Din's Curse
- August 22, 2012
- Soldak Entertainment
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamDin's Curse is a single player and co-op multiplayer action RPG with 141 class combinations, infinite number of dynamically generated towns, real consequences, and a dynamic, evolving world.
Reviews
- Great gameplay with dynamic interactions that make each game feel unique.
- Extensive class customization allows for a wide variety of playstyles and hybrid classes.
- The game features a living world where NPCs and quests evolve based on player actions, adding depth and urgency.
- Graphics and animations are dated and can detract from the overall experience.
- The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth in character progression and combat mechanics.
- Randomness can lead to frustrating situations where quests become unfinishable or NPCs die unexpectedly.
- story90 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely procedural, focusing on dynamic quests and town management rather than a traditional narrative. Players engage in time-sensitive quests that can fail due to random events, creating a sense of urgency but also frustration when quests become unfinishable. While the lack of a cohesive storyline may deter some, those who enjoy action-oriented gameplay and loot collection will find the experience engaging and fun.
“I like the ideas behind the game - endless procedurally generated dungeons, dynamic quests that evolve and get more dangerous and threatening the longer you take to act on them, building a relationship with a town and it can produce neat moments like when a boss monster attacked my village, killing all my vendors and most of my quest givers, leaving me on my own until I could find more to recruit to the town.”
“The dynamic nature of the quests is very engaging.”
“The quests are refreshingly honest: if an NPC tells you that you need to go carry out a task quickly or the town will be in danger, or the inhabitants will starve (or similar consequences), they aren't joking.”
“The story is kind of weak in the game; there aren't cutscenes and most characters have only a few lines of dialogue.”
“If you're expecting a huge storyline, then you can just skip this game.”
“There's no way of knowing what your 'main' quest is, because it looks like any other random task.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated and simplistic, often described as reminiscent of mid-2000s indie titles. While some players find the visuals unappealing or even "horrific," many emphasize that the gameplay experience compensates for the lack of graphical polish, making it enjoyable for those who prioritize mechanics over aesthetics. Overall, the consensus suggests that if players can overlook the outdated graphics, they will find a rewarding and engaging action RPG experience.
“This is a fun game with a lot of great inventory items, fantastic quest system, fantastic music, graphically amazing job.”
“If you can look past the graphics, this game is one of the best ARPGs out there.”
“While the graphics are dated, this game is fun to play, especially in co-op.”
“First time I tried a couple of years ago, I was very pushed away by the UI and graphics.”
“The graphics are horrific, in a bad way, even when you consider that it's several years old.”
“I have tried to like this game.... really I have, 56.3 hours of trying to like this game but between the audio which makes your ears bleed, graphics which make Diablo 1 look fancy, missing animations, terrible animations, awkward textures (animated objects don't even use textures, just coloring the triangles), train wreck of a UI, inappropriate sound effects, volume issues, and total lack of level design.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its solid mechanics and depth, particularly in character customization and multiplayer options. However, some players find the combat clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrations with difficulty and enemy mechanics. Overall, while the game offers a nostalgic ARPG experience with engaging gameplay loops, it may not appeal to those who prioritize polished combat and visuals.
“If you value gameplay far more than visuals and glitz, this game is your jam.”
“The gameplay is solid and fun, multiplayer is great, there's loads of ways to customize your experience or challenge yourself, and the mix-and-match of building custom classes is wonderful.”
“This game has one of the best gameplay loops I've seen in a long time, and the way that it drip feeds you content means that just when you're getting bored of the monsters you're fighting right now a new challenge will come along.”
“Loads of promise with mechanics as vast as an ocean, but as shallow as a puddle.”
“But I find the gameplay really clunky and the classes weirdly tuned.”
“To cut things short, the gameplay is horrid.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is widely regarded as highly replayable due to its procedural content, diverse town challenges, and the ability to respec characters freely. Many players appreciate the variety in gameplay and the potential for numerous hours of engagement, despite some noting a lack of polish. While opinions vary, the consensus leans towards a strong replay value that keeps players coming back.
“It's hugely replayable, as every town is different and you have to do different things to save each town.”
“You can respec at any moment as long as you have the coin for it without cutting into the game's replayability.”
“If you're into ARPGs full of procedural content, with high replayability and can stand lack of polish and optimization, this should be right up your alley.”
“It's hugely replayable, as every town is different and you have to do different things to save each town (most of these are 'kill x monster', 'destroy x machine', or 'collect x items', but they're just slightly different enough to stay interesting).”
“It offers a different spin on ARPGs with lots of replay value.”
“Which makes for decent replay value since I'd love to one of these years succeed.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre and unremarkable, while others appreciate it as a fantastic element of the overall experience. However, the lack of voice acting and some jarring sound effects detract from the audio quality for many users. Overall, while the music may not stand out, it does not significantly hinder the enjoyment of the game.
“This is a fun game with a lot of great inventory items, fantastic quest system, fantastic music, graphically amazing job.”
“The music is mediocre, and voice acting is almost completely absent.”
“The music is meh, but some of the mob cries will make any sensible person mute the game.”
“I could look past the low-poly models, the awkward texturing, the clunky animations, the garish particle effects, the simplistic UI, the bland music, and the jarring sound effects... if only the game was fun to play.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in Din's Curse is a significant aspect of gameplay, often feeling repetitive and lacking meaningful rewards beyond the grind itself. While it involves balancing various activities like quests and dungeon exploration, many reviewers express dissatisfaction with the overall narrative and motivation behind the grinding, leading to a lack of desire to replay the game.
“Din's curse felt like it lacked a narrative, and there was no reward for grinding except more of the same... I don't expect to play this one again.”
“There is a lot of grinding; your goal is to gain honor for the god Din.”
“You balance time between grinding, doing quests, diving deeper into the dungeon, and returning to town to fight off monsters.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance that does not align with its graphical quality, suggesting that the extensive game logic may be impacting both visual fidelity and framerate. While it offers high replayability for fans of ARPGs with procedural content, the lack of polish and optimization may deter some players.
“Performance is pretty horrible when compared to how bad the game looks. I'd imagine running all the game logic at once takes a big toll on both graphical fidelity and framerate.”
“If you're into ARPGs full of procedural content, with high replayability, and can stand a lack of polish and optimization, this should be right up your alley.”
- character development1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is praised for being robust, offering depth and complexity, while also being designed in a way that allows players to engage with it without the risk of making detrimental choices.
“The depth of character progression keeps me engaged and invested in their journeys.”
“I love how each choice I make shapes my character's personality and relationships.”
“Character development is robust yet impossible to mess up.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any surprising ways.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and unpredictable events that occur both in town and dungeons, often resulting in hilarious and entertaining moments, despite the game's overall aesthetic not being particularly appealing.
“It isn't the prettiest, but the random stuff that happens in town and in dungeons can often lead to hilarious and fun random events.”
“The humor in this game is off the charts! I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky characters and their ridiculous dialogue.”
“Every quest has a funny twist that keeps you entertained and makes the gameplay feel fresh and enjoyable.”
