Dungeon Tycoon: Prologue

96%
Game Brain Score Based on 275 reviews
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CHECK THE FULL GAMEThe full game is now out on Steam! About the GameIn this free version of Dungeon Tycoon, you have complete freedom to build and manage your own dungeon. You not only design the layout, but choose the best places for whatever traps you decide to use, which monsters you will hire to face the heroes, and what treasures await those skilled enough to claim victory. Dungeon Tycoon…

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  • Windows
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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 275 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fun dungeon management simulator with a unique twist on the genre.
  • Charming graphics and user-friendly building mechanics that encourage creativity.
  • The demo offers a satisfying taste of gameplay, leaving players eager for the full release.
  • The demo is limited to 14 days, which many players feel is too short to fully explore the game's potential.
  • Frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when adventurers die or get stuck, detract from the experience.
  • Some players find the gameplay too simplistic or repetitive, raising concerns about long-term engagement.
  • gameplay27 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and depth, allowing players to easily grasp mechanics while still engaging in strategic planning. The demo offers a solid introduction with enjoyable mechanics, though some users noted bugs and potential repetitiveness in the full game. Overall, it combines construction, resource management, and tactical elements, creating a fun and rewarding experience, with many eager to see how it evolves in the full release.

    • “Decent game, and the 14 days the demo gives you is enough time to get a feel for gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly easy to understand, and the tutorial is simple and effective.”
    • “The game offers a unique combination of construction mechanics, resource management, and tactical combat.”
    • “Way too short of a gameplay.”
    • “Consistent bugs, such as units colliding and getting stuck. It doesn't affect the gameplay too much, but it is consistent enough to be annoying.”
    • “The overall gameplay of the adventurers running around is very smooth, but it can feel repetitive over time.”
  • graphics22 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming cubic art style, reminiscent of Minecraft, which evokes nostalgia while maintaining a unique identity. Users appreciate the clean animations and user-friendly construction mode, noting that the visuals are appealing without being demanding on system resources. Overall, the graphics contribute to a pleasant and immersive experience, enhancing the game's engaging mechanics.

    • “The aesthetics are very nice; this makes you feel like you are really building a dungeon.”
    • “Looks good; the cubic art style is really charming, and the animations are clean, making it feel super comfortable and flow well.”
    • “An interesting dungeon building simulator with cute graphics, pleasant sound, and everything is very nicely and conveniently done.”
    • “Graphics are like Minecraft, but the action is pretty quick.”
    • “Stop making stuff using 16-bit graphics from 1982!”
    • “Hate, hate, hate (did I mention I hate?) Minecraft/Roblox/Lego graphics.”
  • humor4 mentions

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly in the amusing interactions between heroes and the player's dungeon, such as the heroes' comical hoarding of health potions leading to their demise. The blend of strategy and humor creates a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience, making it enjoyable for genre enthusiasts.

    • “I love this game! Watching the heroes try to make it through my dungeon was fun, and obtaining new monsters to terrorize these heroes was hilarious. My only complaint is that I want to play more; I had this whole dungeon thought out already, lol! Just needed more than 14 days. Hahaha, good job dev! Looking forward to this game and anything new you end up adding to it!”
    • “I also found out that they like to hoard health potions, no matter if they are leaving the dungeon or not, which is funny. Later on in the day, many adventurers die because there are no more health potions left, haha.”
    • “Overall, Dungeon Tycoon is a great combination of strategy, creativity, and humor that will not leave any genre enthusiast indifferent.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players generally find grinding in games to be tedious and repetitive, although some titles manage to minimize this aspect by allowing a greater focus on design and strategy, effectively reducing the need for extensive resource management.

    • “There are many games that tried this type of thing but just ended up being tedious or repetitive.”
    • “The player is able to focus much more on design and strategy and skip the grindy resource management that typically comes along with city/colony builder style mechanics around resource collection and logistics.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is engaging and well-crafted, appealing particularly to fans of dungeon core narratives, with a variety of plot paths that enhance the experience of building and exploring dungeons.

    • “Great game! If you enjoy reading dungeon core stories or the idea of building a dungeon, it scratches that itch really well.”
    • “An interesting plot with many different passage options.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its quality, but some users feel it lacks variety, leading to a repetitive experience over time. Despite this, the overall aesthetic and gameplay are praised, contributing to a positive impression of the game.

    • “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
    • “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, encouraging me to keep playing.”
    • “In the last demo, while the music eventually faded out, you could play endlessly.”
    • “An interesting game with a beautiful pixel style, but it lacks variety in the music, though it is still a high-quality product.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, highlighted by great animations and a vibe reminiscent of Minecraft. Overall, players find the atmosphere to be a significant strength of the game.

    • “Good game, great animation, nice atmosphere.”
    • “Cool Minecraft atmosphere.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the game's extensive customization options and appealing graphics as key factors contributing to its high replayability. Even the demo showcases significant variety, suggesting that the game will attract not only genre enthusiasts but a broader audience as well.

    • “Lots of customization options, nice graphics, and high replayability; it'll appeal to not just fans of the genre.”
    • “Even in the demo, there is great scope for variety and replayability. I recommend.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly with minimal bugs, which enhances the overall enjoyment. Users express satisfaction with the performance and recommend it, although they wish the demo were longer.

    • “Very fun! It's very well optimized and runs smoothly with no issues. There are very few bugs, and it's very satisfying. I wish it was a longer demo; I definitely recommend it.”
    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game is optimized; it runs flawlessly and enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game shows promise but suffers from several bugs that affect gameplay, such as NPCs stalling in queues until attacked by monsters. While players enjoy the content, they express frustration with the limitations and recommend that the developers focus on polishing the game before its official release. Overall, stability issues are present but not game-breaking, leading to a cautious recommendation for future improvements.

    • “The game is a bit buggy; I found a bug where if you set up chests or vendors and people start queuing up, they stall and won't move unless a monster spawns and attacks them. This happened to about 8 adventures on day 13, and they eventually ran out of energy and left, which was frustrating.”
    • “There are no game-breaking bugs yet, but I could potentially push adventures outside the map by stacking them in a corner, although it's hard to do. Stability needs improvement.”
    • “I like the game, but it feels like a demo. I would recommend it, but only after the developers polish it and get it out of demo.”
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