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10mg: HANDMADEDEATHLABYRINTH issue 0

69%Game Brain Score
music
atmosphere, gameplay
92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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"10mg: HANDMADEDEATHLABYRINTH issue 0" is a part of a collection of 10-minute long games, offering a unique and unforgiving dungeon crawl experience. In this episode, players descend into a consistent labyrinth armed with only one sword, facing monsters and returning as a changed person. Every run provides a singular expression of the hero's journey, leaving players to discover the labyrinth's hidden treasures.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
music2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a surprisingly rich world and narrative arc for its short playtime, making it a captivating experience.
  • The combat mechanics are unique and engaging, requiring players to learn and adapt to succeed.
  • Despite its minimalistic presentation, the game creates a strong atmosphere and evokes feelings reminiscent of larger titles like Dark Souls.
  • The controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, making gameplay challenging in a negative way.
  • The game is quite short, and some players feel it lacks depth and content for the price.
  • There are technical issues, such as bugs that can disrupt the experience, and the story may feel underdeveloped.
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by evocative background music and intriguing story elements that evoke feelings of mystery and scale. Players often feel a deep connection to the game world, reminiscent of titles like "Shadow of the Colossus," which adds to the overall engagement and emotional weight of the experience. The unique atmosphere, combined with secrets and challenges, keeps players invested and curious throughout their journey.

    • “There are a number of nice background music tracks that add bucket loads of atmosphere.”
    • “Very interesting little game here, the atmosphere gave me Shadow of the Colossus vibes. I actually took the gameplay very seriously and was kind of scared that I was bad at the game and wouldn't be able to finish it.”
    • “A lot of Droqen's games capture a really fascinating atmosphere -- they always make you feel like a really small part of something larger and mysterious, where you're not just learning a game but learning a world.”
    • “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players fully.”
    • “Despite the intriguing concept, the atmosphere fails to immerse you in the experience, leaving it feeling hollow.”
    • “The game’s environment is dull and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it hard to stay engaged.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as simple yet subversive, offering a condensed dungeon-crawling roguelike experience that can be completed in 10-20 minutes. While the controls may be frustrating at times, the death mechanic alleviates difficulty, allowing players to engage seriously with the game. The atmosphere evokes feelings reminiscent of "Shadow of the Colossus," enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Gameplay is simple but subversive.”
    • “It takes the feeling of a dungeon-crawling roguelike and condenses it into a small dose of simple gameplay.”
    • “The dev did one livestream explaining the mechanics on Steam but didn't archive it, so you can't even watch it.”
    • “The controls can be a little frustrating, but since the game is meant to be completed in around 10-20 minutes, it's never too difficult (and the death mechanic helps a lot).”
    • “Very interesting little game here; the atmosphere gave me Shadow of the Colossus vibes. I actually took the gameplay very seriously and was kind of scared that I was bad at the game and wouldn't be able to finish it.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a mixed bag, with some reviewers finding it overly stretched and simplistic, while others appreciate its intriguing atmosphere and engaging narrative that unfolds with secrets throughout the gameplay. Overall, it offers a blend of familiar elements and original concepts that keep players invested.

    • “Handmade Death Labyrinth Issue 0 is a fascinating concept, and while challenging at times, the story and characters provide intrigue and a strong atmosphere that draws you to keep going.”
    • “Seems pretty run-of-the-mill at first, but contains an original atmosphere, an engaging storyline, and a number of secrets that reveal themselves over the course of the play session.”
    • “The story is basically a paragraph dragged out to be longer.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional response.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features a variety of atmospheric background tracks that enhance the overall experience, with some players enjoying the soundtrack so much that they chose to purchase it on Bandcamp.

    • “There are a number of nice background music tracks that add bucket loads of atmosphere.”
    • “I purchased the soundtrack on Bandcamp as I really did dig the tunes.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as small yet impactful, effectively conveying emotion and atmosphere despite their size.

    • “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
    • “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
    • “The visual style feels outdated and uninspired.”
    • “Character models look low-resolution and poorly designed.”

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