Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon
- November 19, 2015
- Hydro Games
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Dungeon Kingdom: Sign of the Moon" is a modern dungeon crawling RPG, where you uncover treasures, solve puzzles, and battle creatures in the lands of Pohe Fakesys. As a young man seeking a better future, you're summoned by a mage to investigate the chaos caused by a mysterious symbol on your hand. Explore a story-rich world with many areas to discover and danger lurking behind every corner.
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Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that evokes nostalgia for classic dungeon crawlers.
- Puzzles are challenging and well-crafted, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.
- The character progression system allows for flexibility in developing skills, enabling players to customize their characters effectively.
- The game has numerous bugs and stability issues, including corrupted save files and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
- It has been in early access for an extended period, leading to frustration among players who feel the game is unfinished and lacking promised updates.
- Combat balance is inconsistent, with difficulty spikes that can make encounters either too easy or frustratingly hard, diminishing the enjoyment of gameplay.
- graphics19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception. While many users praise the stunning visuals, great lighting effects, and detailed artwork, some report significant graphical glitches and missing textures, particularly on the macOS version. The atmosphere and aesthetic are generally well-regarded, contributing to a positive visual experience despite some technical issues.
“The graphics and the atmosphere are great.”
“Graphics are stunning!”
“The details and graphics are also stunning.”
“There are a lot of graphical glitches and many textures missing on the macOS version.”
“It should not tax the system based on the fairly simple graphics of this game, so it must be poor coding.”
“The character portraits look like some paint overs of stock photos and, frankly, they're not bad.”
- story13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its intriguing narrative, good character development, and effective integration into gameplay. While some users noted rough edges and a lack of guidance, the storytelling is described as balanced and atmospheric, complemented by appealing visuals and innovative interactions. However, a few reviews pointed out that the overall content feels limited, and the absence of a quest journal may hinder the experience for some players.
“Don't know if there are multiple endings (other than a death scene), but the ending I got to was good and added to the story and the characters.”
“Good story integration, just enough reading, interesting but not too long and boring books/scrolls, well balanced.”
“You can tell a lot of effort has gone into the story and there are interesting hidden things to find.”
“It seemed just too primitive, with no quest journal, virtually no guidance, and almost no content.”
“Hi, I just wanted to write a review of this game to make sure no one buys it. It is a bad game. First of all, I hired a bunch of heroes to help me with my quest, but not one of them has any weapons. Dudes for hire but no weapons?!”
“It isn't finished and there are a few rough edges, but if you look past those and appreciate the story and the effort of a small developer, then you'll enjoy.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report no crashes or freezes, others experience significant graphical glitches and issues with the save game feature, particularly on the macOS version. This suggests that while the core gameplay may be stable for some, there are notable bugs and design flaws affecting the experience for others.
“A lot of graphical glitches and many textures missing on the macOS version.”
“Besides the quality of their implementation (on Mac, many buggy assets, even at 100% brightness many invisible assets), there seem to be some fundamental design and process flaws.”
“That does not really bother me, but what does is the fact that the save game feature often glitches.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players criticizing the limited enemy variety and poor combat mechanics, noting that they encountered only a few foes in two hours. Conversely, others appreciate the blend of exploration, RPG elements, and engaging puzzles, highlighting the game's immersive environments and smooth movement. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players.
“A good mix of exploration, RPG, and combat mechanics.”
“Gameplay is more than 'kill-loot and run'; there are very good puzzles and an intense adventure feeling.”
“Gameplay: movement is good, and the game itself looks nice, especially the environments.”
“For 2 hours of gameplay, I fought only 4 enemies in total - 2 rats and 2 bats. The fight mechanics are poor.”
“For 2 hours of gameplay, I fought only 4 enemies in total - 2 rats and 2 bats. The fight mechanics are poor.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, well-crafted environments, and immersive sound design, creating a polished experience. The balance of storytelling enhances the atmosphere without being intrusive, contributing to a solid overall aesthetic.
“The graphics and the atmosphere are great.”
“The atmosphere is great: lights, environments, sounds, visual effects... the game is well polished!”
“There's just the right amount of storytelling, enough to contribute to the game's atmosphere without being invasive.”
“I do like the atmosphere and aesthetic of the game itself; it's solid.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, characterized as nice and moody, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
“I also liked the music.”
“The music is nice and moody.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for its dark and sarcastic elements, such as the amusing "rip legend of grimrock" inscription found in a cemetery. However, the overall experience is marred by frustration over the game's prolonged development and lack of quality, leading some players to abandon it despite its comedic moments.
“One of the graves in the cemetery at the beginning of the game has a hilariously arrogant inscription: 'RIP Legend of Grimrock.' It's moments like these that really add a unique charm to the game.”
