- March 2, 2023
- Talismanic Entertainment
Dungeon Core
Platforms
About
"Dungeon Core" is a roguelite game where you explore sewers and an abandoned facility as a clean-up crew member, fighting mutated creatures. The goal is to find and destroy the nuclear core. You can upgrade nine different permanent bonuses, keeping some tech even after failure for future runs' upgrades and shop enhancements. Every new run features unique randomly generated environments.









- The game features enjoyable twin-stick shooter mechanics with responsive controls and satisfying gameplay.
- The pixel art and enemy designs are well-crafted, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- The meta-progression system allows players to unlock permanent upgrades, enhancing the replayability and overall enjoyment.
- The game suffers from a lack of content, including limited weapon variety and enemy types, making it feel repetitive.
- There are significant bugs, particularly with controller support, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
- The game has been criticized for borrowing heavily from other titles like Enter the Gungeon without adding unique elements, resulting in a less innovative experience.
- gameplay14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of Dungeon Core is polished and engaging, drawing inspiration from titles like Enter the Gungeon and The Binding of Isaac, while incorporating roguelite mechanics and a variety of enemies and bosses. While players appreciate the smooth controls and appealing art style, some express a desire for more innovation and depth, particularly in terms of item variety and risk-reward dynamics. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for fans of the genre, though it may feel familiar to those seeking unique gameplay experiences.
“The game is still in early access, but the core gameplay is already very polished and all levels are implemented.”
“Although it sticks close to the roguelite formula, Dungeon Core offers a delightful experience with tight gameplay and some excellent artwork.”
“Fans of 'Enter the Gungeon' will find a familiar experience in Dungeon Core, with a few gameplay twists.”
“Dungeon Core is an action-roguelite twin-stick shooter heavily inspired by Enter the Gungeon, but it lacks the variety of items and guns, and the gameplay feels less tight.”
“Decent rogue-lite with a solid foundation when it comes to gameplay and visual clarity; however, it takes good ideas from other games and adds nothing unique to the formula, which is disappointing for those seeking more innovation in the genre.”
“Additionally, the game could use more 'risk vs reward' elements; right now, I can only think of one mechanic that kind of does it.”