Editorial Review
Lots of games give players a sidekick, but we can't think of any except
Drakan that take the concept to such an extreme. In this game your cohort is a massive, winged, fire-breathing monstrosity of a dragon named Arokh that adds an entirely new dimension to what otherwise could have been a mediocre
Tomb Raider clone.
You control Rynn, warrior woman and dragon rider, as she avenges the deaths of her fellow villagers and searches for her abducted brother. As with most games of this type the plot is wafer thin, but we really didn't care as we fought and flew our way through the game's lush environments. Some of the levels feel contrived, since the designers had to come up with ways to keep Rynn separated from her powerful dragon companion at times, but it's still fun. The best parts of the game are those when Rynn hops on Arokh and gains the ability to wing her way through the levels. We had great fun taking in the stunning vistas from the air and fighting with Arokh's devastating dragon-breath attacks.
On the ground the game gets a little repetitive due to the annoying waves of enemies and relatively weak puzzle design. The cutscenes also suffered from poor production values and interfered with the flow of the game. Despite the flaws, don't mistake this refreshing title for a Tomb Raider knockoff, or you'll deprive yourself of a very entertaining third-person action game. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Addition of the dragon elevates this game above similar third-person-perspective games
- Lush graphics and expansive environments
Cons: - Levels feel too contrived at times
- Combat gets repetitive, and the cutscenes are poorly done
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Customer Reviews
Wow! Drakan: Order of Flame is the most fun and visually appealing game I've ever played 
2007-05-28
~*There are many videogames that have outstanding graphics and a good storyline. However, I can think of only one game that has outstanding graphics, good storyline, and amazing gameplay. That game is Drakan. Here we are presented with a game that is one a kind. The expansive environments, exploration, and beautiful landscape design boasts some of the most fascinating outdoor environments that I've ever witnessed in a game of this sort. Mountains that majestically soar luminously above while a gently flowing waterfall cascades downwards as Rynn and Arokh glide past. It has dynamic lighting effects which add to the depth of the gameplay and everything is just so perfect. I can honestly say that I had no complaints whatsoever about anything with this game I was so pleased.
~Storyline: Rynn begins her journey after a tribe of creatures, Wartocks and Troqs, invade her peaceful mountain village and slaughters the inhabitants and inslaves the rest, including her younger brother. Afterwards, Rynn is journeying forth to the caves and mines while having an array of weapons and special combat moves at her disposal the entire time. Jumping, crouching, and special-combat moves; this game has got it all. Further into the game Rynn befriends an ancient, mystical dragon named Arokh that has been in slumber in an underground cavern who she can eagerly mount upon and fly to anywhere in the game. The most positive aspect is simply that you can trandescend anywhere in the game without any loading times and explore anywhere that is available at your disposal. This game feels fresh, innovative, and new to me when I play it and I admit this never gets old or repetitive like most games.
~Gameplay: Now, this is one of the main highlights of the Drakan series. Gameplay in these games are so perfect and well-done. From the special-combat slashing moves that Rynn can perform with her mace or axe to the aerial fire-breathing attacks that Arokh supplies from the sky. You'll find that this is in the same category as the "console god mode" games and I do wish that more games would adopt this type of gameplay stle. Drakan has an original mapping and exploration/gameplay style that, for when it was released, was far ahead of its time in terms of gameplay.
~Sounds: Drakan: Order of the Flame has ambient renderings that can, at times, sound like synth orchestra or you can simply hear the light rustle of rain and wind mingled with natural sounds of nature, such as frog croaks, animals, water flowing, etc. I feel that this adds to the overall presentation of the game and gives it a greater depth. Very nicely done.
~Overall: What else could I possibly say other than "Buy this game if you find a copy anywhere! This is by far the best PC console/fantasy game ever created." You will surely not be disappointed with your purchase and hopefully will come to love Drakan as I and many others have over the years. This game features so many gameplay aesthetics and gorgeous scenery that enthrall the gamer to want to continue to play. Drakan is simply one of the best fantasy adventure games ever created for the PC and you'd do yourself a favor to pick up this title!
Riding A Red Dragon 2005-10-11
I have really enjoyed playing "Drakan". In fact, "Drakan" is the most facinating game I have ever played. I liked having a female protagonist and the character development of Rynn and her dragon, Arokh. It was not only the adventure and scenary that I loved, but having a young, sexy, beautiful woman to watch through the whole game. Playing the game made me want to go into the world of Drakan and explore with Rynn.
DRAKAN: Order Of The Flame 2004-07-31
About the Game: You are casted as the young warrior, Rynn. Her brother, Delon, was kid-napped in a wartock raid and you are to rescue him. Along the way, you meet many creatures some helpful some...well not so helpful and would rather kill you. You team up with a powerful, ancient dragon named Arokh. Together you fight the forces of the "order" and deafeat all enemies.
My opinion about the game: AWESOME GAME! At first i found it difficult. I had no clue what was expected of me. I Eventually understood it and went on to play the game. I admit it was challenging, being a non-game playing person. Were it not for the guide i'd still be playing! I had to use a few cheat codes here and there but hey who cares? I LOVED playing the game from Arokh's back and dealing out death for those stupid wartocks!
Downsides: Sometimes the game would freak out on me and just shut off, but i still havent figured out why. maybe it was my gamecard...im not sure. Other times i noticed the characters werent quite standing on the ground, or that i kept seeing the dragon in half of a wall, or the one time when i was in the dead city of Alwarren, it sorta jumped or something and i fell through the ceiling i was walking on and was stuck in the protective seal and couldnt get out! Anywhoo all in all there really werent too many problems...and hey, no game is perfect, right?
the most underrated game I've ever seen ! 2004-07-11
This game has bump mapping, dynamic lighting, a physics engine, and huge outdoor environments. It's got a hot female lead character that's similar to Lara Croft. She can either walk around or fly her dragon in all areas. She can explore wherever she wants to. There's no linear level progression - just tasks to complete. There's seamless transitions between outdoor environments and caves/dungeons. There's weather effects. There's tons of different weapons to find. The enemies have different pieces - for example you can cut a monster's arm off. The graphics are smooth with modern hardware. I've always wondered why this game didn't sell better. I'd buy a sequel for the PC immediately if it ever comes out.
Excelent 2003-11-15
I have played many games where you go around and chop up creatures with swords, and they are okay. But this one is my favorite of all. I bought a PlayStation 2 just to play the second one. It's only on PS2
It's possible that I like this game because your player is a young, sexy, attractive, beautiful woman.
Great game now (...), do yourself a favour and pick it up! 2003-01-22
Lots of games give players a sidekick, but we can't think of any except
Drakan that take the concept to such an extreme. In this game your cohort is a massive, winged, fire-breathing monstrosity of a dragon named Arokh that adds an entirely new dimension to what otherwise could have been a mediocre
Tomb Raider clone.
You control Rynn, warrior woman and dragon rider, as she avenges the deaths of her fellow villagers and searches for her abducted brother. As with most games of this type the plot is wafer thin, but we really didn't care as we fought and flew our way through the game's lush environments. Some of the levels feel contrived, since the designers had to come up with ways to keep Rynn separated from her powerful dragon companion at times, but it's still fun. The best parts of the game are those when Rynn hops on Arokh and gains the ability to wing her way through the levels. We had great fun taking in the stunning vistas from the air and fighting with Arokh's devastating dragon-breath attacks.
On the ground the game gets a little repetitive due to the annoying waves of enemies and relatively weak puzzle design. The cutscenes also suffered from poor production values and interfered with the flow of the game. Despite the flaws, don't mistake this refreshing title for a Tomb Raider knockoff, or you'll deprive yourself of a very entertaining third-person action game. --T. Byrl Baker
Pros:
- Addition of the dragon elevates this game above similar third-person-perspective games
- Lush graphics and expansive environments
Cons: - Levels feel too contrived at times
- Combat gets repetitive, and the cutscenes are poorly done
Husband loved it 2002-09-22
My husband loves playing this game. He even jokes about having a pet Arohk lol. Very entertaining!
Slay this... 
2002-06-15
Maybe it's because I got it late in life.. This game just didn't impress me. The graphics were alright, the sfx were nice but the gameplay left a lil to be desired. I like third person games that have more hrmm functions.. She basically just jumps and swings a sword.. oh and she can mount a dragon and fly around. I mean one of the biggest third person games right now is Max Payne and all he does is shoot and kill but they added fast paced action and that cool slow mo thing. I never grow tired of max payne. Drakan does have a neat lil story though so it captivated me almost all the way till the end. The game also doesn't like xp very well.. which is an issue since I'll be damned if i switch os's just to play a game heh.
Rynn and Arokh rule! 
2002-05-24
Don't be intimidated by Drakan being too hard or 'massive'. If anyone should take the plunge into 3D pc gaming, Drakan should be the game to do it with. Rynn and Arokh are very likable characters.
I'm so tired of hearing it compared to Tomb Raider. If only Lara had the precise camera control Rynn has, those Tomb Raider games would be a joy to play.
Rynn and Arokh rule! 2002-05-24
Don't be intimidated by Drakan being too hard or 'massive'. If anyone should take the plunge into 3D pc gaming, Drakan should be the game to do it with. Rynn and Arokh are very likable characters.
I'm so tired of hearing it compared to Tomb Raider. If only Lara had the precise camera control Rynn has, those Tomb Raider games would be a joy to play.
