Dragon Star Varnir
3 Tiers to Fear – In this unique take on the classic turn-based battle system, players take flight and charge at dragons in three vertically-oriented tiers. Position your party members careful and claim victory! Giant dragons can swipe through all three tiers, so be careful! Awaken Your Inner Dragon – When attacking an enemy during battle, players fill up their Dragon Gauge. Once maxed, they can transform and harness the power of dragons, drastically increasing their armor and unlocking abilities! Devour Hour – Once an enemy dragon is weakened, players can utilize the Devour skill to obtain a skill tree unique to that dragon. Players can explore different dragon skill trees and combinations! Madness or Riches? – Three witches depend on you to bring them dragon’s blood as food. Starve them, and they go mad. Overfeed them, and they become a dragon! Will you keep them alive or sacrifice them to obtain rare items? Be wary, each choice you make can change your ending.
Game Discussion
seanbcusack 0
Great game. I think only the Little Sister Madness meter drags it down for people. However, I uncovered the mechanic for the madness meter.
Steam User 2
Does not work properly on SteamDeck, FPS drops to unplayable levels even in the lowest settings. I guess its good if you're using a Proper PC to play it.
Steam User 1
If you’ve ever dreamt of riding a dragon into battle while befriending a coven of quirky witches, then Dragon Star Varnir is your ticket to the fantastical world you’ve been longing for. This game combines all the best elements of a JRPG with a dash of madness and a sprinkle of magic.
First things first—the story. Picture this: You’re a knight on a mission to eradicate witches, but things take a wild turn when you’re saved by—surprise!—witches who feed you dragon blood to keep you alive. Now you’ve got dragon powers, a complicated relationship with your would-be enemies, and a destiny to unravel. It’s like your typical Tuesday, right?
The characters are where the game truly shines. Each witch is a walking bundle of personality quirks. From the timid and mysterious Minessa to the bubbly and overly enthusiastic Karikaro, you’ll find yourself laughing at their antics one moment and deeply invested in their struggles the next. And let’s not forget Zephy, our knight-turned-dragon-slayer-slash-dragon-blood-drinker. Talk about a resume!
Combat in Dragon Star Varnir is like a high-flying, fire-breathing dance of destruction. The vertical battle system adds a unique twist, with enemies and allies zipping through the air on different levels. It’s like playing a game of three-dimensional chess, but if all the pieces were dragons and sorceresses with fabulous hair. The Devour mechanic lets you eat your enemies (literally) to gain new powers. It’s gruesome, it’s satisfying, and it’s sure to give you a whole new perspective on the phrase “you are what you eat.”
Graphics and art style? Absolutely gorgeous. The character designs are eye-catching, and the environments are vibrant and detailed. Every dungeon feels like a piece of a twisted fairy tale, inviting you to explore and uncover its secrets. Plus, the dragons are as majestic as you’d hope, swooping and roaring their way through epic battles.
Now, the music is the cherry on top. The soundtrack perfectly complements the game’s mix of dark fantasy and whimsical charm. Whether you’re navigating a spooky forest or engaging in an epic boss fight, the tunes are sure to get stuck in your head (in a good way).
In summary, Dragon Star Varnir is a fantastical rollercoaster ride through a world where witches, dragons, and knights collide. It’s packed with charm, humor, and enough plot twists to keep you hooked for hours. If you’re a fan of JRPGs and love a good dose of magical mayhem, this game is a must-play.
Rating: 9/10 - A spellbinding adventure that’s as wild and wonderful as a dragon’s roar.
Steam User 1
It is fun but requires a lot of grinding. It has a nice twist ending and storyline.
Steam User 3
Recommend purely because of just how over the top this thing is. Not purposefully so (at least I don't think?) but it hits the "just bad enough" spot. It's actually hilarious.
Also manwitch is now a meme in my friend group.
Steam User 0
Not my type of game, i don't like the 3 layer mechanics but on sale is worth it
Steam User 0
I'm enjoying the game. The story can be a bit slow at times but it picks up even though it doesn't adequately develop important plot points. I had some screen resolution problems with the port. I used both my native screen windowed or connected to a TV. It works like a charm on the TV with full screen but on my laptop the available options are only windowed or borderless and can't select full screen. It doesn't bother me that much now. Soundtrack and art are great. I'd like to have had a different tab for healing skills since there's a limit to the magic skills we can equip. I enjoyed the mix of dungeon crawling and VN; it works well!
Steam User 0
Overall I would highly recommend this game, it's very fun and has unique characters. If you like lovable anime girls this game is for you. I'd say on steam if I could give it stars I would give it 4/5 only because the port is known throughout the internet to be rough, Fps problems for days. Other than that the game itself is great.