Block Dungeon
- February 18, 2021
- Gnelf
Get on Steam"Block Dungeon" is a retro-style, rogue-like dungeon crawler game. You navigate through procedurally generated levels, battling enemies and collecting loot while avoiding traps. The game features pixel art graphics, allowing you to choose between several character classes, each with unique abilities and playstyles.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a variety of weapons and armor, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- It offers simple yet enjoyable mechanics, allowing players to have fun while breaking blocks and defeating enemies.
- The gradual increase in enemy difficulty and the loot system provide a sense of progression and keep the gameplay interesting.
- There is a lack of depth in gameplay, with no leveling up system or meaningful decision-making, leading to a grindy experience.
- The game can feel repetitive and aimless, as players may find themselves grinding for gear without a clear end goal.
- Some players have reported issues with the randomness of loot, feeling that spending gold on mystery boxes often yields disappointing results.
- graphics12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its visually appealing graphics, which contribute to a relaxing gameplay experience rather than demanding intense focus. Players appreciate the smooth visuals alongside a variety of weapons, enemies, and unique biomes, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the roguelike and turn-based RPG elements. The 2D graphics are noted for being particularly nice, complementing the game's simple mechanics and engaging environments.
“The game features nice graphics, a huge number of weapons, a variety of enemies, and 3 different biomes.”
“In this game you will find: more than 30 types of weapons and uniforms, 3 unique biomes, several types of enemies for each biome, nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
“An interesting 2D game with many types of weapons and armor, interesting locations, nice graphics and gameplay.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of enjoyable roguelike elements and simple mechanics, featuring over 30 types of weapons and uniforms across three unique biomes. While some reviews highlight the game's smooth mechanics and appealing graphics, others criticize it for lacking depth and strategy, comparing it unfavorably to other titles like Runestone Keeper. Overall, it presents an interesting 2D experience with a variety of enemies and locations, though opinions on its fun factor vary significantly.
“An enjoyable roguelike game with simple mechanics, loot-system, and pretty nice graphics.”
“In this game you will find: more than 30 types of weapons and uniforms, 3 unique biomes, several types of enemies for each biome, nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
“An interesting 2D game with many types of weapons and armor, interesting locations, nice graphics, and gameplay.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a quest where players collect various weapons, armor, and potions to aid them in their journey towards an exit, emphasizing exploration and resource gathering as key elements of the narrative.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the grinding aspect involves an endless cycle of breaking blocks, emphasizing a repetitive and monotonous gameplay experience.
“Just keep breaking blocks and grinding infinitely.”
“Just keep breaking blocks and grinding infinitely.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that complements its appealing graphics, allowing players to enjoy a leisurely experience without the intense focus required in more fast-paced genres.
“The game has good music and very nice graphics; the eyes just rest during the gameplay. This is not a FPS game where you need to focus as much as possible on the monitor; this game is where you can relax and have a good time.”
