Project Dagger
- July 25, 2022
- William Renard
"Project Dagger" is a retro-style, roguelike first-person shooter where you must return a lost artifact to the King of Delvia. With randomly generated levels, over 60 perks to unlock, and various events and enemies to encounter, each run is unique. Look forward to future updates including seeded runs, bosses, and more content.
Reviews
- The game features fantastic pixel art and engaging combat, making it visually appealing and fun to play.
- There is a variety of enemy types and weapon options, along with parkour elements that enhance gameplay and exploration.
- The game shows promise for future development, with players looking forward to updates and additional content.
- The game suffers from a lack of enemy variety and visual interest in its environments, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Players have reported frustrating design choices, such as low mouse sensitivity settings and unclear map navigation.
- Unlocking new characters and content can be tedious, with long and annoying criteria that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally smooth and nostalgic, but many users find it lacks challenge, becoming intuitive after a few runs. While there are areas for improvement noted in the patch updates, the overall experience is enjoyable.
“Still has some work to do (which are in the patch notes), but so far, the game has nostalgia and smooth gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its variety across different areas, enhancing the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable and fitting, complementing the straightforward combat and charming visuals.
“Oh, and the music is awesome and not the same for each area!”
“Combat's straightforward and fun; it's got nice music, and I'm a sucker for sprite enemies and simple 3D environments.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a unique twisted fantasy art style that adds a distinct and imaginative visual appeal to the game.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, creating an immersive experience that captivates players.”
“The art style has a twisted fantasy vibe to it.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack realism.”