Dungeons of Hell
- October 19, 2017
- GoldenGod Games
For the price of two coffees you get to kill endless demons! Lets go! You play as a lone hero in a challenging quest against hordes of demons, clear the dungeons to get more equipment and experience to unlock new and powerful abilities.
Reviews
- Easy to learn yet hard to master, providing depth and strategic gameplay.
- Offers a variety of skills and playstyles, enhancing replayability and engagement.
- Fast-paced and entertaining, making it suitable for both casual and experienced gamers.
- The game is criticized for being a lazy ripoff of a mobile app, lacking originality.
- Technical issues such as poor graphics, uncustomizable controls, and a lack of resolution options detract from the experience.
- Gameplay can feel shallow and tedious at times, with some mechanics leading to frustrating encounters.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features unique mechanics reminiscent of "morph blade," with an interesting core mechanic (hoplite) that offers depth despite its simplicity. Players appreciate the fun factor, especially for fans of tactical games like "Into the Breach," and note the game's good graphics and value for money, even in the absence of a story.
“Similar to Morph Blade but has its own mechanics and type of combat.”
“The core mechanic (hoplite) is interesting.”
“It has good graphics, good content for its scope, great gameplay, and a good price.”
“Gameplay is similar to Morph Blade but has its own mechanics and type of combat.”
“The mechanics are simple yet surprisingly deep, making it fun, especially if you enjoy games like Into the Breach.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some may find outdated, with no options for resolution adjustments or significant graphical tweaks. However, many users appreciate the overall quality of the graphics in relation to the game's content and gameplay, considering it a good value for the price.
“It has good graphics, good content for its scope, great gameplay, and a good price.”
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, but players praise the gameplay as highly enjoyable.
“There is no story, but the gameplay is really good.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the frustrating attack patterns of certain enemies, which can make the experience feel unnecessarily challenging.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
“Grinding is a necessary part of the experience, and it adds depth to character progression.”
“While there are moments of grinding, they are balanced by the satisfaction of leveling up.”
“A major downside here though is the weird range attack patterns of some enemies - these make the game tedious and challenging in a wrong way.”
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as somewhat dull, yet it resonates with fans of the Diablo series due to its similar vibe and soundtrack, complementing the relentless action of gameplay.
“For anyone that loves Diablo, this has the same vibe, a similar soundtrack, and you get to kill non-stop, which I like.”
“The music is somewhat dull.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Dungeons of Hell" has been criticized as excessively high, with users labeling its $5 price point as a cash grab or scam.
“The 'Dungeons of Hell' is ridiculously overpriced at $5 USD; it feels like a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is frustratingly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend more money just to experience the full game, which is disappointing.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for portrait orientation screens, ensuring a smooth and visually appealing experience for players using such devices.
“The game runs smoothly on a variety of devices, showcasing excellent optimization.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance to ensure minimal lag during gameplay.”
“The levels are optimized for screens in portrait orientation.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it unplayable on lower-end devices.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”