Dungeon Scavenger
- August 21, 2019
- Vidama Software
"Dungeon Scavenger" is a first-person dungeon crawler game that challenges players to navigate through treacherous mazes filled with traps, puzzles, and monsters. As a lone adventurer, you must scavenge for resources, craft items, and upgrade your skills to survive and uncover the secrets of the dungeon. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough offers a unique experience, providing endless replayability.
Reviews
- Engaging and addictive gameplay with a good variety of character classes and randomly generated dungeons, providing excellent replay value.
- Simple yet enjoyable mechanics that allow for strategic decision-making in combat, making it a relaxing experience.
- Great value for money, with a low price point and a solid amount of content, including DLC that enhances gameplay.
- Combat can feel simplistic and repetitive, often reducing encounters to spamming the same abilities.
- Graphics and overall presentation are basic, which may not appeal to players looking for modern visuals.
- Some mechanics and character development options are not well explained, leading to confusion for new players.
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and old school, with some users noting that while the dungeon visuals are acceptable, they lack polish, especially in the upper levels. Despite the simplicity and lack of modern flair, many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and find that the graphics do not detract from the enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a throwback to classic RPGs, prioritizing gameplay over graphical sophistication.
“Has an old school feel in both graphics and gameplay.”
“So, in this new world of advanced 3D and VR graphics games, my heart remains open to the simple classic of a pure dungeon crawler.”
“This game is a classic case of fairly basic graphics hiding solid gameplay.”
“The monster graphics on the top levels are poor but improve markedly the further down the dungeon you get.”
“Game looks terrible in the graphics aspect, but it's really fun in the gameplay aspect.”
“Graphics and sound are basic.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of familiar mechanics reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers, featuring skills like monster capture and a straightforward combat system focused on maximizing damage output. While the graphics may be lacking, the game offers a solid, engaging experience with a variety of mechanics that encourage exploration and collection, making it addictive despite some repetitiveness. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and depth, appealing to fans of the genre looking for a nostalgic yet enjoyable experience.
“Nice grinder - not many bells and whistles but it has that one more run quality, and a neat Pokémon mechanic where you can collect monsters fought and use them as pets.”
“Nice old school dungeon crawler, very solid gameplay.”
“Gameplay consists of moving a highlighted square across a randomized grid layout with encounters that differ every time you rest and/or reset the dungeon through events; whereas combat is simply pressing buttons with the goal of maximizing damage output and minimizing damage taken through the use of class-specific spells and enhancements to increase your strength or hinder that of your enemy.”
“The gameplay is somewhat repetitive, but has really sucked me in.”
“This game is a classic case of fairly basic graphics hiding solid gameplay.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's main storyline is relatively short, taking about five hours to complete, and while it lacks depth and visual flair, players appreciate the balance of challenge and relaxation it offers. The quest journal can be confusing, but the gameplay mechanics, such as losing only money upon death, enhance the experience. Overall, while the story may feel underwhelming, the engaging combat and progression keep players invested.
“At the time of this review, I've managed to clock in over 30 hours, and while I've finished the main quest a few times, I haven't come close to beating the DLC levels.”
“True, there's nothing fancy about the visuals or the quest line, but I found that playing the game provided me with a good mix of challenge and relaxation, which is often sadly missing in many games.”
“You can't beat the price for what you get honestly, the game has great music, a good concept, and a pretty good story.”
“The actual main storyline is pretty quick, so it's all about the crawling.”
“Why do all that work for a cheesy story?”
“Love the gear, the mobs and the progressing (sadly short) mini-story.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Grinding in this game is largely optional, appealing primarily to fans of old-school RPGs and rogue-lites. While some players enjoy the challenge of farming for resources like "skill point potions," others may find the extensive time investment required for achievements off-putting. Overall, the grind is a significant aspect for those seeking a classic dungeon-crawling experience.
“I spend many hours farming 'skill point potions' using my other characters and then sending them over to the character in impossible mode.”
“So, you will need another 100 skill points which can only be obtained by farming 'skill point potions'.”
“It took me several days of farming just to get this.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability due to its randomized dungeons and the option to choose from eight distinct character classes, each providing a unique gameplay experience. Players appreciate the variety and depth that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“Replay value: excellent, multiple character classes and the dungeon is randomized.”
“There is also great replayability because the user can choose to play one of 8 interesting classes, which are extremely different in all aspects.”
“A good simple dungeon crawler with replay value.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, functioning seamlessly without any bugs or issues right from the start.
“Works straight out of the box and appears to be bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues; everything functions as intended.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining.
“The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
“The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside its engaging concept and story, all at an excellent price point.
“You can't beat the price for what you get; honestly, the game has great music, a good concept, and a pretty good story.”