If there's one nice thing that can be said about Dragon Master Spell Caster, it's that the developers clearly had good intentions. Unfortunately, even though it features some interesting flourishes (the ability to mix and create new spells, unlockable achievements, very nice between-level art), the core gameplay comes across as tedious and sloppy.
The motion controls border on unusable, and the uninterrupted view of your own dragon's anus renders the camera totally worthless. Unfortunately, what could have been a unique and exciting title on the service turns out to be yet another dud you're better off skipping.
The 2009 GameStooge Awards continue with the fifth part of the Awards – the worst games of 2009, as well as the best mobile games.
Best iPhone Game: Zen Bound
Best Mobile Game: Townsmen 6: Revolution
Biggest Disappointment: The Conduit
Most Dead on Arrival: Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust
Worst Digital Game: NBA Unrivaled
Worst Game: Terminator Salvation
MyWii writes: "Dragon Master Spell Caster pits four elemental dragons against each other in an aerial battle. The dragons available are fire, storm, ice, and earth. Upon commencing the Story mode and selecting your element, you are thrust into the battlefield to defeat the opposing dragon while airbourne. You can use your element, melee, and cast spells. The game believes that you have already mastered the horrible controls through training mode, as there is no tutorial in the Story."
This week's Wii Shop Channel additions see the arrival of the eagerly awaited Mighty Flip Champs! alongside the action packed and puzzling world of Reflect Missile, both on Nintendo DSiWare. And that's not all - there are emergencies to tend to in Copter Crisis, dragons to slay in Dragon Master Spell Caster and a raving Rabbids to play with in Rabbids Lab, all on WiiWare. Virtual Console takes Shanghai to the next level with Shanghai II Dragon's Eye launching this week.
