History Franchise / Drakengard

** ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFp1wFroJyQ Cry On]]'' (Canceled), was meant to have been a collaboration between Cavia and Creator/{{Mistwalker}} that was going to take place after ending C of the first ''Drakengard''.

* ''Videogame/{{NieR}}'' (2010, PS3/360) [[note]]Localization of the Gestalt version.[[/note]]

** ''[[Videogame/{{NieR}} NieR: Gestalt]]'' (2010, Xbox 360)

'''Drakengard''', known as Drag-On Dragoon (Japanese: ドラッグ オン ドラグーン commonly abbreviated as DOD) in Japan, is a series of action role-playing video games published by SquareEnix. The eponymous first game in the series was released in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, and has since been followed by a sequel, a [[VideoGame/{{Drakengard 3}} prequel]] and a [[Videogame/{{Nier}} spin-off]]. It was conceived by Takamasa Shiba and Takuya Iwasaki as a gameplay hybrid between VideoGame/AceCombat and [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Dynasty Warriors 2]]. The story was created by Shiba, Iwasaki, Creator/TaroYoko and Sawako Natori, who were influenced by European folklore and popular anime series and movies of the day. Shiba, Yoko and Sawako have had involvement in an entry of the series since its debut.

The setting of the main series is a North European-style dark fantasy world where humans and creatures from myth and legends live side by side, while the spin-off game is set in an alternate reality leading from one of the first game's possible endings. The stories generally focus on the fortunes and personalities of a small group of protagonists either directly or indirectly connected to and affected by the events of the story. Dark or mature plot and character themes and multiple endings have become a staple of the series. Their popularity in Japan has resulted in multiple adaptions and additional media in the form of novelizations and mangas.

The series is considered highly popular in Japan, having sold well and gaining a cult following, though it appears to be a niche series in Western territories. The main games have become noted for their dark storylines and mixture of ground-based and aerial combat, while Nier stood out because of its mixture of gameplay styles. The series has received mixed to positive reception in both Japan and the West: the majority of praise has been given to its story and characters, while the gameplay has been criticised for repetitiveness.

* ''Videogame/{{NieR}}'' (2010, PS3/Xbox 360), a spin-off
* ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFp1wFroJyQ Cry On]]'' (Canceled), was meant to have been a collaboration between Cavia and Creator/{{Mistwalker}} that was going to take place after ending C of the first ''Drakengard''.

* ''[=NieR=] New Project (tentative title)'' (TBA, PS4)

Other material include:

* ''[=NieR=] New Project (Tenative title)'' (TBA, PS4)

The series is considered highly popular in Japan, having sold well and gained a cult following, though it appears to be a niche series in Western territories. The main games have become noted for their dark storylines and mixture of ground-based and aerial combat, while Nier stood out because of its mixture of gameplay styles. The series has received mixed to positive reception in both Japan and the west: the majority of praise has been given to its story and characters, while the gameplay has come in for criticisms for seeming repetitive.

* AfterTheEnd: In 856 AD there happened something known only as The Cataclysm when a huge earquake struck in the Iberian Peninsula and the Cathedral City suddenly appearing overnight. This released all kinds of mysterious creatures on the world and lead to the Drakengard settings current state. It also lead to the appearance of "Singularities", unique conditions that can cause the timeline to split.

* DarkFantasy: Occasionally delves into some CosmicHorrorStory tropes as well

* ''Drakengard 2'' (2005, PS2)

* ''Grimoire Nier'', a UniverseCompendium to ''[=NieR=]''.

* ''Drakengard Judgement'', a canceled prequel manga
* ''Grimoire Nier'', a UniverseCompendium to ''[=NieR=]''
* ''Drag-On Dragoon Shi ni Itaru Aka (Drakengard Fatal Crimson)'', a manga taking place between the first and the third game
* ''Drag-On Dragoon Utahime Five'', a LighterAndSofter manga focusing on the Intoners

* CrapsackWorld

* FromBadToWorse: One thing one always can be certain of in this series is that no matter how grim things get, it can ''always'' get worse.

* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Dragons are among the most powerful of magical creatures, often cynical and proud, they where originally created by the gods to guard the world and purge humanity. They also possess EvolutionaryLevels allowing them to adapt as needed.
* UltimateEvil: The Gods. It or them are never seen but acts as the central antagonist for the whole series.

* DarkFantasy

'''Drakengard''', known as Drag-On Dragoon (Japanese: ドラッグ オン ドラグーン commonly abbreviated as DOD) in Japan, is a series of action role-playing video games published by SquareEnix. The eponymous first game in the series was released in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, and has since been followed by a sequel, a [[VideoGame/{{Drakengard 3}} prequel]] and a [[Videogame/{{Nier}} spin-off]]. It was conceived by Takamasa Shiba and Takuya Iwasaki as a gameplay hybrid between VideoGame/AceCombat and [[VideoGame/DynastyWarriors Dynasty Warriors 2]]. The story was created by Shiba, Iwasaki, Taro Yoko and Sawako Natori, who were influenced by European folklore and popular anime series and movies of the day. Shiba, Yoko and Sawako have had involvement in an entry of the series since its debut.

* ''Drag-On Dragoon 1.3'', a series of novels that are an alternate retelling of the first game as a result of the first ending in ''Drakengard 3''.

* ''Drag-On Dragoon 3 Story Side'', a novel that acts as a sort of ending E for ''Drakengard 3'', connecting it to the first game.

* ''Drag-On Dragoon Utahime Five'', a LighterAndSofter manga focusing on the Intoners

'''Drakengard''', known as Drag-On Dragoon (Japanese: ドラッグ オン ドラグーン commonly abbreviated as DOD) in Japan, is a series of action role-playing video games published by SquareEnix. The eponymous first game in the series was released in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, and has since been followed by a sequel, a [[{{VideoGame/Drakengard3}} prequel]] and a [[{{Videogame/Nier}} spin-off]]. It was conceived by Takamasa Shiba and Takuya Iwasaki as a gameplay hybrid between [[{{VideoGame/AceCombat}} Ace Combat]] and [[{{VideoGame/DynastyWarriors}} Dynasty Warriors 2]]. The story was created by Shiba, Iwasaki, Taro Yoko and Sawako Natori, who were influenced by European folklore and popular anime series and movies of the day. Shiba, Yoko and Sawako have had involvement in an entry of the series since its debut.

* ''{{Videogame/NieR}}'' (2010, PS3/Xbox 360), a spin-off

* ''Grimoire Nier'', a UniverseCompendium to ''NieR''

Instalments include:

* ''{{Videogame/Nier}}'' (2010, PS3/Xbox 360), a spin-off
* ''[[{{VideoGame/Drakengard3}} Drakengard 3]]'' (2013, PS3), a prequel

* ''Grimoire Nier'', a UniverseCompendium to Nier
* ''Drag-On Dragoon Shi ni Itaru Aka'' ''(Drakengard Fatal Crimson)'', a manga taking place between the first and the third game

* ''[[{{VideoGame/Drakengard3}} Drakengard 3]]'' (2013, PS3), a prequel

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* {{VideoGame/Drakengard}}
* ''Drakengard 2''
* {{Videogame/Nier}}
* [[{{VideoGame/Drakengard3}} Drakengard 3]]

* VideoGame/Drakengard

* Videogame/Nier
* VideoGame/Drakengard3