Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil From The Sewers

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Blast through the sewers in Radioactive Dwarfs! Retro top-down shooter with NES-style pixel graphics and chiptune music. Help armed heroine search for her brother in underground dwarven settlement. Many enemies, items, secrets, and bonus levels. Thrilling adventure awaits!

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music6 positive mentions

The game features nice graphics and a catchy 8-bit soundtrack that enhances the retro atmosphere.
It offers straightforward gameplay with 20 levels, including bonus and secret stages, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The storyline is interesting and reminiscent of classic 80s movies, adding charm to the overall gameplay.

The game is extremely difficult, with some players finding Level 1 to be ridiculously challenging.
Controls can be inconvenient, making it difficult to navigate and respond quickly during gameplay.
There are issues with compatibility on certain platforms, such as being unplayable on the Steam Deck due to control problems.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its catchy 8-bit soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the retro visuals. Reviewers highlight the punchy sound design that rewards player actions, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience across its 20 levels. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds depth and nostalgia to the game.
- “Radioactive Dwarfs has a lot of atmosphere; it has simple cinematics that make its story come alive, a great soundtrack, and the punchy, rewarding sound design for things like shooting, collecting items, getting points, and progressing that a game like this needs to have.”
- “An additional atmosphere is provided by its musical accompaniment, which is also made in 8-bit.”
- “Everything about this game is great, from the story (like something out of an 80's movie) to the beautiful retro visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay features.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil from the Sewers" is characterized by its retro arcade style, featuring a top-down view and a blend of mechanics reminiscent of classic games like Battle City and Pacman. Players can enjoy over 20 levels, including bonus stages with unique mechanics, complemented by engaging graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and a mix of interesting yet occasionally frustrating enemies. Overall, the gameplay is straightforward and nostalgic, appealing to fans of 8-bit aesthetics.
- “The game has over 20 levels, and there are bonus levels that have slightly different mechanics from the rest.”
- “Everything about this game is great, from the story (like something out of an 80's movie) to the beautiful retro visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay features.”
- “[h1] Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil from the Sewers [/h1] - an arcade game made in a retro style with a top-down view, in its gameplay, resembles a mixture of two games: Battle City and Pac-Man.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward but can feel repetitive after a while, especially with the limited mechanics across the 20 levels.”
- “While the game has interesting enemies, their behavior can be frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are reminiscent of classic titles, but they lack the depth and innovation needed to keep players engaged.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their suitability to modern 8-bit aesthetics, featuring beautiful retro visuals and animated elements that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of 80s movies, contributing to the game's charm alongside its catchy soundtrack and straightforward gameplay.
- “Everything about this game is great, from the story (like something out of an 80's movie) to the beautiful retro visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay features.”
- “I really liked the animated graphics.”
- “Nice graphics and retro gameplay.”
- “Synopsis aside, the game has suitable graphics for a modern 8-bit game, catchy music, interesting but sometimes annoying enemies, useful pickup items and straightforward gameplay of 20 levels (including bonus and secret levels).”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Radioactive Dwarfs" features a nostalgic 80s vibe, centering on a girl in a red dress searching for her kidnapped brother, taken by radioactive gnomes in the sewers. The game is praised for its atmospheric storytelling, simple yet effective cinematics, and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While the narrative is brief, it is engaging and leaves players wanting more.
- “According to the story, we will play for a beautiful girl in a red dress, who goes in search of her brother, who was kidnapped by radioactive gnomes in the sewers.”
- “Everything about this game is great, from the story (like something out of an 80's movie) to the beautiful retro visuals, soundtrack, and gameplay features.”
- “It doesn't last long, but it's cheap, it's got a fun story and atmosphere, and it's short enough to satisfy but leave you wanting more.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
"Radioactive Dwarfs" is praised for its rich atmosphere, enhanced by simple yet effective cinematics, an engaging 8-bit soundtrack, and satisfying sound design that complements gameplay elements like shooting and item collection. While the game is short, its fun story and immersive atmosphere leave players wanting more, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
- “Radioactive Dwarfs has a lot of atmosphere; it features simple cinematics that bring its story to life, a great soundtrack, and punchy, rewarding sound design for actions like shooting, collecting items, and progressing, which a game like this needs.”
- “It doesn't last long, but it's cheap, has a fun story and atmosphere, and is short enough to satisfy while leaving you wanting more.”
- “An additional atmosphere is provided by its musical accompaniment, which is also created in 8-bit.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from a playful misunderstanding of language, particularly in the portrayal of characters that resemble gnomes or dwarves, leading to amusing interpretations of their traits. This blend of fantasy elements with linguistic quirks creates a comedic effect that resonates with players.
- “I know that they're meant to be gnomes or fantasy dwarves or whatever, but the creators' minimal understanding of English led to the impression that she really just hates manlets, and that's funny to me.”

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