Dungeon Break

About

"Dungeon Break" is a video game currently offering a discount on the character Hollow Jack. The game follows the story of minions seeking to escape from a dungeon. Players work to free the minions and experience the adventure of their escape.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 156 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game has a nice concept and shows promise of being genuinely enjoyable.
It is easy to play and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
The graphics level can be adjusted, which helps performance on different devices.

The controls are terrible, making the game frustrating and nearly unplayable.
The game frequently crashes, causing loss of progress and making it unplayable.
There is a lack of originality, with many players feeling it is a derivative of better games like Soul Knight.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
36%
57%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being choppy, unresponsive, and repetitive, with many players noting poor shooting mechanics and frustrating controls. While some acknowledge a foundation for potential, the overall experience is described as derivative and lacking originality, failing to offer a satisfying or rewarding loop. Many reviews highlight a lack of polish and a general sense of boredom, making the gameplay feel uninspired and unengaging.
- “Yes, it has many other cool mechanics that make it different, but at the same time, it looks very similar to Soul Knight.”
- “The game feels very choppy and unpolished in gameplay.”
- “The shooting mechanic is bad since half the time your shots don't land.”
- “The foundation of the game is fine, but controls are not tight enough for how hard enemies and traps hit you, and the overall gameplay loop is not satisfying as it is now.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
22%
56%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as subpar, plain, and lacking effort. While some appreciate the ability to adjust graphics settings for better performance, the overall aesthetic appeal is criticized as being poor and unappealing compared to other titles.
- “I like that you can set the graphics level, which helps performance on my device.”
- “It's like Soul Knight, but with better graphics.”
- “Crazy pay to win, graphics are garbage, and controls don't work correctly at all.”
- “Install it, played for 2 minutes, the interface is not very intuitive, the graphics are bad, uninstall it.”
- “Subpar graphics, very very barebones gameplay, wonky control.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling pressured to spend money to upgrade characters and progress, leading to a pay-to-win experience. Additionally, frequent crashes during ad viewing and an overwhelming presence of ads detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a frustrating experience for many users.
- “Seems like a cash grab since you're stuck with a low-tier character, and upgrading to higher ones would take so much time and effort.”
- “Wow, no title screen or details, just a laggy minion screen with in-app purchases.”
- “Bad, stupid, pay-to-win, ads everywhere, not cool at all.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate it and find it fantastic, others criticize it for allegedly borrowing from the 80s cartoon "Inspector Gadget." Additionally, the game's music can be intrusive, making it difficult for players to enjoy their own playlists while playing.
- “The rest of the game is fantastic; I really love the music.”
- “They also ripped off the music from the 80s cartoon Inspector Gadget.”
- “Can't listen to my music while playing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for being inconsistent, with reports of buggy movement, joystick glitches, and frequent crashes or freezes that result in lost progress. Overall, players find the experience frustrating due to these technical issues.
- “The movement is buggy as the joystick keeps glitching.”
- “Fun, but it crashes or freezes, and it's not fair because I lose all progress in the dungeon.”
- “Laggy, buggy, glitchy.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues such as frequent crashes that result in lost progress and resources, particularly gems. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's data access requirements, which some feel are unnecessary given the grinding intensity compared to other titles.
- “There are plenty of games that are more intensive than this, and they don't ask for access, so there could be no reason for wanting access other than data farming.”
- “I keep experiencing crashes during level progression, and after watching a video, all my gems disappear when I log in again. Please fix the bugs; I hate the constant crashes while farming gems.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users appreciate the ability to adjust graphics settings, which enhances performance on their devices, indicating a positive approach to optimization.
- “I appreciate the ability to adjust the graphics level, which significantly improves performance on my device.”
- “The optimization options are fantastic; I can tailor the settings to get the best performance without sacrificing too much visual quality.”
- “It's great that the game allows for such detailed optimization, making it accessible for a wide range of hardware.”
- “The game runs poorly even on lower graphics settings, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite adjusting the optimization settings, I still experience frequent lag and crashes.”
- “The optimization feels rushed; there are too many performance issues that ruin the experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game aims to evoke emotional engagement, players express frustration with the controls, which can lead to unintended purchases and disrupt the immersive experience. This technical issue detracts from the emotional impact the game seeks to achieve.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and direction, leaving players feeling that there is no compelling narrative or main objective to engage with. Additionally, the gameplay experience is marred by poor controls and confusing enemy mechanics.
- “The game is okay, but there is no story or main point to playing. The controls are horrible, and the enemies' bullets are misleading.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the story to be shallow and uninteresting, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for its unappealing design and poor controls, which detract from the overall experience and engagement with the characters.
- “Character design is unappealing, and the controls are frustrating.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “There is little to no emotional connection with the characters, making it hard to care about their journeys.”