bit Dungeon III

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bit Dungeon III is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Kinto Games LLC and was released on May 3, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"bit Dungeon III" is a 2D action adventure game with permadeath and rogue-lite elements. The game features randomly generated overworlds, dungeons, and items, with online play available for co-op and PVP. Players can level up based on weapon usage, with powerful enchants and stat runes available to enhance their characters. The ultimate goal is to save a world that cannot be saved.

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Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging hack-and-slash experience with a variety of enemies and loot.
Multiplayer features enhance the gameplay, allowing for cooperative play and PvP interactions.
The retro graphics and casual gameplay style provide a nostalgic feel, appealing to fans of the series.

Controls are clunky and can be frustrating, making gameplay feel unresponsive at times.
The game lacks clear instructions and tutorials, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
Many players feel the game is a step back from its predecessor, with repetitive gameplay and insufficient content.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The gameplay of this title features a mix of online PvP/PvE elements and a core loop of dungeon exploration, which some players find engaging despite its similarities to previous entries in the series. However, many reviewers criticize the controls as clunky, the lack of a proper tutorial, and overwhelming boss mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for some. While there are hopes for future improvements and creative additions, the current gameplay is seen as lacking and in need of refinement.
- “An online PvP/PvE addition to this release was a nice touch as well as a nice nod to Dark Souls and added an extra dimension of gameplay.”
- “Although it takes a moment to learn the controls and mechanics, this game provides an infinite loop of dungeons to explore.”
- “I am just a huge fan of Bit Dungeon and only have hope for the future that this entry into the series will only become better and bigger with more simple but fun gameplay and exciting creative ways of new content.”
- “Music sucks and the gameplay is extremely similar to 2.”
- “No explanation or information about any gameplay elements.”
- “The controls are a little clunky in places and there are still several bugs that need ironing out, as well as a proper functioning tutorial that doesn't just explain certain game mechanics in as brief detail as possible.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The game's story is described as lacking depth and coherence, with repetitive quests and minimal plot direction, leading to a sense of aimlessness. While some players appreciate the hidden elements and the potential for replayability, many criticize the overall narrative quality and level design, suggesting it falls short compared to more established RPGs. Despite these shortcomings, the combat and gear-hunting aspects are noted as enjoyable, providing some compensation for the story's deficiencies.
- “The crunching of bone makes you wince but this mission is too crucial to cease, for you now understand that the pixels demand a penance.”
- “Ultimately, a well done hack n'slash / RPG, with a cute and secret story to unlock during the course of the story.”
- “Wow this game is amazing and if one is willing to look has an interesting story.”
- “The developer was unable to come up with decent level design or game/story flow/plot, so they opted to try to use samey repetitive procgen as a substitute for adding content to the game.”
- “You will be doing a lot of wandering, with little to no contact with anything that isn't hostile towards you (there are some NPCs but mostly you're going to just run into baddies and there's not a lot of plot to follow).”
- “While plot and inventory management may be a bit lacking, the combat and gear-hunting certainly make up for it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a polarizing topic among users, with some praising the colorful and well-defined retro pixel art style, which is complemented by a variety of zones and unique enemy designs. However, others criticize the graphics as outdated and lacking depth, comparing them unfavorably to modern titles and questioning the game's value given its price point. Overall, while the retro aesthetic appeals to some, it leaves others feeling disappointed by its execution and limitations.
- “As in the previous games, graphics are colorful and well-defined; every armor, helmet, and shield has their own look, and there are a wide variety of different enemies and locations with their own style.”
- “Pretty pixel art style and a satisfying amount of carnage.”
- “Seriously, the biggest selling point, probably, is the retro-style sprite-like graphics.”
- “They chose to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “So we have a game with terrible graphics and no content because level design is too hard for some developers.”
- “Why even support 1920x1200 resolution if the graphics look like an upscaled 320x480?”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as "awesome" and rating it highly, while others find it monotonous and lacking variety, particularly in boss and overworld themes. Several users noted the absence of music during key moments, such as character selection, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the ambient sound design, many feel that the music could benefit from more diversity and engagement.
- “The music is awesome.”
- “Music and sound: 9/10”
- “Not much could even be improved, though most of the time you won't hear a lot of music, and mostly be dealing with ambience, which is fine for the setting.”
- “Music and sound are quite normal and again, it becomes monotonous after two hours.”
- “There could be more variety in boss music and overworld music as well.”
- “Bit Dungeon 3 has no music from start to character selection.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some enjoy the endless grind for levels and gear, others find it repetitive and frustrating, especially when facing powerful bosses. The game offers a satisfying grind for dedicated players, but a lack of variety in biomes and bosses may lead to diminishing enjoyment over time.
- “Don't play this game if you like spending hours grinding only to get one-shot by bosses.”
- “It can feel grindy at times.”
- “I don't know if I see this game progressing; it will be fun for a few hours or days, but then it will get a bit repetitive and just be grinding to raise levels, I guess.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game offers significant replayability due to its challenging co-op gameplay and the opportunity to earn higher-tier gear with each completion. Players find it reminiscent of a more extensive version of browser quest, emphasizing endless upgrades and a larger world than its predecessors. Overall, the quick playtime combined with the depth of content encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Bigger than the first two games with lots of replayability.”
- “Very fun but challenging game with co-op and a quick playtime to beat the game, but a ton of replay value with higher tier gear for each time you beat the game.”
- “In my perspective, it is a slightly longer version of a browser quest with replayability and endless upgrades.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued with glitches that not only disrupt gameplay but also make it easier to defeat bosses, leading to a rushed experience. Many users feel the game appears unfinished and lacks polish, suggesting it should be labeled as early access due to its numerous bugs.
- “Unfinished, buggy mess.”
- “This should be marked as early access; a lot looks to be buggy or not polished.”
- “Game was really glitchy and the glitches caused me to kill bosses too easily and beat the game too fast.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's humor, particularly in its cooperative and PvP modes, highlighting amusing elements like leaving bloody footprints after defeating opponents. This blend of dark humor and playful mechanics adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The best thing about the game is the funny co-op and PvP.”
- “I think it's funny when you step in the blood of those you killed; it leaves footprints with their blood.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game significantly enhances its atmosphere compared to previous titles, with improvements in ambience, controls, and enemy animations contributing to a more immersive experience.
- “This game seriously improves upon everything from the other games, from ambience and atmosphere to controls, enemy types, and animations.”
- “It would add to the game's atmosphere a lot.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing strong disappointment and a sense of betrayal, leading to a complete rejection of future works by the developer.