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.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends in hardcore mode, providing a unique cooperative experience.
- The deck-building mechanics are engaging, with a variety of classes and card synergies that allow for creative strategies.
- Frequent updates and active developer support show a commitment to improving the game and addressing player feedback.
- The game suffers from significant balance issues, particularly in solo play, where difficulty spikes can make progress frustrating.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including disappearing cards and slow animations, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks content and variety, with repetitive enemies and limited card options, making it feel simplistic compared to other deck builders.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as basic yet charming, with a unique appeal that some players appreciate despite its simplicity. While the artwork may feel repetitive and lacks polish, it effectively serves its purpose and contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, with a variety of character designs and animations that enhance the gameplay experience.
“Graphics have a charm you won't find in triple A titles.”
“Breathtaking graphics, cool gameplay.”
“Graphically the game is nice, with a decent variety of enemies, cards look great, attacks look good, and the characters you can choose from also look pretty satisfying.”
“It just feels awkward and distracting to me; the visuals aren't excellent.”
“Very repetitive enemies, very basic animation and artwork.”
“The art style is basic but charming; the UI does its job, but it's not the cleanest.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and fun multiplayer experience, particularly in hardcore mode with a 30-second timer, complemented by a retry mechanic that enhances the challenge. While the rogue-like elements in "Into the Dungeon" are noted for their innovation, some deckbuilding aspects feel familiar and lack distinctiveness. Overall, the gameplay is described as top-notch with impressive graphics.
“Great mechanics, very fun with friends, especially in hardcore mode with the 30-second timer.”
“The retry mechanic balances this out if you misplay fights and die.”
“Into the Dungeon is a rogue-like that transforms the genre with its innovative multiplayer gameplay.”
“Deckbuilders often have similar mechanics, and there wasn't anything here that I think would definitely set it apart.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it pleasant and fitting, while others express dissatisfaction. Overall, it is noted for being enjoyable and well-integrated with the game's art and mechanics.
“The music and sound effects are also very good.”
“I found the music to be rather pleasant and fitting to the playthrough.”
“The music and art are so fun, and the cards have been really well thought out.”
“I did not like the map, the sound effects, the music, or the gameplay.”
- 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.”
