Console: | Sony Playstation |
TV Standard: | Region Not Set |
Developer(s): | SCE Japan Studio |
Publisher(s): | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Release Date: | 2000-06-13 |
Players: | 1 |
Co-op: | No |
ESRB: | T - Teen |
Type: | Role-Playing |
The Legend of Dragoon uses a turn-based style of gameplay with a quick time event-like mechanic called "additions". When the "attack" option is selected from the battle menu, two blue squares will appear on the screen and start to converge. If the player times the button press at the right time, they can continue the addition and do more damage. Characters will receive multiple additions over the course of the game, which have a longer chain and deal more damage. The longer additions, however, allow enemies the opportunity to counter. When they do, the player needs to time a different button press to continue their attack. All the party members eventually gain access to their titular "Dragoon" forms. While in Dragoon form, the characters materialize armor and wings and gain a boost in attack power as well as access to alternate attacks. Dragoon form is only usable for a limited number of turns and must recharge to be used again