Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg

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Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hardcore Retro RPG. Our pixel JRPG. A thrilling offline RPG experience.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding37 negative mentions

Engaging old-school RPG and dungeon crawler mechanics with a good blend of idle and active gameplay styles.
Variety of characters, gear, and customization options that keep the gameplay interesting and rewarding.
No forced ads or paywalls, allowing players to enjoy the game without pressure to spend money or watch ads.

Lack of tutorials or explanations leads to confusing gameplay mechanics, unclear quests, and difficulty progressing for new players.
The game suffers from excessive grind, long and repetitive gameplay loops, and slow progression, which can cause player fatigue.
Numerous bugs, poor English translations, and inconsistent or missing features reduce overall quality and frustrate players.

grinding
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is notably grind-heavy, requiring extended repetitive play to level up and progress, which some players find tedious and discouraging. While grinding mechanics offer variety through loot and automation options, the lack of clear tutorials and incremental pacing can make the experience feel monotonous. Nonetheless, fans of grind-centric dungeon crawlers appreciate the game's chill, rewarding farming aspects despite the demanding grind.
- “I got to the point where I wasn't strong enough for the next level, so I was literally just running in a small circle in one corner of the dungeon, grinding to get XP and gear, which is when I lost interest.”
- “Good: variety of loot with random stats, ok range of characters, variable difficulty, simple gameplay (but..) bad: shallow and repetitive, no tutorial and a lack of any explanation behind some mechanics, bad/missing translations, a little buggy (assassin attack speed buff sometimes not working), extremely grindy. It's an okay game but it basically plays like an idle where you have to keep the game open, which stops being fun after 5 minutes.”
- “It was fun for a bit but too incremental and repetitive grinding; there should be more to it.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
71%
11%
Players find the story and quest system engaging but are frustrated by unclear or missing quest descriptions, especially the "un-curse" quest which blocks progress and lacks guidance. Many call for better tutorials, clearer objectives, and bug fixes to improve quest understanding and overall progression. Despite these issues, the game's storyline is considered interesting and entertaining.
- “Awesome game with a great storyline.”
- “Of storyline and a tutorial could be great for people who don't have any.”
- “It's fun and I like the grinding aspects of the game; during some quests, better explanations or hints are needed, like the one I'm stuck on uncurse—I don't even know how to get cursed to get uncursed as it doesn't give any hint as to how to trigger the curse.”
- “There is no description for quests; the uncurse quest I am waiting to complete is never going to get done, so I cannot continue with any quests. No detailed explanations for sockets either, and my character is over level 135 because of the lack of details. The game could be entertaining, but if you want fun, it needs an update!”
- “If you make in-game quests, make sure they are working correctly. This dumb uncurse quest isn't working; I can't get cursed at all.”
- “The break the curse quest is almost impossible to do without a definition of what needs to be done.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The gameplay combines idle and ARPG mechanics with simple controls and varied characters, offering potential but feeling limited, repetitive, and grind-heavy. Many players find the mechanics intriguing but poorly explained, with quality-of-life issues like buggy features, lack of tutorial, and insufficient polish detracting from enjoyment. While some appreciate the challenging, hack-and-slash style, the overall gameplay can quickly become tedious without more engaging content or clearer mechanics.
- “It's a great blend of idle and ARPG mechanics and styles, and I see a lot of potential in it.”
- “So far to be straight this game is naturally for those who like a harder dungeon-based anime RPG magic hack and slash style of gameplay, but totally freaking off the chart a cool game.”
- “Super fun and simple gameplay.”
- “The game is too low quality... not the graphics, these are fine, but the most important: gameplay, is very limited. The game needs a lot of quality of life changes, the animations must be reworked and the map traveling should be with grids or something similar.”
- “Good: variety of loot with random stats, ok range of characters, variable difficulty, simple gameplay (but...) Bad: shallow and repetitive, no tutorial and a lack of any explanation behind some mechanics, bad/missing translations, a little buggy (assassin attack speed buff sometimes not working), extremely grindy. It's an okay game but it basically plays like an idle game where you have to have the game open, which stops being fun after 5 minutes.”
- “Almost unplayable and that's a shame because it didn't seem that bad for the gameplay mechanics.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
6%
47%
The game is praised for its lack of forced ads and pressure to make purchases, creating a positive player experience. While in-game items and buffs can be pricey, the monetization approach is generally fair with reasonable pricing and no nagging for spending. Overall, the absence of ads and non-intrusive monetization is seen as a major advantage.
- “No ads, and reasonable pricing in cash shop.”
- “It's honestly a great game, definitely have to grind but it's fun to grind and no ads which is a major win over good graphics and good controls.”
- “Plus offline and no ads even when on the internet.”
- “In-game purchased buffs and items are not cheap though.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's graphics are generally praised for their classic pixel art style and charming aesthetic, which fits well with the overall design. While some users find the visuals appealing, there are critiques about the need for improved animations and better movement mechanics to enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered good, but certain visual and animation aspects could benefit from refinement.
- “I like the classic pixel art graphics, which work well with the combat system.”
- “The art style works well for the game and adds to its charm.”
- “I love the art, graphics, and characters; they make the game enjoyable and easy to pass the time.”
- “The graphics are quite bad, including movements. The first minute grinding feels strange.”
- “The game is too low quality... not the graphics, which are fine, but the animations must be reworked.”
- “The aesthetic is right, but the game just isn't appealing.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is hindered by several bugs, including glitches with buffs and monster spawning issues, which disrupt gameplay and make it feel grindy. Additionally, missing tutorials and poor translations contribute to a lack of clarity, further affecting the overall experience.
- “Buffs are buggy; if you try to reuse them before expiration, the buff glitch occurs, appearing as if it didn't cast while still consuming mana and time.”
- “After spending stat points, I was able to move, but no monsters spawned; the gauge charged up to 100% and then froze.”
- “It's a little buggy—for example, the assassin attack speed buff sometimes doesn't work.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the music extremely annoying, indicating a negative reception for the game's soundtrack.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is based on a funny idea, but it may not appeal to everyone.

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Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg is a role playing game.

Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg was developed by Stepa Mobile Games.

Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Darkside Dungeon roguelike rpg is a single player game.

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