Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus
- August 11, 2014
- SuckerFree Games
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Dungeons: The Eye of Draconus" is a 1-3 player co-op retro brawler game with both local and online support, reminiscent of classics like Battle Toads and Golden Axe. Explore a bizarre fantasy world filled with varied enemies, while enjoying hand-painted represents and fluid sprite animations. Unlock Steam achievements, cards, and badges, and have a blast with the fire-breathing chicken and other crazy characters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character designs and backgrounds are visually appealing, showcasing a unique art style.
- The voice acting is surprisingly good and adds a level of enjoyment to the game.
- The game can be fun in a multiplayer setting, especially for fans of classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel repetitive and boring.
- Hit detection is poor, leading to frustrating combat experiences.
- The story and humor often fall flat, with many jokes not landing and the narrative feeling disjointed.
- humor12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it inconsistent and often unfunny, despite some quirky designs and enjoyable college humor. While there are moments of potential, such as well-designed bosses and interesting locations, the overall execution is hampered by poor voice acting and a disjointed story. Many reviews suggest that the humor feels random and lacks depth, making it a hit-or-miss aspect of the game.
“It is a game that doesn't take itself too seriously, so hopefully you are prepared for some humor :)”
“The story is pretty good and the college humor is enjoyable.”
“It has quirky humor mixed with blood and guts.”
“The story is incredibly disjointed and unfunny.”
“Deeply unfunny, with no weight to the combat and no feeling of contact between player and enemies.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being boring, simplistic, and lacking depth, with shallow combat mechanics and poor hit detection. Many reviewers noted that it fails to capture the engaging action of classic beat 'em ups like Golden Axe or TMNT, resulting in a bland and unfulfilling experience. Overall, the gameplay is deemed not worth the price, with suggestions to wait for a sale.
“I didn't have any gameplay issues.”
“Maybe wait for a sale as the game is really nothing more than an hour of gameplay.”
“Gameplay is incredibly boring and simplistic.”
“The gameplay is too simplistic even for a beat 'em up; the stages alternate between 'bland' and 'ugly'; the voice acting is incredibly annoying; and the 'comedy' is so dumb even fans of Friedberg and Seltzer movies will look down on it.”
“The gameplay is reminiscent of TMNT or Golden Axe as the developer says, but the action is not as fluid or as engaging as those older games.”
- story9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of parody and humor, drawing inspiration from classic titles and pop culture, though some players find it disjointed and lacking depth. While the narrative is generally enjoyable and features well-designed bosses, it may not offer substantial content beyond its comedic elements. Overall, the story is appreciated for its charm and creativity, but it leaves some players wanting more substance.
“The best way I can describe the story mode is that this is all basically a giant parody of games like Golden Axe and a bunch of pop culture moments.”
“The story is pretty good and the college humor is enjoyable.”
“I loved the voices, the animation, the backgrounds, the music, the story... well everything really.”
“Same moves you use in the tutorial, hit boxes for bosses are either too large or off, and no other dynamics introduced throughout the game (power-ups, gear, a storyline, etc.).”
“It's a sidescrolling, arcade, combat fantasy-adventure RPG, with humor and a story.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the art style and find the visuals to be good, others criticize the in-game graphics and animations as looking cheap. Overall, the quality of graphics seems to vary significantly among players.
“Graphics are pretty good, and voice acting is moderately acceptable.”
“First off, I love the art style in this game.”
“However, the in-game graphics and the animations look pretty cheap.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, serving as effective background noise that enhances the overall experience. While not particularly standout, it contributes positively to the atmosphere, with some players appreciating the vocal elements and how it complements the visuals and story.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I loved the voices, the animation, the backgrounds, the music, the story... well, everything really.”
“The music is decent; although not particularly great, it provides good background noise for the levels.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be manageable, as the overall simplicity prevents any significant difficulty spikes that could lead to tedium.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
“The lack of variety in grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun part of the game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character designs, noting that they are visually appealing, which contributes positively to the overall character development experience in the game.
