Management: Lord of Dungeons

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"Management: Lord of Dungeons" is a Role Playing game that offers a Dungeon Management Simulation experience. Immerse yourself in the intriguing story and stunning gameplay with exceptional visuals and a beautiful soundtrack. However, be prepared for lots of grinding, annoying ads, and occasional humor.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,398 reviews

gameplay69 positive mentions

grinding45 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of dungeon management and town building, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
There is a generous amount of content and activities to engage with, making it a great time killer.
The game is free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without mandatory purchases.

The game suffers from excessive loading times and input lag, making it frustrating to navigate.
The tutorial is lacking, leaving new players confused about game mechanics and objectives.
There are frequent connectivity issues that disrupt gameplay, leading to a poor user experience.

gameplay
149 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
51%
3%
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique mechanics and engaging elements, offering a rich and fulfilling experience that combines various genres. However, many players find the learning curve steep due to a lack of clear tutorials, and some aspects can feel repetitive or overly reliant on grinding. While the game is often described as fun and addictive, issues like loading times and complex UI can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is rich, fulfilling, active, and engaging.”
- “Unique gameplay experienced, challenging and fulfilling, requires real luck, hard work, and strategy to properly play this game, fun!”
- “Great game with a great and complex gameplay.”
- “Gameplay seemed fine, but it's having to talk to the server way too much to be enjoyable.”
- “That said, the gameplay straight from the start is all about how much grinding time you put into boring repetitive tasks and waiting for timers.”
- “What I can say is, I have uninstalled the game. As awesome as the game may be, the tutorial is so lacking that I need to find out everything by myself, and it is complex. This game might seem quite fun and has a lot of things going for it, but after a while, it becomes hard to manage; the exploration mechanics make it tedious and require constant attention.”
graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
34%
5%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, vibrant colors, and charming character designs, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. Many players appreciate the balance between good graphics and performance, noting that the visuals do not significantly impact frame rates. However, some reviews mention that the user interface could be improved for better clarity, and a few players feel that the graphics could be enhanced further to meet modern standards.
- “Loving this game so far, awesome graphics, cute characters, lots to do; a great way to pass the time!”
- “I had a blast with amazing graphics and tons of new gameplay I haven't found yet in other simulation games.”
- “The graphics are cute and bright, and the gameplay gives you many different levers to pull to make your realm just right.”
- “4 stars because the graphics interface is cramped, and there could be better clarification on all aspects of monsters and companions; you just kind of have to figure it out.”
- “But the graphics and controls could be much better in my opinion, so I gave it 3 stars on that.”
- “It's 2020; the graphics should be better.”
story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
48%
10%
The game's story is a mix of humor and creativity, with many players appreciating its funny and quirky narrative, despite some noting a lack of depth and coherence. While the art and character design are praised, the absence of a clear tutorial and structured storyline can leave players feeling lost. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience with a lighthearted approach to storytelling, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more traditional or in-depth narrative.
- “The story and comedy within it is priceless.”
- “10/10 love the story and narrative!”
- “This game has a fresh concept and a really funny storyline.”
- “My only con is there's no actual tutorial or story for it; you're just thrust into the managerial role.”
- “A cute game, but not having a story or even a proper end goal makes this game a really repetitive endeavor.”
- “No story, no tutorial; you need to learn all by yourself or almost.”
grinding
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the depth and variety of tasks available, they often find the repetitive nature of grinding tedious, especially in the mid to late game. Some enjoy the management and resource collection elements, noting that the game can be played without spending money, but others feel that the grind becomes overwhelming and time-consuming, particularly when trying to progress or upgrade characters. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable grinding and resource management, but it may not be for everyone due to its repetitive mechanics.
- “Refreshing graphics, not too grindy, and absolutely not reliant on cash or pay-to-win.”
- “Not bad and not too grindy so far.”
- “Game is a time killer but the grinding gets very stale.”
- “Actually fairly playable without paying for quite a while - until leveling becomes impossible without grinding to death, since you only get 12 honor points/xp/whatever max from a battle.”
- “Overwhelming UI, thousands of different items to keep track of, slow combat and animations, repetitive and grindy core loop.”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and charm, featuring funny dialogues, a whimsical storyline, and amusing tutorials that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of tongue-in-cheek humor and cute art, which contributes to a lighthearted atmosphere throughout the gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to keep players engaged with its hilarious narrative and quirky characters, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The premise is fun, the writing is hilarious and I just can't help but keep playing.”
- “An expansive management game with goofy detailed art and a funny non sequitur storyline.”
- “The soundtracks are good, the dialogues are humorous, and the user interface is very well designed and pleasant to look at.”
monetization
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
90%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and intrusive microtransactions. Most ads are optional and can provide helpful bonuses, making the game feel fair and free-to-play friendly. While some users note a need for more advertising to attract a larger community, the overall sentiment is that the game avoids common pitfalls of aggressive monetization, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without constant pressure to spend money.
- “No ads so far.”
- “No begging for in-app purchases every 5 seconds either.”
- “Everything you can do is easily earned through the game, and their in-app purchases aren't overpriced. I'm really pleased with my experience.”
- “Constantly fighting a dying community by actively advertising because the devs wouldn't.”
- “Also ads everywhere, even when I was paying for the game.”
- “And servers aren't free but this kind of heavy-handed monetization really.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
6%
12%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and memorability, with many players finding it enjoyable and even addictive. While some users expressed a desire for more variety, particularly during loading screens, the overall sentiment highlights the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience. Additionally, the music complements the game's graphics and storyline, contributing to a relaxing and immersive atmosphere.
- “The music was awesome; I really enjoyed it and now it's stuck inside my head.”
- “Music is amazing, environment and character designs are amazing, and it plays great.”
- “Unique game with an awesome soundtrack.”
- “I can't play this game with music playing in the background.”
- “Every time I play, the music is distracting.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting smooth performance while others experience frequent freezes and crashes. Many players note that the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance overall stability and performance.
- “Rest runs smoothly.”
- “Needs more optimization though.”
- “I do understand that this is to make the game more secure, but optimization wise, it is not.”
- “Poorly optimized.”
- “Issues with performance that they should improve soon.”
- “I do understand that this is to make the game more secure, but optimization-wise, it is not.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and charming chibi designs, which are well-received for their cuteness and creativity. While players appreciate the graphics and the variety of character options, some feel that the gameplay could benefit from improved battle effects. Overall, the character designs contribute positively to the game's appeal, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The character sprites are cute chibis with varying character designs.”
- “Love the character design, graphics, and the expansive list of things that you can do.”
- “Awesome character design and gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, particularly during ad interruptions and data retrieval from the server. Many players express frustration over the game's unplayability due to these bugs, despite enjoying the overall experience. There is a strong desire for improvements to the game's stability to prevent abandonment.
- “It freezes the game, making it nearly unplayable since I need that to get items to advance.”
- “Really nice game, but every time the Bullet Man ad pops up, the game freezes, making me restart.”
- “Screen freezes every few seconds while the game gets data from the server.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, citing repetitive combat, a tedious storyline, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the experience. The act of collecting resources feels unfulfilling, leading to a lack of emotional investment and ultimately resulting in uninstallation.
- “Touching something, like collecting resources, and it registering.”
- “The emotional connection I felt with the characters was profound and unforgettable.”
- “The story's ability to evoke such strong feelings made it a truly memorable experience.”
- “The emotional depth of the story felt shallow and unengaging.”
- “I found it hard to connect with the characters; their struggles didn't resonate with me.”
- “The attempts at emotional moments fell flat and felt forced.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its art and immersive qualities, but some players feel that the loading screens disrupt the overall theme. Additionally, there are concerns about the experience being overly stimulated, which may detract from the intended ambiance.
- “The art and the atmosphere are fantastic, creating an immersive experience.”
- “Good game, but the loading screen doesn't really fit into the theme and atmosphere of the game.”
- “The art and the atmosphere are good, but there are too many things that feel over-stimulated.”