Par for the Dungeon
- October 17, 2023
- Sleeping Giant Games
"Par for the Dungeon" is a roguelike golf game where players navigate through procedurally generated dungeons. Use your golf skills to battle enemies, solve puzzles, and reach the exit in each level. With permadeath and a variety of items to discover, every run offers a new challenge.
Reviews
- The game features a unique twist on mini golf with fun and polished mechanics, making it enjoyable and satisfying to play.
- The art style and sound design are charming, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a great casual game that offers a good balance of challenge and relaxation, making it suitable for both quick sessions and longer play.
- Some players found the puzzles to be too easy and expressed a desire for more challenging content that layers mechanics across levels.
- The camera can be frustrating, as it resets after shots and can snap back, making it difficult to aim at off-screen targets.
- Limited retries and the potential to block progress on certain levels can lead to frustrating experiences, especially if players are not careful.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and effective introduction of mechanics and power-ups, with well-designed levels that gradually increase in complexity. However, some players desire more challenging puzzles that incorporate layered mechanics across different worlds. Overall, it offers a charming adventure experience with engaging golf mechanics.
“Par for the Dungeon is a really cute adventure puzzle game with golf mechanics.”
“The gameplay is incredibly smooth and simple.”
“Great aesthetics, level design, mechanics, and pacing.”
“A bit of constructive feedback: I would have liked to see some harder puzzles, maybe that layered some of the mechanics from world to world.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their polished, cozy Nintendo first-party aesthetic, featuring beautiful visuals and charming character designs. The art style complements the engaging level design and mechanics, enhancing the overall experience of solving puzzles and executing skillful gameplay moments.
“The visuals are beautiful and the characters are so cute!”
“Great cozy Nintendo first-party aesthetic, challenging but not annoying puzzles, and those moments of competence and skill where you feel like you pulled something cool off when you solve a puzzle in a clever way or nail a difficult shot.”
“The art style and story were fun, and overall the game was very polished.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and complements the fun art style, contributing to a polished overall experience in the game.
“The art style and story were fun, and overall the game was very polished.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as charming and complements the laid-back atmosphere of the puzzle experience, enhancing the overall 3D design.
“Great laid-back puzzle game with charming music and 3D design.”