Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon Review Summary

Name: Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon community summary
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-10-13

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Fun despite flaws
Puzzles improved from predecessor
Good graphics and environments
Poor camera controls and angles
Extremely short game length
Severe framerate and optimization issues

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Helpful reviews: 89%
Unhelpful reviews: 11%
Protest reviews: 0%

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Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 108
Negative points: 404
Gameplay points: 147
Perf. points: 33
Rec. points: 54
Misc points: 103

Point	Description	Importance
Fun despite flaws Description Many reviewers find the game fun despite its flaws, with some calling it a guilty pleasure or enjoyable for what it is. It is often described as fun and quite enjoyable, even if not perfect. Importance 49%	Many reviewers find the game fun despite its flaws, with some calling it a guilty pleasure or enjoyable for what it is. It is often described as fun and quite enjoyable, even if not perfect.	49%
Puzzles improved from predecessor Description Reviewers note that the puzzle element is slightly increased compared to the first game, with more puzzles and some interesting logic puzzles. The puzzles are appreciated for requiring thought and varying gameplay. Importance 25%	Reviewers note that the puzzle element is slightly increased compared to the first game, with more puzzles and some interesting logic puzzles. The puzzles are appreciated for requiring thought and varying gameplay.	25%
Good graphics and environments Description Graphics are considered good for its time, with cool environments reminiscent of Ico and a consistent graphical style. The art and animation are also praised. Importance 24%	Graphics are considered good for its time, with cool environments reminiscent of Ico and a consistent graphical style. The art and animation are also praised.	24%
Controls and gamepad support Description The game controls are generally okay or decent, with combos and tight controls. However, there are some issues with button prompts, and playing with a gamepad improves playability. Importance 24%	The game controls are generally okay or decent, with combos and tight controls. However, there are some issues with button prompts, and playing with a gamepad improves playability.	24%
Fun combat praised Description Many reviewers highlight combat as the best part of the game, calling it enjoyable and fun. The combat engine, combos, and sword moves are specifically mentioned as strengths. Importance 23%	Many reviewers highlight combat as the best part of the game, calling it enjoyable and fun. The combat engine, combos, and sword moves are specifically mentioned as strengths.	23%
Improved over first game Description The sequel is seen as more polished, better paced, and more confident than the first game. It adds more dialogues, notes, collectibles, and new enemies, making it a superior experience. Importance 22%	The sequel is seen as more polished, better paced, and more confident than the first game. It adds more dialogues, notes, collectibles, and new enemies, making it a superior experience.	22%
Story and theme engaging Description The game has a good or decent story with a rich deep storyline inspired by actual mythology, and a compelling concept with a cultural backdrop different from common mythologies. The thematic direction and distinct identity are noted. Importance 22%	The game has a good or decent story with a rich deep storyline inspired by actual mythology, and a compelling concept with a cultural backdrop different from common mythologies. The thematic direction and distinct identity are noted.	22%
Varied gameplay elements Description The game tries to vary gameplay with different puzzles, platformy bits, and non-stop action. The level design is good and keeps the linear game interesting by never moving through the same path twice. Importance 19%	The game tries to vary gameplay with different puzzles, platformy bits, and non-stop action. The level design is good and keeps the linear game interesting by never moving through the same path twice.	19%
Budget title worth it Description Reviewers appreciate the game as a budget title, feeling it is worth the purchase and more than happy with it. It is often described as a good value for the price. Importance 15%	Reviewers appreciate the game as a budget title, feeling it is worth the purchase and more than happy with it. It is often described as a good value for the price.	15%
Inspired by other games Description The game contains plenty of references from other games and is reminiscent of Prince of Persia. It also reminds of Ico on PS2 in terms of environments. Importance 10%	The game contains plenty of references from other games and is reminiscent of Prince of Persia. It also reminds of Ico on PS2 in terms of environments.	10%
Music and audio mixed Description The music is described as okay, with the credits music being a highlight for some. Voice acting is top-notch according to one reviewer. Importance 9%	The music is described as okay, with the credits music being a highlight for some. Voice acting is top-notch according to one reviewer.	9%
Character and enemy design Description Somewhat interesting monsters and new enemies help keep fights interesting. Garshasp's hair is always waving around, which is a minor visual quirk. Importance 9%	Somewhat interesting monsters and new enemies help keep fights interesting. Garshasp's hair is always waving around, which is a minor visual quirk.	9%
Developer passion evident Description The developer actually played his own game, and the initiative of the creator is noticeable. Dead Mage's cool logo and name when the game starts are also mentioned. Importance 8%	The developer actually played his own game, and the initiative of the creator is noticeable. Dead Mage's cool logo and name when the game starts are also mentioned.	8%
Humor from bad cutscenes Description The game is very funny due to bad cutscenes and an accidentally hilarious intro. This unintended humor adds to the experience for some players. Importance 7%	The game is very funny due to bad cutscenes and an accidentally hilarious intro. This unintended humor adds to the experience for some players.	7%
Atmosphere is best aspect Description For some, the atmosphere is the best aspect of the game, with forest and castle settings contributing to a strong mood. Importance 7%	For some, the atmosphere is the best aspect of the game, with forest and castle settings contributing to a strong mood.	7%
Cinematic presentation Description The game has a more cinematic presentation compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience. Importance 4%	The game has a more cinematic presentation compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience.	4%
Nice dragon at the end Description The dragon at the end is specifically mentioned as a nice touch, adding a memorable finale. Importance 3%	The dragon at the end is specifically mentioned as a nice touch, adding a memorable finale.	3%
Teaches jumping mechanics Description The game teaches jumping out of obstacles, which is a basic platforming skill integrated into the gameplay. Importance 3%	The game teaches jumping out of obstacles, which is a basic platforming skill integrated into the gameplay.	3%

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