Drakerider

About

Drakerider is a mobile RPG where you guide a dragon-bound hero through a world figuring out from ancient threats. You play as Aran Lawson, a tracker transformed into a hybrid human-dragon warrior. Combat revolves around managing "chains", linkable actions that let you direct attacks or let your dragon companion, Eckhardt, go wild. Tug too tight and you micromanage every move. Let go too much and Eckhardt’s rage could turn on you. The system forces constant adaptation between control and chaos. Developed by Witch Craft under veteran designer Akifumi Kaneko, the game leans into deep tactical play wrapped in anime-style visuals. Its 2012 launch brought a niche but polished formula to smartphones, appealing to RPG players who favor strategic depth over open-world exploration. The tight synergy between human and dragon remains its standout feature, blending risk-reward mechanics with a story about survival against relentless forces.

Storyline

The stage of DRAKERIDER is set in Igraine, a world on the brink of destruction due to the repeated attacks of the Dread. Aran Lawson, once an ordinary tracker, now finds himself as a dragalier—and mankind's final hope. This is the story of our hero and his dragon companion, Eckhardt. The game lets you take the reins with a battle system like no other. Instead of entering commands, control the chains to execute your strategy. Easing off the reins will allow Eckhardt the freedom to unleash powerful attacks. Too much leeway, however, will trigger his primal instincts, endangering Aran.