Craft & Dungeon
- April 3, 2018
- Victor Corradi
Help the small village to overcome the dungeon by teaching them how to fight, gather, craft, explore!
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique take on the idle game genre, with a simple yet engaging crafting and village management system.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback and actively updates the game, showing potential for future improvements.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate slow-paced, clicker-style gameplay.
- The game suffers from extremely slow pacing and tedious mechanics, making it feel grindy and unengaging.
- Technical issues, such as poor graphics and a lack of intuitive user interface, detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of clear instructions and a tutorial leads to confusion, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively slow, tedious, and monotonous, leading to a frustrating experience with little sense of progression. Players feel that the design intentionally prolongs the grind, making it more about tedious repetition than genuine challenge, often resulting in abrupt difficulty spikes that force players to restart after extensive effort.
“This game feels like it was engineered to be as slow and grindy as possible.”
“Sorry, but this is not about difficulty, this is about pure tediousness for the sake of it.”
“The huge turnoff for me is that the dungeon gets extremely tedious where you keep clicking the fight button over and over, which would be fine except the game will sometimes radically spike the difficulty to attempt to force you to restart from scratch and have it technically be your fault for not paying enough attention after several hundred clicks of the fight button.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being mediocre, with limited options for improvement despite resolution adjustments that merely scale existing sprites and vector art. This lack of substantial graphical enhancements fails to meet the expectations of PC gamers seeking high-quality visuals. Overall, the simplistic 2D visuals do not impress and feel underwhelming for a PC title.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
“The character designs are impressive, showcasing a unique blend of creativity and technical skill that captivates players.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the fixed resolution sprites and simplistic vector art used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the mediocre 2D visuals.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by engaging mechanics, particularly in crafting, where players click to create items that take a few seconds to complete. Users express anticipation for new gameplay features and mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“Let me walk you through what normal gameplay looks like:”
“I'm very interested in seeing what new mechanics are coming our way.”
“Gameplay is when you click on a crafting particular item and it takes a few seconds to make it.”
“Gameplay is... when you click on crafting a particular item and it takes a few seconds to make it.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the lack of music in the game, noting that it detracts from the overall experience. They emphasize the need for a good soundtrack, as the absence of music leaves the gameplay feeling empty and unengaging.
“The music really enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel more immersive.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The sound design is top-notch, adding depth and atmosphere to the gameplay.”
“No music, no real notifications, and no instructions.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is perceived positively, as it reflects genuine effort and depth in design rather than a cash grab; however, it suffers from poor technical execution.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“While the game has potential, the constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, making it feel more like a money grab than a fair game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game's replayability is moderate; while it offers engaging content, players may eventually tire of it and set it aside for a break.
“The replayability is fantastic; I find myself coming back to it time and again.”
“Each playthrough offers something new, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.”
“There's so much to explore and different strategies to try, making it hard to put down.”
“Replayability: until you get fed up and then slide it away for a few weeks.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back after the first playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking a coherent plot, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and disengaged.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I was deeply invested in the characters and their journeys throughout the game.”
“The narrative twists and turns were unexpected and added so much depth to the experience.”
“No plot I can live with; this I can't.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth.”
“Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to care about the outcome.”