Dragonology Review
In 1895 Dr. Earnest Drake published one hundred copies of a book covering the lifestyles, habitats and details of dragons of all shapes and sizes. However, it would not be until 2003 that his work was revealed to the world by Candlewick Press' Ology series. A fictional twist from an otherwise factual series, Dragonology has since spawned several novels, handbooks, games, and toys all set to guide young adventurers who wish to know more about dragons. The game represents the Ology series' first step into the gaming industry (with Wizardology and Pirateology close behind), but how does it fare against the popular children's book series?
Tasked with the job of helping research dragons all over the world, players take on the role of a young dragonologist under the wing of Dr. Earnest Drake. The goal is simple: travel the world searching for exotic species of dragons and document them. Sometimes this requires helping them get used to humans, other times it means taking back items they've stolen (dragons do enjoy hording treasure). Regardless of the particular mission, the player must use science and clever deduction to track the mythical creatures and complete the job. Each mission will showcase a particular kind of dragon that must be discovered, as well as giving details on the equipment needed to get the job done.
