Action RPG featuring dragon riding in a fantasy world. The aerial aspect is enjoyable but ground sequences are less convincing. An ambitious title despite some technical roughness. An honourable option for dragon and fantasy fans on PS2 seeking exploration.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player16+
Description
Surreal Software's sequel to the PC action-adventure Drakan, released in 2002 by SCEA as a PS2 exclusive. Warrior Rynn and her dragon Arokh explore an open fantasy world, alternating ground sword combat and aerial dragon battles. A rare and ambitious formula for its time.
Drakan - The Ancients' Gates review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾2,4 GB📅15/01/2002
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Drakan - The Ancients' Gates (PS2) price, value & rarity
Is Drakan - The Ancients' Gates still worth playing in 2026?
An action RPG from Surreal Software, Drakan The Ancients' Gates alternates the warrior Rynn between ground sword combat and aerial rides on her dragon Arokh, who breathes fire and magic on enemies. The freedom of flight, the complementarity of the two play modes and the polished heroic fantasy world offer an ambitious adventure for its time. The fickle camera and a sometimes stiff handling have aged. A good action RPG for fans of fantasy and aerial dragon combat.
