Dungeon Crawlers HD

About

Dungeon Crawlers HD is a single player tactical role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by DrowningMonkeys and was released on May 31, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Dungeon Crawlers HD" is a humorous turn-based strategy game with a ghostbusters-in-a-dungeon concept. It features streamlined gameplay, an engaging story, and stunning visuals. The game provides 6-8 hours of core gameplay, along with additional challenge maps, making it a demanding and enjoyable experience for both new and seasoned players.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features light-hearted humor and a fun, quirky aesthetic that can be enjoyable for casual players.
It offers a decent turn-based gameplay experience that can be entertaining for fans of the genre, especially at a low price point.
The developers are responsive and have shown commitment to fixing bugs and improving the game based on player feedback.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and make it unplayable at times.
As a port of a mobile game, it suffers from poor controls, a clunky UI, and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
Many players find the humor and references to Ghostbusters to be off-putting and the overall experience to be bland and uninspired.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming art style and excellent dungeon visuals, while others criticize the simplistic and clunky design, as well as issues with fullscreen display. Overall, the graphics are described as passable or a strain on the eyes, indicating a need for improvement in future iterations. Despite the criticisms, there is a sense of heart in the visuals that resonates with some players.
- “The dungeon graphics are excellent and will be a nice discovery for those who have long since given up on seeing this type of game reproduced on the computer.”
- “Great graphics, sound, battles.”
- “Now, everything seems great, the concept, the combat, and the overall aesthetic.”
- “Graphics settings are fixed and the game doesn't display correctly in fullscreen.”
- “I do not like the digitalized 3D graphics; the music is grating.”
- “The graphics and story are somewhat bland but not entirely without some charm.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its lighthearted, slapstick style and entertaining approach, others find the reliance on Ghostbusters references and overall comedic attempts to be unoriginal and lacking. Despite the divided opinions, many agree that the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, making the game entertaining for those who appreciate its quirky tone. However, some reviewers feel that the humor often falls flat and detracts from the overall experience.
- “Love that it's such an easy take on turn-based games and the humor is a big plus!”
- “This game doesn't take itself seriously at all, provides a good deal of slapstick-style humor, and is, so far, entertaining beyond the 3-odd euros I paid for it.”
- “The game is pure entertainment with a relaxing humor almost anyone can enjoy.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it lackluster and lazy, lacking the depth and charm expected from similar titles. While some appreciate its straightforward dungeon-crawling premise, others feel it falls short of engaging storytelling, making it a passable but unremarkable aspect of the game. Overall, the narrative does not resonate strongly with fans of more complex story-driven games.
- “While it doesn't have an expansive scope or story, it does what it is designed to do well--crawl through dungeons and kill stuff!”
- “Fan of other games like Dwarf Quest and Heroes Quest the board game? Well, it came to life in this game.”
- “Do not be offended by the Ghostbuster music; it's just on the store page, and like us, the game dev is a fan of Ghostbusters and Heroes Quest, so let it go, it's all great.”
- “The gameplay is nothing new, and I don't find too much fault with it, but this story is terrible.”
- “The thing is I've wanted to like this game, but it's such a lazy story, and I just can't forgive it.”
- “The graphics and story are somewhat bland but not entirely without some charm.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic and clunky mechanics, with a slow pace that some players find boring. Despite its heartwarming art style and the challenge of figuring out boss mechanics across 15 levels, the overall experience is hindered by a slightly clunky user interface. Many players express hope for a sequel that could improve upon these aspects.
- “The game is simple in its 15 levels, and all 5 bosses have mechanics to fighting them that you need to figure out.”
- “It's a nice little indie game that I hope gets a sequel with improved graphics and gameplay, to be honest.”
- “Slow, boring gameplay.”
- “I do have some fairly large reservations with its slow pace and slightly clunky UI, but these don't hurt the gameplay too badly.”
- “The mechanics are fairly simple, just point and click.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
83%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting game-breaking glitches occurring within the first half hour and various visual bugs throughout. While some players note that the SD version runs smoothly, the overall experience is marred by frequent and frustrating issues.
- “The SD version runs great.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I rarely experience any crashes.”
- “The performance is solid, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “Game is perfectly alright otherwise (aside from the frankly baffling Ghostbusters fixation), but I can't recommend it if game-breaking glitches show up in the first half hour.”
- “This is not a good game and it's still buggy.”
- “A little buggy at times, but easy to hop in and out of.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Dungeon Crawlers HD has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a low-effort cash grab that was hastily ported from mobile to Steam.
- “Dungeon Crawlers HD is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some find it grating and sparse, while others appreciate its ability to create a fitting dungeon atmosphere. Additionally, there is a playful reference to Ghostbusters music, which some players view positively as a nod to the developers' influences.
- “Music is sparse and sets a good dungeon atmosphere.”
- “Don't be offended by the Ghostbusters music; it's just on the store page. Like us, the game dev is a fan of Ghostbusters and Hero Quest, so let it go—it's all great.”
- “I do not like the digitalized 3D graphics; the music is grating.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by sparse music, which contributes to a strong dungeon ambiance that immerses players in the game's setting.
- “The music is sparse and sets a great dungeon atmosphere.”
- “The game creates an immersive dungeon atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is haunting and perfectly complements the gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, a lackluster user interface, and the absence of standard quality of life features. Reviewers note that the options menu is minimal, and performance issues arise even during simple animations, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The port is quite poor, as the game has performance issues, a terrible UI, and is missing many quality of life features that have become standard in PC gaming.”
- “The options menu is bare-bones, while the performance hits during simple animations are unacceptable for a game with so little going on.”