- June 21, 2016
- Karbonic
DashBored
Platforms
About
"DashBored is a single-player Role Playing game with an interesting plot and good music, despite being very grinding. Players step into the shoes of Nicolas, an everyday shut-in transported to a dark pocket dimension of lost souls, battling strange monsters and an evil being to find their way home. The game features a classic turn-based combat system and a host of bizarre characters in a varied world."
- The game features a unique and engaging story with a colorful cast of characters, providing a mix of humor and darker themes.
- The soundtrack is memorable and enhances the overall experience, with many players praising its quality.
- Dashbored offers multiple endings and a variety of secrets to uncover, encouraging replayability and exploration.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and unbalanced, with some battles being too easy and lacking depth.
- Many players found the story poorly explained and difficult to follow, leading to frustration with its narrative structure.
- There are issues with navigation and save points, which can lead to players losing progress and feeling lost in the game world.
story
120 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its imaginative and quirky elements, while others criticize it for being poorly explained and filled with gaps. Characters like Nic and Isaac stand out, but many feel that the narrative lacks coherence and depth, making it difficult to fully engage with. Overall, while the story has potential and offers interesting moments, it often leaves players wanting more clarity and development.
“The story really takes you on an imaginative ride.”
“I wholeheartedly loved it for its story and unique atmosphere.”
“The story is very interesting; I find myself wanting to know the secrets of it, and every lore-relevant moment that I come across catches my attention.”
“The only problem is the story: it's poorly explained and has a lot of gaps in it, which is frustrating because there's potential for something bigger, lore-wise.”
“But by far my biggest problem is that this game's story seems to be held on by tissue paper; I could not get myself involved in it whatsoever, which saddened me.”
“Not because I want to avoid spoilers, but because I honestly could not follow the story.”