Death Fungeon
- August 17, 2018
- Ritual Games
Get on Steam"Death Fungeon" is a charming pixel art puzzle platformer with stealth and parkour elements. Traverse through a dangerous prison filled with traps, treacherous terrain, and guards. Choose your approach by either taking the stealthy route, hiding and sneaking past guards, or using your agility for fast-paced wall-jumping and ledge-grabbing gameplay. Your wits and reflexes will be tested in this challenging and exciting adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable pixel art graphics and a charming aesthetic that appeals to fans of retro-style games.
- Gameplay offers a mix of platforming and stealth mechanics, providing multiple paths and strategies to complete levels, which adds replayability.
- Despite its short length, the game presents a satisfying challenge, especially for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
- Controls can feel loose and unresponsive, particularly during critical wall jumps, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive music and simplistic mechanics that may not hold players' interest for long.
- There are significant technical issues, such as long loading times and a lack of customization options, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this platformer is generally described as basic and unsatisfying, with a few redeeming features like a jump height mechanic and mild stealth elements. While the controls are smooth and the visuals polished, many players feel that the overall experience lacks depth and polish, especially compared to free alternatives. However, some users appreciate its nostalgic, old-school feel and find it enjoyable, particularly when purchased at a low price.
“Challenging levels and simple run, jump, and wall jump mechanics make it a very nice game, also it looks great!”
“The mechanic that allows us to determine the height of the jump by the duration of the button press adds a whole layer to the gameplay, since sometimes, jumping lower or higher will allow you to reach certain areas that you might not have been able to reach without that mechanic.”
“I admit that I generally play more modern titles, so some old-school gameplay is welcome from time to time, and this one definitely fits the bill!”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“Quick summary: the game visually looks and feels very polished (for the most part), but gameplay-wise it is very basic.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are predominantly described as retro pixel art, with opinions varying widely. While some players appreciate the charming and aesthetically pleasing pixel graphics, others criticize the low quality and lack of customization options, comparing it unfavorably to free games with superior visuals. Overall, the retro style resonates with many, evoking nostalgia, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern graphical fidelity.
“Really liked so far, simple stealth platforming game with amazing pixel graphics.”
“A fun little puzzle platform game with beautiful pixel art graphics.”
“I loved the graphics; being in pixel graphics they are done extremely well.”
“I guess it's cheap, but you get what you pay for... and really, that's being too kind considering there are completely free games on Steam far better than this with better mechanics, gameplay, graphics, and so on.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant but repetitive, with a short loop that can become tiresome over time. While some players appreciate the retro style and fitting soundtrack, many express a desire for longer tracks and more variety. Overall, the music is considered okay but not particularly memorable, leading some to opt for their own playlists while playing.
“The game has a nice retro style, pretty pixel-style artwork, and a fitting soundtrack.”
“Background music and sound effects are separated and can be turned down/off at your desire.”
“A non-violent pixelated little platformer with charming graphics and animation, nicely detailed rooms, and okayish music that is a tad repetitive after a while but still pleasant.”
“The music loop is very short and repetitive, which is why I turned it off and played my own music instead.”
“I do wish the soundtrack was longer for each stage and that there was a way to skip levels.”
“Music is not too remarkable and seems a bit repetitive.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, with players primarily focused on navigating through levels rather than engaging with a narrative. While some users appreciate the gameplay, they note that there are better pixel platformers available that offer a more compelling story. Overall, the lack of a substantial narrative is a common critique among reviewers.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
“The character development throughout the story is exceptional, adding depth to the gameplay.”
“Even if you are a fan of pixel platformer games, there are games that are outright better for the same price; might I recommend 'Out There Somewhere,' which has proper story and charm.”
“As an arcade-style game, there is no story to speak of: simply get to the end of every room to ultimately finish the world.”
“There is no story; you start in a dungeon, or maybe the fungeon, and you try to get out.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while the inclusion of multiple ways to complete levels encourages players to revisit the game, the absence of a level select and meaningful collectibles detracts from its long-term appeal. Players express a desire for additional content, such as a sequel or DLC, to enhance the experience further.
“I would love a sequel or some DLC, with tightened up controls and a full suite of speedrun timers and other replayability tools.”
“Unlike most 2D retro-style platformers, this game includes various ways of beating each level, which makes us want to replay the game, so it gets extra points for replayability.”
“Collecting jewels does nothing; the lack of a level select diminishes replay value.”
“I would love a sequel or some DLC, with tightened up controls and a full suite of speedrun timer and other replayability tools.”
“Unlike most 2D retro-style platformers, this game included various ways of beating each level, which makes us want to repeat the game, so it gets some extra points for replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is frequently associated with the creation of retro pixel games that are perceived as low-quality "shovelware" and cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
“In-game purchases are heavily pushed, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“The reliance on microtransactions detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
