Dungeon Punks
- August 24, 2016
- Hyper Awesome Entertainment
I have always been a massive fan of scrolling beat ‘em ups over the years.
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Reviews
- The RPG elements and beat 'em up mechanics are enjoyable, providing a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- The art style and character design are appealing, with a good variety of characters to choose from.
- The game offers a sense of progression, allowing players to level up and keep items even after dying.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited attack options and similar level designs.
- The story is weak and lacks depth, often feeling like a series of fetch quests.
- There is no online co-op, which limits multiplayer options and can detract from the overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is generally criticized for being weak and lacking depth, with NPC missions often reduced to repetitive tasks like fetching items or defeating enemies. Many players feel that the plot is underdeveloped and fails to engage, contributing to a sluggish start to the game.
“The story is really bad.”
“The plot/story is just there.”
“NPCs have optional missions that usually amount to 'go find this thing/kill this amount of things/kill this mini-boss,' and that's it.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, emphasizing that the cutscenes and dialogue are particularly entertaining and worth paying attention to.
“The cutscenes and dialogue are hilarious; don't skip them!”
“I found myself laughing out loud at the witty banter between characters.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being highly repetitive, leading to a quick onset of boredom for players.
“The gameplay is very repetitive and gets boring really quickly.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for a conflicting art style, with female NPCs resembling poorly designed anime characters from low-quality flash games, while male characters appear as cheap cartoonish figures.
“The art style conflicts with each other; female NPCs look like wannabe anime girls from low-quality flash games, while male characters resemble cheap cartoon characters.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel unpolished.”
“The character models are poorly designed, with awkward animations that detract from immersion.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it can become a monotonous and unenjoyable experience.
“The grinding feels tedious and repetitive.”
“I find the grinding aspect to be incredibly monotonous.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting.”
