLE: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes • EXPLORE: Fly to new and familiar locations including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island • SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

Critics
61
Steam
88

Score Breakdown

61.4

Critic Average

11 reviews

88

Steam User Score

227 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-26.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-26.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

7 early (64%)3 launch window (27%)1 late (9%)