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bit Dungeon III

71%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, stability
71% User Score Based on 236 reviews

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"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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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • The game features charming retro graphics and an easy play style that makes it enjoyable for casual gaming sessions.
  • The multiplayer aspect adds a fun dimension to the gameplay, allowing players to team up or compete with friends.
  • The combat system is engaging, with a satisfying hack-and-slash feel that keeps players entertained.
  • The controls are clunky and can be frustrating, with issues like lag and difficulty in executing actions smoothly.
  • The tutorial is lacking, providing insufficient information on gameplay mechanics and controls, which can lead to confusion for new players.
  • There are numerous bugs and design flaws, including unbalanced bosses and inventory management issues, which detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this title features an online PvP/PvE mode that adds depth and is reminiscent of Dark Souls, but many players find it difficult to grasp due to clunky controls and a lack of clear tutorials. While the core gameplay loop is considered solid, criticisms include overwhelming boss mechanics, bugs, and a general feeling of unsatisfying gameplay. Overall, there is hope for future improvements, but many feel the current execution is lacking compared to other RPGs.

    • “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
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as lacking depth and coherence, with players often feeling lost due to poor quest direction and repetitive procedural generation. While some find the combat and gear-hunting enjoyable, the overall narrative experience is considered minimal, with limited interaction beyond hostile encounters. Despite these shortcomings, a few players appreciate the hidden elements of the story and the replayability offered through different classes and new game+ features.

    • “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 crunching of bone makes you wince but this mission is too crucial to cease, for you now understand that the pixels demand a penance.”
    • “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 procedural generation 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
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some praising the colorful retro pixel art and well-defined character designs, while others criticize it as outdated and lacking depth compared to modern titles. Despite the nostalgic appeal, many reviewers feel that the graphics do not justify the price point, especially when compared to contemporary RPGs with superior visuals and gameplay. Overall, the retro aesthetic is seen as a double-edged sword, offering charm for some but disappointment for others.

    • “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.”
    • “Graphics and animations: 10/10”
    • “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
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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. Players note that the absence of music during key moments, such as character selection, detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the sound design is generally acceptable, it 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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players enjoy the endless grind for levels and gear, others find it repetitive and frustrating, especially when faced with powerful bosses that can easily defeat them. Many users suggest that the game could benefit from additional content, such as more biomes and bosses, to alleviate the monotony of grinding. Overall, it seems that the enjoyment of grinding heavily depends on individual player preferences.

    • “Don't play this game if you like spending hours grinding then getting one-shot by bosses.”
    • “I don't know if I see this game progressing. It will be fun for a few hours/days, but then it will get a bit repetitive and just grinding to raise levels, I guess.”
    • “I can already tell I could put hundreds of hours just grinding out levels and gear, but I think adding a few more biomes/bosses could really help.”
  • replayability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability due to its challenging co-op gameplay and the opportunity to earn higher tier gear with each completion. Players appreciate the quick playtime and the endless upgrades, making it feel like an expanded version of previous titles in the series. Overall, it is recognized for its fun and engaging mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “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 it.”
    • “In my perspective, it is a slightly longer version of Browser Quest with replayability and endless upgrades.”
    • “Bigger than the first two games with lots of replayability.”
    • “In my perspective, it is a slightly longer version of a browser quest with replayability and endless upgrades.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches that not only disrupt gameplay but also make it easier to defeat bosses and complete the game too quickly. Many reviewers feel the game is an unfinished, buggy mess that should be labeled as early access due to its lack of polish.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's humor particularly enjoyable, highlighting the comedic elements in both cooperative and PvP modes. The amusing detail of leaving bloody footprints after defeating opponents adds to the overall comedic experience.

    • “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 who you killed; it leaves footprints with their blood.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with users noting significant improvements in ambience compared to previous titles. Enhanced controls, diverse enemy types, and animations contribute to a more immersive experience, elevating the overall atmosphere.

    • “This game seriously improves upon everything from the other games, from ambience and atmosphere, to controls, to enemy types and animations.”

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