Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate
- August 10, 2020
- MAGES. Inc.
- 24h median play time
The game should have been made entirely as a graphic novel. Or had a higher budget to improve the dungeon sections.
Get on Steam"Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate" is an action RPG based on the popular light novel series. Players explore dungeons in the city of Orario, battling monsters and interacting with characters from the series. The game features a "Link System" that allows players to build relationships with party members and unlock special abilities.
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Reviews
- The game offers a lovely story that closely follows the anime, providing additional character insights.
- Gameplay is straightforward and easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players.
- Fans of the series may enjoy the nostalgic elements and character interactions.
- The controls are poorly designed, with awkward key bindings and lack of proper gamepad support.
- The combat system is simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and strategy.
- The game feels rushed and underdeveloped, with low production values and minimal new content compared to the source material.
- story202 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 87 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story primarily retells the first season of the anime "DanMachi," offering little new content and often skipping significant plot points, which may disappoint fans seeking a deeper narrative experience. While it provides an interactive way to engage with the familiar storyline, the gameplay mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment, leading many players to skip through the story. Overall, the game is best suited for dedicated fans of the series who prioritize story over gameplay.
“The story is not limited to the time limits presented in anime or novels.”
“It's a really good game, following the story of a 14-year-old adventurer who wants to pick up girls in a dungeon.”
“I'd recommend this if you really like the series and like story more than gameplay.”
“The story is literally just a speedrun of season 1, skipping almost everything; they made no effort to add anything interesting. As a result, most people will just skip the scenes, making an already short game even shorter.”
“Storywise, it's a repeat of the first season of the anime along with the first few chapters of Aiz's story, so you won't lose much if you skip the game.”
“I love the anime and its story, but if I want the story of the anime, I watch the anime and not play a game that just ham-fists hours of gameplay loop mechanics between scenes of the anime.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, often described as primitive and reminiscent of low-quality mobile games. Players noted issues with controls and repetitive dungeon design, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story. While some appreciated the potential for crafting and character progression, many felt that the game ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
“On the one hand, it's very simple and straightforward in the mechanics and combat.”
“Gameplay is fluid and mostly easy to understand.”
“There is stuff to do - whether it's earning valis and collecting materials for your familia, crafting weapons and armor for yourself, brewing potions to sell, or simply grinding out your character. The world of Danmachi has a lot of things that would make for an interesting reward gameplay loop that would keep players coming back if the right balancing and systems were implemented.”
“And the gameplay, which there is not a lot of, is terrible.”
“For an official adaptation, this has less gameplay than your average fan flash games, and doesn't even work that well as a visual novel.”
“The gameplay is mid-2000s dollar bin licensed game quality that runs awfully on even the best of hardware with graphics on par with a slapdash Unity game.”
- graphics31 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being basic and underwhelming, often compared to low-quality mid-2000s titles and even capable of running on older hardware like the Nintendo 3DS. While some users appreciated the artwork, they felt that the overall graphical quality did not justify the game's price, with limited settings and options further detracting from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing other aspects of the game.
“The only good point in this game is the graphics.”
“Artwork is extremely well done.”
“Some artworks are good, but most suck.”
“The graphics during gameplay are so basic I'm sure a base model Nintendo 3DS could run it.”
“Not only are the graphics subpar for a $40 game, but so is the combat and controls.”
“The graphics are really underwhelming for the price of the game.”
- grinding28 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and largely ineffective, as the benefits gained from grinding are minimal compared to the rewards from progressing through the story. Many feel that grinding in the same dungeons repeatedly lacks purpose, especially since it doesn't significantly enhance character stats or prepare players for upcoming challenges. While there are various activities to engage in, the overall experience is marred by the repetitive nature of grinding, leading to a sense of futility.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding will let you get some boosts for your character, but it's a rounding error compared to the stat boosts you get for moving through the story.”
“Grinding when you are not specifically having an issue killing a boss is largely a waste of time.”
“To add to the futility, you can't redeem the fruits of your grinding right before the first place you might actually need it.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a rushed cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality. Reviewers indicate that only dedicated fans of the series might find value in it, while others are advised to avoid purchasing.
“Honestly, this game had potential, but the developers really messed up by probably rushing development for a cash grab.”
“So... yeah, it feels like a quick cash grab that you shouldn't buy into.”
“Only very big fans would be interested in this game for some fan service; otherwise, it seems like a quick cash grab off a popular series.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the game freezing or locking up in big picture mode and when using customized controller inputs. Additionally, there are complaints regarding the keyboard layout, suggesting that overall stability is a concern for many players.
“The game freezes or locks in big picture mode.”
“Freezes when using a controller (with customized inputs?), not a fan of the keyboard layout.”
“The game freezes or locks in big picture mode.”
- humor5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated by some players for its entertaining interactions among characters like Bell, Hestia, and others, contributing to enjoyable plots and love scenes. However, others criticize it as lacking genuine humor and feel it panders to the male gaze, detracting from the overall experience.
“I love the plots, love scenes, and all the funny moments between Bell, Hestia, Ais, Lili, Welf, etc.”
“It's an unfun, unfunny, unplayable mess that would rather pander to the male gaze than play well.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players noting issues like improper looping and glitches during boss fights that detract from the experience. However, others appreciate the decent quality of the music and sound effects, highlighting it as enjoyable in short sessions. Overall, while there are technical flaws, some players find the music to be a positive aspect of the game.
“Excellent music, fun in short blasts.”
“Easy to use controls, multiple stats to level, decent music and sound effects.”
“Music not looping properly, boss fights being completely glitched, making them a joke, looking bad, and no remappable controls.”
“Music not looping properly, boss fights being completely glitched, making them a joke, looking bad, and no remappable controls.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of Infinite Combate has been widely criticized, with users describing it as a poorly optimized experience that feels lazy and low effort. Many feel that the game's performance does not justify its price, suggesting it is barely worth $10, let alone the $40 asking price.
“Infinite Combate is a lazy, low effort, poorly optimized mess that's barely worth $10, let alone $40.”
“Overall performance is not very impressive.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the added replayability from the extra dungeon and dating options, which provide a fresh experience upon completion. However, some critics note that the overall replay value is low due to a lack of character development and underwhelming graphics.
“The replayability with the extra dungeon and dating options at the end was a welcome surprise.”
“[Low replay value, story fails to develop side characters, game's graphics are underwhelming]”
Critic Reviews
Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Infinite Combate review
Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? tells an enthralling story, but the basic grindy gameplay detracts from the overall experience
45%Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Myth Infinite Combate Review
If you’ve been curious about the property, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? - Infinite Combate is a good way to get involved, as it allows you to explore the first season of the anime and some supplementary material in an enjoyably interactive manner. Series veterans will also appreciate the opportunity to “date” their favourite characters in the Extra mode as both Bell and Ais, and the array of beautiful artwork and fun events to unlock provides good incentive for continued engagement — as does the progression system, which only really shows its depth once you’ve cleared the story. It’s just a bit of a shame the game feels like it was developed on the cheap; it’s likely some will find the simplistic dungeon graphics in particular somewhat off-putting. If you can look past that, though, this is a good adaptation of a well-loved series, with plenty of content to keep you busy in the long term.
70%DanMachi Infinite Combate Is a Decent Visual Novel and Bad RPG
This Japanese RPG follows the story of the eponymous anime and manga, and adds brand new content! Alongside dungeon-crawling elements, a real time action RPG combat and date events, this is coming for the first time in the West in English to consoles and PC! Enter the fantasy world of Orario, where gods live amongst humans, and protect them in their Familia. Experience the tale of Bell Cranel, a young boy discovering his abilities, and Ais Wallenstein, a first-class swordswoman. As you enter the Dungeon and defeat monsters, choose your talents and items to hone your skills and become the greatest adventure in the land! Switch version reviewed.
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