Dungeon of Elements

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Dungeon of Elements is an RPG dungeon crawler with combat inspired by some of our favorite classic puzzle games like Dr. Mario or Tetris. In Dungeon of Elements (DoE), core meets casual as we combine many different styles of gameplay in a fun, immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game combines classic Dr. Mario-style gameplay with RPG elements, allowing for crafting and character progression.
The story and branching choices add depth to the gameplay, making it more engaging and immersive.
The puzzles are challenging and enjoyable, providing a relaxing yet stimulating experience.

The interface is confusing and lacks clear explanations, making it difficult to understand how to use crafted items and navigate menus.
The sound design is poor, with distracting music and sound effects that detract from the overall experience.
The game occasionally crashes and has performance issues due to its reliance on 3D graphics, which could have been improved with simpler visuals.

story
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around an alchemist navigating a world threatened by a monster and internal conflict within the alchemists' guild, offering players a choice that lacks significant impact on gameplay. While some players appreciate the attempt to integrate narrative elements into the match-3 format, others criticize the storyline as shallow and the character design as offensive. Overall, the story adds a layer of context to the gameplay, but its execution varies in reception among players.
- “The game follows your alchemist as she gains levels, improves equipment, and learns recipes while a story that loosely connects the levels tells of a monster terrorizing the countryside and a schism in the alchemists' guild.”
- “I enjoyed the branching story and I am glad I know more about the world now.”
- “This is a great game for those of you who like the matching genre and want to spice it up with some story and side elements.”
- “The storyline is shallow and insipid even beyond my modest expectations.”
- “The game follows your alchemist as she gains levels, improves equipment, and learns recipes while a story that loosely connects the levels tells of a monster terrorizing the countryside and a schism in the alchemists' guild. At one point, you need to choose which side to support, but I don't think it actually affects gameplay or level choice at all.”
- “As with all Frogdice games, this one attempts to inject some story into the match-3 type experience.”
gameplay
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and reminiscent of classic titles like Dr. Mario, featuring a mechanic where capsules drop from the top of the screen, allowing players to utilize items for special abilities and level progression. While the story adds a narrative layer involving an alchemist and guild conflicts, it does not significantly impact gameplay choices. However, some players feel that certain elements, like armor, do not influence gameplay, suggesting potential areas for improvement in performance and design.
- “The base gameplay is great: one at a time, 'capsules' drop from the top of the screen and descend as time passes.”
- “Some items affect overall gameplay, while others enable special abilities.”
- “The gameplay is wonderful.”
- “The armor has absolutely no effect on gameplay.”
- “The game could have greatly limited the 3D modeling to improve performance, appearance, and gameplay.”
- “The story loosely connects the levels, but I don't think it actually affects gameplay or level choice at all.”
music
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it obnoxious and distracting, while others appreciate it, likening the gameplay to classic titles like Dr. Mario. Overall, the soundtrack is considered lacking in thematic depth and fails to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Love the music, and the gameplay makes me think of Dr. Mario from classic Nintendo.”
- “The music is genuinely obnoxious and distractingly bad, while the sound effects are wispy swooshes that don't connect with the action at all.”
- “If you turn down the sound effects, turn the music off, and think about what you're doing with your life during the animations, it's a wonderful game.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses on the mechanics of gameplay rather than the emotional impact or player experience. Therefore, no summary can be drawn regarding the emotional element from this description.
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's optimization could be significantly improved by reducing the complexity of 3D modeling, which would enhance performance, visual quality, and overall gameplay experience.
- “The game could have greatly limited the 3D modeling to improve performance, appearance, and gameplay.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which detracted from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by the evolving story and the dynamic character attire, which changes based on gameplay elements and cosmetic choices, contributing to a more immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with every detail contributing to the unfolding story and the way your character's attire changes based on the items you collect.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world where every choice impacts your experience.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the stunning visuals, the atmosphere creates a sense of tension and excitement that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is often overshadowed by repetitive sound design and bland visuals.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story and characters.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, particularly appealing to those who enjoy a fantasy-themed puzzle experience. Players find it amusing and fitting for the genre.
- “It's funny; if you're looking for a puzzle game set in a fantasy world, this is definitely for you.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”