Dungeons Of The Deep

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Dungeons Of The Deep is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gray Mantis and was released on January 24, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Dungeons of the Deep" is a first-person dungeon crawler where you explore perilous depths of Mount Deepira Tomb to slay a terrorizing beast. With 14 weapons and magic, fight 35 unique monsters, solve puzzles, and survive in grid-based real-time combat. The game features fully animated environments, creatures, and a unique soundtrack for each dungeon.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and very good sound effects, creating an immersive atmosphere.
Combat mechanics are innovative and provide a unique twist on the dungeon crawler genre, making it enjoyable for fans of the style.
Recent updates have significantly improved the game, adding new features and enhancing overall gameplay experience.

The lack of a save feature can be frustrating, as players must restart entire dungeon levels upon dying or quitting.
The game has a steep learning curve with limited RPG elements and character development, which may deter some players.
The user interface and control scheme are clunky and non-standard, making navigation and gameplay awkward at times.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised as excellent and visually appealing, particularly for an indie title, contributing to a strong atmosphere. However, some users feel that despite the good visuals, the overall design and gameplay mechanics detract from the experience, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's graphical quality in relation to its playability.
- “This is a very good action RPG dungeon crawler with excellent graphics, very good sound effects, and music which creates a very good atmosphere.”
- “The game itself is actually well designed: nice graphics, there's depth to the combat mechanics, and world building overall feels original.”
- “Graphics are decent for an indie, but overall the game feels awkward and simplistic.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmospheric experience, complementing the excellent graphics and sound effects. However, some users have noted the need for better sound and music volume controls to customize their experience. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive dungeon-crawling adventure.
- “This is a very good action RPG dungeon crawler with excellent graphics, very good sound effects, and music which creates a very good atmosphere.”
- “A very atmospheric dungeon with nice sounds and music.”
- “There should be sound/music volume controls.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the depth of combat mechanics and exploration reminiscent of 'Dark Souls,' while others criticize the control scheme, user interface, and limited RPG elements, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite the appealing graphics and original world-building, design flaws hinder overall enjoyment.
- “The game itself is actually well designed: nice graphics, there's depth to the combat mechanics, and the world-building overall feels original.”
- “The gameplay mechanics can take a while to get used to, and the RPG elements and character development are very limited, but this is offset by the exploration, action, and combat - there is an element of 'Dark Souls' in the gameplay.”
- “Don't be fooled by the great graphics; the inept control scheme, amateurish gameplay, terrible UI, and other ill-conceived design decisions make the game unplayable.”
- “The game itself is actually well designed: nice graphics, there's depth to the combat mechanics, and world building overall feels original.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by excellent graphics and immersive sound effects and music that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the atmospheric design of the dungeons, which contributes to the game's engaging environment.
- “This is a very good action RPG dungeon crawler with excellent graphics, very good sound effects, and music which creates a very immersive atmosphere.”
- “A very atmospheric dungeon with nice sounds and music.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted to be limited, which may take some time for players to adjust to; however, this is balanced by engaging exploration, action, and combat elements reminiscent of 'Dark Souls'.
- “The RPG elements and character development are very limited, but this is offset by the exploration, action, and combat, giving it a 'Dark Souls' feel.”
- “The RPG elements and character development are very limited, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The game offers little in terms of character growth, leaving players wanting more depth and complexity.”