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 card game and roguelike elements, offering a unique gameplay experience.
- The game features user-friendly mechanics and a strong narrative connection through its storytelling.
- The music enhances the atmosphere, contributing to a cozy and relaxing gameplay experience.
- The game is criticized for its short length and limited replayability, with many events and items feeling repetitive.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes on certain systems, and some mechanics are poorly explained or implemented.
- Players have reported a lack of content and variety, leading to a feeling of emptiness after a few playthroughs.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its user-friendliness and simplicity, allowing players to easily understand mechanics while enjoying a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. The integration of storytelling enhances the narrative experience, although some recent updates introduced confusing mechanics. Overall, the game offers a pleasant and comfortable experience with appealing 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers a non-linear plot with significant choices that can enhance replayability, but some players feel that the limited content and repetitive nature of the experience diminish its long-term value. While there are elements that suggest potential for replayability, such as varied story paths, the overall consensus indicates that the current version has constraints that may hinder repeated playthroughs.
“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.”
“Though early, I feel it will have plenty of replayability.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally good and clear, offering a pleasant and moderate aesthetic, though they lack standout features and could use some additional polish. Overall, the visuals complement the simple gameplay without being overly distracting.
“The graphics are generally good, but they could benefit from some additional polish.”
“The graphics may not be exceptional, but they are clear and well-balanced, with everything in its place.”
“The pleasant, non-eye-catching graphics complement the simple gameplay nicely.”
“The graphics are nothing special; they are clear and moderate, but lack any standout features.”
“The visuals feel outdated and fail to impress, making the overall experience less engaging.”
“While the graphics are functional, they lack creativity and depth, leaving the game feeling bland.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a highly integrated storytelling approach that enhances the narrative connection through gameplay. With a non-linear plot and significant player choices, the story adapts based on decisions made, offering a replayable experience that emphasizes the impact of those choices.
“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.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, serving as a standout feature that complements the experience. Many users appreciate the musical accompaniment, noting its suitability for enjoying alongside other audio content like 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, including the musical accompaniment.”
“I wanted something to fit nicely with listening to some music or an audiobook.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its cozy and chill vibe, complemented by standout music that enhances the overall experience, making it a perfect choice for relaxation after a long day.
“The music stands out as a high point, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“So cozy, comfortable, and chill, the atmosphere of this game allows me to truly relax after a hard day.”
