In Drakan, you play as Rynn, whose village has been destroyed and you are out to find your brother. The game despite being older still had good graphics compared to what was in those days. Drakan has a very nice assortment of weapons, monsters, armors and quests that you can get completely lost into.
The fighting part is also very fun just like riding the dragon and steering it to your destination. Although I played this game like 8 years back, I still vividly recollect how I drove the dragon through waterfalls on mountains and the scenery was just sheer delight back on my old PC. This game induces nostalgia and perhaps made me a hard core gamer that I am.
The fights, along with a few side quests can be immense fun. Drakan not only accomplishes what it tries but also has quite challenging boss fights and not like the ones today where its just all too easy. The game makes you work hard in the battles and the character of Rynn is solidly developed over time along with the dragon that she rides, Argon.
Definitely a must, for any old school gamer.