Dungeons of Dreadrock

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 215 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Dungeons of Dreadrock is full of creative puzzles, fun enemies, and a story that drives you to keep going. Fun to play alone, or with friends!
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"Dungeons of Dreadrock" is a turn-based puzzle game that follows a young hero's quest to rescue their family from a cursed island. Navigate labyrinthine dungeons, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in strategic battles against mythical creatures. With permadeath and limited resources, each decision in this narrative-driven adventure counts.

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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews
story27 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Dungeons of Dreadrock features a charming art style and engaging story that keeps players invested throughout the game.
  • The puzzles are well-designed, offering a satisfying difficulty curve that challenges players without becoming overly frustrating.
  • The built-in hint system is helpful, allowing players to progress without feeling stuck, making the game accessible to a wide range of skill levels.
  • Some puzzles can feel obtuse or rely on mechanics that haven't been adequately introduced, leading to moments of confusion.
  • The game lacks replayability, as once completed, there are no additional challenges or secrets to discover.
  • The interface and controls can feel clunky, particularly when it comes to interacting with objects and navigating the game.
  • story49 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging and humorous narrative that complements the puzzle gameplay. While some reviews note that the story is simple or not groundbreaking, it is often described as charming and entertaining, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the combination of a light-hearted plot, appealing graphics, and clever puzzles creates a satisfying gaming experience for players.

    • “The presentation is good with some nice voice lines that complement the immersion when paired with the simple story.”
    • “Dungeons of Dreadrock is full of creative puzzles, fun enemies, and a story that drives you to keep going.”
    • “A very nice puzzle game with a great story.”
    • “The meager story only serves as a backdrop for why you are traversing this dungeon.”
    • “I was wanting a puzzle game with more story elements, but the controls and real-time aspect didn't appeal to me, and the story was bare bones.”
    • “The story isn't anything special and some of the dialogue is actually entertaining and has elements of humor in it.”
  • gameplay33 mentions

    The gameplay of "Dungeons of Deadrock" is characterized by its engaging and varied puzzles, which often introduce new mechanics and encourage creative thinking. While some puzzles can be challenging and occasionally frustrating due to clunky controls and unclear mechanics, the overall experience is enjoyable, with a charming aesthetic and a helpful hint system. Players appreciate the balance of fun and challenge, although some found certain puzzles to be overly obtuse or reliant on mechanics that were not adequately explained.

    • “Dungeons of Deadrock is a delightful and affordable puzzle game that provides around four hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, and to me, the levels never started feeling repetitive.”
    • “A fun puzzle game that has a good mix of standard mechanics and a couple of think-outside-the-box solutions.”
    • “Often puzzle games take one mechanic and make you do it bigger and more until it's tedious and frustrating.”
    • “The control scheme of moving into things to interact with them was clunky, and there were a lot of puzzles that relied on timing and action mechanics, which was a bit frustrating.”
    • “Secondly, some of the rooms' solutions are really obtuse or involve some mechanic that has not been shown or explained before.”
  • graphics31 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charm and appeal, with many reviewers highlighting the pleasant pixel art style and aesthetic coherence. While some players appreciate the nostalgic retro visuals and the overall artistic design, others note limitations such as a lack of resolution options and outdated graphics choices. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment, complementing its engaging story and puzzle mechanics.

    • “The graphics are pleasant to look at and there's an enjoyable storyline.”
    • “A really good puzzle game with great pixel art graphics.”
    • “This game is amazing – a really nice dungeon-puzzle game with delightful graphics, perfect learning curve and great atmosphere.”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “I suspect this janky movement system is part of the play aesthetics the programmers chose, but it still does not make up for the countless unneeded deaths I suffered because of the strange animation hop and lack of steady play mechanics.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and beautifully composed tracks that enhance the overall aesthetic and nostalgic feel. However, some players noted issues such as limited ambient sound, repetitive music, and a lack of customization options for volume control. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, there are calls for more variety and flexibility in audio settings.

    • “However, this game's aesthetics, soundtrack, interesting story, and clever use of mechanics/visuals make for a great experience.”
    • “I watched the music video which 'Clamavi de Profundis' has made for this game and was enchanted by the beautiful singing and the gorgeous pixel art instantly.”
    • “The music for this game is beautifully done.”
    • “Other minor complaints are limited settings; no option for windowed or only turning off the music but leaving sound effects on.”
    • “I had a few issues, most of them pretty minor or meh like lame level design, same-samey areas, combat reminiscent of games like Crypt of the Necrodancer but without the rhythm or satisfying movement, and just in general too repetitive music.”
    • “The music is too loud for my taste and you can't customize the volume.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The game is praised for its light-hearted humor, clever jokes, and entertaining dialogue, which enhance the overall experience alongside its engaging puzzles. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the humor adds a delightful touch, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a mix of fun and challenge. Overall, it is considered a charming puzzle adventure with a good balance of wit and gameplay.

    • “Hilarious little game with a lot of puzzle goodness.”
    • “An excellent puzzle adventure with light humor.”
    • “It's very clever and funny.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game offers minimal replayability, with no secrets, achievements, or post-game content, leading to a quick completion time of around four to five hours. While it lacks depth for repeated playthroughs, its low price may appeal to those seeking a brief gaming experience.

    • “Quite short and probably not too replayable - still, its price/quality ratio is amazing, it's really worth it.”
    • “With no secrets, no achievements, and no post-game, there is zero replay value once the game is complete. You can expect that to happen after a few hours (I have 5 hours on record, but around 2 of those were the game running while I did some other stuff).”
    • “Sadly, there is no replayability, but this is perfect for someone that just wants to play 5-10 levels and go about their day.”
    • “Zero replay value, though, unless you want to speedrun, and the game is four hours long at most.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, enhanced by appealing graphics and effective sound design. Reviewers highlight the combination of well-crafted puzzles and a captivating dungeon environment, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.

    • “What I got was a really well-made game with tricky puzzles, a great atmosphere, and good sound design.”
    • “Handmade, atmospheric, engaging dungeon crawling.”
    • “This game is amazing – a really nice dungeon-puzzle game with delightful graphics, perfect learning curve, and great atmosphere.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the hints are balanced and the puzzles are generally rewarding, some levels can feel tedious due to the execution required, particularly when multiple mechanics must be combined. Overall, the game avoids excessive repetition, but certain challenges may still lead to frustration.

    • “Often, puzzle games take one mechanic and make you do it bigger and more until it's tedious and frustrating.”
    • “This makes it tedious to play certain levels where you might have to throw said item and move at the same time.”
    • “The hints are fair (not too revealing, not too useless), but there were definitely levels in the first 20 where I checked the hint to see if I was doing it right only to find out the solution is actually that tedious to execute.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability on the Steam Deck, providing a smooth experience for players. However, some users have noted occasional bugs that can detract from gameplay. Despite these minor issues, the handheld experience is generally well-received.

    • “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
    • “It runs great on the Deck, and as much as I hate playing games on phones, I love playing games like this on a handheld.”
    • “I find it curious because at times the game felt a bit buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of "Dungeons of Dreadrock" has been criticized as a cash grab by mobile developers, misleading PC gamers with its retro aesthetic while lacking the depth expected from a PC title. Many users feel that its presence on Steam is an insult to the platform's gaming community.

    • “Dungeons of Dreadrock is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not). It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a simple 2D retro pixel top-down action puzzle game, and it doesn't look like it, which is why a lot of gamers were misled.”
    • “The only reason this is on Steam is as a cash grab, and to insult PC gamers.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
8hAverage play time
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