Dungeon Rummage: Tiqee's Escape
- April 28, 2022
- SGHarlekin
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Reviews
- The game features a unique crafting system that allows players to build and upgrade robot companions, adding depth to the gameplay.
- Exploration is highly rewarding, with plenty of hidden items and resources to discover throughout the dungeon.
- Tiqee is a charming protagonist, and the game offers a lighthearted story that stands out from typical RPG Maker fare.
- Combat can feel unbalanced at times, with some boss encounters being frustratingly difficult due to surprise triggers and AI behavior.
- The graphics and overall presentation are somewhat generic, lacking significant variation between areas and character designs.
- Players may find it easy to miss key items or paths due to the game's darker visuals, which can hinder progress.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Tiqee offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience that combines turn-based RPG mechanics with resource gathering and crafting. Players enjoy a focused five-hour adventure where they explore dungeons, tinker with materials to create helpful robots, and navigate challenges without excessive menu management. The game's originality and character-driven mechanics contribute to its overall appeal, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
“Tiqee offers a fun and relaxed five hours of gameplay with little in the way of filler, and is more than a passing mark especially for its price point.”
“Dungeon rummage: Tiqee's escape has some interesting and original mechanics: while exploring the dungeon, you find materials that you can use for 'tinkering' to build things that help you progress in the dungeon and fight the various monsters you'll encounter, all with the help of your self-made robots.”
“The gameplay primarily focuses on gathering materials and resources from around the dungeon, and using them to craft various tools and robots to help you along the way.”
“The menu is otherwise practically unused with the exception of crafting the upgrade tokens used to level mechanical party members, which seems like a deliberate decision on the part of the developer to keep things more focused on the action than on spending time in menus.”
“Gameplay-wise, it has a turn-based RPG system with a twist.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as lighthearted and simplistic, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point. While some players found it unique and entertaining, they noted that it lacks depth and character development, which could be expanded in future titles. Overall, the narrative provides direction and connects to a larger universe, but it remains minimalistic, aligning with the game's primary objective of dungeon exploration.
“The lighthearted story also creates an entertaining atmosphere.”
“Plus, the story connects to a larger narrative, which is awesome!”
“The story is simple, but fun.”
“While I wasn't particularly invested in the story or characters, I do have to say that it was unique.”
“This game is intended as a side game to a much larger primary game, so the story is pretty simplistic.”
“Tiqee's Escape is a short game and doesn't have much in the way of story.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered unremarkable, resembling typical RPG Maker aesthetics that may feel familiar to players. While the character artwork is praised for its quality, the overall visual presentation lacks variety and cohesion, particularly with enemies appearing in a different art style. Reviewers suggest that developers should focus on creativity rather than just enhancing graphical fidelity.
“More developers should learn from this instead of simply going for fancier graphics.”
“The character artworks, however, do look really nice.”
“Most of the enemies are in a different art style from the player and their robots.”
“The graphics are mostly nothing special and, if you've played other RPG Maker games before, the maps and characters will all look and feel really familiar to you.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, contributing to the fast-paced battles with a variety of combat themes. While some players feel the music doesn't significantly enhance the experience, others appreciate its energetic quality and connection to the game's unique enemies and protagonist.
“The battles are pleasantly fast-paced, with a nice variety of both combat music and enemies.”
“It has some really cool enemies, fire music, and Tiqee is such a cool protagonist.”
“The music was fine.”
“I often find that if the music doesn't add much to the experience, it doesn't leave a strong impression.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game features a balanced approach to grinding, allowing players to progress without excessive grinding for the main storyline. While some optional achievements may require additional grinding, players can complete the game by engaging in combat and upgrading their characters without feeling forced to grind.
“The combat was tough but fair; it could get a little grindy in some of the later parts.”
“There are some achievements that you likely won't unlock by just playing through the game casually, so you'll need to do that extra bit of grinding if you want to become a 'platin-gobbo'.”
“You can get through the game without intentionally grinding, as long as you make sure you fight some monsters and upgrade your bots.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lighthearted and entertaining tone, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The lighthearted story also creates an entertaining atmosphere.”
“Lots of atmosphere”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users note that the game's optimization is generally solid, with good performance and polish, though some minor nitpicks remain. While most players experience smooth gameplay, a few have pointed out specific areas that could benefit from further refinement.
“The game's optimization is impressive, with smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization; it really enhances the overall experience.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job addressing performance issues, making the game run seamlessly.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of polish and optimization makes it frustrating to play, as even mid-range systems struggle to maintain a stable performance.”
“There are numerous performance hiccups that detract from the overall experience, making it clear that the game was rushed and not properly optimized.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as a fun and wholesome experience, providing players with a quick yet uplifting journey.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is effective, with moments that elicit genuine chuckles from players.
“She says some humorous things that made me chuckle.”
