bit Dungeon III

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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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Play Modes

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features charming retro graphics and a casual play style that makes it enjoyable for short sessions.
The multiplayer aspect adds a fun dimension to the gameplay, allowing for cooperative play and PvP interactions.
The combat system is engaging, with a variety of enemies and a satisfying loot mechanic that keeps players coming back for more.

The controls can be clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially with key bindings and inventory management.
Many players find the game lacks depth and content, with repetitive gameplay and insufficient explanations for mechanics and stats.
There are numerous bugs and design flaws, including issues with boss difficulty and the overall balance of the game, which detracts from the experience.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
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 clunky controls, lack of clear tutorials, and overwhelming boss mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for some. While there are hopes for future improvements and additional gameplay elements, the current execution leaves much to be desired.
- “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%
57%
21%
The game's story is described as lacking depth and coherence, with repetitive quests and minimal plot direction, leading to a sense of aimlessness during gameplay. While some players appreciate the hidden elements and the potential for replayability, many feel that the narrative fails to engage, making it unsuitable for those seeking a rich storytelling experience. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect to the combat and gear-hunting mechanics.
- “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.”
- “Either way just check it out, short game but there is new game+ so it’s fun to just keep going, constantly getting better gear and doing it with all of the classes, 5 in total, one you have to unlock by burning the enchanted noose (a quest item from a different quest) in the fire, the fire turns the enchanted noose into a dagger, then use the dagger to cut down the hanging man once you find him on the map in the thieves area.”
- “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
30%
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30%
The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some praising the colorful retro pixel art and well-defined character designs, while others criticize the outdated visuals and lack of content compared to modern titles. Despite the charm of the retro aesthetic, many feel it falls short in resolution and detail, leading to a perception of poor quality, especially when compared to contemporary RPGs. Overall, the graphics are a significant selling point for some, but a major drawback 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.”
- “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
30%
40%
30%
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 note 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 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 the start to character selection.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; some find it excessively tedious, especially when facing powerful bosses after long sessions of grinding, while others appreciate the endless grind as a core feature that can provide hundreds of hours of gameplay. However, there are concerns about repetitiveness and a desire for more content, such as additional biomes and bosses, to enhance the experience.
- “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 involve grinding to raise levels, I guess.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
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 longer browser quest, featuring endless upgrades and a larger scope than its predecessors, enhancing the overall replay value.
- “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 each time you complete it.”
- “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
100%
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.
- “The game was really glitchy, and the glitches made it too easy to kill bosses and finish the game too quickly.”
- “Unfinished, buggy mess.”
- “This should be marked as early access; a lot of it looks to be buggy or not polished.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 a darkly humorous touch to the gameplay 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 those you've killed; it leaves footprints with their blood.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game significantly enhances its atmosphere compared to previous titles, with improved 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, to enemy types and animations.”
- “It would add to the game's atmosphere a lot.”