Dungeons of Alethrion

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Dungeons of Alethrion is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Nick Marinello and was released on April 16, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Profits from this game will help fund animated episodes of Tales of Alethrion. More playable characters and new dungeon floor types are currently being planned for future free updates, so keep an eye out in the future! We appreciate the feedback and will use it to improve the game even further. Dungeons of Alethrion is a dungeon crawler roguelike game based on the YouTube animated series Tales …

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The game features a well-implemented 2 player mode, both locally and via Steam's remote play, making it perfect for casual co-op play.
Character abilities are distinct and well-balanced, with an intuitive control scheme that makes executing special attacks easy and enjoyable.
The game offers a good amount of replayability with a difficulty selector and unique weapons to discover, providing a fun and accessible dungeon crawling experience.

The game lacks depth in character progression and interactivity, making it feel basic and not fully capturing the essence of the roguelike genre.
There are limited sound effects and music tracks, leading to a repetitive audio experience that detracts from the overall immersion.
The game feels incomplete, with issues such as small dungeon sizes, dead-end halls, and a lack of options for customization or key rebinding.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and smoothness, with straightforward special moves that enhance the experience. However, many players find it lacking depth due to minimal choices and mechanical changes, leading to a sense of shallowness that detracts from overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics are decent, the understated nature of leveling up and the absence of engaging elements result in a gameplay experience that some reviewers do not recommend for purchase.
- “Unlike other games where special moves can be complicated, here they were simple and straightforward, making the gameplay experience smooth and enjoyable.”
- “I like the art, music, and the vampire mechanics :)”
- “I can't recommend for purchase based on its current gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay is decent enough, but the absence of these elements really makes it feel pretty shallow.”
- “- I imagine leveling up increases primary stats, but it's such an understated change I would often level up without realizing it; no choices or mechanical changes.”
music
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its charm, but players have noted a significant drawback: the limited number of tracks leads to repetitive listening, with some tracks playing on loop for extended periods. Additionally, the music and sound effects are reported to be quite quiet, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I like the art, music, and the vampire mechanics :)”
- “Biggest issue I had with the game was how quiet the music and sound effects were, but other than that, it's a fun, charming game!”
- “Similarly, there's nothing to break up the very few music tracks which play on repeat.”
- “When I exited one floor and the music faded, I thought I was about to get a new track - and instead it was the same song I'd already heard on repeat for 10+ minutes.”
- “Biggest issue I had with the game was how quiet the music and sound effects were, but other than that it's a fun, charming game!”
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The game's story primarily serves as a platform for the "Tales of Alethrion," a captivating fantasy YouTube series known for its fluid animation and visual worldbuilding, relying heavily on wordless storytelling to convey its narrative.
- “This game is mostly a vehicle to support Tales of Alethrion, an incredible fantasy YouTube series featuring fluid animation, wordless storytelling, and visual worldbuilding.”