
Dark or mature plot and character themes and multiple endings have become a staple of the series. The stories of both Drakengard and Nier 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. Yoko directed every game in both series, with the exception of Drakengard 2 in which he only had minor involvement.

A spin-off series titled Nier, taking place in an alternative timeline set after a different ending to the first Drakengard than the one 2005's Drakengard 2 followed, was started in 2010 with the eponymous game.


The eponymous first game in the series was released in 2003 on the PlayStation 2, and has since been followed by a sequel, a prequel and several spin-offs. PlayStation 2, Mobile, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switchĭrakengard, known in Japan as Drag-On Dragoon, is a series of action role-playing video games created by Yoko Taro.
