

In fact this was one of the last dragon eggs so, as the egg hatches, the boy finally takes the first step in fulfilling his destiny. Now this is the perfect setting for a young farmboy named Eragon to go hunting in the nearby mountains, called "The Spine", and be presented with a beautiful bright blue stone. It is said that powerful dragon riders protected once the lands of Alagaesia, but Galbatorix murdered them and claimed the throne (the game doesn't say why or how, the book does however). In flight, players direct the movement of the dragon, delivering tail swipes and fireballs to opponents as Saphira. During the adventure, players may call for help from Saphira, Eragon's dragon, to complete airborne objectives and deliver attacks from the sky during melee combat on the ground. His magical capabilities allow him to manipulate his environment by creating pathways to previously unreachable areas. For example, Eragon can push or pull an enemy toward him or knock attackers off platforms. Players may execute attacks with arrows, swords, and magic. Gamers begin as a semi-skilled hero who is upgraded as the story progresses. Players who take the role of Eragon step into a world of magic-based combat and combos, including finishing moves, grapples, and counter attacks, as they journey from the village of Carvahall to the home of Farthen Dûr in an adventure based on the 2006 film. All in all, Eragon can keep you entertained through a rental, but the bad camera, cheesy unlockables, and sheer lack of variety of gameplay will not sustain your interest.On the back of a fire breathing-dragon is where Eragon stands against the invading army of Shade Durza. In the middle of a battle you can find yourself hacking and slashing blindly because you can't see your character or the enemies swinging at you. But the game's biggest flaw is the crippling camera angles. Sadly, like many other aspects of the game, it is not executed well. One of the main draws of the Eragon story, which may excite die-hard fans of the franchise, is dragon-riding.

Unfortunately, you can just about make your way through the entire game by mashing the A and B buttons. These tutorials leave the impression that there will be strategy involved and some type of intuitive combat system in place. The game starts off with a few tutorials about basic controls and the combat system. If you're not already familiar with the Eragon universe, expect to be lost or confused. While ERAGON isn't exactly unplayable, it's not about to be nominated for game of the year.

Most video games based on movies, whether the film itself is a blockbuster or a box-office bomb, tend to be underwhelming.
