Project Dagger

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features fantastic pixel art and a visually appealing aesthetic.
Combat is simple yet engaging, providing a fun experience with multiple weapon types and upgrades.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on future content, showing promise for the game's development.

There is a lack of enemy and weapon variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The game suffers from design issues, such as low draw distance and an empty feeling in towns.
Initial mouse sensitivity settings are frustrating, and the game may feel incomplete or lacking in content at this stage.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their beautiful visual aesthetic, featuring a stunning art style that embodies a twisted fantasy vibe. Overall, the artwork contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The artwork and style are beautiful as well :)”
- “Nice visual aesthetic.”
- “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- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”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.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “The gameplay has a nostalgic feel and is incredibly smooth, making it enjoyable to play.”
- “While the gameplay may not be very challenging, it becomes intuitive after a few runs.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its diversity across different areas, enhancing the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable and fitting, complementing the straightforward and fun combat mechanics.
- “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
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The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with users reporting that performance can vary unpredictably at times.
- “Performance is a bit random at times.”