Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Video Games Gear up for HTTYD 2 Release

With ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ creating a buzz as its worldwide release draws near, video game producers have been quick to cash in on the hype with productions themed around the DreamWorks animated movie. So far, video games produced under the DreamWorks Dragons brand have revolved around the characters and settings of the first movie, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Notable video games in this category include the ‘School of Dragons’ online game and ‘Dragons Adventure’ and ‘Rise of Berk’ mobile games. However, here are three video games that are staying ahead of the race by releasing titles based on the much-awaited sequel. 


How to Fly Your Dragon  – This is a simple yet addictive online game featuring Hiccup and Toothless as seen in ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’. Players must help Toothless navigate the skies as he practices his flying skills with his beloved rider. The longer players stay on course, the higher Toothless flies. The flying sheep provide health and energy to the dragon, while the fireballs hurt him. The settings are inspired by HTTYD 2, and the flying sheep are unmistakably designed after the sheep used in Dragon Racing.

How to Train Your Dragon 2  – This video game is conspicuously named after the movie itself, and is set to release in the same month as the movie too. Players get to choose various riders and dragons, using them to participate in trainings, challenges and tournaments. The characters all look like their grown-up counterparts in the new movie, and the games are inspired by the Dragon Racing tournament so popular in Berk. The game can be played in multiplayer mode with friends, and the characters have a fun habit of taunting each other in their signature styles when competing against each other. ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ will be available for Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, Wii U and Playstation 3. 

School of Dragons – Technically speaking, ‘School of Dragons’ was not designed around ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’. The MMORPG game was inspired by the original movie and lets players adopt, raise and train pet dragons. However, the notable thing about this game is that it is ever-expanding and adding new features, and constantly includes updates based on the happenings in the DreamWorks Dragons world. For example, the producers introduced a new quest in the game based on the ‘Defenders of Berk’ episode “The Iron Gronckle”. Now with ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ almost in theatres, the game has exciting new features marking the event. Players now have the option of adopting and raising multiple dragons at once, and even get their own dragon stables for their magnificent pets. Also new is the option of adopting Toothless as a pet dragon. Players can also try on their very own flight suits, inspired by Hiccup’s innovative design in the sequel. In case you’re wondering, yes, you can actually fly alongside your dragon when you’re wearing this fantastic leather suit! This game can be played on a browser, on Facebook or on your favorite mobile device.

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