Dragon's Crown Pro: Battle-Hardened Edition - PlayStation 4

While those that played this on the PS3 may be hesitant to pick it back up, the improvements to performance are noticeable and the game holds up even today. This side scrolling beat em up with RPG and loot mechanics akin to the diablo series is a must play for fans of any of the overlapping genres in this wonderfully illustrated game.

Side scrolling beat em up RPG. The art style is similar to odinsphere. More fun with friends but is a solid game solo as well. Special edition is very nice although the slipcover is sort of tight on the steelbook and may wear over time easily.

Do you miss old school beat'em up games? If so this is the game for you. A classic arcade style beat'em up that is a breath of fresh air in today's typical gaming environment. The art style and music greatly compliment the game and add to its own unique flair. The game is a bit standard and repeats itself at first, but it truly shines when you unlock multiplayer and can enjoy yourself with friends. The game has different modes arena with pvp, a labyrinth which is a mish-mash nonstop style of fighting through dungeons, and adventure mode which pits you against the stages classic arcade style. You level up, find lots of loot, and continue on. Every time you complete the missions you unlock new artwork, higher difficulty sessions, and more blessings for your character. Well worth the time and investment. Multiple classes, and lots to do.

I have this for my Playstation Vita and absolutely LOVE it, so I thought I'd grab the PS4 version while it was on sale. This is easily the coolest steel book case I've ever seen. The game looks beautiful on the big screen and sounds just as great, but there was one thing stopping me from loving this game on the PS4 and that's the terrible dead zone on the left analog stick when trying to control my character. I tried two other controllers and it was still an issue. The character just didn't move as smoothly as I wanted and I don't have this issue on the Vita at all. If it's something you can live with or don't notice, then the game is wonderful.

First impressions are really good. I am a big fan of this game since I played the first version on the PS3 and this update looks stunning on a UHD TV with a PS4 Pro. The touchpad makes the interactivity with the background a lot more fun. There is an Orchestral soundtrack that is lovely, and the Battle Hardened Edition I got comes in a nice Steelbook with some cool character skill cards. Also comes with all DLC. The game is amazing, well worth every penny to play this new version.

If you haven't played this game you're missing out. It's a very atmospheric and unique side scrolling combat-focused game with really cool fantasy art and it looks even better on the PS4. This battle-hardened edition comes with an embossed metalpak and some cards which makes it even better for the price. If it looks even a little interesting to you then it is probably worth giving it a try.

There isn't much new aside from it being much prettier and the inclusion of a soundtrack remade with a live orchestra. So if you've played it already then you might be a little disappointed with a lack of new content. I'm still giving it five stars because it is a beautiful and fun game. I do wish it had a separate trophy list. The Hardened Edition with the Steelbook is one of the coolest steelbooks I have seen.

If you grew up on these kinds of games like I did and you like hack n slash with a great soundtrack and visuals (and some T&A), you gotta get this game! Great hommage to old school sidescrollers of the past. Very well done, great action, artwork and gameplay. Leveling systems, loot to grind for and varied enemies and levels. And it has MP! I grabbed it on sale for $20 and it came with the steelcase. Awesome deal!!