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Dungeon in a Bottle

79%Game Brain Score
music, gameplay
100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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"Dungeon in a Bottle" is a challenging 2D platformer where you, a treasure-hunting protagonist, find yourself trapped in a magical bottle dungeon. Use acrobatic skills, including wall jumping, to navigate through levels and collect loot. With its tight controls and dynamic wall jump mechanics, escape the dungeon in this engaging game from the Ludum Dare 38 Jam.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
music6 positive mentions
  • The game features a captivating and demanding experience with a gradual difficulty curve that allows players to adapt and grow.
  • The level design is engaging and encourages players to master mechanics, making the platforming feel like a rewarding puzzle.
  • The art style, music, and overall presentation are charming and stylish, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
  • The soundtrack, while pleasant, becomes repetitive after extended play, which can diminish immersion.
  • Some players may find the controls to be overly sensitive, and the lack of coyote time can be frustrating.
  • There is a perceived lack of rewards or acknowledgment for collecting all coins, which could enhance player satisfaction.
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music is generally praised for its beauty and stylish integration with the overall aesthetic, enhancing the experience. However, some players note a lack of musical diversity, leading to repetitiveness that can detract from immersion during extended play sessions. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable, it may benefit from more variety to maintain engagement over time.

    • “The art, music, and easy-to-learn/hard-to-master mechanics of this game keep me coming back.”
    • “Not an obstacle is out of place, but levels will often present more flexibility than one 'set path.' Platforming aside, everything from the animations to the music is just crammed with style.”
    • “Art style, level design, and music are all fantastic.”
    • “In terms of constructive criticism, the game's primarily lacking aspect lies in its musical diversity.”
    • “Though the existing soundtrack is pleasing, the repetitive nature of the music becomes apparent after spending several hours within the same world, potentially diminishing the overall immersion.”
    • “The soundtrack is an added bonus.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its engaging wall-jumping mechanics that evolve as players progress, offering a rewarding challenge with a steep learning curve. The game emphasizes precision and careful actions, punishing overuse of the jump button, which adds a strategic layer to the platforming experience. With charming art and music, it appeals to fans of similar titles like Celeste and N++, providing a captivating and complex platforming adventure.

    • “Not only is there a real ramp up of difficulty as the levels teach you how to play, but the game rewards you with even deeper mechanics as you progress.”
    • “The main mechanic of the game is wall jumping, which keeps expanding after each of the 3 artifacts you collect during the playthrough.”
    • “The game keeps the focus on this mechanic; the complexity of the stages comes from stage hazards and the way they interact with the player and wall jumping.”
    • “A charming and challenging precision platformer with a focus on different kinds of wall jumps and various mechanics to utilize them.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful art style, which, while impressive, is noted to be somewhat subdued. Additionally, the level design and music complement the visuals, contributing to an overall fantastic aesthetic experience.

    • “The art style is beautiful and captivating.”
    • “Art style, level design, and music are all fantastic.”

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