Little Dungeon Stories
- December 6, 2019
- David Moralejo Sánchez
Get on SteamLittle Dungeon Stories is a roguelike RPG where you lead a party of heroes to explore procedurally generated dungeons. Fight enemies, level up your characters, and find treasures to become stronger. With pixel art graphics and permadeath, each playthrough offers a new challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Little Dungeon Stories combines elements of adventure, combat, and RPG games into a charming pixel-art roguelike card-based experience, making it unique in its genre.
- The game is user-friendly, allowing players to quickly grasp mechanics, and features engaging storytelling that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The music and atmosphere are standout elements, contributing to a cozy and relaxing vibe that many players find enjoyable.
- The game is criticized for being too short, with limited content and replayability, leading to repetitive gameplay experiences.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, such as crashes on certain systems and unclear mechanics that can frustrate players.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth, with a need for more variety in cards, events, and choices to keep the gameplay engaging.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its user-friendliness and simplicity, allowing players to easily understand the mechanics while enjoying a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The integration of storytelling enhances the narrative experience, although some mechanics, like the freezing effect, can be confusing. Overall, the game offers a comfortable and chill vibe, complemented by pleasant graphics and a well-designed menu.
“The user-friendliness is a major strength, allowing players to quickly grasp the game's mechanics.”
“Storytelling is greatly integrated into gameplay to create a stronger narrative connection.”
“So cozy, comfortable, and chill atmosphere; this calm gameplay lets me truly relax after a hard day.”
“Last update for Little Dungeon Stories was more than a year ago; it added freezing mechanics which... I don't know how it works since it triggers for no apparent reason and shows 'poisoned' in a tooltip.”
“Pleasant non-eye-catching graphics and simple gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels very basic and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game features a non-linear plot and significant player choices, suggesting potential for replayability; however, many users note that the content is limited to less than an hour, leading to repetitive experiences. While some believe it may offer more replay value in the future, current feedback indicates that reaching the game's end at floor 150 is heavily reliant on RNG, which further restricts replayability. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some optimism for future updates.
“This is a replayable card RPG with a non-linear plot and a very heavy load of choices, because the whole story depends on your choices.”
“That's less than 1 hour of content with little to no replay value (you get the same stuff over and over again).”
“The game ends at floor 150 (if you get there that far with RNG. I've played 7 hours and got there 4 or 5 times) and replayability is limited.”
“Though early, I feel it will have plenty of replayability.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally good and clear, offering a pleasant and moderate aesthetic, though they lack standout features. However, many users feel that the visuals could use some additional polish to enhance the overall experience.
“Pleasant non-eye-catching graphics and simple gameplay.”
“Graphics are clear and well-moderated, creating a cohesive visual experience.”
“The graphics, while generally good, provide a solid foundation for the gameplay.”
“Graphics: There is nothing special, but it looks clear and moderate; everything is in its place.”
“Graphics: There is nothing special, but it looks clear and moderate; everything is in its place.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a highly integrated storytelling approach that enhances the narrative connection through gameplay. It offers a replayable card RPG experience with a non-linear plot, where player choices significantly influence the story's direction. This emphasis on choice creates a dynamic and engaging narrative experience.
“Storytelling is greatly integrated into gameplay to create a stronger narrative connection.”
“This is a replayable card RPG with a non-linear plot and a significant amount of choices, as the entire story depends on your decisions.”
“This is a replayable card RPG with a non-linear plot and a significant amount of choices, as the entire story depends on your decisions.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently highlighted as a standout feature, significantly enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Many users appreciate the musical accompaniment, noting its ability to complement other activities like listening to music or audiobooks.
“The music stands out as a high point, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“Of course, these are not all the advantages; there are many others in it, including musical accompaniment.”
“I wanted something to fit along nicely with listening to some music or an audiobook.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy and comfortable vibe, complemented by standout music that enhances the overall experience. Players find the calm gameplay to be a perfect way to unwind after a long day, creating a relaxing environment.
“The music stands out as a high point, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“So cozy, comfortable, and chill atmosphere; this calm gameplay lets me truly relax after a hard day.”
