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Mia and the Dragon Princess
Developer Wales Interactive, Dead Pixel Productions, Good Gate Media
A live-action, interactive action movie following Mia, a plucky barmaid whose life is thrown into chaos when a mysterious woman turns up at her workplace, on the run from a group of violent thugs and unable to speak English. From the Steam store page
148 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Oct 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
67
Fresh
92 positive · 46 negative
95% range 58–74%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 92 | 46 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
100 of 149 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
66% recommend · 93 yes, 47 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 140 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (193 of 296 positive).
Some find it the weakest Wales Interactive title, citing incoherent plot and poor writing. [1][2][3] Others enjoy its campy, lighthearted tone and consider it a fun B-movie experience. [4][5][6]
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This is actually....a really bad game from Wales Interactive. I have purchased and played every title Wales has put out and I can confidently say this one is at about the bottom of the barrel in terms of a coherent story. The acting performances are all fine/good. The story though makes very little sense. There are people who randomly show up here and there and you have no idea who they are. Characters suddenly have …
- [11]
"Mia and the Dragon Princess" is a very short (about 1h per playthrough) interactive movie with an absurdly bad and mostly nonsensical story about people in contemporary London looking for a pirate's treasure. 1. Story & Setting You play Mia, a barmaid in London, who runs into a lost woman who doesn't speak English, knows Martial Arts, and is actually a pirate queen from several centuries ago. The woman has a …
- [1]
I really do like playing through a good FMV game and Wales Interactive (This one is also by Dead Pixel Productions and Good Gate Media) usually don't disappoint in the slightest and I really did have high hopes for this one scratching that itch but trust me when I say that even though this one has it's moments (And there are some stand out ones throughout.......I really did like the introduction of the animated cut …
- [8]
The best so far from Wales Interactive, the acting is fantastic, the story is engaging and it plays perfectly on the Steam Deck, each run takes around 45 mins and there are 4 ending, but there are tonnes of different paths in between, so for completionists, this has a lot of replayability Video review on behalf of Steam Deck Gaming: https://youtu.be/GjsJqPiDFY0
- [4]
Good actors. The story is meh, at moments the film is so bad, that is actually hilarious! Loved every second of it! Playtime: 5-10 hours, depending if you skip and/or follow a guide.
Summarised from 34 of the 151 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
66% of the 140 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Mia and the Dragon Princess. The complaint that keeps coming up: story is incoherent and makes little sense. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 148 · most liked firstThis is actually....a really bad game from Wales Interactive. I have purchased and played every title Wales has put out and I can confidently say this one is at about the bottom of the barrel in terms of a coherent story. The acting performances are all fine/good. The story though makes very little sense. There are people who randomly show up here and there and you have no idea who they are. Characters suddenly have items that you had no idea they had on them. Like, big deal items. A lot of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really do like playing through a good FMV game and Wales Interactive (This one is also by Dead Pixel Productions and Good Gate Media) usually don't disappoint in the slightest and I really did have high hopes for this one scratching that itch but trust me when I say that even though this one has it's moments (And there are some stand out ones throughout.......I really did like the introduction of the animated cut scenes) it is their weakest and by far most disappointing FMV game to date…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Mia and the Dragon Princess" is a very short (about 1h per playthrough) interactive movie with an absurdly bad and mostly nonsensical story about people in contemporary London looking for a pirate's treasure. 1. Story & Setting You play Mia, a barmaid in London, who runs into a lost woman who doesn't speak English, knows Martial Arts, and is actually a pirate queen from several centuries ago. The woman has a mysterious device on her wrist that leads her to a painting in the bar, showing a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NOW STREAMING: FMVbruary continues with action game MIA and the DRAGON PRINCESS. this game has a doctor who in it!!! twitch.tv/the_jenna youtube.com/watch?v=So_okyNtIhE
positive · AI labelView post →Honestly this is one of the worst Wales Interactive games you can get to date. Not due to acting (which is decent), but due to the story (writing), it makes little to no sense, the ending is extremely bad and leaves a lot to be desired. If this was a 2 to 5 dollar "game", then maybe it's worth it, but currently it's not.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have played most of the games from this company and they seem to be getting worse...The story is incoherent and does not hold the player's attention from the start. There are roughly 8-12 choices and they all lead to one of two main endings. The characters are mostly irrelevant with many dying so quickly I did not even notice. The camera work was okay but the cgi was....some of the worst I have ever seen. Honestly, skip this one and wait for reviews for all of their games moving forward.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dead Reset launched today on Steam—an FMV horror game. Yes, a genuine one—and it’s got more blood than an ‘80s slasher marathon.. Dead Reset launched today on Steam—an FMV horror game. Yes, a genuine one—and it’s got more blood than an ‘80s slasher marathon. Forget the SEGA CD grain—Dead Reset is filmed in glorious HD with real actors, real gore, and a camera that knows what to do with shadows. You play Cole Mason, an amnesiac surgeon stuck in a submerged medical bunker. You're forced to…
neutral · AI labelView post →I fell into the Wales trap once again, I love FMV games and will buy any and every one, and honestly the demo of this game was incredibly fun however, the full release in which I chose a different path made absolutely no sense and the SFX were incredibly strange, I felt confused, confuddled, and all sorts of disappointment I hadn't felt since my father died before I could stare him into the eyes and spit on his face. I rate this game a 3/10 and that is only because some of the actors were okay.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh my. I finished it once and I think that's enough for me. I'm starting to worry because I finished "Late Shift" and "Shapeshifting Detective", which surprised me positively with their story and quality, then I played "Who pressed mute on uncle Marcus" and "Mia and the dragon princess" and was really disappointed. Overall, this game is definitely the worst of the four I listed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the worst Wales Interactive game I've played and I got a bundle of them, so this is the 6th one I've played. The story is terrible, all the characters are annoying, the acting is terrible (even for a FMV game), and the fight scenes just look stupid. All the other Wales Interactive games I played I found them mildly entertaining on the first playthough and it was only on the second playthrough that most of the issues arose. However, for this one, I was bored long, long before the end of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is by far the worst FMV from Wales Interactive. I don't understand how this can possibly have the amount of positive reviews it has. The games writing is so bad that chatGPT could write a far more entertaining story. The "story" as written makes no sense what so ever. The acting is high school drama level which I am sure that the actors in this can act better and I choose to believe they were directed to act this badly. To go along with the incredibly bad story the over the top sound…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not sure what to say about this. Came with a bundle I bought last month of Whales Interactive FMV's which I've never "played" and it was cheap so what the hell and I decide to start with this one. Read some of the reviews before going into it so I decided to get good and medicated before hand. BEST DECISION! Now.. I'm going to straight up tell you I truly have no idea what, why, or how any of the story connects except for "the dragon princess". Kind of... But, like, how did Marshanda get…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mia and the Dragon Princess is a captivating game that is sure to please fans of mystery and adventure. Developed by Florent, this game takes players on a thrilling adventure through a magical world filled with secrets and intrigue. This game is perfect for anyone who loves exploration, breathtaking visuals, and immersive gameplay. And the best part? It works flawlessly on the Steam Deck! One of the best things about Mia and the Dragon Princess is the quality of acting. The voice actors did an…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hate to do this but this game is a mess. Probably one of the worst out of all of them. The story is complete non-sense, I tried 2 different endings and both are questionable. I did not like any characters even though the acting is not necessarily bad..it's just poor writing. I would skip this one, play other FMV games.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Few actors were OK, but overall, the acting and story were not good at all. I would not recommend this, even if you could finish it within an hour to explore one of the endings, I would not say it’s worth it. The worst part is that if you want to explore the other endings on a second playthrough - you cannot skip any scenes, you need to re-watch the bad acting and bad story telling again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm quite the fan of Wales Interactive and felt as the game is recent and mixed on reviews i'd add to the pile of yes votes. One playthrough so far, me and the other half really enjoyed it. Took about 65 minutes with 10 of those minutes getting a wasp out of the room. Acting decent, well choreographed fight scenes, the characters are solid but predictable, effects mostly good but some of the green screen strangely takes me back to the 90's heyday of FMV (I love it for things like this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i love FMV's by wales as they never disappoint me. This one is no different. It got its claws in to me from the second it started. loved it. Play through took me 55 minutes but i will be playing it over and over like i do the rest. I highly recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good actors. The story is meh, at moments the film is so bad, that is actually hilarious! Loved every second of it! Playtime: 5-10 hours, depending if you skip and/or follow a guide.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mia and the Dragon Princess is an FMV game created by Wales Interactive, telling the story of Mia, a young bartender who helps a mysterious woman. Plot The plot is predictable and uninteresting. There are too many characters for a game that can be completed in about an hour, resulting in flat and unengaging characters. The events in the game fail to evoke any emotions. Most choices have no real impact, and the player doesn't feel that their actions influence anything. Additionally, the comedic…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cheap. Cheesy. Unfunny. Messy. Illogical. Incoherent. Confusing. Incomplete. Why is everyone sweating like they're in the Amazone? You barely make choices. It feels rushed like it ran out of budget, or maybe because of Covid, but there's no ending here.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best so far from Wales Interactive, the acting is fantastic, the story is engaging and it plays perfectly on the Steam Deck, each run takes around 45 mins and there are 4 ending, but there are tonnes of different paths in between, so for completionists, this has a lot of replayability Video review on behalf of Steam Deck Gaming: https://youtu.be/GjsJqPiDFY0
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's 1 hour long. And that's good. Because it sucks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finished the game. This is a kids show. I feel like I'm watching Barney the purple dinosaur. Foreign language dialogs are just random sounds that don't mean anything. I don't recommend this if you are looking for a serious video game. Comedy is probably from the bad acting and atrocious story line.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 — My Dragon Princess Is Now My Lawyer I booted this game expecting a cute interactive movie with a few choices. What I got: Mia, a barmaid with zero chill, suddenly taking in a mute soul on the run, fighting thugs, and somehow negotiating treaties with dragons. Pros: *The moment I told a dragon “Excuse me, kind sir, may I pass?” and it actually paused to think… that’s the peak of video game diplomacy. *Real-time attribute tracking means at one point Mia’s “bravery” was low and “regret”…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You shouldn't expect a Hollywood film, but Mia and the Dargon Princess certainly has something to offer. If you recognise the soul of this interactive film, you're sure to like it. :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing this game felt like a complete waste of time. The story was painfully bad, lacking any real direction or depth. As for the acting, it was so horrible and lifeless that I cringed at nearly every line of dialogue. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone looking for an engaging or even remotely enjoyable experience.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, my experience with FMV games is quite limited, aside from 'The Complex', which is also developed by Wales Interactive and which I kinda liked. Mia and the Dragon Princess is of much lower quality, especially on the writing department. Obviously I do not expect Hollywood acting and visuals but at least the story and choices should make sense in my opinion. Basically, this 'game' makes me feel like I'm watching a saturday morning British kids serial, albeit with some blood and people…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It feels like an incomplete story. Finished in 50 minutes and it didnt have that many decisions.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First time I'm disappointed with a Wales Interactive game. I didn't got it. Too fast, not enough information, lot of new elements that pop out from nowhere, no real ending.. Fighting scene are nice. For the other things ... Not a fan. For those who like to say WT* 100 times in a row. Nice one but still WT* one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too short. Waiting months for this game and in two hours complete.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a whole new level of FMV, which will be very difficult to reach * I didn't see any falsity here. The actors are playing their part to the best of their ability. Some scenes should have been done by experienced stuntmen (especially the hand-to-hand combat scenes, of which there are many). * You find yourself in the middle of the action and have to seek payment in less blood...As much as possible... * There are traces of a detective here, in which you have to calculate your every move.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really looking forward to this game and decided to play it with my partner. And we both agree it's pretty bad. The choices don't feel like they matter and characters are just thrown in willy nilly. Hell, there was one bad guy who just turned coat for reasons? Like no reason, he just kind of does. Also, there's a lot of Asian stereotyping, which is really disappointing for a game made in 2023. Also, Mashandra doesn't make sense as a character, they make her more like a caver person than a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well, I just saw the greatest moment in videogames in @invert180.bsky.social's stream and look, I didn't think it would be in an FMV game called 'Mia and the Dragon Princess' starring Paul McGann as the big bad but I don't make the rules www.twitch.tv/invert180/cl...
positive · AI labelView post →Mia is a kind girl, even a bit too much. i'm even a bit annoyed by her kindness, but the developer didn't prepare any other options for me :( At least I saw a lot of fight scenes and still found the treasure, so I'm satisfied today. game or movie? something in between haha I liked the intro VERY much, it's unusual and fresh! this way you understand the context of what happened. the idea itself is good. the acting is sometimes lame! maybe I'm too picky, but the “mystery woman” was not quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →waste of one hour of my life
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Light hearted, campy and amateurish but it doesn't take itself too seriously and it's overall entertaining. It reminded me of the Tv Show Relic Hunter, with its heroines, treasures, pirates and secret passages! Don't buy it, but if it's in a bundle, go have some fun! My Curator page https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43938467/
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really enjoyed this game. I can't overstate how nice it is to just watch a movie that is just about a story and isn't about spectacle, social messages, sequels or reboots to other IP, or extended universes and lore. I have a few nitpicks that I'll list below, but overall it was fun, engaging, and had a nice balance of action and story. They even had some nice animations and CGI that I really enjoyed and made it feel like good production value vs. just someone who learned to record video on…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So I saw the mixed reviews and if you get the game I expect you have your expectations set properly first. Think Of it as a movie with choices and expect a B movie. Start with those expectations and you'll enjoy it. I streamed it on twitch and meant to play once and finish the game %100 off the air. well i ended up playing it 100% all achievements on the air just to get more on the story ;-) I enjoyed it, I'd probably rate it along the lines of a 7 out of 10 .
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what the complainers were expecting. This is not a Hollywood production, sure, but it's a damn lot better than other FMVs I've played. I've been through just about every FMV game by Wales Interactive, as well as others, and this is by far the best I've come across to date. I played through Late Shift a few times and loved it. So far, Late Shift was my "positive benchmark". I also played through Bloodshore once and immediately returned it, because it was illogical and irrational…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tl;Dr: This is one of Wales Interactive's best movies. This particular film is elevated by its exceptional camerawork and good acting. The Interface: Over the years, Wales Interactive has developed a good Interface and Settings that respect your time. This interface should be standard for all interactive movie experiences. "Pausing" during choice scenes allows you so much freedom in how you view this. I played this on a Steam Deck docked into a 4k TV while I tidied up and deep cleaned a room.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm a huge FMV fan and Wales Interactive is one of, if not the best FMV devs in the business. In my opinion, this is not their best game (Late Shift is my favorite), but it's still a fun choose your own adventure game. The story is a bit weird, I wish they would stick to more believable tales, but ultimately it's a good time for FMV fans.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a streamer who is doing what I've titled "The Year of the FMV" where I explore FMV games both old and new not only as a celebration of an interesting style of gaming, but also because I'm interested in creating my own. So far I've learned a lot, and this title is no different. Seeing how Wales Interactive has evolved as a company has been a real treat. They added in Streamer Options so that the game will pause for streams, which is phenomenal. Their writing has improved as well as their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've wasted 50mins so you guys don't have to play. 3.5/10 story and that's being generous. I couldn't finish the rest it was almost torture. I enjoy FMV games where choices matter but this was executed badly. Save your time. Save your money. God bless.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ooof, storyline is fire! i liked it, crazy interactive movie with unexpected plot twists
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mia and the Dragon Princess This is my favourite FMV from Wales interactive, it’s funny, it has action and it’s definitely one of the best stories they made! I would love to see a sequel with more adventure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Terrible, the annoying homeless type woman or whoever she is was terrible hated her character, its confusing as hell makes little sense, is pretty boring just no, the choices are very uninteresting too, just didn't care for it and without the skip button i wouldn't of been able to do more than one play through so thank god that exists.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whats that? A guest during Sellout September! Join @confuseddude.bsky.social and me tomorrow on Twitch for Mia and the Dragon Princess from our favorite FMV Game Developer @walesinteractive.bsky.social ! Would be the perfect stream to reach our first Charity Goal too 😉 bit.ly/SelloutSeptember2025
neutral · AI labelView post →Really good game, compelling story and interesting characters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →like many other games in the FMV genre, you are faced with making difficult choices. the absolute best choice you can make in this FMV is to not buy it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a trash movie. It's ridiculous that people write serious reviews about bad acting, bad plot etc. If you like this kind of genre - you will like this game. If not - better to skip.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Campy, fun FMV. Making the choice to embrace the ridiculousness helps a great deal. Overall I enjoyed it, and Paul McGann gave it his all as the villain. It did feel like there might have been a more comprehensive story planned, as some elements and characters are introduced but seem to be undeveloped.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mia and the Dragon Princess is an action FMV from Wales Interactive. Considering their vast repertoire, I must say I’m a little disappointed with this one, a trend that, unfortunately, I’m seeing with their most recent titles. The story is average. It hooked me up in the beginning but quickly lost my interest. It has some cool brawler scenes, but most of it is just bland. There're different dialogue options and branching paths. Something I enjoyed was replacing the total scenes counter with a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The plot could definitely been better, but theres still a lot of things to like about this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3.7/5 3 possible endings. I'm not gonna lie I really didn't like the first ending I got, it was super silly in a bad way. but the second one was way way better although I saw some janky CGI lol.. you can check a game-play of the first 2 endings on my YouTube channel, I streamed the game with good commentary OFC :D first 53 mins is the first ending and 1 hour past that for the second ending. this is the link if you wanna check it out (like, share, sub and donate if you want :) -:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its short, you can complete this and refund it. free gaming. i didnt hate this, the intro was corny but it kinda got better as it went on, it ended horribly like it wasnt finished or very rushed to just hit the credits.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another gem of a game from Wales Interactive. Pros: - My community ended up LOVING playing this together on stream - The way they did the progression system and timeline system to follow was SO good and needs to become a Wales standard. - I actually ended up really loving the story and found myself wanting to play it over and over. Cons: - The acting is kinda just OK at points - Spoiler: Some character's fates are very much set in stone to die - The game could have benefited from taking a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun little fmv game.. 2 hours to finish on my playthrough.. but looking back the arc decision tree shows many paths i could have picked differently . worth another play imo ,,,
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just like the friendship of two women，that‘s all。
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did you grow up loving Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOMs)? Do you wish they were interactive AND written for grown-ups? Well boy have you come to the right game! It's definitely campy, the VFX are YTer grade, and some of the cast are less developed than others, but my word does Dragon Princess deliver.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite an interesting interactive action movie. The main character fights pretty well, she would definitely kick my ass! :d. There are several endings in the game, they pass quite quickly. The soundtrack is generally not bad. A good movie option to watch at night
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