Dungeon in a Bottle
- May 21, 2017
- Strange Spaces
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Get on itch.io Store"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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Reviews
- 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, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
- The art style, music, and overall presentation are charming, adding to the game's appeal for fans of the platforming genre.
- The soundtrack, while pleasant, becomes repetitive after extended play, potentially diminishing immersion.
- Some players may find the controls to be overly sensitive, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- There is a lack of rewards or acknowledgment for collecting all coins, which could enhance the overall experience.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
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 a highlight, it could benefit from greater variety to maintain engagement.
“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 primary 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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging wall-jumping mechanics that evolve as players progress, offering a blend of easy-to-learn yet challenging-to-master elements. The game features a well-designed ramp-up in difficulty, with levels that introduce new hazards and require careful timing, rewarding players for precision and strategic thinking. Overall, it is a charming precision platformer that appeals to fans of similar titles like Celeste and N++.
“The art, music, and easy-to-learn/hard-to-master mechanics of this game keep me coming back.”
“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 three 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful art style and impressive level design, though some feel that the visuals could be more prominent. Overall, the combination of art and music enhances the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The art style is beautiful, but it holds back.”
“The art style, level design, and music are all fantastic.”
