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Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold

Underneath the childish, cartoony exterior, Snack World: Dungeon Crawl Gold is a funny, simple but engaging RPG that above all, will make you smile.
75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
story, grinding
91% User Score Based on 43 reviews
Critic Score 67%Based on 16 reviews

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Nintendo Switch
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Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold is a single player role playing game. It was developed by LEVEL-5 and was released on February 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold" is a humorous Role Playing game where players become heroic adventurers in a roguelike RPG. Explore dungeons to seek revenge against the villainous Sultan Vinegar while searching for rare treasure, and team up with up to four players to take down tenacious tyrants. This meta adventure combines high fantasy and high tech for a delicious and hilarious experience for all gamers.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game features witty and silly dialogue, along with a unique cast of characters that adds charm and humor to the experience.
  • It offers a compelling gameplay loop with a variety of missions, tons of content, and the ability to collect and upgrade weapons and items.
  • The auto-equip feature and simple combat mechanics make it accessible for players of all ages, while still providing depth for more experienced gamers.
  • The camera angles can be frustrating and hinder gameplay, making it difficult to navigate dungeons effectively.
  • The humor, while charming to some, can be overly reliant on toilet jokes and may not appeal to all players, potentially feeling cringey.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive over time, with a reliance on grinding for loot that may feel unrewarding to some players.
  • gameplay
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold" is characterized by a blend of simple yet engaging mechanics, with a strong emphasis on gacha elements that may deter some players due to the randomness of rewards. While the combat is frenetic and fun, and the game features a compelling loop and charming humor, it can also become repetitive over time, especially during lengthy sessions. Overall, the vibrant visuals and clever writing help maintain interest despite some gameplay depth limitations.

    • “Every enemy has a pun, many of them two or three puns in the same joke. The combat system is simple, but fun, and there is a compelling gameplay loop.”
    • “Plays like a silly cross between an ARPG and a hunting game, but the gameplay is frenetic and the combat is fun even for adults.”
    • “The gameplay and combat are simple yet intricate enough to keep you wanting more, and the grind for better loot at the end of quests is satisfying.”
    • “But if you don't like gacha mechanics, you might want to avoid the game as rewards are random with what you'll get (outside of the preset list of items you can obtain per mission) and even weapons, accessories, and other equitable items will have random stat boosts which can either make the game a breeze or barely add anything to your overall stats to be worthwhile.”
    • “The gameplay is tedious.”
    • “[Voice sound effects become repetitive and annoying, lots of concepts and mechanics thrown at the player early on, gameplay can become repetitive with lengthy sessions.]”
  • story
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by witty and silly dialogue, featuring a unique cast of characters that adds charm and humor to the experience. While the narrative is enjoyable and self-referential, it can become repetitive, serving primarily to support the gameplay rather than stand out on its own. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and engaging quests, though some may find the mission-based structure limiting compared to an open-world format.

    • “The story is funny, and they love to mention that you're playing a game in it.”
    • “All the jokes and puns make it very enjoyable when you're just out to waste some time grinding away at nonsense quests for laughs.”
    • “The story's okay with self-referential humor and silly jokes, but it's clearly meant to be there to drive gameplay.”
    • “The story is okay with self-referential humor and pooh jokes, but it's clearly meant to be there just to drive gameplay.”
    • “The controls are a bit hard to navigate, and the story gets a bit repetitive.”
    • “The only downside is I thought it was going to be open world like Fantasy Life for the 3DS, but this is mission-based, so you can't explore.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its clever writing, food puns, and self-referential jokes, often drawing comparisons to shows like Family Guy. While many players enjoy the lighthearted, silly tone and engaging dialogue, some critiques point to a reliance on toilet humor and repetitive jokes that may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with its gameplay, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate a whimsical approach.

    • “This little gem has a ton of food puns, meta humor and doesn't take itself too seriously at all.”
    • “This game is awesome, funny with some clever writing.”
    • “Underneath the childish, cartoony exterior, Snack World: Dungeon Crawl Gold is a funny, simple but engaging RPG that above all, will make you smile.”
    • “Most jokes are unfunny.”
    • “The humor feels repetitive.”
    • “It isn't as kid-friendly as it appears.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful visuals and charming art style, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience. Players appreciate the quirky character designs and the overall personality of the visuals, which complement the game's humorous dialogue and enjoyable gameplay. Despite some mature themes in the dialogue, the graphics remain a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal to a broad audience.

    • “Lite-dungeon crawling, a deep loot system, colorful visuals, quirky 'meta' humor – all the right ingredients are here for a staple dish in my personal video game cuisine.”
    • “Beautiful, colorful visuals and superb music, genuinely hilarious throughout with great dialogue and character designs, auto-equip features make it approachable for newcomers.”
    • “Vibrant, cartoon visuals with plenty of personality.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, lacking the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “While the gameplay has potential, the visuals are disappointing and detract from the overall experience.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the humor and can tolerate the grind for casual play, many feel it is tedious and unrewarding, exacerbated by frustrating mechanics like camera issues and randomness in boss fights. Overall, grinding is seen as necessary but often leads to irritation rather than satisfaction.

    • “The gameplay is tedious.”
    • “Getting loot from dungeons doesn't feel satisfying; rather, it's irritating because of the awful camera, and the grinding is unrewarding.”
    • “Grinding is necessary but almost entirely without reward.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by beautiful visuals and superb music, creating an engaging atmosphere. The dialogue is genuinely hilarious, complemented by well-designed characters that add depth to the experience. Additionally, the auto-equip features make the game accessible for newcomers, allowing them to focus on character interactions and growth.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having their own unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
    • “The interactions between characters are so well-written and engaging, it really makes you feel connected to their journeys.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its superb quality, complementing the beautiful and colorful visuals, while enhancing the overall experience with a humorous and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The music is beautiful and complements the colorful visuals perfectly.”
    • “The superb music enhances the overall experience, making it genuinely enjoyable.”
    • “The soundtrack is engaging and adds a great deal to the atmosphere of the game.”
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Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold is a role playing game.

Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold is available on Nintendo Switch.

Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold was released on February 14, 2020.

Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold was developed by LEVEL-5.

Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl - Gold is a single player game.

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