Dungeon Divers Prologue

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Prologue Features 2/3 main campaigns 0/10 challenge campaigns 24/48 items can be unlocked 8/12 secret room types included All progress carries over to the main game! Dungeon Divers is a dungeon-themed roguelike puzzle game about clearing derelict dungeons. As the newest employee of Dungeon Divers Inc., you must advance through multiple levels, use your wits, and tools you acquire along the w…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game is highly creative and offers a fun, mind-bending experience, appealing to fans of puzzle games.
It combines elements of Minesweeper and The Binding of Isaac, providing a unique gameplay experience that challenges players' intuition.
The aesthetic design is polished, and the sound effects are satisfying, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game is essentially an advertisement for another title, misleading players by presenting itself as a standalone game.
There are issues with room generation logic that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game lacks controller support and has some lingo problems in the description and tutorial, which may confuse players.

monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of "Dungeon Divers Prologue" has been criticized as it functions primarily as an advertisement for the actual game "Dungeon Divers," rather than a standalone title. Reviewers express that this approach is misleading, equating the free access to the game with the value of advertisements, and argue that it detracts from genuine game developers by occupying marketing space without offering a complete gaming experience.
- “This is only free in the same way that adverts on YouTube and banner ads in your browser are.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demo/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and it's not good for gamers.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplified and lacking depth, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the quality of the pixel art. Additionally, sound is deemed unnecessary for the gameplay experience.
- “It's not really appropriate to discuss dungeon divers in any depth here, because this is not dungeon divers; this is an advertisement for that game, which I wouldn't recommend because of the dumbed down gameplay and poor pixel art.”
graphics
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The graphics are noted for their polished aesthetic design, enhancing the overall visual experience. Additionally, the in-game manual effectively clarifies graphics through color coding and labels, ensuring players understand the visuals presented.
- “The overall aesthetic design is really polished at this point.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is well-paced and complements the gameplay without becoming repetitive, while the sound effects enhance the overall experience with their satisfying quality.
- “The music doesn't overstay its welcome, and the sound effects are satisfying.”