Diorama Dungeoncrawl
- September 19, 2019
- Tales of the Renegade Sector
Get on SteamDiorama Dungeoncrawl is a low-poly 3D action game inspired by classic 16-bit titles. Battle through a Living Castle filled with skeletons, bats, goblins, and traps. Your mission: defeat the Necromancer who controls it all. Run, jump, and swing your hammer to triumph in this nostalgic dungeon crawler.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 5
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and great music, reminiscent of classic NES titles, providing a nostalgic experience.
- Combat is satisfying and requires strategic planning, with power-ups that enhance gameplay and add depth to boss fights.
- The level design presents unique challenges in each room, making for an engaging and rewarding experience for players who enjoy a tough but fair challenge.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, often relying on frustrating platforming sections and cheap deaths rather than challenging enemies.
- The camera can be awkward during platforming, and the hitbox mechanics can lead to frustrating moments where players are knocked off platforms unexpectedly.
- The game lacks adjustable difficulty settings, which could help accommodate players who find the challenge excessively punishing.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Renegade Sector Games are highly praised for their charming low-poly aesthetic, reminiscent of classic games adapted into a 3D environment. Reviewers appreciate the combination of a nostalgic art style with catchy music, creating a visually appealing and engaging experience. Overall, the retro-3D aesthetic is celebrated as both beautiful and captivating.
“In much the same way as Super Mario 3D World finally gave us a taste of what traditional 2D Mario design would look like in a 3D environment, Renegade Sector is creating 3D adaptations of other classic games using a beautiful and charming low-poly aesthetic.”
“Retro challenge with a kickass retro-3D aesthetic.”
“Short and sweet with a charming art style and some catchy music.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and catchiness, complementing the visually appealing art style. Reviewers appreciate the overall character and quality of the soundtrack, noting it enhances the game's delightful atmosphere.
“The art is so good throughout, the music is great, and it has lots of charm and character.”
“Short and sweet with a charming art style and some catchy music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Diorama Dungeoncrawl offers a 3D interpretation of classic gameplay reminiscent of titles like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins, featuring slow-paced, deliberate movement that intensifies the challenge against hordes of horror-themed monsters.
“Diorama Dungeoncrawl is a 3D take on gameplay reminiscent of classic Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins, featuring slow-paced, deliberate movement that challenges you against hordes of horror-themed monsters.”
“Diorama Dungeoncrawl is a 3D take on gameplay similar to classic Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins, but its slow-paced, deliberate movement can feel frustrating when facing hordes of horror-themed monsters.”
“The gameplay in Diorama Dungeoncrawl is reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania and Ghosts 'n Goblins, yet the slow-paced movement often leads to tedious encounters with numerous horror-themed enemies.”
“While Diorama Dungeoncrawl attempts to capture the essence of classic gameplay, the slow and deliberate movement can make battles against hordes of horror-themed monsters feel overly drawn out and unenjoyable.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its short length and limited replayability, but it compensates with a satisfying challenge and a unique blend of old-school 2D design adapted into 3D, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
