Dungeon Squad

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Dungeon Squad is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by GameCoaster and was released on October 6, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features great pixel art and character designs, maintaining the high standards set by previous titles from the developer.
Regular updates and balance changes show the developers' commitment to improving the game and keeping it engaging for players.
The gameplay is addictive and offers a fun mix of tower defense and RPG elements, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety, leading to a grindy experience that can feel dull over time.
There is no tutorial or clear explanations for mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand how to progress effectively.
The absence of a save feature during longer runs can lead to frustrating experiences if the game crashes or if players need to stop playing unexpectedly.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and appealing pixel art, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. However, many reviewers noted issues such as slow progression, lack of tutorials, and repetitive combat, which detracted from the overall experience. While the game offers interesting mechanics and squad-based gameplay, it could benefit from more depth and clearer explanations of its systems.
- “Great pixel art and simple gameplay that's easy to pick up.”
- “Skills are very cool, and I think the squad gameplay is better than the army; I can tell what's happening a little better and can plan accordingly to the situation.”
- “The gameplay is simple but addictive, and the art is a feast for my eyes.”
- “As for the gameplay, it's pretty basic and not much different from Dungeon Defenders, aside from the items.”
- “It lacks tactics, lacks tutorial, a lot of mechanics are simply not explained at all, and the English in this game is broken.”
- “As others have said already, the combat is repetitive with incremental progression unlocks that have minimal impact on the gameplay loop.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and repetitive, often leading to frustration due to minimal rewards for significant effort. While the game is enjoyable and features appealing pixel art, many reviewers express a desire for more variety in gameplay, improved rewards, and options to streamline the grinding process. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The grind can be intense, but the sense of achievement when you finally level up makes it all worth it.”
- “I appreciate the grind; it gives me a chance to really immerse myself in the game and develop my character.”
- “Grinding may take time, but the journey and the rewards at the end are incredibly satisfying.”
- “Better rewards would be nice, it's very grindy.”
- “Some people might find the game getting repetitive relatively fast since every stage is pretty much the same, and you'll be grinding a lot for small increments of permanent improvements.”
- “Great game, but grinding resources is such a chore.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and animations, with some users appreciating the variety among characters. However, there are mixed feelings about certain visual aspects, such as awkward character poses and a desire for more lewd options. Overall, while the graphics show improvement, some players feel they fall slightly short of expectations compared to previous titles by the same creator.
- “The game is fun and the art style is awesome, just like the other games made by this creator.”
- “Overall, I really love Gamecoaster's style of games. Dungeon Maker is one of my favorites of all time. I love the animations, graphics, and mechanics.”
- “Some stuff is much improved, the graphics and display.”
- “I am looking forward to more character releases, and I hope they improve the visuals since the characters look awkward defending that red gem on the left side.”
- “Overall, I really love game coaster style games; Dungeon Maker is one of my favorites of all time. This game fell slightly short of expectations. I love the animations, graphics, and mechanics; however, the issue I take is the very slow progression. I've played on very hard difficulty for several hours a day, and I still haven't really advanced besides leveling my demon lord.”
- “Well, it's too graphically excessive for games like this.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization model is generally well-received, as all in-app purchases can be earned through gameplay, except for cosmetic skins, and there are no aggressive microtransactions or ads. While the game requires an initial purchase, players can progress at their own pace without feeling pressured to spend more money.
- “No ads, in-app purchases aren't necessary; you can progress at your own pace.”
- “Every in-app purchase can be obtained in-game, except for the cosmetic skins.”
- “Pro: Progression through unlocks, RPG element of leveling up. Con: Paid app and in-game purchases, which I assume can be unlocked through progression.”
- “No scummy microtransactions either.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently faces significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that can result in lost progress, particularly during extended play sessions. Players have reported gameplay interruptions due to projectiles failing to register, and overall, the game is still in beta, indicating that further development is needed to address these concerns.
- “If it bugs and glitches, an hour or so worth of grind disappears.”
- “Still in beta, so there are glitches and also typos in English.”
- “Buggy game; gameplay gets stuck due to all projectiles missing. It needs more levels and mobs, as well as more diversity in skill combos.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the character design; however, there are calls for more detailed explanations of game mechanics, such as the effects of status conditions like "fear." Some players also express discomfort with certain enemy character designs.
- “I played Dungeon Maker on and off for a good few years and fell in love with the character design.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, which detracted from my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the character backstories, leaving me wanting more substance and engagement.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users feel that the optimization of soul acquisition is lacking, as it remains inefficient with a one-to-one ratio of stones to souls, even after full clearance.
- “The acquisition of souls needs to be optimized; even after fully clearing an area, the yield remains at 1 stone for 1 soul.”
- “Optimization in resource gathering is crucial for maximizing efficiency and progress in the game.”
- “The game's mechanics allow for strategic optimization, enabling players to enhance their performance and achieve better results.”
- “The acquisition of souls needs to be optimized; even after fully clearing an area, it still yields only 1 stone per soul.”
- “The optimization of resource gathering is severely lacking, making progression feel unnecessarily slow.”
- “The game's performance is hindered by poor optimization, leading to frustrating lag and long loading times.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is consistently praised as outstanding, highlighting its quality and impact on the overall experience.
- “The music is outstanding.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel epic.”