Hearts of the Dungeon List

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Check the dungeons off the list and find love! Inspired by classic JRPGs, modern visual novels, and rougelites that value fun and character progression over frustration!STATS, ABILITIES, AND CUSTOMIZATION Level up to develop your stats, then customize and upgrade your ability set to fit your play-style.LOVE Build relationships with characters in town and help the villagers with their problems in s…

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a charming and streamlined RPG experience with engaging gameplay mechanics, including a fun fishing mini-game.
Character designs and writing are well-crafted, providing a delightful interaction with NPCs and a sense of progression as the town rebuilds.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides several hours of entertainment and is suitable for short play sessions, making it ideal for busy schedules.

The combat can feel monotonous and formulaic due to a lack of variety in enemy types and simplistic mechanics.
There is no auto-save feature, which can lead to significant loss of progress if players are not careful.
The game suffers from repetitive music tracks and some inconsistencies in monster design quality, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet charming turn-based RPG system that offers a satisfying loop, though it can become grind-heavy with repetitive dungeon exploration. Players appreciate the gradual unlocking of the town, which adds variety, and the engaging mechanics, despite some feeling it may not cater to those primarily seeking exploration. Overall, the game combines enjoyable gameplay with appealing art and character design, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
- “As you progress, more of the town opens up, giving variety to the gameplay.”
- “A nice simple turn-based RPG with a great gameplay loop presenting nice art and good writing.”
- “The gameplay can feel like a grind if you play too much at once, since it is one dungeon after another.”
- “Not once did I find myself wishing I could tell a particular character 'shut up and let me get back to the gameplay' like in some other games with heavy-handed visual novel segments.”
- “It's gameplay is simple, but that's part of its charm.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The story in the game features a daily cycle that primarily resets adventure missions, with main progress achieved through swift dungeon battles. While character-specific storylines are currently brief, there is a promise from the developers for future expansions to enhance the narrative depth.
- “The daily cycle doesn't seem to make too drastic a difference, except for resetting the missions in adventures.”
- “Main story progress is not just made by beating dungeons, but also by beating them in one swift battle chain without using anything more than a few potions to recover between battles.”
- “My one gripe is that the character-specific storylines aren't very long, but the dev has promised that more will be added with time, so hopefully we see that.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are characterized by a clean, retro style that complements the game's simple interface and combat mechanics. Users appreciate the improved visuals and engaging writing, likening the aesthetic to a blend of "Sanctuary RPG" and "Azure Dreams," focusing on exploration and town rebuilding.
- “Graphics and interface are pretty simple in a clean retro style.”
- “It's Sanctuary RPG with simpler combat, better graphics, good writing, and an 'Azure Dreams' type 'go inside, get rich, rebuild the town' aesthetic.”
- “The graphics and interface are pretty simple in a clean 'retro' style.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game features a reasonable variety, with over 100 tracks available, but many players feel it is the weakest aspect overall. Most reviewers can only recall a few standout tracks, such as those for the town, dungeon, and fishing, indicating a lack of memorable compositions.
- “I was reasonably impressed by the number of songs I noticed when checking out some of the dungeon floors, but I don't know how many you'd want with 100+ to clear.”
- “Music is probably the weakest part of the game.”
- “I can honestly only recall 3 music tracks: 'town', 'dungeon', and 'fishing'.”
- “I was reasonably impressed by the amount of songs I noticed when checking out some of the dungeon floors, but I don't know how many you'd want with 100+ to clear.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game includes various random tasks for grinding experience points, such as defeating a set number of monsters, the overall grinding required to progress can feel excessive despite the effort put into the game's design.
- “It's meant for grinding XP, as you'll have random tasks to clear, such as defeating a certain number of monsters.”
- “Effort was put into this title, yet this doesn't overcome the grinding you have to endure to beat it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Character development is noted for its decent design among the limited number of villagers, featuring a variety of outfits and facial expressions that enhance their personalities in different scenarios.
- “The character development in this game is impressive, with each villager having unique designs, outfits, and facial expressions that reflect their personalities and the situations they encounter.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, showcasing a range of emotions and growth that makes them feel real and relatable.”
- “The depth of character backstories adds a rich layer to the gameplay, making every interaction meaningful and engaging.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth throughout the game.”
- “The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.