The game does offer some mildly interesting tactical options, thanks in part to the wide spell selection, but those strengths nearly collapse under the weight of the pitifully bland campaign. I of the Dragon has some short-term appeal, but over time it makes you feel like a glorified exterminator, tediously eliminating an endless stream of generic monsters for no real reason." IGN said, "All of this is really a shame, because I of the Dragon had some neat ideas that could have made for one great game.
While I of the Dragon offers some superficially appealing tactical options, thanks to its broad spell selection, these advantages are ultimately nullified by the underwhelming campaign. The game's short-term appeal is eclipsed by its tendency to induce a sense of monotony, as one is repeatedly tasked with eliminating an endless succession of generic monsters without any apparent purpose or significance.