Metal Queen Dungeon

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"Metal Queen Dungeon" is a card-based strategy game where you defend your dungeon from waves of heroes. Build your army by playing minion, structure, and spell cards from five different factions, and use manipulation, destruction, and movement spells to gain the upper hand. Customize your deck and utilize the stacking mechanic to strategically accumulate minions on a single tile. Conquer the Classic Mode or test your limits in Endless Mode, all while enjoying an original heavy metal soundtrack.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

music16 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features excellent music that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a fun and unique blend of mechanics, combining elements of tower defense and card games.
Despite its short playtime, the game is enjoyable and provides a good amount of fun for its price.

The game lacks content variety, with limited enemy types and no meta progression options.
There are significant issues with saving progress and game settings not being retained between sessions.
Players may find the game too short, with some completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about replayability.

music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly for its powerful heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the dark aesthetic and intense atmosphere. Reviewers highlight it as a standout feature, with many considering it one of the best aspects of the game, perfectly complementing the gameplay and creating a captivating experience. Fans of metal and immersive soundtracks are encouraged not to miss this title.
- “The powerful metal soundtrack perfectly complements the game's dark aesthetic and enhances the intense gaming atmosphere.”
- “The music is amazing—finest metal that gets more intense with each stronger enemy.”
- “The combination of gloomy artwork and gripping music creates a unique and captivating game world that you'll enjoy exploring.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and attention to detail, contributing to a captivating dark aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere. However, some users express frustration that the game requires a high-end graphics card despite its relatively simple visual style, limiting accessibility for players with older hardware. Overall, the graphics are considered delightful and well-integrated with the game's music and lore.
- “The combination of gloomy artwork and gripping music creates a unique and captivating game world that you'll enjoy exploring.”
- “As a D&D player and fantasy fan, this game drew me in with its beautiful artwork, attention to detail in all characters and lore, and the simplicity of the mechanics while being intricate in itself.”
- “The graphics are delightful, and the core game is quite fun.”
- “If your graphics card isn't new enough for that, you're SOL, which is absurd because it's not like this game actually has complex graphics.”
- “Come back, dev, and let people who don't have high-end gaming PC graphics cards actually play your 2D strategy roguelike.”
- “If your graphics card isn't new enough for that, you're SOL, which is absurd because it's not like this game actually has complex graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of "Metal Queen Dungeon" is praised for its unique blend of challenging mechanics and immersive atmosphere, appealing particularly to fans of roguelikes and fantasy. Reviewers appreciate the game's beautiful artwork and detailed lore, noting that while the mechanics are simple, they offer depth and originality. Many express a desire for these mechanics to be further expanded in a potential sequel.
- “Metal Queen Dungeon is a captivating roguelike game that will delight fans of the genre with its unique blend of challenging gameplay and immersive atmosphere.”
- “As a D&D player and fantasy fan, this game drew me in with its title (obviously), beautiful artwork, attention to detail in all characters and lore, and the simplicity of the mechanics while being intricate in itself.”
- “Fun and pretty original mechanics and combination of mechanics.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The atmosphere of Metal Queen Dungeon is highly praised for its immersive qualities, featuring a dark aesthetic complemented by a powerful metal soundtrack. The combination of gloomy artwork and gripping music creates a captivating game world that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in the roguelike genre.
- “Metal Queen Dungeon is a captivating roguelike game that will delight fans of the genre with its unique blend of challenging gameplay and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The powerful metal soundtrack perfectly complements the game's dark aesthetic and enhances the intense gaming atmosphere.”
- “The combination of gloomy artwork and gripping music creates a unique and captivating game world that you'll enjoy exploring.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with players expressing a desire for features that could enhance the experience and provide a sense of progression.
- “Not much replayability.”
- “This would not only increase replayability but also provide a sense of progression.”