Project Dagger

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Project Dagger is a single player hack and slash game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by William Renard and was released on July 25, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Project Dagger is a retro FPS roguelike, where you have to return the lost Crown of Benevolence to the King of Delvia! However, your journey will not be easy as many foes along the way will attempt to kill you! Unlock new weapons, upgrade stats, battle enemies as you make your way through the world!

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

Unique and fun first-person dungeon crawling roguelite with engaging and straightforward combat.
Fantastic pixel art and visually appealing sprite-based aesthetics with twisted fantasy vibe.
Enjoyable soundtrack and sound design that enhances the gameplay experience.

Lack of enemy and weapon variety making gameplay repetitive after some time.
Some design choices and unfinished features result in an occasionally unfun experience.
Performance issues and limited content depth with sparse side content and empty towns.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a beautiful, twisted fantasy art style with a visually appealing aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- “Nice visual aesthetic.”
- “The artwork and style is beautiful as well.”
- “The art style has a twisted fantasy type vibe to it.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is smooth and nostalgic but lacks challenge, becoming predictable after a few runs; however, upcoming patches aim to address these issues.
- “Still has some work to do (as mentioned in the patch notes), but so far, the game offers nostalgia and smooth gameplay.”
- “Gameplay doesn't seem challenging initially, but after some runs, it almost becomes natural to how to play.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is praised for being awesome and varied across different areas, enhancing the gameplay experience. Combat tracks are straightforward and engaging, complementing the game's sprite enemies and simple 3D environments effectively.
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Optimization is inconsistent, with performance varying unpredictably at times.