Dungeon Marathon

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In "Dungeon Marathon" , players must sprint through 42 levels of dungeons as a warrior, valkyrie, wizard, or dwarf, with no fighting allowed. Gather power-ups and apples to stay alive while dodging dangers, including boss levels and scrolling levels. Expect Retro Army's signature humor and arcade-style gameplay in this unique running game.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and simple gameplay experience, making it easy to pick up and play.
The sound effects, especially when collecting apples, add a satisfying element to the gameplay.
It has a solid challenge curve that allows players to develop their skills and unlock achievements.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with many levels feeling similar and lacking variety.
The camera movement is slow and can hinder visibility, making navigation frustrating.
The poison mechanic can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially on higher difficulties where character permadeath is a risk.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being boring and overly simplistic, relying heavily on memorization and repetition. While some appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the poison system, others feel the lack of variety and depth, particularly the absence of a jump mechanic, detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as having potential but falls short in delivering engaging and dynamic gameplay.
- “I get my good brand of juvenile humor I expect from Retro Army, but like any Retro Army game, I also get the seeping dark undertones that add a twist to the gameplay.”
- “Dungeon Marathon is not a bad little game, considering you are always on the run, which is quite a rare game mechanic.”
- “The gameplay feels fine overall; I like how simple things are.”
- “Boring gameplay (sorry but that’s being honest).”
- “It could have used more mechanics to make the play more lively; for example, if there were hazards that could only be avoided by jumping (there is no jump mechanic in the game, which does make the decision-making process when running a lot simpler than it otherwise could have been).”
- “Aside from the poison mechanic, it's the same game.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the classic pixel art style typical of dungeon crawlers, while others criticize the retro visuals as ugly and outdated compared to modern 3D alternatives. Overall, the game seems to cater to a niche audience that enjoys pixelated graphics, despite some expressing disappointment in the overall quality.
- “Fast game with modern day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “Pixelated graphics are always welcome.”
- “I recommend this game to gamers that are mostly into classic pixel graphics dungeon crawlers that don't mind the twist in the gameplay.”
- “Ugly retro pixel graphics, terrible gameplay.”
- “You can play free MMOs like Rift or Guild Wars 2 with 3D graphics, or you can pay $4.50 for this junk.”
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of juvenile comedy typical of retro army titles, complemented by dark undertones that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the self-aware humor that acknowledges the game's own shortcomings, adding an extra layer of depth to the comedic elements.
- “I get my good brand of juvenile humor I expect from Retro Army, but like any Retro Army game, I also get the seeping dark undertones that add a twist to the gameplay.”
- “It's able to realize its own inadequacies (at least I hope it was self-aware humor).”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game allows players to take a moment to strategize and plan their next moves, particularly during intense isometric gameplay, which adds a layer of depth to the narrative experience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The sound effect design, particularly the sounds associated with picking up apples, received positive feedback; however, the overall music was largely considered forgettable by users.
- “I liked the sound effect design, especially the sounds when picking up apples, but most of the music is very much forgettable.”

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