War has consumed the land. Dragons soar overhead. Humanity itself hangs by a thread.
Drakengard for the PlayStation 2 is a dark fantasy action RPG developed by Cavia and published by Square Enix. Combining hack-and-slash ground combat with intense aerial dragon battles, the game delivers a grim and unsettling tale unlike anything else on the system.
Heroes are rare. Monsters wear many faces.
The Union and the Empire are locked in a brutal war over the Seals, mystical artifacts that maintain the balance of the world. When the Empire launches a devastating assault, young prince Caim makes a desperate pact with the dying red dragon Angelus.
Bound together by fate, Caim and Angelus embark on a bloody journey to stop the Empire and prevent the destruction of the world.
But in a land ravaged by madness, even victory comes at a terrible price.
Drakengard blends action combat with aerial dragon warfare.
Players will:
Combat alternates between brutal melee action and exhilarating dragon combat.
A defining feature of the game:
The bond between Caim and Angelus is central to both gameplay and story.
Drakengard is known for its:
This is not a story of noble heroes and happy endings. It's a descent into tragedy.
Drakengard is remembered for:
It remains one of the most unusual and ambitious titles on the PlayStation 2.