Legend of Dungeon

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Legend of Dungeon is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Robot Loves Kitty and was released on September 13, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

In Legend of Dungeon, players journey through 26 floors of randomly generated dungeon while battling mysterious creatures and collecting items, weapons, and magic. The action RPG Beat'em-up features up to four player cooperative gameplay, real-time combat, and permanent death for solo players. With unlockable classes, tameable pets, and dynamic music, each playthrough offers a unique challenge.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,197 reviews

graphics104 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

Fun and chaotic local co-op gameplay, perfect for playing with friends.
Beautiful pixel art and dynamic lighting create an immersive atmosphere.
Randomly generated dungeons and items provide high replayability.

Clunky inventory management makes it frustrating to switch items during combat.
No online multiplayer option limits the ability to play with friends remotely.
Combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with only one basic attack type.

graphics
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant pixel-art style and dynamic lighting, creating a visually appealing experience that blends retro aesthetics with modern techniques. Many reviewers highlight the game's unique art style and the effective use of color and light, although some note that the visuals can clash with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the game's strongest aspects, contributing significantly to its charm and atmosphere.
- “The graphics are a marvelous mix of old and new, with truly beautiful lighting effects, and the music is incredibly good.”
- “The graphics are sharp and well-defined, and it's actually 3D to great effect, light and shadow and particle effects... it really is art.”
- “I really love the visuals in this game; bit graphics with new age bloom and lighting lead to an absolutely wonderful experience.”
- “Very shallow game; it's not turn-based, so you have to figure out the distance to enemies for attacks/defense - which is not easy because the game has terrible pixel graphics.”
- “The visual mess of pixelated graphics meshes absolutely abysmally with the poor 3D elements, making it just a horror to look at.”
- “The graphics are horrible; there is no online multiplayer (even though it leads you on to believe this with the trailer). I understand it doesn't directly say it is, but it doesn't directly say it isn't. The gameplay is bland, and it turns into a press X simulator.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Legend of Dungeon" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and simplistic, lacking the depth and variety expected from modern roguelikes. While some appreciate the randomization and the fun of discovering new items, others criticize the clunky mechanics, slow pacing, and overall lack of engaging content, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite its charming visuals and music, the gameplay often feels unpolished and uninspired, making it difficult for players to stay engaged for extended periods.
- “A lot of fun weapons and different gameplay mechanics based on the items you found!”
- “The gameplay is challenging, each playthrough is unique, and getting deep in the dungeon feels like an accomplishment.”
- “The gameplay is easy to pick up as well as fun and challenging to master.”
- “Legend of Dungeon represents digital entertainment's fundamental deception—repackaging familiar mechanics as novel experiences while exploiting psychological reward systems through randomized drops and collectibles.”
- “The gameplay is stale and repetitive.”
- “The mechanics and design of the item wheel make gameplay unenjoyable.”
music
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a mixed response, with many praising its atmospheric quality and dynamic nature, featuring over 200 tracks that blend based on gameplay elements. While some players find the soundtrack to be fantastic and fitting for the game's aesthetic, others criticize it for being repetitive or annoying. Overall, the music is often highlighted as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, despite some dissenting opinions.
- “The music is incredible, too... very simple, subtle meanderings that gently grow in volume and complexity.”
- “The music of this game is great for the atmosphere of the dungeon, and in key moments it may be louder than normal, which is a nice touch.”
- “Also worth mentioning is the impressive effort put into the procedural music - each time you enter the dungeon, enemies and objects are assigned a layer of music on some pseudo-random basis, and these layers will then meld together as you play, depending on what's on screen.”
- “I like the game's lighting effects, but everything else (music, gameplay, level design, enemies, items) is a disappointment.”
- “The music is terrible.”
- “The dynamic music system I found to be annoying at best, maybe it was just what was generated in my playthrough.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by imaginative and quirky item designs, funny character appearances, and a lighthearted tone that keeps players entertained. While some players found the humor to be hit-or-miss, particularly with references that didn't land, many enjoyed the chaotic multiplayer experience and the amusing outcomes of gameplay, such as unexpected item effects and humorous character interactions. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun choice for casual play, especially with friends.
- “It can get pretty difficult pretty fast but it will keep you entertained and laughing the whole time.”
- “Overall, I thought it had a funny, mysterious air - with silly weapons involving cake, cats, and even lasers!”
- “A true real-time rogue-style game, with amazing pixel art graphics and some amazingly hilarious items and monsters.”
story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and largely absent, with players describing it as lacking depth, character development, and a cohesive narrative. While some appreciate the straightforward gameplay and the absence of a complex plot, many express a desire for a more engaging story or RPG elements to enhance their experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun, casual experience rather than a story-driven adventure.
- “The game and the story behind it have a place in my heart.”
- “Let me put it this way: there are people who play games to experience the story, immersion, challenge, content and may prioritize dozens of other aspects.”
- “Legend of dungeon has a simple enough story: get to the 26th floor, grab the treasure, and get back to the tavern you start in.”
- “No real RPG elements, no adventure, no quests really - it's a roguelike and pretty much just that.”
- “The lack of a plot or an explanation on how to play the game didn't help it for me.”
- “There is no story, no depth.”
replayability
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The reviews on replayability are mixed, with many players praising the high replay value due to random level generation, diverse classes, and unique gameplay experiences typical of roguelikes. However, some users noted a lack of replayability in certain games, citing repetitive elements and limited features. Overall, while some games offer endless replayability and engaging challenges, others fall short, providing only a few enjoyable runs.
- “Great game, tons of replayability.”
- “The randomness of the levels makes this game replayable for quite some time, and that's something VR badly needs right now.”
- “Being a roguelike, no two runs are ever the same and this random aspect gives the game possible endless replayability.”
- “Not a lot of replayability.”
- “The inventory system is barely functional, every randomized dungeon looks exactly the same, and the lack of anything resembling a class system gives this game zero replay value.”
- “In conclusion, the game is short and feels incomplete with little replay value.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its effective use of music, sound effects, and visuals, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay, especially in darker settings. While some players find the atmosphere charming and engaging, others criticize it for being sterile or repetitive. Overall, the combination of retro graphics, atmospheric soundscapes, and strategic gameplay contributes to a captivating environment that draws players in.
- “The disparate soundtrack of fairly minimalistic synths and guitars with jangling percussion all reinforces this, whilst setting an effective tone and a nice sense of atmosphere.”
- “Lovely retro-styled graphics but with sweet modern lighting rendering and particle systems, stuffed full of atmosphere and charm.”
- “The music, something those aforementioned 80s games lacked unless you enjoyed the plink, plink of chip tunes, is excellent and again adds to the enjoyment and atmosphere of the game.”
- “While most roguelike stories are a bit ramshackle at best, at least there is some kind of lore or atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmosphere and look of this game but I'm getting tired of the 'rogue' indie trend where games lack a save system.”
- “Amazing lighting and shadow effects on the pixelized graphics, and the sound really adds atmosphere.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with players describing the experience as soul-crushing and one-dimensional. Navigating the inventory and mapping controls adds to the frustration, while the gameplay encourages a slow-paced crawl through monotonous dungeon floors, ultimately detracting from the overall enjoyment despite the appealing music and graphics.
- “Soul-crushing, grindy tedium.”
- “While the music, graphics, and overall style are exemplary and delightful, the gameplay style encourages an exceedingly cautious, grindy, and overall slow-paced crawl through repetitious, maze-like dungeon floors.”
- “Perhaps the most irritating thing about this game is the way you end up relying on secret doors which makes a tedious boring game even more tedious and boring, somehow.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers an entertaining experience but suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes when using ranged weapons or summons, as well as glitches that can prevent players from exiting levels. While it performs well on weaker hardware, the overall gameplay is marred by these persistent bugs, making it a frustrating experience for some players.
- “Runs great on weaker hardware, too.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which is impressive.”
- “The game is super fun, but it freezes constantly when using ranged weapons or summons.”
- “Gameplay loop is play until it freezes, save and quit, relaunch, repeat.”
- “There are issues where the game glitches and does not allow a person to leave a level.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the character development, noting a lack of meaningful interactions with non-player characters and an absence of a compelling storyline. The gameplay is criticized for being primarily focused on combat rather than fostering character growth, leading to questions about the game's classification as a role-playing game.
- “The interaction with the non-player characters is kind of absent, the storyline is absent, and the character development is absent. All you do is hack and slash your way to the end boss of this dungeon. Why call this game a role-playing game?”
- “Character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving players with little to invest in their characters or the story.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and character growth makes the experience feel more like a grind than an engaging role-playing adventure.”
emotional
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be a powerful blend of frustration and exhilaration, as moments of triumph can quickly turn to heartbreak, particularly when facing unexpected challenges. The game's brilliant lighting, vibrant colors, and intense music further enhance the emotional experience, creating a captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- “Playing the same run for 3 hours and getting one shot by a unicorn and having to start all over is amazing and heartbreaking at the same time.”
- “Enough can’t be said about the brilliant lighting and vibrant colors, the intense and emotional music, or the edge-of-your-seat gameplay that is experienced with each run.”

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70%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Legend of Dungeon Review
Legend of Dungeon manages to set itself apart from other cooperative beat em' up games. Worth a shot if you are into this kind of genre.
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Legend of Dungeon is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Legend of Dungeon is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 49 hours playing Legend of Dungeon.

Legend of Dungeon was released on September 13, 2013.

Legend of Dungeon was developed by Robot Loves Kitty.

Legend of Dungeon has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Legend of Dungeon is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Delver, Hammerwatch, Vagante, bit Dungeon II, Caveblazers and others.

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