Dungeoneers

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"Dungeoneers" is a fast-paced, tabletop-inspired dungeon crawler with 80's nostalgia, offering easy-to-learn gameplay and a hard-to-master challenge. Fight your way from epic mediocrity to greatness, explorer non-linear wildernesses for hundreds of weapons and magic, and slay dragons to save the village and rise in fame. Most of the game is free, with a $20 full-game upgrade and no microtransactions. Internet connection required for progress saving.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+35

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Dungeoneers offers a fun and strategic gameplay experience with multiple roles that play differently, allowing for varied tactics and decision-making.
The game features a polished UI and clean mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play, while still providing depth and replayability through different game modes and character progression.
Players appreciate the casual and humorous elements of the game, along with its ability to provide a satisfying experience in short play sessions.

Some players find the game can become repetitive and lacks enough content to justify its price, especially after initial runs.
There are concerns about balance, particularly with certain characters feeling weaker than others, and some players feel the game can become overly challenging without adequate rewards.
A few reviews mention issues with in-game purchases and the feeling that the game may not offer enough choices or depth as it progresses.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by clean, board game-like mechanics that incorporate strategic depth, with a focus on unique character abilities and progressively complex monsters. While initial impressions may suggest simplicity, players quickly discover intricate mechanics that enhance strategic decision-making as the game unfolds. The RNG elements are minimal, allowing for a more consistent and satisfying gaming experience.
- “The mechanics are solid, consistent, and well implemented.”
- “Game play at first may seem simplistic but as I played I saw all the intricate game mechanics unfolding like magic before me, which rushed forth with swirling spot-on execution of gaming satisfaction.”
- “Some of these games have RNG mechanics that make or break the game, and the RNG here isn't that impactful.”
- “Game play at first may seem simplistic, but as I played, I saw all the intricate game mechanics unfolding like magic before me, which rushed forth with swirling spot-on execution of gaming satisfaction.”
- “I cannot stress enough how much actual strategy is needed as the game continues to unlock new monsters and mechanics.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are characterized by a beautiful and charming art style inspired by real-world miniatures, which some players find crude yet appealing. The visuals are described as "dreamy eye candy," complementing the gameplay's depth, which revolves around strategic choices. Overall, the graphics enhance the experience without overwhelming players, supporting various playstyles.
- “The art style is beautiful and my favorite part is that the game encourages different playstyles based on the situation you're put in.”
- “The art style uses real world miniatures as inspiration (I should know, I own a couple of the models) and is crude but charming.”
- “Under the simple graphics, there is a deep game of rock paper scissors at play.”
- “Artwork is graphical dreamy eye candy.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a clever and droll sense of humor, highlighted by whimsical item names like "shield of minimum security" and "sword of cutting remarks." The retro tabletop roleplaying vibe is enhanced by excellent voice acting, particularly from a witty wizard character, adding to the overall comedic charm.
- “The game has a droll sense of humor evident whenever you pick up a shield of minimum security or a sword of cutting remarks.”
- “The story, what there is, resounds of pure retro tabletop roleplaying with voiced excellence, especially from that wise wizardly fellow with the bright sense of humor.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its replayability, with users highlighting its infinite replay value, particularly in the context of its strategy and roguelike elements. Overall, it is considered a standout title in terms of replayability.
- “10/10 a great strategy/roguelike with infinite replay value.”
- “So this game has a lot of replayability.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with each of the 15 maps featuring unique tracks that elevate the action and inspire players. The sound effects, described as thunderous and soul-stirring, further contribute to an immersive atmosphere filled with tension and excitement. Overall, the audio elements significantly amplify the game's adventurous spirit.
- “Sound effects are thunderous and soul-stirring, inspiring one to maximum action as the hideous cackles of hag witches fill the air, and music magnifies your courage to gigantic troll levels!”
- “There are 15 different maps, each with its own music, and of course randomly generated rooms, enemies, and loot.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by a nostalgic retro tabletop roleplaying vibe, featuring humorous and well-voiced characters, particularly a wise wizard. While there are no complex storylines to follow, the focus is on engaging in classic fantasy battles against various creatures like dragons and trolls.
- “The story resonates with pure retro tabletop roleplaying, featuring excellent voice acting, especially from the wise wizardly character with a bright sense of humor.”
- “No story lines to remember, just dragons to beat up, and mummies, and trolls, and those pesky firebugs.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game offers multiple modes, which alleviates the monotony of grinding solely for levels, providing a more varied and engaging experience.
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the monetization model, noting that despite purchasing the full game, they are still required to pay an additional $15 for in-game purchases to access all content.
- “I bought the full game, but it still wants me to pay $15 for in-game purchases to fully unlock content.”