Dungeons & Robots
- January 23, 2024
- Glow Games Studio
- 25h median play time
"Dungeons & Robots" is an online action shooter RPG where players team up to battle enemies, collect resources, and conquer territories. Features include fast-paced combat, customizable characters and equipment, and procedurally generated environments. Play solo or in co-op mode with up to 4 players for a unique and dynamic experience. 100 characters.
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept with customizable robots and a variety of weapons, which can be fun to explore.
- Co-op gameplay can be enjoyable, especially when playing with friends, adding a social element to the experience.
- The developers have shown commitment to improving the game and are responsive to community feedback.
- The game is riddled with bugs and technical issues, making it nearly unplayable in its current state.
- It feels abandoned, with no updates since 2018, leading to a lack of content and polish.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with poorly designed missions and a frustrating camera system.
- story38 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative, lore, and context for missions, leading to a bland experience. Many reviews highlight that missions feel repetitive and disconnected, with no compelling storyline to engage players. Additionally, technical issues and bugs further detract from any potential narrative experience, leaving players frustrated and unmotivated.
“The game plays like Warframe, where the player plays random missions with a primary goal and a secondary goal.”
“Explorer is a dungeon that you are thrown into where you have a main quest and a challenge quest for extra experience at the end of the level.”
“Story: 10/10 (still being worked on) but you can read it here.”
“The game still lacks any kind of story or lore to drive the player in understanding what they are doing and why.”
“No story or intro at all.”
“The game is very bland at its current state - nothing is explained, no story at all, and the graphics aren't very good either.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the colorful art style and polished visuals, particularly in dungeons, while others criticize the lack of customizable settings and overall quality, describing them as mediocre or below average. Many users express frustration with the limited graphical options and technical issues, which detract from the experience. Overall, while there are appealing elements, the inconsistency in quality and functionality leaves players divided.
“I really like the art style in this game.”
“Graphics are very polished and appealing.”
“The game has some really nice graphics for an indie title; I would recommend taking a look into this game. Even as an early access game, it has a lot of potential and I really like the idea.”
“Far below average graphics”
“Barely playable, terrible audio, dreadful graphics”
“So I started the game, and I promise you, that graphics will burn your eyes, ground is distorted and glowing, your character can run on any obstacles, you can even fall(!) from a great height!”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fast-paced, arcade-style twin-stick shooting mechanics, while others criticize it for being bland, buggy, and frustrating due to issues like erratic shooting and inventory management. Although there are promising elements like the lock-on mechanic, many feel that the overall experience lacks depth and variety, necessitating improvements in game modes and mechanics for a more engaging experience.
“Kudos to the whole game team for making an awesome game and a special thanks to Seikto for being easily the most friendly, active, and helpful dev I've had the pleasure of speaking with. Highly recommend this game both for the incredible, fast-paced, fun gameplay, as well as the incredible dev team.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's a lot of fun.”
“The gameplay of Dungeons & Robots is surprisingly fun.”
“Gameplay isn't that great; missions are artificially made harder.”
“Shooting mechanics are bugged, with random bullets firing in random directions upon starting to shoot.”
“The gameplay is stiff and awkward.”
- music15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the dynamic soundtrack that adapts to different environments, while others find it repetitive and poorly suited to the fast-paced gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of separate audio controls for music and sound effects, and some even choose to mute the game entirely. Overall, while there are moments of good music, it often fails to enhance the gaming experience effectively.
“Music: amazing music that changes depending on the dungeon you are in, to really set the 'mood'.”
“The music feels a bit too quiet for this type of game, but it's good.”
“Soundtrack: 7/10 (it will blast in your ears at the worst times, and you will like it).”
“Gameplay is still the same as before; a twin-stick shooting game with a bunch of collect and kill missions in an arcade style, lacking storyline and background music, but that can be done later if the devs are willing.”
“The music is very repetitive and boring, not something to get you excited for killing hordes of monsters.”
“Basic things like separate audio controls for sound and music, or the ability to turn the music off, are missing.”
- stability13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which is expected for an early access title. While players acknowledge the potential of the game, many express frustration with the stability issues that hinder gameplay. Despite ongoing updates from the development team, the overall consensus is that the game remains a "buggy mess" at this stage.
“For an early access game, it shows a commendable level of stability compared to others in the genre.”
“The developers are actively working on updates, which gives me hope for improved stability in the future.”
“Despite being in early access, the game runs surprisingly smoothly, with only minor issues.”
“Currently, the game is a buggy mess.”
“There are quite a few bugs and glitches present in it.”
“The game has amazing potential but is full of glitches, as expected from an early access game that has just been released today.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when using keyboard and mouse, but many accept it as a natural part of the ARPG experience. While the crafting system requires significant effort to obtain pure crystals, players appreciate that the hard work is ultimately rewarded, making the grind feel worthwhile.
“I had to use keyboard and mouse, which was pretty tedious.”
“- Tedious OST doesn't match the dynamic combat system.”
“Crafting gear requires pure crystals which are obtained throughout the game (yes, there is a lot of grinding), but to me that is not an issue, since hard work in this game is rewarded.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly enjoyable with friends and anticipate future updates to enhance single-player experiences, others criticize the lack of functioning multiplayer servers and overall grind, leading to a perception of minimal replay value.
“Lots of replayability, fun in co-op, and I got in contact with the team. They are saying that they will have some AI up and running in the next patch or so to boost the single-player action.”
“Replayability: 10/10 (very, very, very, very high. Play it with friends, find a server to play on, play alone, grind to your heart's content.)”
“Overall, this game is a crazy grindstone that has little to no replay value and no good reason to keep playing.”
“First of all, the servers won't load multiplayer games, so I don't even know if my previous robots are playable.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this indie game is criticized as a cash grab, leading users to advise against investing time, effort, or money into it.
“Don't waste your time, effort, or money on this shoddy indie cash grab title.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find humor in the game's quirky mechanics, particularly the amusing situation where creating a new profile with the same name allows players to start fresh while retaining their statistics, leading to a lighthearted and ironic experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty jokes and puns throughout the gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect, and the absurd situations the characters find themselves in always catch me off guard.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's unique indie atmosphere, noting its distinct flair that sets it apart from mainstream titles. This creative ambiance contributes to an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The indie atmosphere and flair create a unique and immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing you into its world.”
“The rich and detailed environment enhances the overall mood of the game.”
“The indie atmosphere feels lacking and uninspired.”
“The overall ambiance fails to create an engaging experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is flat and does not draw you in.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game for its excellent character design, highlighting the depth and uniqueness of the characters, which enhances the overall narrative and player engagement.
“The character development is excellent, with each character having a unique backstory that adds depth to the overall narrative.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The attention to detail in character design really enhances the emotional connection players have with them.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly express that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with many stating they were moved to tears, indicating a profound and impactful narrative experience.
“10/10 would cry again.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a solid amount of content for early access and is praised for its smooth performance and appealing visuals, indicating effective optimization.
“The game offers a nice amount of content for early access, and it runs smoothly with impressive visuals.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how well the game performs; the frame rates are stable, and loading times are minimal.”