Dungeon Village
- March 27, 2022
- Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- 30h median play time
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Reviews
- Dungeon Village offers a charming pixel art style and engaging gameplay that combines city building with RPG elements, making it a fun and relaxing experience.
- The game allows for casual play, making it easy to pick up and put down, while still providing a satisfying sense of progression and accomplishment.
- Despite some clunky controls, the game is addictive and enjoyable, especially for fans of Kairosoft's unique style and mechanics.
- The PC port suffers from clunky controls and a user interface that feels awkward, as it was originally designed for mobile devices, leading to a less enjoyable experience on PC.
- Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited meaningful choices and a slow progression that can become tedious over time.
- The game is considered overpriced compared to its mobile version, with some players feeling that it does not offer enough content or features to justify the cost.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its intuitive yet deep mechanics, offering a blend of city-building and management that appeals to fans of simulation games. While the charming visuals and engaging audio enhance the experience, some players have noted issues with clunky controls, bugs related to building rearrangement, and a lack of clarity in certain mechanics. Overall, it provides a casual and accessible gameplay loop, though expectations should be managed due to its mobile port origins and occasional technical shortcomings.
“Gameplay is both intuitive and deep.”
“Plus, the interactions between adventurers and the dynamic events that unfold add layers of depth to the gameplay.”
“As with the other Kairosoft games, visuals and audio are great and very easy to chill to, gameplay is accessible and engaging, and not punishing, and the game helps you learn how to play it better as you go.”
“Gameplay screams 'mobile port' with clunky mouse controls, especially when precision clicks go awry.”
“However, the worst part is that after a few hours of gameplay, if you rearrange buildings, the game bugs out with 'no path' information above every building (even though the path is connected), and all your visitors 'can't go home' even though their homes are connected to a path.”
“I got charmed by the cute graphics, but the gameplay is pretty miserable for a colony sim city builder.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Dungeon Village" feature a charming pixel art style that resonates well with its whimsical medieval theme, appealing to fans of retro aesthetics. However, as an older mobile port, the visuals can feel outdated and lack essential display options, leading to performance issues and frustrating controls. While some players appreciate the nostalgic graphics, others find them insufficient for modern gaming standards, particularly on PC.
“One of the standout features of 'Dungeon Village' is its charming pixel art style, which beautifully complements the whimsical and medieval theme.”
“The visuals are crisp and colorful, bringing the bustling village and its quirky inhabitants to life.”
“It is an old school feeling game that is just simply a fun time wrapped in charming pixel graphics!”
“It does take a while to get used to the touch-like controls and very outdated graphics that is obviously ported from a mobile game.”
“You always have to sit and wait for the same animations to play several times per minute, the graphics look like mobile games ones since it actually is a 10 y/o mobile game that was poorly ported to pc, there's nothing new in the game after the first 5 minutes and this endless loop of grinding isn't even a fun one like in forager, I wouldn't recommend this game even as a joke.”
“To sum it up: overpriced, buggy, horrific performance, and a lack of even the most basic graphics/display features (no fullscreen toggle, no frame syncing options, no frame limiting options, no resolution or refresh rate options, etc).”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cheerful and catchy, enhancing the overall atmosphere and enjoyment, but many users find it repetitive and grating over time. While the sound effects contribute positively to immersion, some players resort to muting the game and playing their own music to avoid the monotony. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a mixed bag, with engaging elements overshadowed by its looping nature.
“The cheerful and catchy background music perfectly complements the game’s atmosphere, while the sound effects enhance the immersion and add to the overall enjoyment.”
“Its engaging gameplay, delightful visuals, and captivating music make it a standout title for anyone who enjoys a good simulation game.”
“As for the soundtrack itself, it may feel that it's easy to repeat, looping back and forth a bit.”
“The soundtrack loops and can get draining after a while - when I was younger it never bothered me.”
“It didn't take long for me to mute the game music and open my music player.”
“I find the music a bit grating as well; it's not terrible, but it is very repetitive.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily driven by diverse quests and dungeon exploration, which some players find engaging, while others feel it lacks depth compared to other titles. Many reviews express disappointment in the narrative, describing it as tedious and lacking a compelling storyline, with gameplay focused more on managing heroes and completing missions rather than delivering a gripping narrative experience. Overall, the story aspect seems to be a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the quest variety and others longing for a more meaningful plot.
“The addition of diverse quests and dungeon exploration keeps the experience fresh and engaging, ensuring there’s always something new to discover.”
“You can hold events and complete quests to increase town popularity.”
“If you are looking for a challenge or a gripping story that moves you to tears?”
“0/10 title does not contain the word 'story'”
“Most of it is the characters running around kind of fighting monsters or going on the quests you assign them.”
“(this is essentially the whole story part of the game that I've seen so far)”
- grinding6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the village simulation experience. While some players find it manageable, many criticize the excessive waiting times and lack of engaging content, leading to a frustrating gameplay loop that feels more like a chore than fun. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a significant drawback, with players recommending against the game due to its poor execution and outdated design.
“It was grindy, but not too grindy.”
“It makes a tedious chore out of a nice little village sim.”
“It does get tedious waiting for popularity to spike up, and mid-game mob killing quests start to get really number-dependent. You will still find most of your adventurers knocked out on the ground, which makes for a funny sight, but not when your monthly earnings are plummeting!”
“You always have to sit and wait for the same animations to play several times per minute. The graphics look like mobile game graphics since it actually is a 10-year-old mobile game that was poorly ported to PC. There's nothing new in the game after the first 5 minutes, and this endless loop of grinding isn't even a fun one like in Forager. I wouldn't recommend this game even as a joke.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, bugs, and a lack of essential graphics and display options, such as fullscreen toggles and frame syncing. The available settings do not improve performance, and the overall gameplay experience is described as clunky and poorly optimized.
“There's a 'priority' option (graphics vs. performance), but it looks and performs exactly the same on both settings.”
“It has clunky gameplay and UI, with very touch screen controls and very little to no optimization.”
“To sum it up: overpriced, buggy, horrific performance, and a lack of even the most basic graphics/display features (no fullscreen toggle, no frame syncing options, no frame limiting options, no resolution or refresh rate options, etc).”
“Especially when the game provides no graphics/display features to help with poor performance and/or poor frame pacing.”
“It has clunky gameplay and UI, very touch screen controls, and very little to no optimization.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing names of adventurers and the comical sight of them frequently knocked out, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find joy in the whimsical elements of town-building in a fantasy RPG setting, although the mid-game challenges can become tedious. Overall, the humor contributes to a delightful experience, despite some frustrations with game mechanics.
“The feeling of dopamine rushing through your body every time a new adventurer (with their funny name!) comes in is unmatched.”
“It does get tedious waiting for popularity to spike up, and mid-game mob killing quests start to get really numbers dependent, but you will still find most of your adventurers knocked out on the ground, which makes for a funny sight to look at.”
“As one of their town-based games, this one lets you build and develop a town in a fantasy RPG setting, and it's hilarious and delightful.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily through a "new game +" feature that allows players to retain shop level-ups while resetting other progress. However, many users feel that there isn't significant incentive to replay, making it more suitable for completionists rather than those seeking varied gameplay experiences.
“There isn't really any replayability, but it's definitely nice to add to your 100% completion list!”
“This game has some replayability; you can do a 'New Game +' where you keep the level-ups you got for your shops, but everything else resets to zero.”
“I don't see there being a lot of replay value for me.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some report significant bugs and poor performance with a lack of essential graphics options, others find the game runs well with minimal in-game issues.
“To sum it up: overpriced, buggy, horrific performance, and a lack of even the most basic graphics/display features (no fullscreen toggle, no frame syncing options, no frame limiting options, no resolution or refresh rate options, etc).”
“Is it buggy?”
“Overall, there aren't really any other in-game issues/glitches and it runs pretty well.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by cheerful and catchy background music, which complements the experience, while immersive sound effects further elevate overall enjoyment.
“The cheerful and catchy background music perfectly complements the game’s atmosphere, while the sound effects enhance the immersion and add to the overall enjoyment.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game's monetization strategy is overly aggressive and primarily focused on generating profit, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab.
“The issue I am having is that it's pretty clear from what I've played that this is just a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
