Dungeon Crawlers HD
- May 31, 2015
- DrowningMonkeys
- 1h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"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.
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Reviews
- The game features good graphics and a light-hearted, humorous tone that can be entertaining.
- It offers a decent turn-based strategy experience at a low price, appealing to fans of the genre.
- The developers are responsive and have been quick to address bugs and issues reported by players.
- The game suffers from significant bugs that can hinder progress and enjoyment, including issues with equipment loss and level progression.
- Many players find the story and gameplay to be shallow and unoriginal, lacking depth compared to other titles in the genre.
- The user interface is clunky, and the game has frustrating trial-and-error puzzles that can detract from the overall experience.
- story16 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story of the game has been criticized for being lazy and bland, failing to engage players despite some charm. While it draws inspiration from beloved titles like Dwarf Quest and Heroes Quest, many reviewers feel it lacks the depth and creativity expected from a compelling narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
“Fan of other games like Dwarf Quest and Heroes Quest the board game? Well, it came to life in this game.”
“If you liked FF Tactics, this might not be a good comparison for you; think more Hero Quest or Shining Force without the cutscene attacks.”
“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.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is polarizing; while some players appreciate its slapstick style and lightheartedness, others find the heavy reliance on Ghostbusters references and certain comedic attempts to be off-putting or ineffective. Overall, it offers a mix of entertaining moments and frustrating elements, with opinions varying widely on its comedic success.
“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.”
“+good humor”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while the dungeon visuals are praised as excellent and a refreshing return for fans of the genre, other aspects are described as bland or even straining to the eyes. Overall, the game features great graphics and sound, but some players find the overall aesthetic lacking in charm.
“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.”
“Nice game and graphics.”
“Graphics are a strain to the eyes.”
“The graphics and story are somewhat bland but not entirely without some charm.”
“-passable graphics and story”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, though some users express concerns about its slow pace and a slightly clunky user interface. Despite these reservations, they feel that these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“I have some fairly large reservations with its slow pace and slightly clunky UI, but these don't hurt the gameplay too badly.”
“Here's a link to YouTube that I posted showing the gameplay and its flaws.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by sparse music, which contributes to a strong dungeon ambiance, creating an immersive experience for players.
“Music is sparse and sets a good dungeon atmosphere.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as sparse but effective in creating a suitable dungeon atmosphere. While some may find the Ghostbusters theme on the store page off-putting, it is acknowledged as a nod to the developers' influences and overall well-received by fans.
“Music is sparse and sets a good dungeon atmosphere.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The stability of the game varies, with users noting that the SD version runs smoothly, while other versions are plagued by bugs and performance issues. Overall, the game's stability is considered inconsistent.
“The SD version runs great.”
“This is not a good game; it is still buggy.”
“This is not a good game; it is still buggy.”
