Fuzz Dungeon
- June 8, 2021
- jeremycouillard
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Get on itch.io Store"Fuzz Dungeon" is a surreal, absurdist adventure where you play as a rat dog witch escaping her job. Traverse through 15 levels of human history, each with its own gameplay, inside a sasquatch sex amulet to abolish bad ideas. Enjoy a unique musical score as you take on various forms and face off against a sasquatch statue. Note: The character limit required creative editing, so some details were paraphrased or condensed to fit within the character limit.
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Windows
Reviews
- Fuzz Dungeon is a unique and surreal collection of mini-games that creatively explores deep themes related to mental health and societal issues.
- The game's vibrant artwork and captivating soundtrack enhance the overall experience, making it a visually and audibly stunning journey.
- Players appreciate the game's charm and creativity, often describing it as a trippy masterpiece that evokes strong emotions and thoughts.
- Some players found the mechanics to be amateurish and the controls a bit wonky, which detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
- A few levels were criticized for frustrating design choices, leading to moments of annoyance rather than enjoyment.
- The lack of internal volume settings and occasionally hard-to-read text were noted as minor inconveniences that could impact the experience.
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its mind-blowing soundtrack, featuring standout themes for the main menu, hub world, and end credits. Reviewers appreciate the variety and chill vibe of the music, which complements the game's surreal visuals and thought-provoking elements, making it enjoyable even outside of gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience, adding depth to the game's artistic and philosophical themes.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mind-blowing.”
“So many incredible songs in this game, especially the main menu theme, the hub world theme, and the end credits theme.”
“Relatively simple minigames, vivid colors, wild visuals, and a surprisingly chill soundtrack that merits a replay even outside the game (available on Steam as a separate purchase).”
“Weird collage-y assets, character models that look like bizarre claymation teratoma, surreal plotting and writing, spoken-word poetry sprinkled throughout the soundtrack, massive jank, and a general sense of left-leaning anger and despair at the state of the world.”
“Relatively simple minigames, vivid colors, wild visuals and a surprisingly chill soundtrack that merits a replay even outside the game (available on Steam as a separate purchase).”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of creative and varied mechanics, including platformers, on-rails shooters, and unique interactive experiences, though some mechanics may feel amateurish. While the focus leans towards artistic expression and atmosphere, there is a notable amount of engaging content that enhances the overall experience.
“There's a nice bit of variety in the gameplay and the music was cool too.”
“The minigames are actually quite varied, ranging from platformers to on-rails shooters to floating around taking pictures while listening to someone monologue - there is a good amount of gameplay to be found here if that's something you're concerned about.”
“Don't get me wrong, they're both pretty much interactive art pieces (quite literally in Fuzz Dungeon's case) about how horrid mental health can be and how the world around us is even worse, but Fuzz Dungeon feels as if it's more specifically concerned with vibes and looking/sounding cool and not letting its subject matter get overtly in the way of gameplay.”
“Mechanics are amateurish, but the creativity and heart put into it is great!”
“Strange and wonderful, it is also the one I've seen with the most gameplay of this developer's games.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their incredibly funky and vibrant aesthetics, featuring wild visuals and vivid colors that create a charming and engaging atmosphere. While some players noted performance issues, the unique artwork and thoughtful design elements contribute to a memorable experience that resonates beyond gameplay. Overall, the visuals are celebrated as a standout aspect that enhances the game's appeal.
“Honestly, I was just super charmed with the aesthetics chosen in this game, even if it made my computer rev up its fans rather badly.”
“Incredibly funky artwork; the world needs more of this.”
“Ultimately, if this review comes off as very cold and commercial for the avant-garde art object I’m discussing, it’s because I don’t really need to say anything about the aesthetic or political elements of this game.”
“Relatively simple minigames, vivid colors, wild visuals, and a surprisingly chill soundtrack that merits a replay even outside the game (available on Steam as a separate purchase).”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, often describing it as amusing and entertaining, with some considering it a "funny trash game" that delivers laughs through its quirky elements. The game's comedic aspects, including its visual gags, contribute to its overall charm.
“I bought this game because I thought it would just be a funny trash game.”
“This game has a funny face.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is noted for its polish and an intriguing, enigmatic narrative that invites deeper exploration, particularly regarding themes of mental health and illness. While one character's story stands out more, the overall storytelling is well-crafted.
“An enigmatic storyline and, unless I'm mistaken, a subtext pertaining to mental health and illness that bears closer inspection.”
“I did like Jef's story more, but this game was more polished overall.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked a coherent narrative arc.”
“The characters were underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
“The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
