Dungeons of Dreadrock

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Dungeons of Dreadrock is a single player action adventure game. It received very positive reviews from players.

An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure - Winner of IGF 2022

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,046 reviews

story1.4k positive mentions

monetization988 negative mentions

The game features clever and engaging puzzles that challenge players without being overly frustrating.
The art style and music create a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The story is simple yet captivating, with humorous elements that keep players entertained.

The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during timed puzzles.
Ads appear after every level, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay, especially in levels that require backtracking.
Some puzzles rely on obscure mechanics that may not be immediately clear, leading to confusion.

story
1,900 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, clever twists, and emotional depth, often described as both simple and captivating. Players appreciate the seamless integration of the storyline with the puzzle mechanics, which keeps them motivated throughout the 100 levels. The art style, voice acting, and humor further enhance the storytelling experience, making it a standout in the puzzle-adventure genre.
- “The story is engaging and full of twists itself.”
- “The game is great and they did a fantastic job with a compelling story, intriguing puzzles, and a difficult but fair game.”
- “The story is well-written and engaging, though the ending felt a little less exciting, it was still logical and satisfying.”
- “The story drags and is kinda clunky.”
- “The story is simple, but the puzzles are what make it special.”
- “The story has potential for a deeper lore but the gameplay could also need some improvements.”
monetization
1,041 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around ads, which appear after every level, leading to significant frustration among players, especially when backtracking is required for puzzles. While some users appreciate the option to pay a small fee to remove ads, many feel that the frequency and length of the ads detract from the overall gameplay experience. Despite the complaints, several players acknowledge the necessity of ads for funding and express willingness to support the developers by purchasing the ad-free version.
- “It's worth the $2.50 for no ads.”
- “The puzzles are clever and don't feel unfair, with a totally free hint system and no ads!”
- “No aggressive monetization or microtransactions, which is a breath of fresh air.”
- “The constant ads between every level, especially when the game required you to go up and down levels multiple times to get through, was the most annoying part.”
- “You will be forced to watch a long advertisement every level after level 10, which is ridiculously and you would eventually be spending more time watching ads than playing the game.”
- “The ads after every level are very annoying but i'm happy i got to play this game.”
gameplay
593 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players appreciating the clever mechanics, engaging puzzles, and immersive storytelling. While the intuitive controls and unique gameplay elements keep the experience fresh and enjoyable, some users have noted issues with responsiveness and the frequency of ads, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay. Overall, the game is recognized for its creative design and challenging puzzles, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape despite some minor control frustrations.
- “Dungeons of Dreadrock is a brilliant mix of puzzle and adventure gameplay with a simple yet gripping story.”
- “The gameplay is pure joy, and the puzzles all make sense, are unique, and you get none of those 'impossible' stupid bits other puzzle games have.”
- “The puzzles and gameplay were challenging but not inaccessible, there was the right amount of variety for the game's length, and all elements (style, music, dialogue) were great.”
- “I got some 60-second ads, it felt like I saw more ads than gameplay.”
- “Neither the d-pad nor swipe controls are reliable or responsive enough for some of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is decent to mediocre and it plays ads every time you move floors, which is annoying since certain levels make you move floors thus playing ads while solving a puzzle.”
graphics
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their charming pixel art style, vibrant colors, and detailed animations, contributing significantly to the overall aesthetic experience. Many players appreciate the unique art direction, which combines cutesy elements with darker themes, enhancing the storytelling and gameplay. Overall, the visuals are described as polished, engaging, and integral to the game's appeal, making it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “The pixel art style is charming, and the gameplay is addictive, with a good balance of challenge and reward.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, and the attention to detail is some of the best I have ever seen.”
- “The art style is among the best too, and the graphics are beautiful, making it a visually stunning journey.”
- “The only problem was its optimization, which caused a lot of lagging while water graphics were there; otherwise, full marks for the concept and the game itself.”
- “The graphics are neither cute nor especially artsy; the music is merely annoying.”
- “It's the quality of a typical flash game with Game Boy Advance quality graphics asking for money or forcing ads.”
music
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players describing it as beautiful, catchy, and immersive. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack complements the game's atmosphere and storytelling, contributing to a nostalgic and engaging gameplay experience. However, some players mentioned that certain tracks can become repetitive over time, particularly during level transitions, which slightly detracted from their enjoyment.
- “An atmospheric, clever puzzle adventure with great music, stylish pixel art, and surprising logic twists.”
- “The presentation (art and especially music) was perfect to keep you immersed in the game, and a healthy dose of the story/narrative at various junctures keeps you pushing forward.”
- “The music is so good it creates the perfect atmosphere and the voice acting is also good.”
- “However, the music when going into a different chapter was very repetitive; I got sick of hearing it over and over again.”
- “I don't like the music at the end of every stage; it's immersion breaking.”
- “Endless black screen with music in the background once you launch the game.”
humor
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and lighthearted tone, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the witty character interactions, humorous hints, and quirky moments that add charm to the gameplay. While some find certain jokes cringy or poorly timed, the majority agree that the humor effectively complements the story and puzzle mechanics, making for an entertaining and enjoyable game.
- “The story is mysterious, engaging, and funny; the writing is brilliant, and the characters are likable and well sketched out.”
- “The game itself has a great sense of humor about what little shortcomings it has.”
- “The combination of story, graphics, music, voice narration, humor, and the variations of puzzle difficulty gives this game a wide breadth of character: from a fun time killer to a must-play level burner just to see what's next in the story.”
- “The second one is more subjective; the 'quirky, fourth wall break' text was really not funny nor endearing.”
- “The humor fell flat and often felt forced, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I found the jokes to be stale and unoriginal, lacking the wit that I expected.”
atmosphere
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive qualities, featuring stylish pixel art, engaging music, and a compelling narrative that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the eerie and authentic ambiance that complements the clever puzzles, some note that repetitive sound elements can detract from immersion. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “An atmospheric, clever puzzle adventure with great music, stylish pixel art, and surprising logic twists.”
- “I loved the atmosphere and the art, and for the first time ever I was actually interested in reading the characters' dialogue.”
- “The music is so good it creates the perfect atmosphere and the voice acting is also good.”
- “It's so blaring and repetitive, it really takes away from the dark and creepy atmosphere and breaks the immersion.”
- “Needs a bit of improvement on sound effects and some other things, but overall the atmosphere is well thought out and the art style is quite nostalgic.”
- “The settings of the game, the atmosphere, plus the gameplay and the designs, everything about it is up to my taste, makes it feel so fun.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting various glitches and control issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as unresponsive commands and freezing during level transitions. While some players found these bugs minor and manageable, others experienced significant problems that hindered their ability to play, leading to frustration. Overall, the game is praised for its content, but the stability issues are a notable concern that developers may need to address.
- “No glitches, no issues; the perfect hint system, voice, and music are top tier!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it allows me to focus on gameplay without distractions.”
- “I don't know if it's dynamically streaming the level over the internet or if something is just busted, but every level takes 20-30 seconds to load while the character just freezes in the middle of the stair-climbing animation.”
- “There are some major bugs; if you swap apps, the game sometimes glitches out and freezes my phone to the point of needing to restart it.”
- “Game looks interesting, but I cannot even play it as it glitches out in the intro scene.”
emotional
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming narrative, touching character moments, and satisfying gameplay that evokes feelings of pride and accomplishment. Players appreciate the charming designs, nostalgic music, and the impactful story, particularly the poignant sacrifice of a sister, which resonates deeply. Overall, the game is described as a wholesome experience that leaves players feeling fulfilled and connected to the characters.
- “A heartwarming story, action, adventure, very nice puzzles, mesmerizing music, and a happy ending.”
- “The feeling at the end when the main character says 'we'll go home' is wholesome.”
- “The part of the story at the lake of the dead when the sister decided to sacrifice her life just to reach out to her brother was the most heartbreaking part. ”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While many appreciate the innovative mechanics and engaging narrative that keep the gameplay fresh, the frequent ads and certain tedious elements—such as lengthy enemy encounters and control issues—can detract from the enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, some users note that the game manages to avoid excessive grinding, offering a balanced challenge that maintains player interest.
- “I did not expect an ogre to chase me from one level to the next, or to sometimes have to go back to previous levels to do things needed for the current level. There's little repetition, and when there is, it's not tedious.”
- “Short, fun, no grinding, and well-made stuff just like other games should be.”
- “But having to watch an ad in between every single level is a bit tedious.”
- “Level took me almost an hour to do because of how tedious it is to do all over again.”
- “It's incredibly tedious.”
character development
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players praise the character development in the game, highlighting its engaging storyline and well-crafted character designs. The pixel art style and animations contribute positively to the characters' appeal, while the combination of music and dialogue enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers consider the character development to be a standout feature, elevating the game's narrative and emotional impact.
- “This is a highly recommended game, storyline and character development are awesome.”
- “Amazing character development, level building and graphics 10/10 game.”
- “Such a legendary storyline and character development!!”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its engaging story, graphics, and challenging puzzles, but it suffers from a significant lack of replayability. Many players express disappointment that once the main story is completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game, with suggestions for additional modes to enhance replay value. While some acknowledge the limited replayability as typical for puzzle games, the consensus is that the game would benefit from more content post-completion.
- “This is a very good game; the story is great, the graphics are very good, the puzzles are challenging, and overall everything is fantastic. The only thing the game is missing is replayability, because after you finish the story, you will have nothing to do. My suggestion is to add some kind of endless mode that is not related to the story at all.”
- “It's one of those gems that really keep you going. I wish it had a bit more replayability, but that's hard for a puzzle-based game.”
- “It's a perfect game, 10/10. I do wish it had some replayability after you defeat the king.”
- “Only downsides are it's a little short (I blew through it in about 2 days) and not a ton of replay value.”
- “The only thing the game is missing is replayability, because after you finish the story you will have nothing to do. My suggestion is to add some kind of an endless mode that is not related to the story at all.”
- “Only downside is having no replay value after finishing the game because you'd have figured out all the puzzles.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while the pixel art and overall design are praised, players report significant lag, particularly in larger levels and during water graphics. Some find the movement controls challenging, but overall, the game is seen as polished and promising for future mobile titles.
- “The pixel art style is great and the game looks really polished and optimized.”
- “The only problem was its optimization, which caused a lot of lagging while water graphics were present; otherwise, full marks for the concept and the game itself.”
- “The game is perfect, with excellent designs, amazing acoustics, and sound performance. Everything is excellent, but the control is a little annoying; however, this game gives me hope for future mobile games.”
- “The movement is kind of difficult, but you can adjust to it. However, the game performance drops significantly in the larger levels.”
- “The only problem was its optimization, which caused a lot of lag while the water graphics were present. Otherwise, full marks for the concept and the game itself.”

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6h Median play time

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6h Main story

7h Completionist

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Dungeons of Dreadrock is a action adventure game.

Dungeons of Dreadrock is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

The main story can be completed in around 6 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 7 hours to finish. On average players spend around 6 hours playing Dungeons of Dreadrock.

Dungeons of Dreadrock was developed by Christoph Minnameier.

Dungeons of Dreadrock has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Dungeons of Dreadrock is a single player game.

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