Dungreed

Dungreed is a fairly typical roguelite game with a few well-chosen additions to the design that make it stand out as something special. It may not be genre-defining and it's certainly not game-changing, but it draws from other roguelite designs to come up with something that's polished, smart, and extremely satisfying.

91%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 4,595 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Dungreed is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by team_horay and was released on February 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Dungreed is 2D side-scrolling action game with a Rogue-LITE element. You'll explore the ever-changing dungeon that destroyed everything in the village. Kill enemies, Use various weapons, spells, and eat food to defeat evil in the dungeon!

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,595 reviews

gameplay198 positive mentions

grinding83 negative mentions

gameplay
366 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
42%
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The gameplay is widely praised for its engaging mechanics, smooth controls, and high replayability, with many players enjoying the variety of weapons, items, and character builds available. While the game offers a satisfying loop and challenging boss fights, some critiques mention issues with balance, clunky controls, and a lack of depth in certain mechanics. Overall, it is considered a fun and addictive roguelite experience that successfully combines classic and innovative elements.
- “The game mechanics are engaging, and while the challenge level of each boss is pretty high (taking many attempts before succeeding), the growth capabilities balance out the difficulty; like with the upgrades at the trainer and the new features offered by new characters/buildings you unlock.”
- “Extremely satisfying and fun gameplay; this is how I'm going to sum up Dungreed for someone who won't read the rest of this review. Worth the money for sure.”
- “The gameplay is really fun and the visuals are charming.”
- “Unfortunately, gameplay implementation is pretty rough and the grind to overcome those imperfections is just not worth it to me.”
- “Its gameplay is hit-or-miss, and sometimes the game presents you with blatantly unfair situations out of the blue, which is a poor excuse for actual difficulty.”
- “Its somewhat boring; the characters are stale, the gameplay gets old, and for a roguelike, it's just not very good.”
music
197 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
34%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, which enhances the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the variety of tracks that suit different scenes and boss fights, with many considering it one of the standout features of the game. While some mention that the music can become repetitive over time, the majority find it to be a significant and enjoyable aspect of gameplay.
- “The balance between various music tracks in this game is really nice, despite the styles being so completely different.”
- “Easily one of my favorite games, I love roguelites and roguelikes, and this is just a great game with amazing boss fights, a beautiful soundtrack, and fun mechanics.”
- “Seriously, the soundtrack of this game is so good it has ruined most other game soundtracks in comparison.”
- “As for the music, it's alright, nothing too special.”
- “Music is bad just gonna say that with no caveat at all.”
- “Audio is fitting; music is pretty upbeat, but does get old quickly.”
graphics
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
41%
3%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming pixel art style, which enhances the overall immersive experience. Many players appreciate the whimsical aesthetics and smooth visuals, although some note issues with clarity in certain environments. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, with a mix of cute designs and engaging animations.
- “The game has the most beautiful art style I've ever seen.”
- “Dungreed is a fun roguelike with smooth controls and very good pixel graphics, which is important in a game that relies on replayability.”
- “The graphics are charming and the music is nice enough to leave on.”
- “I feel like League of Legends runs more smoothly than this game, which should say something considering how 2D simplistic the graphics for this game are.”
- “- muddled projectile graphics: certain enemies have projectiles that are hard to recognize or prepare for, including enemies that fire from off-screen.”
- “I'm not a big fan of how the graphic environment is hard to see what is a platform or not.”
replayability
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
3%
Overall, the game boasts high replayability due to its extensive customization options, unlockable content, and varied character builds, which keep each run feeling fresh. While many players find the replay value substantial, some note that it can diminish after completing the game, particularly due to a lack of strategic options for replaying levels. Despite some criticisms regarding mod support and occasional frustrating gameplay decisions, the general consensus is that the game offers a fun and engaging experience with significant replay potential.
- “They have a ton of customization that makes building your character each run feel like the first time you played, which also adds a lot of replayability.”
- “Game is a lot of fun, insane replayability and the achievements are fun to get.”
- “Plenty of unlocks to earn, and tons of build variety once you have most things unlocked, giving it high replay value.”
- “Initially there's very little replay value because you can't apply any strategy to skip over levels and bosses you've already defeated until you've dedicated many hours to outside research.”
- “My only gripe is that replay value from this point is scant.”
- “It feels like there is little replay value once you have beaten the game, as there seems to be little variance.”
grinding
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
3%
95%
The game's grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with many players finding it both fun and tedious. While early levels can feel grindy, progression becomes more rewarding as players unlock new content, though some report that the endgame can become excessively grindy and repetitive, especially after reaching level caps. Overall, those who enjoy grinding may find it entertaining, but others might feel frustrated by the lack of balance and the need to restart frequently after death.
- “Lots of fun, not too grindy”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding”
- “It gets ridiculously grindy after getting your character to about level 15 and then level 30 is the max, not letting you enjoy the benefits of a lot of the perks that you could have if you were able to level up further.”
- “There are 12 tiers of grinding rewards and the game caps out at 5, forcing you to choose instead of just letting you level up to infinity.”
- “When you reach the cap, the game goes from grindy fun to a boring rogue-lite metroidvania.”
story
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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7%
The story in this game is generally considered to be minimal and not a primary focus, with many players noting that it feels secondary to the gameplay mechanics and content. While some appreciate the well-written elements and the replay value added by side quests and character unlocks, others find the narrative lacking depth and complexity. Overall, the consensus is that while the story exists, it is not crucial to the enjoyment of the game, which thrives on its roguelite mechanics and engaging gameplay.
- “Good game and a good idea with a good storyline.”
- “I highly enjoyed the story (full story up to chapter 2.5) as well as the key gameplay mechanics involving item pickups and synergies.”
- “The storyline of the game is way longer than I expected it to be, and it adds a lot of replay value to the dungeons you go through all the time since you constantly have an objective even after you completed a few of them.”
- “The story is kinda lacking, although what it has is well-written.”
- “There's not much in the way of story, and what dialogue there is tends to be awkward and poorly translated.”
- “Finally, I would like to say that it is a little regrettable that the plot is not enough.”
humor
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky items, amusing descriptions, and occasional awkwardness in English localization, which adds to its charm. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and creativity, often highlighting the fun mechanics and engaging builds that contribute to a delightful experience. Many discovered the game through the YouTuber dangerouslyfunny, who has been credited with showcasing its comedic elements and entertaining gameplay.
- “This game has good humor with great mechanics and it's a blast to lose track of time with.”
- “The items are creative and there are countless fun and funny engaging builds that you can make.”
- “It also has an amazing sense of humor.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with smooth performance, though users have reported occasional glitches and rare freezing moments, particularly after certain events. While some players experienced a freeze after the team celebration screen, these issues have not significantly detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The price is justified and the game runs great.”
- “Runs great.”
- “One thing that is rare is upon a room clear the game freezes for a moment and fixes after a minute.”
- “After getting the team hooray screen and the sound of beating drums, it just freezes and fails to proceed to the main menu.”
- “Game is buggy.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while it runs well on most PCs and offers deep customization options, there are notable performance issues, particularly in co-op mode and on Linux systems. Players have expressed a desire for further performance updates to enhance the experience.
- “At first glance, Dungreed looks like just another roguelike, but it sets itself apart with excellent controls, very deep optimization options to suit your taste, and a genuinely fantastic soundtrack.”
- “The game is fairly well optimized, so most PCs should run it just fine.”
- “Like perhaps some performance optimizations could be done to keep the game running smoothly.”
- “Co-op is not very optimized, with the guest player having limited items to use.”
- “Perhaps some performance optimizations could be done to keep the game running smoothly.”
- “After playing for a few minutes on Linux (Steam Play), there are performance issues.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of games like Dungreed and Celeste to be deeply resonant, highlighting themes of failure, growth, and the universal love expressed by creators. However, some feel that certain elements could be improved to enhance the overall emotional impact before fully recommending the experience.
- “I recall the endless failure and growth process in Dungreed and Celeste, as well as the touching stories I have seen in the egg map on the right side of the village.”
- “They embody the heartfelt love of creators, and it is this love that links us together regardless of borders, genders, and races.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming pixel art style complemented by a catchy soundtrack, which together create a fun and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “The game has a charming pixel art style and a catchy soundtrack that create a fun and immersive atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that while the character designs are visually appealing, there is a lack of depth in character development, suggesting that the aesthetic aspects overshadow meaningful growth or complexity in the characters themselves.