Nemo Dungeon

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Nemo Dungeon is a single player action game. It was developed by RedPain and was released on July 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Nemo Dungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler with roguelike elements.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Nemo Dungeon offers simple yet addictive gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities, making it a good entry point for new players.
The game features easy-to-obtain Steam achievements, appealing to completionists and casual gamers alike.
It has a charming aesthetic reminiscent of classic 2D games, providing a fun and engaging experience for short play sessions.

The game lacks depth and progression, feeling more like a basic project with repetitive gameplay and minimal content.
There are issues with control customization and some gameplay mechanics that can lead to frustration, such as clunky scrolling and unclear item effects.
Despite its cute visuals, the game suffers from a lack of innovation and creativity, making it feel like a low-effort mobile port.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it unsatisfying and reminiscent of cheap mobile games, while others appreciate its addictive and skill-based nature, particularly in comparison to other action roguelikes. The minimalist design extends to gameplay systems, leading to a lack of depth in decision-making. Overall, while it shares similarities with established titles, it struggles to stand out.
- “Nemo Dungeon is an innovative and incredibly addictive indie game that combines 'dungeon crawling' with bullet-hell gameplay.”
- “+ skill-based (very) and addictive gameplay.”
- “Its gameplay is similar to other action roguelike dungeon crawlers such as Enter the Gungeon or The Binding of Isaac.”
- “The gameplay itself is fine, but in its execution it currently feels like a cheap mobile game.”
- “Being able to pause and verify that I already have enough health regeneration would make gameplay much more decision-based and less haphazard.”
- “Built with a minimalist visual style that unfortunately carries over to the gameplay systems.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is minimal, with many players noting a lack of narrative depth and complexity, featuring only four repetitive levels and no overarching plot. While it offers three unique heroes to unlock, the gameplay is primarily focused on action rather than storytelling, leaving players without a significant narrative experience. Overall, the game is seen as a straightforward bullet hell rogue-like dungeon crawler with little emphasis on story.
- “There isn't a story going on for it, but the game contains 3 unique heroes for you to play as. You start as the first, default hero, and as you play, you'll eventually unlock the other two.”
- “Not sure if there's a cutscene or story at the end though since I didn't get that far. The game itself is also fairly cheap considering the hours you may end up putting in just to get to the very end of the game.”
- “Unfortunately, it feels like the game should have more to offer at the current price of about $5, as many other less pricey games have much more to offer than 4 repetitious levels of gameplay and no story.”
- “This is a nice little bullet hell rogue-like dungeon crawler; nothing overly complex, no story, no great graphics, no long load times, just pick up and play.”
- “There is no special story, and if you win all boss battles, your record will be shown.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics of the game are characterized as low effort and low poly, resembling a console or mobile port despite being a PC native title. While the visuals are described as deceptively cute, they do not detract from the game's challenging gameplay, which is straightforward and accessible. Overall, the graphics are functional but not a standout feature.
- “+ deceptively cute graphics = doesn't mean the game's super easy to play at all!”
- “While this looks a lot like a console/mobile port due to the low effort, low poly graphics, this is actually a PC native game.”
- “This is a nice little bullet hell rogue-like dungeon crawler, nothing overly complex, no story, no great graphics, no long load times, just pick up and play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game offers high replay value, suggesting that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
- “The game has high replay value, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I love how every decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay it multiple times.”
- “The variety of characters and story paths ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being overly cheerful, which some players find off-putting.
- “My three complaints with this game are that the music is too happy, you can't rebind any controls to the mouse, and there is no feedback when a skill is ready to be used.”