Dungeon Crowley
- October 11, 2018
- Animvs Game Studio
In "Dungeon Crawley," players navigate a surreal world filled with dungeons and creatures after a risky ritual goes awry. With a customizable character that can be built using main attributes and unique weapon styles, players must obliterate thousands of enemies and collect loot to find their way out. The game currently offers direct character customization through attributes, with skill-trees and further customization to be added.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging dungeon crawling experience, especially in multiplayer mode, with plenty of loot and diverse enemies.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and consistently release updates, showing potential for future improvements and content expansion.
- The first-person perspective adds a unique twist to the classic dungeon crawler formula, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- The game feels abandoned, with a lack of updates since late 2020, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
- Many players report bugs and performance issues, including frame drops and unresponsive interaction mechanics, which hinder the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive due to limited dungeon variety and simplistic AI, making it less engaging over time.
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised as a standout feature, enhancing the dungeon crawling experience with a captivating soundtrack. While some players suggest improvements in sound cues and animations, the revamped music adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay, making it a fun backdrop for killing and looting.
“A hidden gem for those who like dungeon crawling with a good soundtrack.”
“Possibly sound cues, music cues, sound effect changes, smoother animations, and AI changes could make this work until further updates give the game some depth.”
“They've revamped the music and a few other aesthetic dynamics.”
“Have fun killing and looting while you listen to some kickass music!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them unimpressive and simplistic, others praise the stunning visuals and impressive light effects. Despite criticisms regarding enemy AI and sound design, the foundational graphics engine is considered solid, and recent updates have improved the overall aesthetic experience.
“The graphics are gorgeous, with amazing light effects.”
“(We've all spent more at the movies and had nothing to show for it the next day; I try to keep that in mind) the foundational graphics engine is solid enough to play as of now.”
“The foundational graphics engine is solid enough to play as of now.”
“They've revamped the music and a few other aesthetic dynamics.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game experiences some glitches and bugs typical of early access titles, the developers are highly active and responsive, providing support and engaging with the community. The potential for improvement is noted, with many expressing optimism about future content and stability enhancements.
“The game has glitches and bugs that need to be addressed, but it's still in the early stages, so there's potential for improvement.”
“There are expected bugs and glitches, which is common in early access games, but some players seem to complain excessively about them.”
“While the developers are very active and friendly, the game still suffers from stability issues that need to be resolved.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has seen significant improvements in optimization since its launch, with continuous patches enhancing performance and adding new content. As of November 2018, players report a vastly improved experience.
“They continuously launch patches to further improve performance and add more content.”
“As of 11/11/2018, the game has improved vastly performance-wise.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fluid mechanics and a fun co-op experience; however, unresolved issues with the interaction button hinder playability, leaving the game in a frustrating state for some users.
“The fluid mechanics make the gameplay incredibly enjoyable, especially in co-op mode!”
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a lot of fun when playing with friends.”
“I love how the mechanics flow seamlessly, making every session a blast!”
“The overall game doesn't feel bad in terms of gameplay, but until they resolve the interaction button issue, the game is in an unplayable state.”
“The combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
“The level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting the absence of meaningful quests at this stage.
“Beyond that, there are no deep, meaningful quests (at least not yet).”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is unexpectedly intense and frightening, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“Probably the biggest thing I didn't expect was that its atmosphere is surprisingly scary.”