Dungeon Color
- October 11, 2021
- Gagonfe
Get on Steam"Dungeon Color" is a top-down puzzle game where you switch between flames to match each door and interact with various obstacles to clear a path. Your goal is to reach the rainbow flame in each of the 50 levels. With 4 switchable flames and numerous obstacles, players must use strategy and problem-solving skills to find their way through.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and animations, creating a visually appealing experience.
- The puzzles start off easy and gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for players.
- The music is relaxing and complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall experience.
- Movement controls are limited to WASD keys, which can hinder precision for some players.
- Many puzzles rely on misdirection and red herrings, leading to frustration rather than rewarding problem-solving.
- The game can feel repetitive, with a lack of variation in visuals and gameplay mechanics throughout.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing yet engaging quality, striking a balance that enhances the overall experience without becoming monotonous. Reviewers highlight its groovy nature and how it harmonizes with the visuals and gameplay, creating a delightful atmosphere that encourages players to tackle challenging levels while enjoying the soothing soundtrack.
“The music track is relaxing enough to not be annoying but not too much to be sleepy.”
“The music... the visuals... that feeling when everything comes together.”
“Everything in this game makes me more willing to simply solve the levels; the sound effects, the visual effects, the music, everything works in harmony to give you a wonderful experience.”
“The music track is relaxing enough to not be annoying but too much to be sleepy.”
“The music is forgettable and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Dungeon Color is engaging and well-balanced, starting with easy puzzles that gradually increase in difficulty as new mechanics are introduced. Players appreciate the creative main mechanics, particularly the color-changing fire element, which adds a unique challenge to the levels. The overall experience is enhanced by relaxing music and visually appealing art.
“Dungeon Color is a very fun and pretty game, with a beautiful protagonist and challenging levels. Its progression of difficulty is very well balanced, its music is very relaxing and pleasant to listen to, and its main mechanics are creative, creating extremely challenging levels to solve.”
“Dungeon Color is a very nice puzzle game; the color-changing fire mechanic is very cool.”
“Regarding the puzzles themselves, they start off quite easy but become increasingly difficult with each mechanic added.”
“The art, the sounds, the music, the gameplay.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their polish and quality, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, some users note a lack of variation throughout the game, leading to a sense of monotony despite the appealing visuals. Overall, while the graphics are nice, they may not be enough to elevate the gameplay experience.
“The music, the visuals, that feeling when everything comes together.”
“Really nice and polished game, with good visuals and audio!”
“And while it's nice, there's no variation whatsoever; it's the same visuals for the entire game.”
“Go buy/play a different puzzle game; don't be fooled by the reviews and the seemingly polished visuals.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, characterized by slow movement and basic tasks that lack excitement or engagement. Many feel that the grinding experience detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that it may require additional time or effort to overcome.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“There are no 'aha' moments; it's just slow, tedious walking, stopping for a second to do some basic 'connect the dots' logic, and then more slow walking.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a significant story, with users noting that there is essentially no narrative to engage with.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The narrative is completely absent.”
“The game lacks any meaningful storyline.”
