Saving Punyville
- January 13, 2021
- Robert Agnvall
Get on SteamYou are a burnt out fellow living an aimless life. Your grandpa lives in a mansion in town, but long ago kicked you out because of your various personal problems. The townspeople of Punyville, fixated on the treasures of a nearby cave, ventured inside with innocent hopes of fortune. But there were creatures inside. These creatures captured the townspeople of Punyville, locking them in dungeons. It…
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- The game is entertaining and offers a fun experience for a free title made by a small team.
- Controls are intuitive, and the combat feels satisfying, making it enjoyable for fans of dungeon crawlers.
- The story is simple yet engaging, with various monsters and loot to discover throughout the game.
- The inventory system is limited, making it cumbersome to manage items during combat.
- There are issues with controls and aiming, as bullets and arrows do not align with the cursor, leading to frustration.
- The game lacks RPG elements and achievements, which may deter players looking for a deeper experience.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered decent and engaging, with elements of mystery that unfold as players progress. While some reviewers note its simplicity, they appreciate that there is a narrative present, which adds to the overall experience. Overall, the story complements the gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of dungeon crawlers.
“Great game, pick it up! Combat feels nice and so far the story is fun and mysterious.”
“I enjoy dungeon crawlers and this one is very well put together; controls are intuitive and the story is very interesting.”
“Let’s ignore the rubbish look and lacking story and focus on the gameplay.”
“The story is simple, but at least there is some type of story and things unlock as you progress.”
“The story is simple, but at least there is some type of story and things unlock as you progress.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers emphasize that despite the game's poor visuals and weak narrative, the gameplay itself remains engaging and enjoyable.
“Let's ignore the poor graphics and lack of story and focus on the gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
