Dragon Island has you exploring a huge world, battling and collecting over 200 different species of monsters. Each one can be evolved several times, and you can even collect recipes which will allow you to combine two different creatures to create a new hybrid version. Also, you'll be able to battle bosses and claim their spirits in order to summon them in future battles.
Another interesting feature is that there are no healing spells or items in the game. You can return to the main town hub to heal, but if you're out in battle and one of your creatures dies, then they're gone for good (Update: the developer corrected me that they are not actually gone for good, just until you can return to town). I kind of like this as it adds an element of suspense and risk, and should affect how you go about tackling battles and completing the many dungeons in the game.
To balance this, even though you can only battle with 3 monsters at a time, you'll be able to bring more than that with yo...
Gaming on Batteries collects a bunch of role playing games covering a myriad of genres that are on sale right now for iOS devices.
Beginning tomorrow on Nov. 17, Dragon Island Blue, which is described as a cross between Pokemon and Shining Force, will be free for a limited time on iOS devices.
Pocket Gamer: There are sadly no prizes for guessing which evergreen Nintendo franchise this game is trying to replicate, and while it's not in the same class, Dragon Island Blue should appeal to fans of the genre.
