Dungeon Hero
- July 7, 2015
- JC Planet
- 13h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Dungeon Hero," players explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and treasure. With hack-and-slash combat and customizable skills, players can build their hero to fit their playstyle. The game also features permadeath, adding a challenging element to each run.
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Reviews
- Dungeon Hero is a fun and simple dungeon crawler that appeals to players of all ages, with enjoyable combat and a variety of monsters to fight.
- The game features a robust random dungeon generator and a user-friendly dungeon editor, allowing for unique gameplay experiences and creativity.
- Graphics are crisp and colorful, making the game visually appealing, and there are no pay-to-win mechanics as all in-game currency can be earned through gameplay.
- The game suffers from poor VR support, with pixelated graphics and controls that make it unplayable in VR environments.
- Players have reported significant bugs, including lost save files and issues with item visibility, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Microtransactions are present, requiring players to spend real money to unlock certain features, which can feel exploitative and frustrating for those who prefer to earn content through gameplay.
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the crisp visuals and vibrant, cartoony artwork that enhances the atmosphere, others criticize the VR experience for being unplayable due to pixelation and garbled graphics. Overall, the game is noted for its good graphics engine and enjoyable aesthetic, despite some players' preference for a more serious art style.
“The graphics are very nice and crisp.”
“Good graphics/game engine.”
“The enemy and gear models seem to be endless and add to the ambience of the cartoony themed artwork.”
“Game doesn't run in VR without trippy, pixelated graphics, making it unplayable in VR.”
“Avoid unless you're okay with regular, flat visuals on a monitor.”
“Graphics are garbled; the game doesn't work.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward hack-and-slash experience with simple mechanics, appealing to players who enjoy a less complex approach. However, many users note that it can feel like a grindfest, lacking depth and innovation. While the overall design and atmosphere are appreciated, there is a consensus that the game has room for improvement and development.
“I would recommend this game to players seeking a well-made hack-and-slash with simple combat mechanics.”
“Generally the gameplay, design, and atmosphere are quite nice, and I hope this game will develop further and end as something to be remembered, but there is still a long way to go.”
“The store is for the lazy in my opinion; you can get plenty of gameplay satisfaction without using it.”
“The gameplay is a mindless grindfest.”
“You can't buy spell books in shops and they can be hard to get in gameplay.”
“No, but it doesn't set out to break new ground or have complex gameplay mechanics.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a backdrop for dungeon crawling and monster fighting, with players noting that it lacks depth. While there are elements of puzzles and a narrative in the "story" dungeon, the overall experience is more focused on gameplay than storytelling. Fans of similar titles may find enjoyment in the dungeon's thematic elements, but those seeking a rich narrative will likely be disappointed.
“Also, the gems are used to unlock extra content as the main game is available from the start, and it features puzzles and a story.”
“If you liked Grimlock or EotB, you'll enjoy the story dungeon.”
“It's a fun little dungeon crawler, but don't expect a deep experience or story.”
“There is no story, just dungeon crawling, monster bashing goodness.”
“The dungeon itself - I tried a few random dungeons - I didn't make it too far on the 'story' dungeon.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable, particularly in the context of replaying random dungeons and earning gems through loot selling. While some feel that the gem grinding could be excessive and potentially monetized, the ability to create and share custom dungeons adds significant value and variety, making the overall experience worthwhile for fans of grid-based dungeon crawlers.
“If that was all that was offered with this game, I would probably say there just wasn't enough content for the gem grinding required to unlock everything, but I think what saves this game and makes it a worthwhile game to play is the ability to make your own dungeons and then upload them for other players to play through.”
“If you insist on the farming of gems (if not buying them for real money which seems in this phase of the game a little over the top), make it better.”
“People who like grid-based dungeon crawlers and just want to kill time for a bit and don't mind that the extra content is gained through grinding for gems, but the main content is available.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features microtransactions that many players feel exploitative, leading to frustration and a lack of recommendation due to the perceived greed of the developers. Some users express support for alternatives that have removed such monetization practices, highlighting a preference for games without in-app purchases. Overall, the monetization strategy has negatively impacted the game's reception among players.
“Its simple but a great game... as usual, the greed of the developers has taken control as there are in-app purchases at this current time... cannot recommend because of the in-app purchases.”
“The game has microtransactions that try to make you pay money for features.”
“It's simple but a great game... as usual, the greed of the developers has taken control as there are in-app purchases at this current time... cannot recommend because of the in-app purchases.”
“I ended up with Dungeon Hero simply because the developer removed all microtransactions, and I wanted to support that decision with real-world dollars.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty, enhancing the overall experience. Players express a desire for the option to purchase the soundtrack and emphasize the importance of sound and music volume control.
“The music is very beautiful.”
“I like the sounds and music as well.”
“Sound and music volume control is a must-have.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its appealing artwork and sound design, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While many users find the overall atmosphere quite nice, they express hope for further development to enhance its memorability.
“The artwork and atmosphere, along with the sound, are great, making the game fun to play with a good UI and responsive controls.”
“Generally, the gameplay, design, and atmosphere are quite nice. I hope this game will develop further and become something to be remembered, but there is still a long way to go.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable in VR, highlighting its strong replayability due to the abundance of grindable content in randomly generated dungeons.
“Still quite a bit of fun in VR, with lots of replayable grinding in random dungeons.”
