Blazing Dragons
Blazing Dragons is a PlayStation puzzle game released in 1996 developed by Illusions Gaming Company. It centers on puzzle, maze, or device solving, collection and development goals, and story, case, or mission progress, with controls and information arranged around the directional pad, shoulder and face buttons, plus DualShock twin analog sticks and vibration where supported.
- AI score · out of 10
- 6.5 / 10
About this game
Blazing Dragons is a PlayStation puzzle game centered on puzzle, maze, or device solving, collection and development goals, and story, case, or mission progress. Compact stages add conditions and tighter constraints over time, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Graphics, audio, and input feedback need to support decisions directly, while early 3D graphics, pre-rendered backgrounds, CD audio, and full-motion video need to preserve targets and interface readability on a television. The genre-specific limitation is that limited explanations, input recognition, repetition, or abrupt difficulty can stall progress. Platform conditions also include disc loading, Memory Card saves, regional video standards, digital or analog control support, vibration, and dedicated peripherals affect original-hardware use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.
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AI review
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Appealing art and voices, with wandering item searches
Bright, humorous artwork and lively voice performances are the immediate attractions of this dragon-and-knight adventure. Playing an inventor trying to prove himself, you gather objects and apply them to suitable characters or places. Many puzzles make sense once their items are found, with occasional lateral thinking and small action challenges adding variety. The comedy is more subjective: playful sequences may entertain without every joke landing, and the music is less memorable. Midgame direction is the greater obstacle. Initially open travel can become repeated visits to old locations in search of newly available objects. The controls become serviceable after learning, although occasional unresponsive clicks introduce uncertainty. Patient players primarily enjoying character performances are a better fit than those seeking clear objective guidance or extensive replay variation.
Strengths
- Bright, amusing artwork
- Excellent character voices
- Understandable item reasoning and small challenges
Weaknesses
- Unclear midgame searching
- Occasional uncertain click feedback
- Limited musical impact and replay motivation
Who it is for: Players who like fairy-tale comedy and patient item puzzles
Play notes: Some jokes are subtle or risqué; becoming stuck can require checking earlier locations again.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The single adventure has substance, but unclear midgame searches and limited replay motivation weaken pacing. | Reviewed | 5.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Most item reasoning makes sense, with occasional lateral solutions rather than consistently inventive challenges. | Reviewed | 6.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Bright art and excellent performances stand out, with less consistent humor and music. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The learned interface is serviceable and generally responsive, with occasional unexplained clicks. | Reviewed | 6.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Illusions Gaming
- Publisher
- Crystal Dynamics
- Release date
- 1996
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Puzzle · Primary genreAdventure
- Tags
- InvestigationStory-drivenPuzzle SolvingHistoricalSolo-friendlyThird PersonReplayableHumorous
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third person
Release editions
- PlayStationWorldwide1996
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