Dungeon Gambit Boy

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Dungeon Gambit Boy is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Dosane Games and was released on March 21, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dungeon Gambit Boy is a constantly aggressive platform game, on which you’re a boy that lives in the caverns and must rescue the missing villagers within the long paths of the Blaite universe, wearing fancy clothing, a bow and his funny and defenseless fists.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and addictive platforming experience that keeps players engaged as they strive to clear difficult levels.
Many players appreciate the retro vibe and the fun, albeit tough, gameplay that provides a sense of accomplishment when overcoming obstacles.
For its price, the game is considered worth trying, especially for fans of difficult platformers who enjoy a challenge.

Some levels are poorly designed and can feel frustratingly difficult, leading to a lack of enjoyment for players who struggle with precision jumps.
The controls are often described as slippery and unresponsive, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including low framerates and a lack of customization options, which can hinder playability.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant optimization issues leading to low framerates and janky mechanics, even on high-end systems. While some find the gameplay challenging and tense, others criticize the hit mechanics and overall experience as uneventful, resulting in an average rating of 2/5.
- “For the gameplay, I have to say it is challenging, but not perfect.”
- “Hellish and tense gameplay.”
- “The game is very badly optimized, with low framerates and janky gameplay even on a high-end rig.”
- “Also, the hit mechanic is bad; either make the monsters not bounce or make the attacks faster and without delay.”
- “Gameplay: 2/5... (okay, but uneventful)”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustments or meaningful graphical tweaks. While some players appreciate the visuals and sound, overall, the graphics are considered passable and not up to contemporary standards.
- “I liked it; the visuals and sound are nice, and the levels are short.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “As a whole, the game's graphics are passable.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its retro vibe and fits well with the overall atmosphere, though some players find it to be merely average and not particularly standout. Despite a few technical issues, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's challenging experience.
- “Overall, I liked this game, its retro vibe, the extremely hard levels, and the cool soundtrack.”
- “The music is okay, but definitely nothing special.”
- “Once the game crashed when I pressed 'A' in the menus, the music stopped.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Dungeon Gambit Boy has been criticized as excessively high, with users labeling it a cash grab at its $5 price point, reflecting a broader sentiment that many games made with Gamemaker Studio are often seen as retro pixel shovelware aimed at quick profits rather than quality.
- “Dungeon Gambit Boy is stupidly overpriced, with the cash grab $5 rack price, and it's not worth it.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely regarded as the weakest aspect of the game, failing to engage players and contributing to a lack of overall interest.
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “The story is really the weakest part of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Dungeon Gambit Boy" is characterized by its whimsical premise, featuring a boy in fancy clothing who uses comically ineffective fists to navigate a perilous platforming adventure. The absurdity of the character's situation and attire adds a lighthearted tone to the game's aggressive gameplay.
- “Dungeon Gambit Boy is a constantly aggressive platform game where you play as a boy living in the caverns, tasked with rescuing missing villagers in the expansive Blaite universe. He dons fancy clothing and wields a bow, but it's his funny and defenseless fists that really bring the humor to the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no noticeable glitches or bugs, indicating a solid performance. However, some remain vigilant and may update their reviews if any issues arise in the future.