Dungeon Renovation Simulator: Prologue
- December 22, 2023
- Kodobur Games
WISHLIST THE MAIN GAME!Click below and add the full game to your wishlist! About the Game Dungeon Renovation Simulator: Prologue offers a glimpse into the world of our upcoming medieval-inspired cleaning adventure. Play as a “Cursed Goblin” cleaner and renovator in this single-player simulation game, which serves as a sneak peek into the first and fourth level of the forthcoming release. Get r…
Reviews
- The game has a unique and creative concept, blending goblin charm with medieval cleaning mechanics.
- The level design and atmosphere are engaging, providing a satisfying cleaning experience in a dungeon setting.
- The developers are actively working on improvements and bug fixes, showing promise for future updates.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive controls.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as item pickup and mop movement, are overly finicky and detract from the overall experience.
- The footprint mechanic is overly aggressive, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the viscera cleanup games is engaging, particularly for those intrigued by its unique theme, with notable improvements in stability and mechanics. While some features, like bullet holes and incident reports, are currently missing, the core mechanics, such as the mop and footprint systems, offer a fun experience, albeit with some aggressive elements. Overall, players recommend waiting for further updates to enhance the foundational gameplay.
“The idea is interesting and the gameplay so far looks good.”
“Love the mop mechanics!”
“A bunch of mechanics are missing, at least at the moment: no bullet holes, no end of map review (incident reports).”
“The game runs and works a lot better now, though the footprint mechanic, now that it works, is a little too aggressive.”
“I'd recommend at least waiting until they get the basic mechanics working to try.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent freezes and significant bugs, making it unplayable for some users. While players enjoyed the demo, they noted that it feels janky and lacks clear guidance, indicating that improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“Do not get me started on that, it happens so frequently and completely freezes your game, pulling you out of the groove.”
“I enjoyed my time with the demo, though make no mistake: it’s a bit buggy!”
“Unfortunately, its current state is unplayably buggy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-received, featuring a clean aesthetic that enhances the overall visual experience. The level design, particularly in the dungeon setting, effectively complements the game's cleaning genre, contributing to its appeal.
“The visuals are very successful, and the sense of cleanliness is pleasing.”
“The best part of the prologue is the level design; the dungeon aesthetic lends itself to the cleaning genre quite nicely.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by the developers' inclusion of a bug-report option in the main menu, which engages players in the ongoing quest to improve the game experience. This feature fosters a sense of community involvement and player agency.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the goblin humor and dungeon style amusing, others note that the janky mop movement and tentacle mechanics can lead to frustrating camera issues, detracting from the overall comedic experience.
“The dungeon style is on point, and the goblin humor is hilarious!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for low frame rates and frequent crashes, although the latter has improved somewhat. Overall, performance issues persist, leading to a less than flawless experience for players.
“Low FPS, not optimized.”
“It still crashes often, if less than before, and the performance (which isn't a huge deal to me) isn't exactly flawless.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional level design, which effectively combines a gloomy yet entertaining ambiance, enhanced by a fitting background score that immerses players in a medieval setting.
“One of the most notable aspects of the game is its fantastic level design, which creates an atmosphere that is both gloomy and entertaining, especially due to the background music.”
“The game literally gives you the medieval atmosphere.”
“The environment feels lifeless and lacks any real immersion.”
“The sound design is underwhelming, making the atmosphere feel flat and unengaging.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's background music significantly enhances its atmosphere, contributing to a unique blend of gloom and entertainment that complements the impressive level design.
“The background music creates an atmosphere that is both gloomy and entertaining, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive, perfectly complementing the game's themes and elevating the emotional impact of each scene.”
“The music in this game is a standout feature, with a diverse range of tracks that keep the gameplay engaging and dynamic.”