Dungeons of Dreadrock

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,220 reviews
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An immersive puzzle dungeon adventure - Winner of IGF 2022

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  • Tablet
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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,220 reviews
story579 positive mentions
monetization415 negative mentions
  • Incredible game with engaging puzzles and a captivating storyline.
  • Beautiful graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
  • Great balance of challenge and fun, making it enjoyable for players.
  • Controls can be unresponsive and frustrating, especially during timed puzzles.
  • Frequent ads after every level can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
  • Some puzzles may feel overly difficult or unintuitive, leading to reliance on hints.
  • story779 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and well-crafted narrative, often described as simple yet compelling, with many players appreciating the humor and emotional depth it brings to the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the effective integration of the story with creative puzzles, immersive art, and strong voice acting, making it a memorable experience. While some mention minor issues with controls or pacing, the overall consensus is that the story significantly enhances the enjoyment of the game, leaving players eager for potential sequels or additional content.

    • “The story was great, and they put in different options for controls, which is awesome.”
    • “The story is compelling, the puzzles are interesting, fun, and very well grounded.”
    • “The story, humor, graphics, all great!”
    • “The story is not good, and doesn't make sense.”
    • “Kinda sad the story is so-so, but this game def 5 stars.”
    • “Decent game, decent story, decent puzzles, really awful controls, having to rely on swipy movement not knowing if it will register properly or not sucks the fun out of it.”
  • monetization435 mentions

    The monetization model of the game primarily relies on ads, which players find intrusive, especially as they appear after nearly every level and during backtracking between levels. While some users appreciate the option to pay a reasonable fee to remove ads, many express frustration over the frequency and length of the ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to a negative experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the excessive ads significantly detract from the experience for many players.

    • “No energy bars, no microtransactions, no BS.”
    • “Great game, amazing even considering the only mobile games being released now are to make people watch ads or pay for no ads.”
    • “No aggressive monetization or microtransactions, which is a breath of fresh air.”
    • “The sheer number of ads was frustrating, but overall this was an excellent game.”
    • “I understand the need for ads, but the length and frequency of the ads makes me not want to play the game.”
    • “Game starts out decent but quickly has an ad between each level and turns into more ads than gameplay.”
  • gameplay240 mentions

    The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging puzzles, inventive mechanics, and smooth controls, providing a satisfying experience that balances challenge and accessibility. Many players appreciate the variety of gameplay elements introduced throughout the levels, although some express frustration with occasional control issues and the frequency of ads. Overall, the combination of a captivating story, creative mechanics, and enjoyable gameplay makes it a standout title in the mobile gaming landscape.

    • “Fresh ideas and interesting game mechanics, with a very thorough built-in hint system (which incidentally, doesn't require some kind of in-game currency to use, which I greatly appreciate), make this a delight from start to finish.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “I found that I often triggered the other buttons which launched windows without pausing gameplay, died several times due to this.”
    • “Decent gameplay but the controls can be janky, leading to frustration.”
    • “Game starts out decent but quickly has an ad between each level and turns into more ads than gameplay.”
  • graphics212 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the beautiful art style, detailed visuals, and polished animations. The pixel art and overall aesthetic are highlighted as particularly charming, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. While some reviews mention minor issues with visibility and optimization, the general consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the game's appeal and enjoyment.

    • “The detail in the graphics is some of the best I have ever seen; sometimes too good in fact, as the detail to see rocks or switches in the wall can be difficult to see.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and it makes you want to play until the end.”
    • “Beautiful dungeon-based puzzle game with gorgeous graphics and sound.”
    • “Graphics and gameplay remind me of GBA games.”
    • “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.”
    • “Graphics look like Photoshop layers pasted on top of each other.”
  • music117 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players praising its catchiness and thematic coherence. While the soundtrack is often described as immersive and fitting for the game's atmosphere, some users noted that certain tracks can become repetitive over time, particularly during level transitions. Overall, the combination of music, voice acting, and sound design contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.

    • “Absolutely incredible game, the voice acting is fantastic, the music is catchy, the writing is wonderful, and the puzzles are just the right difficulty level.”
    • “The music and voice are perfect for the vibe of the game.”
    • “The art and music were superb, they both capture the story and setting of the game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Also, after so many levels, the music in between becomes annoying.”
  • humor58 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its clever writing, funny dialogues, and lighthearted moments that enhance the overall experience. Many found the humor to be engaging and well-integrated into the story and gameplay, often eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and appeal, making it a standout feature for players.

    • “I laughed pretty hard when the king said, "I'm feeling... funny" 😂.”
    • “The story is mysterious, engaging and funny, the writing is brilliant, the characters are likeable and well sketched out.”
    • “Love the humor in this game and how it makes you think outside the box.”
  • stability24 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting various glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, particularly with ally AI and controls. While some players find these issues manageable and still enjoy the game, others experience significant problems, such as freezing and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is praised for its content, the stability issues are a notable concern for many players.

    • “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.”
    • “At times in-game, we'd need to time our movement, but with these buggy controls, I'd end up trying to solve the same puzzle multiple times.”
    • “The app does not work on my phone (Redmi Note 9 Pro)... I just installed it and tried to run it, but it glitches even before I can begin to do anything.”
  • atmosphere17 mentions

    Overall, the atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its dark, immersive qualities and nostalgic art style, effectively enhancing the storytelling and gameplay experience. While some users noted issues with sound effects and repetitive elements that could detract from immersion, the majority found the atmosphere to be well-crafted and engaging, contributing to a memorable gaming experience. The combination of challenging puzzles and a compelling narrative further solidifies the game's atmospheric appeal.

    • “I don't write a review that often, but I gotta let the devs know that they did a good job with the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “I loved the atmosphere and the art, and for the first time ever, I was actually interested in reading the characters' dialogue.”
    • “Great story, nice gameplay, amazing atmosphere, and all of that for free.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional16 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartwarming narrative and charming designs, which create an engaging and satisfying experience for players. Many reviewers noted the wholesome feeling evoked by the story and its conclusion, often describing it as touching and capable of eliciting strong emotional responses. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to make players feel invested and fulfilled throughout their journey.

    • “The feeling at the end when the main character says 'we'll go home' is wholesome.”
    • “Kudos to the developer for designing such a satisfactory and heartwarming experience!”
    • “Wonderful story, amazing gameplay and touching ending.”
  • replayability8 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its engaging story, impressive graphics, and challenging puzzles, but it suffers from a lack of replayability. Many players express disappointment that once the story is completed, there is little incentive to revisit the game, suggesting the addition of an endless mode or other content to enhance replay value. While some acknowledge that limited replayability is common in puzzle games, the desire for more content remains a notable downside.

    • “Wish it had more 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 adding some kind of an endless mode that is not related to the story at all.”
    • “Only downsides are it's a little short (I blew through it in about 2 days) and not a ton of replay value.”
    • “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.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the beautiful pixel art and character designs that enhance the storytelling experience. The combination of engaging animations, excellent sound design, and a compelling narrative contributes to a memorable and immersive character journey. Many reviewers recommend the game for its strong storyline and well-crafted character arcs.

    • “This is a highly recommended game, storyline and character development are awesome.”
    • “Such a legendary storyline and character development!!”
    • “Super cool-cute character designs, animations, the background score and sound effects and of course the story!”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to frequent ads and repetitive level sequences that can make progress feel slow and frustrating. While some appreciate the game's overall enjoyment and minimal ads, others criticize the lack of helpful hints and accessibility options, leading to a mixed experience. Overall, the grinding can detract from the fun, especially in longer levels.

    • “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.”
    • “The sequence of scrolling through dungeon levels feels long and tedious after the first few.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, the game's pixel art style is praised for its polish, but players have reported significant optimization issues, particularly with performance drops and lag during specific scenes, such as those featuring water graphics. While the game excels in design and concept, the inconsistent option settings and control responsiveness detract from the overall experience.

    • “The pixel art style is great and the game looks really polished and optimized.”
    • “There were performance drops in some chapters and the option settings were inconsistent, but the experience from start to finish was nothing short of pleasant.”
    • “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.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
6hMain story
7hCompletionist
6-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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