Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon

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Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Nico Papalia and was released on March 23, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a dangerously goofy RPG with fast paced, unique combat and zany secrets and adventures. Your goal is to build your own rhapsody, the story of you - the player - an experience which cannot be replicated by others.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

humor44 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game is a hilarious and charming adventure with a unique sense of humor, reminiscent of Undertale and Earthbound.
It offers a variety of gameplay mechanics, allowing players to choose between passive and aggressive approaches, leading to different outcomes and high replayability.
The visuals and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable to explore the colorful world.

The humor can be overly juvenile and relies heavily on toilet jokes, which may not appeal to all players.
The game has been criticized for being excessively derivative of Undertale, lacking originality in its writing and mechanics.
Some gameplay elements, such as certain boss fights and puzzles, can be frustratingly difficult or poorly designed, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The humor in the game is a polarizing aspect, with many players finding it hilarious and charming, while others feel it veers into crassness and juvenile territory. Some appreciate the quirky and random dialogue, likening it to inspirations like Undertale and Earthbound, while others criticize it as unfunny or overly reliant on toilet humor. Overall, the humor is described as hit or miss, appealing primarily to those who enjoy a goofy and absurd comedic style.
- “The sense of humor is crass, but in a charming way.”
- “Thunder Goober's personality dungeon is an absolute masterpiece to play, which although short, is filled to the brim with funny gags and characters, hard boss fights, different paths and... secrets.”
- “Please go and play this if you are a fan of quirky humor, funny dialogue, and charming characters!”
- “I actually think they took the quirkiness too far and it becomes pretty unfunny and obnoxious as you go on.”
- “Boring and unfunny.”
- “The humor remains redditor-tier unfunny.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and creativity, particularly highlighting catchy tracks like the fly battle theme. While some tracks are considered standout "bangers," others may not be as memorable, and there are concerns about originality in certain themes. Overall, the music complements the game's humor and gameplay, contributing to a fun experience.
- “Amazing characters and the music is just so good.”
- “Most of all, I loved the music and the humor.”
- “It's very inspired by Undertale and Earthbound to name a few, with fantastic music to complete this side story in a tight little bow!”
- “Even the soundtrack (Horatio's theme is so heavily inspired by the one Noisemaster, it borders on plagiarism).”
- “Some music tracks in the game are bangers (I was bopping my head to the fly battle theme), but some not so much in the way that they don't really stick in your head as much.”
- “The screen appears fine and the music plays, but neither clicking nor pressing every button on my keyboard has actually started a new game.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of "Athenian Rhapsody" has been criticized for being essentially an advertisement disguised as a game, misleading players into downloading and paying for what is essentially promotional content. Reviewers argue that this practice detracts from genuine game developers and misuses marketing space, ultimately providing no real value to gamers. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as exploitative and harmful to the gaming community.
- “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, reminiscent of Undertale, featuring unique elements like "burst" and "swap." Players appreciate the game's efficient design, offering a rich experience without unnecessary grinding, and commend its humor, characters, and overall execution, making it a standout short game.
- “The battle system is virtually identical to Undertale's with the exception of the 'burst' and 'swap' mechanics.”
- “Good free short game, good gameplay, no grinding, good characters; it never wastes your time. It's only like an hour long, but still incredibly good in every way: gameplay, writing, visuals.”
- “The battle system is virtually identical to Undertale's, with the exception of the 'burst' and 'swap' mechanics.”
- “Gameplay-wise, even for a demo, there was a lot of stuff to do throughout it.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is characterized by a blend of lightheartedness and drama, featuring themes of brotherhood and betrayal, though it lacks depth in character development, leading to minimal player attachment. The gameplay includes engaging turn-based battles and a unique "lullaby route" that enhances the experience, while the overall narrative draws inspiration from titles like Undertale and Earthbound, complemented by a strong musical score. Despite its whimsical elements, the story's randomness may leave some players feeling disconnected from the characters and their journeys.
- “I like this approach as I feel like it works in this sort of game where it doesn't try to tell the same message or be too meta with its story, at least so far.”
- “Story beats (brothers with puzzles, all the drama about protecting the bro and betraying their trust and expectations).”
- “Wonderfully crafted demo, gives you a deep feeling for how the main game will function without spoiling any story elements.”
- “The fact that every character was insane and random and there wasn't anyone that appeared to be well-grounded meant that I had no attachment to anyone or any drive to continue to experience the story other than merely being able to say I completed it.”
- “Story beats (brothers with puzzles, all the drama about protecting the bro and betraying their trust and expectations, etc.) felt forced and unoriginal.”
- “In between story segments, random encounters and boss battles are turn-based, which disrupts the flow of the narrative.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its multiple outcomes, endings, and bosses, alongside engaging minigames that encourage repeated playthroughs. However, some suggest that adding features like a fast text automasher and a cutscene skip key could further enhance the replay experience.
- “I saw this game at an Undertale fangame event, and while it's not a fangame, I became very interested in it since it seemed very charming. The minigames looked fun and incentivized replayability, which I'm a huge fan of.”
- “Now, something that would drastically improve the player experience and replayability is a fast text automasher and a cutscene skip key.”
- “There's a lot of replayability, with different outcomes, endings, and bosses.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised for being pleasant and engaging, enhancing the enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the memorable attack patterns and the overall visual quality, which is likened to a more polished version of Undertale, contributing to a fun and wholesome atmosphere.
- “I did enjoy most battles; the visuals were mostly pleasant, and the attack patterns were memorable and fun to dodge.”
- “Good free short game, good gameplay, no grinding, good characters. It never wastes your time; it's only like an hour long, but still incredibly good in every way: gameplay, writing, visuals.”
- “It's like 20% Undertale but with better visuals and a more wholesome and fun mood.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews indicate that while some players find grinding tedious, particularly in achievement hunting and facing difficult bosses, others appreciate the game's lack of grinding overall. The game is praised for its concise gameplay, engaging characters, and efficient use of time, making it a well-received short experience.
- “My only complaint about the demo is that it is tedious to achievement hunt due to the necessary replays, and the secret boss is insanely difficult to beat (although I am sure that is the intention).”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game is praised for its charming and whimsical design, drawing inspiration from titles like Earthbound and Undertale. Players appreciate the goofy character designs and humorous dialogue, which contribute to an engaging and lighthearted experience.
- “The character design is cute.”
- “Fun bullet hell turn-based RPG that is heavily inspired by EarthBound and Undertale, featuring some of the goofiest character designs and dialogue I've ever seen in a video game, and I'm all for it! ”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, drawing comparisons to Undertale but appreciating its superior visuals and more wholesome atmosphere. The experience elicits strong reactions, including laughter and tears, highlighting its ability to engage players on a deep emotional level.
- “It's like 20% Undertale but with better visuals and a more wholesome and fun mood.”
- “I cried, screamed, and was overwhelmed with emotion.”

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Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a role playing game.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is available on PC and Windows.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon was released on March 23, 2023.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon was developed by Nico Papalia.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its monetization.

Athenian Rhapsody: Thunder Goober's Personality Dungeon is a single player game.

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