Drakan: The Ancients' Gates

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Drakan: The Ancients' Gates casts you as Rynn, a dragon rider thrust into a war between humans and monstrous Desert Lords. Split your time commanding Rynn on the ground, where you level up skills in swordplay, archery, or spells by grinding foes, and piloting her dragon Arokh through aerial combat and exploration. The story hinges on reopening a sealed portal to the dragon realm to forge an alliance against the invading force. Battles mix real-time action with RPG progression, letting you tailor Rynn’s abilities to brute strength, precision, or arcane power. The game’s dual-control system stands out, offering a rare blend of dragon flight and on-foot character development for its time. While not a household name, its ambitious design earned a cult following, with fans praising the variety of combat styles and the scale of its open-ended quests. PlayStation 2 players seeking a mix of dragonriding and character-building might find it a hidden gem.