Dungeons of the Fallen
- October 5, 2019
- Krystian Weselski
Get on Steam"Dungeons of the Fallen" is a fast-paced hack n' slash game, where you play as a member of the Empire Magic Support Squad, fighting against the Fallen King and his hordes. The game offers cooperative play for up to four players, intense boss battles, and character customization with no class restrictions. Prevent the world's destruction as divine and demonic forces collide in this challenging and unique game.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features interesting and varied boss fights that provide a good level of challenge and satisfaction.
- The developer is very responsive to player feedback and actively works on fixing issues, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers a unique spell system and multiple skill trees, allowing players to create their own playstyle and character builds.
- Controller support is broken, making couch co-op play limited and frustrating for players.
- The controls are awkward and confusing, with inconsistent key mappings that detract from the gameplay experience.
- The game is currently not ready for release, with numerous bugs and issues that need to be addressed before it can be considered polished.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by decent action and a good level of difficulty, appealing to both casual and hardcore players, especially when playing solo. It combines elements from various titles, offering fast, fluid, and responsive mechanics, though some players note it may be shorter in content compared to similar games. The skill system is praised, with hopes for more skills and improved loot drop rates, making it a solid choice for fans of hack-and-slash games with diverse builds and a simple storyline.
“Decent action gameplay and a good amount of difficulty.”
“Simple gameplay and a little hardcore if you play alone.”
“In terms of gameplay and mechanics, to me it's a mix of Exiled Kingdoms, Secrets of Grindea, Din's Curse, 9th Dawn II, and Crawlers & Brawlers - albeit arguably shorter than any of these titles in terms of content.”
“The gameplay is fast, fluid, and responsive. The skill system is great, but I do hope they add more skills and higher loot drop rates.”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a familiar quest narrative where players, as adept heroes, strive to save the world, reminiscent of classic Dungeons & Dragons adventures. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic art style and engaging gameplay, likening it to beloved titles from the 1980s and 1990s, while noting the simplicity of the plot as a positive aspect that complements the hack-and-slash mechanics. Overall, the story serves as a solid backdrop for the game's fast-paced action and loot-driven experience.
“This game is honestly fantastic, with beautiful nostalgic art that is reminiscent of the 1980s/1990s Gauntlet titles. The game story reminds me of a D&D quest; it's really good. This game has the potential to blow Hero Siege out of the water now that Hero Siege has transitioned from indie Diablo 2 to indie Diablo 3.”
“If you like hack and slash games with diverse builds and options, as well as loot with a cool D&D storyline—a simple one at that—then buy the game. It helps that the price is a steal.”
“The story is quite typical; it's just the usual tale of adept heroes trying to save the world.”
“The narrative feels very generic, revolving around adept characters on a quest to save the world.”
“It's a standard storyline where adept individuals embark on a mission to save the world, lacking any originality.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the initial levels to be somewhat grindy, but note that as they progress, the grinding becomes easier and more manageable.
“For the first time, the first 7 levels can be a little grindy, but after that, grinding becomes easier.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Currently, the game lacks endgame content and replayability features, but a New Game Plus (NG+) mode is planned for release in November/December, which may enhance replayability in the future.
“No end game or replayability features at this time, although New Game Plus is a feature in the works planned for November/December.”
