The controls aren't consistent between the various dragon combat segments, the lock-on is a bit finicky, and some aerial battles suffer framerate dips when too many enemies spawn. Of course, this wouldn't be a Drakengard game without mounted dragon combat-but the segments in which Zero pilots Mikhael are more uneven than the ground-based combat.

It's quick and easy to change between weapons, and strategic weapon choice makes the going much easier during battle. Swords are great when surrounded by groups of opponents, claws are more effective at ripping into tough lone enemies, chakrams can take out archers from a distance, and spears can easily break through a shielded phalanx. All of these support her acrobatic style with combination attacks that include dives, aerial strikes, and other highly mobile attacks. Along with her speed, Zero will need her arsenal of swords, chakrams, spears, and claws to take down her foes. Once Zero bathes herself in the blood of slaughtered foes-a state indicated both by a blood-filled meter and by the gore splattered on her character model-you can activate the awesome Intoner Mode, a brief state of invincibility and carnage that again makes it feel like you're controlling a certified divine badass.Īll this power doesn’t make the game too easy, however, as enemies take out a good chunk of Zero’s health when they hit, and healing items are in short supply. Controlling her is akin to dancing a lethal ballet around mere mortals, many of whom even comment on her demonic speed and prowess. Zero moves far more swiftly than her opponents and easily cleaves normal humans in two. The control scheme of two-button combos, jumping, and dodging is fairly standard, but you really get the sense that you're controlling a powerful goddess. While Drakengard 3’s insane story will keep you entertained, its fast-paced combat will keep you on your toes.

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