Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee

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"Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee" is a Role Playing game with a thrilling mix of dungeon defense and roguelike elements, offering around 50 hours of playtime. With wonderful gameplay and good graphics, players must protect their crystal and survive as they progress through each procedurally generated level of the dungeon. Defend against enemies, build and manage rooms, and make decisions that affect the outcome of your journey in this immersive and challenging game.

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Play Modes

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

Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee screenshot

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 378 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers deep and engaging gameplay, blending elements of dungeon crawling and tower defense, making it highly replayable.
The graphics and sound design are excellent, maintaining the quality of the PC version and providing a visually appealing experience.
The developers have been responsive to feedback, quickly addressing issues like crashing and improving the UI with updates.

The user interface is often criticized for being clunky and difficult to navigate, with small text and buttons that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Controls can be finicky, making it hard to select characters and use their abilities effectively, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The tutorial is considered inadequate, leaving new players struggling to understand the mechanics and gameplay, leading to a steep learning curve.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The gameplay is a unique blend of dungeon crawling, tower defense, and rogue-like elements, offering deep and challenging mechanics that can be rewarding once mastered. However, many players find the tutorial and user interface lacking, making it difficult to grasp the core mechanics initially. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its innovative design, strategic depth, and replayability, appealing to those willing to invest time in learning its intricacies.
- “Very innovative and unique gameplay style.”
- “Excellent tower defense and rogue-like gameplay with surprisingly excellent strategy elements.”
- “Controls take a bit of getting used to, but once you get over that the strategy is deep, the gameplay is rich and there is a lot of replayability.”
- “It's a slow burner though and the game does a terrible job of actually explaining its mechanics to you (I had to watch a YouTube guide for that).”
- “Stressful gameplay is not worth the bother of peering at incredibly tiny text and confusing interfaces.”
- “Badly coded, tutorial can't be rerun properly, no intuitive usage & play mechanics are more difficult to understand than calculus.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the pixel art style and its consistency with the PC version. While some players appreciate the retro aesthetic and beautiful visuals, a few have noted issues with readability on smaller screens and occasional lag during intense gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's immersive experience.
- “If you're not, imagine a round-based tower-defense, dungeon-crawling, roguelite with gorgeous pixel graphics, an incredible loreful world to get lost in, and a soundtrack to kiss your fingers like a chef and say 'mamma mia this is good' I love love love this game.”
- “Amazing graphics and all DLC included, even the secret pug is now able to be chosen at the start rather than a random draw.”
- “If you can get past the pixelated graphics.”
- “The graphics are the same as in PC/console and the DLCs are the icing on top.”
- “Graphics hard to interpret.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The game boasts significant replayability due to its random occurrences and map generation, offering a rich and challenging experience that justifies its premium price. Players appreciate the depth of strategy and gameplay, despite initial control adjustments, and highlight the game's engaging pixel art as an added bonus. Overall, it is recognized for its high replay value and depth.
- “Plenty of random occurrences and random map generation make it infinitely replayable.”
- “Massive replayability and challenge.”
- “Great game - lots of replay value and depth, plus fantastic pixel art!”
- “Worth the premium one-time price for the content and replayability, just like the PC version.”
- “It has massive replayability too!”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised, with players describing it as solid and exceptional, complementing the game's gorgeous pixel graphics and immersive world. Reviewers express their love for the soundtrack, often likening it to a culinary delight, and appreciate how it enhances the overall gaming experience. The transition from PC to mobile retains the quality of both the music and art, further elevating the game's appeal.
- “Love the music, love the original artwork; nothing to complain about there.”
- “If you're not, imagine a round-based tower-defense, dungeon-crawling, roguelite with gorgeous pixel graphics, an incredible loreful world to get lost in, and a soundtrack to kiss your fingers like a chef and say 'mamma mia this is good.' I love, love, love this game.”
- “The soundtrack, the art, the challenge, and several strategies that this game brings in... I love it all.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is described as engaging and immersive, providing a strong sense of challenge and survival. However, some users note a lack of a clear narrative and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Story is engaging and really gives you a strong sense of 'you against all odds'.”
- “It's not perfect; sometimes you can't select a building slot because something else gets registered instead when you touch the icon. The fonts are way too small — even on my 6.5-inch screen, and there's no real story as far as I can tell.”
- “This game brings on a variety of enjoyment and surprises in its survival-style story and tactical gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game's performance is generally strong, though it falls short of titles like "Slay the Spire" and "Dead Cells." Players have noted that some optimization tweaks and additional control options could enhance the experience further.
- “Overall performance is great.”
- “Performance is not as good as Slay the Spire or Dead Cells, but still very good.”
- “Could use some performance tweaks and control options.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game somewhat hindered by the controls, noting that the slower movement and linear camera zoom can disrupt immersion, particularly when interacting with characters in crowded spaces. This can detract from the overall emotional experience, making it challenging to engage fully with the narrative.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The game's stability has been inconsistent, with initial reports highlighting a buggy and rough port. However, following the latest update, users have noted significant improvements, resulting in a smoother gameplay experience.
- “After the latest update, the game runs great.”
- “The stability of the game has significantly improved, making for a smoother experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs since the last patch, which is a huge relief.”
- “Buggy and rough port of a good indie title.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features no ads or microtransactions, providing a seamless and uninterrupted gaming experience.
- “There are no ads, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions; it feels fair and balanced.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, blending elements of exploration, tower defense, resource management, and rogue-like gameplay. However, players note that the controls can become challenging during more intense moments.
- “The game has a great atmosphere, blending elements of exploration, tower defense, resource management, and rogue-like gameplay, although the controls can be tricky when things get hectic.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and captivating, drawing you into the game's world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “With its stunning visuals and haunting sound design, the atmosphere creates a sense of tension and excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a blend of roguelike mechanics and light economic elements, complemented by a dry humor style reminiscent of the Portal series. Players can expect witty dialogue and clever comedic moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “A roguelike experience infused with light economic elements and a wonderfully dry sense of humor, reminiscent of Portal.”
- “The humor is sharp and witty, making every failure feel like a hilarious learning experience.”
- “The game’s clever writing and absurd situations keep you laughing even as you face tough challenges.”