OVERVIEW
Dragon Marked For Death is a side-scrolling 2D action RPG that can played solo or with up to four players in local or online multiplayer.
Play as the survivors of the Dragonblood Clan who set out to take revenge on the Kingdom of Medius. To obtain the power they need to enact their revenge, they forge a pact with the Astral Dragon Atruum.
Choose from four playable characters, and defeat your enemies to gain experience and level up. Customize your character in a way that best suits your individual play style.
Developer: INTI CREATES
Publisher: INTI CREATES, Nighthawk Interactive (EN Physical ver.)
Language: English, Japanese
Play mode: Handheld, Tabletop, Docked
Price: Digital Pack (price per pack) - USD14.99 | GBP13.49 | EURxx.99 | JPY1,960 | AUDxx.95 | CND 18.89
Physical Version - USD49.99 | JPY6,458
Required Space: 564MB
Number of Players: 1 (Single player), 2-4 (Local & Online Multiplayer)
Genre: Action RPG
Release Date: 31/1/2019 (Digital & JP Physical), 26/3/2019 (EN Physical)
Cloud Save Backup: Supported
PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
Empress
The daughter of the Dragonblood Clan's chief. She bears the Dragon Scar in her arm. Through the contract with the Astral Dragon Atruum, she manifests the dragon in a variety of abilities.
She is proficient with the rapier, and the Dragon Arm can shoot fiery projectiles. Her Dragon Arm can also use energy to transform into a large blade to strike her foes.
In the air, her Arm can stretch into a wire-like form, hooking her onto objects and allowing her to swing.
Warrior
A young man in the Dragonblood Clan. He bears the Dragon Scar in his chest, and his contract with Atruum grants him access to defense-focused abilities.
The Warrior can manifest the dragon to generate a large barrier. Inside the barrier, he and his allies are shielded from enemy attacks, and can even recover health.
Shinobi
A young man in the Dragonblood Clan. He bears the Dragon Scar in his legs, and his contract with Atruum allows him to manifest the dragon to enhance his movement and jumping abilities.
He can make use of dashing, wall kicks, gliding, and double-jump abilities. The Dragon Legs also grant him powerful kicking techniques.
Witch
A young woman in the Dragonblood Clan, and the last known magician. Her head bears the Dragon Scar, and her hair manifests the dragon Atruum to allow her to chant incantations to invoke magic spells.
In addition to magical attacks, the Witch can create platforms in the air, heal her allies, and light darkened passages, appropriate to a support role.
SYSTEM
Q&A
Why the digital version is split into 2 version?
I assume they want a lower price entry. $14.99 is a more attractive price for some people to bite instead of $39.99.
For the other pack you don't buy initially, you can get it via DLC option in the game title menu.
But from the look of it, seems it ends up causing confusions to some potential buyers.
Does the story is unique per playable characters?
Based on few hours I've played, no.
Why does physical version for western release delayed?
Maybe due to logistic issue? Unsure if the devs addressed the reason why in any prior interviews.
Can you play local multiplayer with single Switch?
No, each player need to play on separate unit. Think it like Monster Hunter co-op, not Mario.
PRODUCT
Digital Version
- DMFD Frontier Fighters Pack - Empress & Warrior
Contains playable Empress & Warrior. Pre-purchasing this will also gives you Striker Gear DLC.
- DMFD Advance Attackers Pack - Shinobi & Witch
Contains playable Shinobi & Witch. Pre-purchasing this will also gives you Striker Gear DLC.
Physical Version
Contains all 4 playable characters. Comes with Season Pass code. First print edition will also comes with Striker Gear code.
DLC
- Season Pass: Additional Quest
Contains additional quest (The Dragonblood Village) which available on launch, and additional storyline (The Dragonblood Bandit) which will be available late March.
- Striker Gear pre-purchase DLC
MEDIA
Screenshots
Videos
1st Official Trailer
Animated Trailer Ver. A
2nd Official Trailer
Theme of DMFD
JP Voice Casts
Interview With the Composers
Building the World of DMFD Through Music
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