Buriedbornes

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Buriedbornes is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Nussygame and was released on December 13, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Buriedbornes is Hardcore. Dungeon RPG. Choose job and challenge the dungeon. Pick equipments and skills, defeat terrible enemies. You can enjoy strategy and difficutly with synergy of equipments and skills. And "Choosing" is most important in the Dungeon. Are you ready for deadly battle and ending this unprecedented disaster?

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gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Buriedbornes is an addictive roguelike dungeon crawler with a deep and complex gameplay loop, offering a variety of classes and builds.
The game features charming old-school art and a dark fantasy theme, making it visually appealing and immersive.
It allows for easy data transfer between mobile and PC, making it convenient for players who enjoy gaming on multiple platforms.

The user interface is often criticized for being unintuitive and poorly designed, reflecting its mobile origins.
Many players find the lack of in-game tutorials and explanations frustrating, leading to confusion about mechanics and gameplay.
The game can be heavily reliant on RNG, resulting in sudden and unexpected deaths that can feel unfair to players.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive loop and intuitive mechanics, offering a rewarding experience with deep customization and a variety of unique features. However, players have noted issues with unclear mechanics, a confusing user interface, and occasional bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, many find the game engaging and worth exploring for those who appreciate complex turn-based dungeon crawlers.
- “Addictive gameplay and intuitive mechanics.”
- “The art and music are beautiful and the game is deeply complex once you adapt to its mechanics.”
- “Superb mechanics are combined with some of the finest dark fantasy artwork seen in the genre, resulting in one of the most addictive roguelikes around.”
- “A mess of unexplained mechanics, bad RNG, terrible user interface, and confusing translation.”
- “While at first it was not clear what was going on and some of the mechanics are still quite obscure after many hours of playing, slowly it becomes more understandable and the game grows deeper in difficulty and enjoyment.”
- “This game has a very poor aesthetic, bad translations, incredibly non-friendly over complicated bad user interface, incredibly complicated mechanics and gameplay, also f***ing damn hard as demon hell fire up your arse...”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique art style and nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of old-school RPGs, with many users highlighting the gorgeous artwork and dark fantasy themes. However, some reviews note that the graphics are limited and lack advanced animations, suggesting that while the aesthetic is appealing, it may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals. Overall, the art style is a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite its technical limitations.
- “I love the art style and the random loot and encounters.”
- “Really fun and good turn-based roguelike dungeon crawler, the artwork is gorgeous.”
- “Superb mechanics are combined with some of the finest dark fantasy artwork seen in the genre, resulting in one of the most addictive roguelikes around.”
- “Also, if you want graphics and/or animations, this is not your place.”
- “Graphics are extremely limited; though they look good enough for this game, it's not a AAA flash over substance thing.”
- “What it lacks in graphics (besides some great sprite work honestly) it more than makes up for in the sheer amount of builds and options you get.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and fitting retro style, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the engaging soundtracks, particularly the boss themes reminiscent of titles like Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3. However, some users noted that the music can be overwhelmingly loud, with no option to adjust the volume, leading to it lingering in their minds long after playing.
- “It has great atmosphere and phenomenal music.”
- “The music is very retro and very fitting for the game and the game shines best with the sprites.”
- “Some of the best art direction, soundtrack and atmosphere you will find.”
- “The music is very retro and very fitting for the game, and the game shines best with the sprites.”
- “I also really like the OST used in this game, and the skins; especially the graverobber's 'fastest'.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized as lacking depth and substance, with many players describing it as boring and empty. While there are some thematic missions and a brief narrative mentioned in the Steam description, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver an engaging storyline or interesting quests.
- “Buriedbornes also has a great endgame; once the main objective in the story is complete, you will unlock conquest mode.”
- “Oh, the Steam description has a story.”
- “We have here a theme mission and some requests that we have to reach.”
- “It's an overall boring and empty game with no storyline.”
- “It looks like this game doesn't have any story or lore.”
- “You do nothing as a player and there is no story.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its exceptional art style, phenomenal music, and a unique, grim ambiance that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the game's strategic tension and challenging elements, noting that the atmospheric design and sprite-work contribute significantly to its appeal. Overall, the atmosphere is described as immersive and captivating, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “It has great atmosphere and phenomenal music.”
- “Not much to say, just a kickass atmosphere and all around strange (in a good way!) experience.”
- “Some of the best art direction, soundtrack and atmosphere you will find.”
- “The sprite work is top notch, and the stygian atmosphere is achieved despite the lack of other designs.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and unexpected moments, such as a talking bunny demanding fragments of the dead and encounters with comically grotesque enemies. Players appreciate the blend of dark themes with lighthearted, whimsical elements, creating a unique and entertaining experience. Overall, the game's humor is described as both funny and delightfully bizarre, enhancing the gameplay.
- “I really like it! You can't imagine my face the first time the bunny thing talked to me asking for some fragments of the dead. I didn't know how many I had and I didn't expect to give my only, and precise 100 fragments. It was very funny though!”
- “Suddenly, it dumps me in front of some nasty monstrosity laughing and saying, 'Use the treasures I have given you.'”
- “The corpses you raise, your buriedbornes, vary wildly and sometimes hilariously.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mixed sentiment towards grinding in the game. While some players find the extensive grinding necessary for progression tedious and frustrating, others appreciate the challenge and satisfaction that comes from building powerful characters through grinding. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on individual preferences for time investment and gameplay engagement.
- “I refuse to bother with it because I despise the idiotic grinding method for soulstones.”
- “A game should always strive to engage the player with fun instead of driving them away with an AFK farming method because it's 'the optimal path to progress'.”
- “It's hard, it's grindy, and requires heavy time investment.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game features in-game purchases typical of mobile titles, but players can unlock all classes without spending money. With the Steam port, purchases must be made through the website instead of Google Play, highlighting its mobile origins and associated monetization strategies.
- “There are in-game purchases, but I've never spent a dime.”
- “Now with the Steam port, it looks like in-game purchases have to go through the website anyway, rather than be handled by Google Play purchases.”
- “Obvious mobile game port with attendant monetization.”
- “It's basically a mobile game, so beware of microtransactions, but you can unlock all classes pretty easily.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for feeling lazy, as it relies on repetitive gameplay mechanics that extend playtime without meaningful improvements. While the old-style art and challenging gameplay offer a certain charm, the lack of polish in optimization detracts from the overall experience.
- “Its simple nature as a still image dungeon crawler might seem off-putting, but it has a certain charm to it with its old-style art and its vaguely Souls-like difficulty. You never truly win; you just do a little better each time as you learn to play, collect better loot and abilities, and earn things to boost your performance, whether it be unlocking a new class you've had your eye on or attaching parts from the lab for a permanent character buff.”
- “This feels like a lazy optimization issue and it also pads game time if they don't fix it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from bugs and occasional mistranslations, which can impact the experience. Players have reported issues such as getting soft-locked during combat, indicating that stability could be improved. Overall, while the gameplay is compelling, technical issues may detract from the experience.
- “The game is great, but it can be a bit buggy and has some mistranslations or even no translation at all. Overall, it is 100% worth playing if you're into the gameplay style.”
- “Pretty buggy game; I got soft-locked in combat because there's a cooldown on skipping your turn.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting the wholesome artwork that contributes to a positive and uplifting experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers infinite replayability, though some users note that the PC version lacks sufficient guidance for newcomers who haven't played the mobile version.
- “Infinite replayability, but the PC version doesn't explain much if you've never played the mobile version, which I have not.”