Dungeons & Robots

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Dungeons & Robots is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Glow Games Studio and was released on January 23, 2024. It received negative reviews from players.

"Dungeons & Robots" is an online action shooter RPG where players team up to battle enemies, collect resources, and conquer territories. Features include fast-paced combat, customizable characters and equipment, and procedurally generated environments. Play solo or in co-op mode with up to 4 players for a unique and dynamic experience. 100 characters.

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Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers enjoyable customization options for robots and weapons.
Co-op gameplay can be fun, especially when playing with friends, and the game has a decent amount of content for early access.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and have made efforts to improve the game over time.

The game is riddled with bugs and has not been updated in years, leading many to consider it abandoned.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with only a few types of missions and enemies, making it feel grindy.
The user interface and controls are clunky, and many players have reported issues with basic functionality, making the game frustrating to play.

story
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting a complete lack of narrative, lore, or context to engage them in the gameplay. Missions feel repetitive and aimless, often leading to frustration due to bugs and unclear objectives, which detracts from any potential storytelling. While some users mention that a story is being developed, the current state leaves players feeling disconnected and uninspired.
- “The game still lacks any kind of story/lore/insight to drive the player in understanding what he or she is doing and why.”
- “Story: 10/10 (still being worked on) but you can read it here.”
- “Explorer is a dungeon that you are thrown into where you have a main quest, and a challenge quest for extra experience at the end of the level.”
- “The game still lacks any kind of story or lore to drive the player in understanding what they are doing and why.”
- “No story or intro at all.”
- “The game is very bland at its current state - nothing is explained, no story at all, and the graphics aren't very good either.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the colorful art style and well-designed dungeons, while others criticize the lack of customizable graphical settings and overall poor visual quality. Many users report issues with motion blur and distortion, leading to frustration with the limited presets available. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as below average, detracting from the experience despite some appealing elements.
- “Graphics: amazing! I absolutely love every dungeon I have been in so far. With that said, there isn't a huge variation yet, but the devs are currently working on a big patch.”
- “But like I said, the graphics are colorful and the dungeons are really well designed.”
- “Graphics are pleasing and are reminiscent of the late Darkspore.”
- “Far below average graphics.”
- “Map assets and art style are too limited and quite often do not feel like a match for a robo-scifi game.”
- “So I started the game, and I promise you, that graphics will burn your eyes, the ground is distorted and glowing, your character can run on any obstacles, you can even fall from a great height!”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a twinstick shooting style with collect and kill missions, but suffers from bugs in shooting mechanics and a lack of depth, storyline, and music. While some players find it fun and fast-paced, others criticize it as bland and uninspired, highlighting issues like a frustrating power mechanic and the need for improved game modes. Overall, the potential is recognized, but significant improvements are necessary for a more engaging experience.
- “Kudos to the whole game team for making an awesome game and a special thanks to Seikto for being easily the most friendly, active, and helpful dev I've had the pleasure of speaking with. Highly recommend this game both for the incredible, fast-paced, fun gameplay, as well as the incredible dev team.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's a lot of fun.”
- “Gameplay: 10/10 (it's an excellent idea and plays very well).”
- “Shooting mechanics are bugged, with random bullets flying in random directions upon starting to fire.”
- “Gameplay is still the same as before; a twin-stick shooting game with a bunch of collect and kill missions in an arcade style, lacking storyline and background music.”
- “The gameplay is stiff and awkward.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the dynamic changes based on the dungeon environment, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the fast-paced gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of separate audio controls for music and sound effects, and some even choose to mute the game entirely. Overall, while there are moments of potential, the soundtrack often fails to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Music: amazing music that changes depending on the dungeon you are in, to really set the mood.”
- “The music feels a bit too quiet for this type of game, but it's good.”
- “The music it starts off with is nice.”
- “Gameplay is still the same as before, though; a twin-stick shooting game with a bunch of collect and kill missions in an arcade style, lack of storyline and background music, but that can be done later if the devs are willing.”
- “The music is very repetitive and boring, not something to get you excited for killing hordes of monsters.”
- “I could not turn off/mute the in-game music; I had to turn down my own volume just to play this game.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, leading many users to describe it as a "buggy mess." While players acknowledge that it is in early access and appreciate the developers' efforts to release fixes, the stability issues significantly hinder the overall experience. Many feel that despite its potential, the updates have not effectively addressed the core stability problems.
- “Currently in early access, dungeons and robots is an enjoyable (if buggy) dungeon romp with more akin to dark spore than diablo.”
- “I understand that this is a very early concept for an ARPG and it does have its bugs and glitches and unfair advantages.”
- “Buggy/glitchy dash first time I used it, it just warped me off the map entirely.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when using keyboard and mouse controls. However, many appreciate the rewarding nature of the grind, especially in the context of crafting gear and the overall experience typical of ARPGs. While the repetitive nature of grinding is acknowledged, it is often seen as a necessary part of the gameplay that enhances the sense of achievement.
- “I had to use keyboard and mouse which was pretty tedious.”
- “- tedious OST doesn't match the dynamic combat system.”
- “Crafting gear requires pure crystals which are obtained throughout the game (yes, there is a lot of grinding) but to me that is not an issue, since hard work in this game is rewarded.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is highly polarized; while some players praise it for offering extensive content and enjoyable multiplayer experiences, others criticize the server issues and lack of meaningful progression, leading to a perception of minimal replay value. Overall, the experience varies significantly based on individual circumstances and preferences.
- “Replayability: 10/10 (very, very, very, very high. Play it with friends, find a server to play on, play alone, grind to your heart's content.)”
- “Overall, this game is a crazy grindstone that has little to no replay value and no good reason to keep playing.”
- “First of all, the servers won't load multiplayer games, so I don't even know if my previous robots are playable.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of this indie title is criticized as a cash grab, leading users to advise against investing time, effort, or money into the game.
- “Don't waste your time, effort, or money on this shoddy indie cash grab title.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game often stems from the absurdity of situations, such as the paradox of starting a new profile while retaining statistics, which players find amusing and relatable.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a distinct indie flair, creating a unique and engaging environment that resonates with players. This indie aesthetic contributes to a charming and immersive experience.
- “The indie atmosphere and flair.”
- “The indie atmosphere and flair.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight that the game features excellent character design, indicating a strong emphasis on well-crafted and visually appealing characters.
- “Excellent character design.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players overwhelmingly express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with many stating they would experience the tears it brings once more, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “10/10 would cry again.”
- “10/10 would cry again.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance and appealing visuals, especially considering its early access status, indicating effective optimization.
- “Nice amount of content for early access and it runs smoothly with nice visuals.”