Dynopunk: Welcome to Synth-City

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An ironic adventure with cyberpunk aesthetics set in a world where humans have been replaced by dinosaurs. Become a top-notch repair shop mechanic: fix gadgets, have heart-to-heart talks, and offer drinks to your customers — everything to fulfill your ultimate dream.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 250 reviews

story36 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The gameplay loop is engaging, allowing players to interact with a variety of quirky characters and make meaningful choices that impact the story.
The demo offers a fun mix of repair mechanics and character development, making it an enjoyable experience that leaves players eager for the full release.

Some gameplay mechanics, such as the repair tasks, can feel overly simplistic and lack challenge, which may detract from the overall experience.
There are issues with dialogue continuity and pacing, particularly with certain characters, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
The demo has some bugs and glitches, including problems with text input and cursor accuracy, which can disrupt gameplay.

story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
4%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging characters, unique setting, and emotional depth, particularly in the context of a cyberpunk world populated by dinosaurs. However, some critiques highlight issues with continuity and pacing, suggesting that certain plot elements feel random or unfocused. Overall, players are excited about the potential for the story to develop further in the full release, expressing a strong interest in the characters and their journeys.
- “I love the story so far, and I need to know what happens next.”
- “A very surprisingly well-written story with unique characters with their own personality and connections to the main character.”
- “The story is enjoyable and somewhat unique with everyone in synth-city being dinosaurs, as you struggle to open up your own repair shop in an unforgiving and gritty cyberpunk city full of unique and interesting characters.”
- “The story has a lot of moments that lacked continuity and seemed very random and unfocused.”
- “I get you're literally helping him write a story, but the dialog doesn't need to be a novel itself.”
- “The driving plot is really ridiculous and demotivating for me personally.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The gameplay in Dynopunk features a satisfying loop centered around repairing electronics, where players consult a 3D printer, assemble components, and interact with a diverse cast of characters. While many praise its relaxing and engaging mechanics, some find the gameplay simplistic and lacking depth after initial days. Overall, the game combines charming art, music, and story elements, creating an enjoyable experience that leaves players eager for the full release.
- “The gameplay loop seems to be customer walks in, you consult a smart 3D printer to make your electronic chip, you glue the chip onto the customer's electronic device, and then get paid.”
- “Learning about the characters, juggling moral decisions and conversational decisions trying to get the best outcomes, and getting to just vibe to the music while repairing tech and trinkets was an incredibly rewarding and addictive gameplay loop.”
- “The main selling point of the game are the repair mechanics: assembling items, operating devices, and all sorts of other things on a desk using the mouse should sound pretty familiar, and you might feel happy knowing that a good 75% of the Dynopunk prologue indeed revolves around cutting PCBs, gluing components together, and fixing/substituting failing parts of electronic devices for your customers.”
- “I didn't like its gameplay mix after the first couple of days.”
- “The core gameplay loop has its ups and downs.”
- “Without venturing into significant spoilers, an expensive plot-relevant item is presented early on as a goal to save money for, but ultimately its purchase is handled by means outside the core gameplay loop, rendering your actual performance moot.”
music
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The game's soundtrack has received widespread acclaim for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly with its nostalgic 80s synth influences. Players appreciate the chill vibe of the music, which complements the engaging gameplay and character interactions, creating an immersive experience. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is fantastic, the humor is great, and the aesthetic is spot on.”
- “The beautifully detailed pixel art and synth-heavy soundtrack do a great job of selling the atmosphere.”
- “The environment and character design are absolutely stellar, the music in-game is a total vibe (it makes fixing the machines even better) and the character writing is fantastic!”
- “Loved it, though some pieces were hard to move when at the contest part of the game and the phone is in the way when trying to repair as well, I love the music!”
- “I could also feel that sort of unmistakable, crepuscular, early 80s vibe permeating everything - color palettes, aesthetics, and OST; the background music can even be easily selected through an in-game player, and I made sure to listen to all of the tunes while chilling around my repair desk (they were actually pretty good).”
- “Overall a pretty cozy game about running a repair shop with a killer soundtrack.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
22%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their captivating pixel art style and nostalgic 80s aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the charming character designs and the attention to detail, noting that the visuals contribute significantly to the game's story and atmosphere. Overall, the art style is described as polished, heartful, and reminiscent of retro games, making it a standout feature.
- “The game really has the 80's pop culture aesthetics, and has excellent pixel graphics.”
- “From a technical standpoint, Dynopunk Prologue sports some really captivating pixel-art graphics and cool character design (there are many different species of dynos, from triceratops to velociraptors and everything in between).”
- “The graphics had a nice feel to it and you can tell that there was heart put into the game.”
- “I'm really curious to know if the developer is part of the furry fandom because I did see a few references to the fandom within the artwork in-game, but I looked at other games the developer made on Steam and those were probably just coincidences.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and the environments lack detail, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its depth and engaging writing, particularly in the context of an indie-style experience. The diverse character designs and humorous dialogue contribute to a captivating atmosphere, making it a standout feature even in the demo version. Overall, players feel that the character development enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I've only played the demo, but I feel like if you like indie-type games with deep character development, you should at least check out the demo.”
- “The environment and character design are absolutely stellar, the music in-game is a total vibe (it makes fixing the machines even better), and the character writing is fantastic!”
- “From a technical standpoint, Dynopunk Prologue sports some really captivating pixel-art graphics and cool character design (there are many different species of dynos, from triceratops to velociraptors and everything in between).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humorous tone and engaging character development, with many players highlighting the funny conversations that contribute to its charm. The combination of art style, music, and polished gameplay enhances the overall comedic experience, making it a source of frequent laughter for players.
- “I really like the humorous tone the game has, and how it manages to keep the characters interesting.”
- “The art style, the music, the humor, and gameplay just had incredible polish!”
- “This game made me laugh so much!!!”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game received mixed feedback; while some users reported significant audio bugs that were distracting, others experienced minimal glitches and found the overall gameplay enjoyable despite these issues.
- “The audio is super buggy and it's really distracting.”
- “I did run into a few glitches, but the demo was still fun to play overall.”
- “Bugs & glitches.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
Dynopunk generally runs smoothly, with minor bugs and occasional typos that are easily fixable. However, the optimization of gameplay mechanics is undermined by a plot-relevant item that can be acquired through means outside the core gameplay loop, diminishing the impact of player performance.
- “Dynopunk also features enticing and varied minigames for the simulation/repairing segments, and you receive a grade on your performance at the end that mostly seems to affect how you are paid.”
- “There are a few typos when some text shows up every now and then, and there were also some bugs, but that is always an easy fix; it runs smoothly otherwise.”
- “Without venturing into significant spoilers, an expensive plot-relevant item is presented early on as a goal to save money for, but ultimately its purchase is handled by means outside the core gameplay loop, rendering your actual performance moot.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive cyberpunk setting, enhanced by beautifully detailed pixel art and a captivating synth-heavy soundtrack. Reviewers consistently highlight the effective combination of visual and auditory elements that create a compelling and engaging experience.
- “The music is great, the whole cyberpunk atmosphere is on point.”
- “The beautifully detailed pixel art and synth-heavy soundtrack do a great job of selling the atmosphere.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deeply emotional experience, often leading to tears, as the game effectively utilizes a mood detector that highlights the unique emotional states of each character. This mechanic encourages players to adapt their approach to each client, enhancing the emotional engagement and impact of the narrative.
- “Having a different continuum of emotional states for each character on the mood detector further enforces the notion that you'll need to take a different tack with each client to affect their mood.”
- “I cried.”

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