Into the Dungeon
- March 22, 2024
- Jamie Sullivan-Phillips
Get on SteamInto the Dungeon is a roguelike deck-building game with online co-op, where players choose from four unique classes to battle evil creatures in a grim fantasy world. Each class has distinct perks, cards, and playstyles - the Wizard manipulates exhaust cards for high damage, the Paladin sustaines heavy damage with defensive combos, and the Viking grants damage buffs and resistances through single-turn combos. Unlock artifacts to augment your playstyle and enhance cross-class synergies.
Reviews
- The game is fun to play with friends, especially in hardcore mode with a 30-second timer, creating a chaotic and enjoyable experience.
- The mechanics are well thought out, and the game offers a unique charm with its quirky graphics and character design.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback, frequently patching bugs and making quality of life improvements.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with cards disappearing and crashes during gameplay, which can ruin the experience.
- There is a lack of content and innovation compared to other card games, making it feel repetitive and basic.
- Balancing issues exist, particularly with certain bosses being overly difficult, leading to frustration among players.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a unique charm despite being described as somewhat "lazy" and basic, with repetitive enemies and simple animations. While some players appreciate the straightforward art style and find it appealing, others note that it lacks the polish of AAA titles. Overall, the visuals serve their purpose and contribute to the game's enjoyable co-op experience.
“Graphics have a charm you won't find in AAA titles.”
“Breathtaking graphics, cool gameplay.”
“Art style is simple and easy to follow; I can't wait to start exploring the co-op aspects of the game.”
“Very repetitive enemies, very basic animation and artwork.”
“Of course the artwork is a bit 'lazy', but it fulfills its purpose and has its own unique charm.”
“Graphics have a charm you won't find in triple-A titles.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics and fun multiplayer experience, particularly in hardcore mode with a challenging 30-second timer. The inclusion of a retry mechanic enhances the experience by allowing players to recover from mistakes, while the stunning graphics further elevate the overall enjoyment.
“Great mechanics, very fun with friends, especially in hardcore mode with the 30-second timer.”
“Gameplay is top-notch.”
“The retry mechanic balances this out if you misplay fights and die.”
“The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“The pacing of the gameplay is inconsistent, leading to moments of boredom between action.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users noting persistent bugs, particularly related to poison mechanics. Overall, players express disappointment with the game's reliability.
“Still a bit buggy, especially with poison.”
“As I've found out, the game is sadly very buggy.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is described as fun and engaging, complementing the well-designed art and thoughtfully crafted cards in the game.
“The music and art are so fun, and the cards have been really well thought out.”
