Radical Dungeon Sweeper
- January 19, 2018
- Anisirene
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Get on itch.io Store"Radical Dungeon Sweeper" is a rogue-like dungeon crawler where you play as a "Sweeper," tasked with ridding dungeons of monsters using an array of weapons and abilities. With permadeath and randomized levels, each run presents a new challenge as you battle through procedurally generated dungeons, collecting loot and growing in power. The game features pixel art graphics, creating a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic RPGs.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with lots of replay value and different characters that encourage varied strategies.
- Charming art style and fun mechanics that blend Minesweeper with RPG elements.
- Addictive and casual, making it easy to jump in and out of the game for quick sessions.
- Lacks a clear progression system or meaningful objectives, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Frequent crashes and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- Some players find the humor and themes off-putting, particularly the game's bizarre quest elements.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features a unique blend of minesweeper mechanics and dungeon crawling, offering multiple play styles through different characters. While the mechanics are fun and visually appealing, they are criticized for being somewhat shallow and lacking depth, with some players expressing frustration over certain mechanics like the timer and slow animations. Overall, the game is praised for its interesting gameplay and artistic style, despite some bugs and a lack of a clear win condition.
“Nice graphics and interesting gameplay that keeps you trying again and again.”
“Different mechanics for the different heroes make each one a slightly different experience and encourage different playstyles.”
“Nicely realized minesweeper/dungeon crawler combination, with quirky cartoon visual style and clever game mechanics.”
“I absolutely hate the 'timer' mechanic with the dark spirit attacking you.”
“There are a couple of bugs (empty cells still disappear when you exit to menu; sometimes after a new start, effects of enemy destruction continue to hang on the field; it can freeze once a week etc.), but not fatal for gameplay.”
“I will say that I hate the mechanic where you can only play a character once after you unlock him.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse character selection, each with unique traits, and a wide array of challenges, monsters, and items that create varied gameplay experiences. Players can expect each run to feel distinct, with increasing complexity that keeps the game engaging over time. Overall, the combination of unlockable content and dynamic situations contributes to its strong replay value.
“Multiple characters to choose from with special traits that allow you to go to deeper, more varied challenges, with monsters and runes to add to the replayability.”
“Every run feels different because of its complexity, and it has a high replay value. At the same time, it's simple and fast to play in the first levels; later, it becomes very challenging, and you need time to think through every step until it feels unbeatable.”
“It offers lots of replayability: many different characters to unlock, an almost infinite variety of situations, and tons of unique items and abilities to use.”
“Years ago, I ran across a very simple minesweeper with RPG elements on Kongregate, and it was really enjoyable, but it was lacking in depth and replayability.”
“Multiple characters to choose from with special traits that allow you to face deeper, more varied challenges, with monsters and runes to add to the replayability.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their nice style and engaging character designs, contributing to the overall appeal of the game. However, some users noted a lack of variety in unlockable artwork and music, suggesting that these aspects could be improved. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable, they may not fully meet expectations in terms of diversity.
“Nice graphics and interesting gameplay that keeps you trying again and again.”
“I like the style of graphics, funny characters with their pros and cons.”
“It's a rogue-like minesweeper with fabulous artwork.”
“No unlockable artwork or different modes.”
“Overall, the graphics and lack of variety in music could have been better, but the gameplay is solid.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as silly and somewhat bizarre, centering around a quest to find a dead man's rotting testicles. While it may not be a significant focus of the game, players can easily bypass it if desired, making it a lighthearted and quirky backdrop to the gameplay.
“Very fun, a bit of a weird story, but you can skip it by just clicking on the screen once.”
“The story is a bit silly, but it's not terribly prominent, and it's easy enough to ignore after the initial intro.”
“The story is semi-disgusting.”
“Your quest is to find a dead man's rotting testicles.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to slow animated interludes that disrupt gameplay, making the experience feel unnecessarily prolonged. Unlike other titles, this game lacks a meta-game grinding element, which some users see as a significant drawback.
“There are lots of slow animated interludes (e.g., things swirling down to the next level) which get tedious after a while and slow the gameplay unnecessarily.”
“Yes, this has already been done with Dungelot and Runestone Keeper, to name a couple, but one subtle difference that is huge to me is that this game does not have the meta game grinding.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been noted as lacking variety, which detracts from the overall experience, although the gameplay itself remains solid.
“Overall, the graphics and the lack of variety in the music could have been better, but the gameplay is solid.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing characters, each with their own quirks and drawbacks, complemented by a visually appealing graphic style.
“I love the quirky humor and the hilarious dialogue that keeps me laughing throughout the game.”
“The characters are so funny, each with their own unique quirks that add to the overall charm.”
“The witty writing and comedic situations make every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
