Legend of Keepers

About

In "Legend of Keepers," players take on the role of a dungeon master, tasked with designing and defending their dungeon from invading adventurers. They must strategically place monsters, traps, and treasures to defeat heroes and protect their loot. The game combines dungeon management and turn-based combat, offering a unique and challenging experience for strategy enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

+12

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 302 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

Unique turn-based, roguelike strategy game with engaging gameplay and pixel art graphics.
Challenging mechanics that encourage strategic thinking and offer good replayability.
Great sound design and music that enhance the overall experience.

Frequent crashes and performance issues, especially when switching apps or receiving notifications.
User interface can be confusing and not very intuitive, making it difficult to manage monsters and traps.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, leading to boredom over time.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with many players appreciating the nostalgic pixel art style but expressing concerns over performance issues, particularly on lower-spec devices. Users frequently request options to adjust graphics settings for better performance and smoother framerates, as the current visual effects can lead to significant lag. Overall, while the art style is generally well-received, the lack of optimization and customization options detracts from the experience for some players.
- “I love the pixel graphics as well as the turn-based combat.”
- “Somehow my phone is heating up from the glorious 8-bit-ish graphics, which is weird.”
- “Great visuals with a comedic twist on a reverse dungeon crawler where you set the dungeon up and heroes come to take your loot.”
- “I wish some of the graphics were a little bit clearer.”
- “The game doesn't always run well; off the top of my head, I think snow effects caused the biggest slowdown on Switch, and there are no graphics options to tweak to get better performance.”
- “Love the game, but I hope the devs include an option to lower the graphics or optimize the game a bit so that some lower spec devices can enjoy the game smoothly.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its smoothness, depth, and engaging mechanics, particularly in mobile formats and turn-based strategies. However, others criticize it for being simplistic, lacking in explanation, and occasionally buggy, leading to a perception of it being overpriced for the content offered. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements and varied events, the gameplay experience can be inconsistent and may not fully captivate all players.
- “It offers varied events, scaling difficulty, and an enjoyable gameplay loop.”
- “I haven't run into any bugs, gameplay is smooth and entertaining.”
- “Art is wonderful, story is compelling, content is enriching and expanding, sound is gorgeous, gameplay is simple but has so much depth.”
- “A bit of a simplistic gameplay loop, with metaprogression abilities that aren't terribly interesting.”
- “Lack of explanation of game mechanics is also an issue.”
- “Just a point and click with no real gameplay.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
30%
40%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting low framerates, particularly in demanding environments like snowy stages and during specific effects such as smoke. Many players noted a lack of graphics and performance settings to adjust, leading to a frustrating experience, although some updates have slightly improved performance. Overall, the game struggles with optimization across various devices, particularly on mobile platforms.
- “The game doesn't always run well; off the top of my head, I think snow effects caused the biggest slowdown on Switch, and there are no graphics options to tweak to get better performance.”
- “I can't believe I get this game on mobile version; due to my Android device performance, it was better than my PC, which made me so satisfied playing it.”
- “Need to have FPS control, performance settings, and graphics settings; it is laggy on my phone.”
- “Looks like a great game, but I have to refund because of low framerate. I am sure it is not because of my phone's performance, but because there's something wrong with the game; even the menu is less than 30 fps.”
- “The game doesn't always run well. Off the top of my head, I think snow effects caused the biggest slowdown on the Switch, and there are no graphics options to tweak for better performance.”
- “So laggy and low fps, I can't even enjoy anything. I'm using a Redmi Note, and I even changed my settings for 'better optimization,' but nothing.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the adjustable features and engaging music that enhance replay value, others feel it lacks sufficient item variety and fails to maintain interest in the gameplay loop.
- “The replayability is definitely there; the music is rockin' and it's hard enough to keep me interested.”
- “There seems to be ample replayability in the game design itself with many adjustable features as you progress (treasures, monster levels, event choices, master perks).”
- “Hello players, I bought the playpass and found this gem; it's very addicting and has great replayability.”
- “However, the game lacks replayability and item variety.”
- “The replayability didn't grip me in this roguelike gameplay loop.”
- “The replayability is definitely there, the music is rockin' and it's hard enough to keep me interested.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience with a rockin' vibe that keeps players engaged. Users appreciate the sound design and effects, noting that they become even more immersive when played through external speakers. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The replayability is definitely there; the music is rockin' and it's hard enough to keep me interested.”
- “I Bluetooth to my speaker and the music and sound effects become even more ominous.”
- “The sound and music are top-notch.”
- “The music is rockin' but can become repetitive after a while.”
- “The sound effects are ominous, but the music lacks variety.”
- “I wish I could adjust the graphics settings without affecting the music.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's story is compelling and enriched by well-developed characters, each with their own unique narratives, contributing to an engaging experience. The combination of beautiful art and excellent voice acting enhances the storytelling, making it a standout aspect of the game. Overall, players find the story to be a significant strength, adding depth to the gameplay.
- “Voice acting is wonderful; each keeper has their own story and style. It's a roguelite reverse dungeon crawler.”
- “Art is wonderful, the story is compelling, content is enriching and expanding, sound is gorgeous, and gameplay is simple but has so much depth.”
- “One of the best games I've played with an amazing story, concept, and characters.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to cumbersome team management and opaque resource usage that lacks compelling incentives. While some enjoy the game overall, they feel that leveling up heroes requires excessive effort for minimal rewards, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “The garrison is tedious to work with.”
- “Team management is bad, and moving them around is tedious and buried for no particular reason. Resource usage is opaque, with very little compelling reason for all the constant conversions offered. Event selection is too easy to end up with a dead choice, with no confirmation that you won't be able to do anything.”
- “I like it a lot, although leveling up your heroes feels grindy for not much in return.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and reminiscent of Dungeon Keeper, others report frequent bugs and crashes that hinder deeper engagement with the mechanics. Overall, the experience is marred by stability issues, making it difficult for some users to fully invest in the game.
- “Fun game in concept, but too buggy to get deeply invested in the mechanics.”
- “A bit buggy sometimes; the game freezes and crashes automatically.”
- “Pretty fun, feels like Dungeon Keeper but easier and less buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing elements alongside enjoyable animations and strategic combat. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted tone that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The game was funny, at least.”
- “Really nice animations and combat, with a good sense of humor and strategy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The monetization model is highly praised for being straightforward and player-friendly, featuring no ads, microtransactions, or online requirements, allowing players to enjoy the game without any additional costs or interruptions.
- “No ads, no microtransactions, no online requirement—just a good old game.”
- “No in-app purchases or pay-to-play.”
- “The game is completely free to play, with no in-app purchases.”
- “I appreciate that there are no pay-to-win mechanics in this game.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't rely on monetization strategies.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The atmosphere of the game is often compared to that of a mature-rated Castlevania, effectively creating a dark and immersive environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, reminiscent of a mature-rated Castlevania.”
- “The game immerses you in a rich and eerie environment that keeps you on edge.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that draws you into its world.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere comes off as generic and forgettable.”
- “The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”

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75h Median play time

51h Average play time

1-100h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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