Dreamworks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury & Book of Dragons Review

Saturday, November 19, 2011


The epic story began with "How To Train Your Dragon" continues with the groundbreaking new "Dreamworks Dragons" Double DVD and Video Game, in stores now.

"How To Train Your Dragon" enchanted audiences all over with its captivating and original story boasting fire-breathing action, heroic deeds and heartfelt laughs.  DreamWorks Animation’s new signature entertainment experience, Dreamworks Dragons Double DVD and Video Game features two brand new adventures plus a Dragons online video game available for the first time ever.

Now for the details and our thoughts on this amazing double pack:

DREAMWORKS DRAGONS Double DVD + Online Video Game Pack includes the follow-up “Gift of the Night Fury,” in which the epic story of Hiccup and Toothless picks up where it left off and they take flight in a thrilling, all-new adventure to discover an island of never-before-seen dragons; the all-new “Book of Dragons” that reveals seven never-before-seen dragons as Hiccup, Astrid and Gobber share insider training secrets and new dragon mythology; AND a game card that grants exclusive access to the ultimate interactive Dragons challenge: a brand new Dragons Online Video Game in which players use the new training secrets they’ve learned to earn badges as they fight and train new dragons to become the ultimate dragon trainer.


The DREAMWORKS DRAGONS Double DVD + Online Video Game Pack includes the following:
Disc 1:
•    DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
•    Gobber’s Training Secrets
•    Deleted Scenes
•    Spot the Difference
•    Learn How to Draw a Baby Gronckle
•    How to Host a Snoggletog Party (DVD-ROM)
•    Previews
•    World of DreamWorks Animation

Disc 2:
•    DreamWorks: Book of Dragons
•    Dragon Lair (DVD-ROM)
•    Your Book of Dragons
•    3-D Land of the Dragons
Plus:
•    Dragons Online Video Game—The ultimate interactive Dragons challenge!  Once you’ve learned all the insider training secrets in the Book of Dragons, you’re ready to use your exclusive game card to gain access to this all-new, high-quality video game:
•    Create your own Viking avatar
•    Learn to train Dragons
•    Fight epic dragon battles
•    14 battle arenas
•    8 Dragon lairs
•    4 legend games
•    Challenge the Dragons you loved in the film
•    Discover and battle seven never-before-seen Dragons
•    Earn training and battle badges

Overall Thoughts: We were surprised that both adventures were only about 20 minutes each. I know that I was expecting them to be much longer. With that said both adventures were cute for the kids ( 8 & 4 years old) but disappointing for me. The youngest easily sat through the entire thing without getting antsy. While the oldest was left wanting more, just like me. 

Gift of the Night Fury: (22 minutes) The storyline was enjoyable. We all got a few good laughs and it did have some good action scenes. Fishlegs seemed to have a bigger role here then in the movie. The baby dragons are so cute and adorable!

Book of Dragons: (19 minutes)This one felt like more of a setup to the sequel sequel that was announced for 2014. It profiles the dragons that are living among everyone in Bourke. It did have some amusing and funny scenes though.

Extras: These didn't really add any valueable content and I felt as though they were just filler. Most of the extra content is geared towards the kids. With the exception of the deleted scenes, which are enjoyable for all. 

The pack also includes a game card that gives you exclusive access to the ultimate interactive new Dragons Online Video Game. In which players use the new training secrets they’ve learned to earn badges as they fight and train new dragons to become the ultimate dragon trainer. This game will provide a lot of enjoyment for kids 6 or older. The 8 year old got a lot of play out of this and is still playing it.

Overall I give this pack a 3.5 of 5. Considering the price, your kids will get a lot of hours of play out of it.

Available now in stores. Amazon.com currently has it for $12.99 and that is the cheapest I have seen so far.

*Please note that I received a copy of the DVD 2-pack and party kit so I could give my fair and honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.*

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