Durdanto

About

"DurDanto is a single-player Fantasy Action game with stunning pixel art environments and retro music. Play as Zubok, using your unique 'Arcane' sorcery and trusty sword & bow to defeat enemies and bring peace to a fallen city. Experience Metroidvania-style gameplay, Roguelike dungeons, and four different sorcery modes, each with unique abilities and skills."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music16 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a fun old school feel and offers a unique blend of metroidvania and roguelike elements.
The art style is beautiful, and the soundtrack is engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
The combat can be entertaining once mastered, and the game features interesting boss fights and exploration opportunities.

Combat mechanics are clunky and can feel unsatisfying, with issues like bad hitboxes and a lack of variety in enemy attacks.
Level design is often linear and repetitive, leading to a lack of exploration and excitement.
The game is still in early access and has many bugs and gameplay issues that need significant rework to improve the overall experience.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it superb and memorable, while others describe it as merely okay but not annoying. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its excellent composition and ability to enhance the game's atmosphere, particularly during boss fights, contributing to a strong presentation alongside the beautiful art style.
- “This is a fun metroidvania with a beautiful art style and a neat soundtrack.”
- “The stellar soundtrack, beautiful biomes, and glowing VFX styles altogether make this game a competitive metroidvania title.”
- “The overall soundtrack of the game is actually quite incredible!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and potential, with players noting issues like clunky controls and bad hitboxes that affect the overall experience. Mastery of dodge mechanics is crucial for success, and while the dungeons introduce a fresh roguelike element, many feel that combat and other gameplay mechanics require significant polishing to enhance the overall enjoyment. With further improvements, there is optimism that the game could stand out in its genre.
- “Dungeons are the only roguelike part here and give a completely new vibe compared to traditional metroidvania gameplay.”
- “The abilities and mechanics available in early access offer a nice twist.”
- “I actually beat the 4th dungeon on my first try since it had not a single unique mechanic, while the 3rd was so frustrating due to bad hitboxes and clunky controls.”
- “There are many aspects of the gameplay mechanics that need to be polished, especially the combat mechanics.”
- “Overall difficulty depends on how early you can master the dodge mechanics in this game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The story of Durdanto is described as a compelling and grand myth, engaging players with its intriguing narrative that prompts constant curiosity about the unfolding events. The high-stakes dungeon runs, where death results in starting over, add tension and depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. Coupled with great music and challenging bosses, the story significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The story is compelling; at least it makes you keep thinking, 'What the hell happened here?'”
- “Intriguing story that presents itself as a grand myth.”
- “Dungeon runs can feel very 'high stakes' since death means starting the dungeon over. In order to progress the story and obtain important abilities and items, you’ll have to beat certain dungeons that can be found across the map in the form of portals. Once you have entered a dungeon, there’s no going back, with your only way of leaving it being either death or completion by defeating the boss waiting for you at its end.”
- “Dungeon runs can feel very 'high stakes' since death means starting the dungeon over. In order to progress the story and obtain important abilities and items, you’ll have to beat certain dungeons that can be found across the map in the form of portals. Once you have entered a dungeon, there’s no going back; your only way of leaving it is either through death or by defeating the boss waiting for you at its end.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The graphics of the game feature a simple pixel art style that some players find unremarkable, while others appreciate the beautiful art and well-executed pixelation. Overall, the visuals are described as charming, complementing the game's fun metroidvania experience alongside its neat soundtrack.
- “This is a fun metroidvania with a beautiful art style and neat soundtrack.”
- “The pixelated graphics and music are nicely done.”
- “Visually, it's nothing special; it's just a simple pixel art style.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is described as both amusing and disappointing, particularly due to the fact that the only voiced character is performed by an AI that resembles a familiar female Google voice, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is both clever and absurd, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
- “The game's quirky sense of humor kept me entertained and engaged throughout my playthrough.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well-polished, with users noting only minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, stability is considered strong, with no major issues reported.