Dungeons & Treasure VR
- November 30, 2017
- SDC Ventures
"Dungeons & Treasure VR" is a fantasy action-adventure game in virtual reality. Players explore dungeons, battle monsters, and collect treasure using intuitive motion controls. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing you to embark on quests with friends.
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially in multiplayer, with a variety of weapons and power-ups to unlock.
- Visually appealing voxel graphics and unique level designs that enhance the dungeon crawling experience.
- Active developer support and responsiveness to community feedback, indicating potential for future improvements and content updates.
- Movement controls are poorly designed, causing frustration and discomfort for players, with some experiencing motion sickness.
- Game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive levels and limited weapon choices, making it feel underwhelming over time.
- Technical issues such as frame rate drops and bugs, along with a lack of tutorials, hinder the overall experience.
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the voxel style and overall aesthetics, while others find them basic and repetitive. While the visuals can be engaging, particularly in terms of item variety and ambiance, issues like visibility of important elements and a lack of depth in design detract from the overall experience.
“Fun rogue-like dungeon crawler with voxel graphics.”
“The graphics are nice, and there is a massive variety of items to unlock, but the underlying combat is extremely bland and simple.”
“The graphics are simple (voxel style), but it looks great.”
“Each level gets repetitive fairly quickly and the visuals aren't very interesting.”
“It's a simple game that a few people who know each other might enjoy, but it's so basic graphically that it renders poorly.”
“Although it seemed difficult to see switches for the traps on the floor given the quality of the graphics.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable with fun mechanics like range attacks and shields, though some players find the sword combat lacking. While the game offers intuitive mechanics and solid multiplayer functionality, comparisons to other titles suggest it may not stand out in terms of depth. Players appreciate unique features like the crossbow's overheating mechanic, but there is a desire for more diverse items and improvements in certain areas.
“Multiplayer works well and gameplay is good for the genre.”
“The crossbow fires as fast as you can pull the trigger, but overheats - a nice mechanic, but the concept feels a bit weird.”
“Also, gameplay is very lackluster compared to a game like Compound.”
“It’s just gameplay.”
“The game mechanics are simple and quite intuitive, at least to me.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There's no story.”
“No story.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as joyful and catchy, enhancing the overall experience, though some players found it to be barely noticeable during gameplay.
“The combat works well, the music is joyful and catchy, the lighting is well done, and the difficulty so far is just right.”
“The music was barely noticeable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players experience noticeable stuttering and performance issues, others praise its smooth gameplay and the dedication of the developer team to provide a rich content experience.
“Awesome game, runs smoothly, a lot of content, and a developer team that cares.”
“The game engine is well optimized, providing a smooth experience without stutter.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight that "Dungeons & Treasure VR" offers significant replayability, particularly noting it as one of the most enjoyable and replayable rogue-like experiences in VR. However, individual experiences may vary.
“Dungeons & Treasure VR sets the bar for the most enjoyable and replayable rogue-like currently available in VR.”
“This adds replayability, but of course, your mileage may vary.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's voxel art style is well-executed, creating an appealing atmosphere, though some users feel that improved lighting could enhance the overall experience.
“Everything is voxel, but it is done well. I'd love it if it had better lighting, but the atmosphere appeals to me.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“While the voxel art is charming, the overall atmosphere is hindered by poor lighting and bland environments.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's progression, particularly the contrast between their initial struggles and eventual overpowering strength, which leads to moments of laughter as they dominate previously challenging encounters.
“Building up stats was satisfying, and toward the end I essentially hit god mode where I could stand toe to toe with the boss and just rain down justice, laughing because just a time before I was kiting and praying I would survive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being somewhat buggy, with players experiencing issues such as unintended teleportation that can prevent them from accessing certain areas, like getting stuck outside the lobby.
“The game is quite buggy; I accidentally teleported outside of the lobby while moving on the lift and couldn't get back in.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“There are numerous stability issues, including lag spikes and unexpected disconnections during online play.”