February 10, 2016
React Games

Super Dungeon Bros

A mildly fun multiplayer experience at best, and a flawed, derivative dungeon crawler at worst. Good for some fun with friends in short bursts, but has a knack for growing old rather quickly, especially when venturing out solo.

49%Game Brain Score

gameplay, music

story, grinding

51% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 14 reviews

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In "Super Dungeon Bros," play as metal-headed heroes Axl, Lars, Freddie, and Ozzie in this fast-paced dungeon brawler. Raids are more fun with friends, so team up in couch or online co-op to overcome tricky traps, defeat hordes of enemies, and uncover legendary loot. Fight strategically with tag team tactics and test your skills in daily and weekly dungeons for added challenges.

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+17

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

Fun and well-designed dungeon crawler, especially enjoyable in local 4-player co-op.
The game has a colorful and cartoonish art style, along with a killer rock-themed soundtrack that adds to the experience.
Provides a sense of nostalgia for players who enjoyed similar games in the past, making it a fun distraction with friends.

The game often fails to launch or has significant performance issues, including crashes and poor frame rates during gameplay.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating, especially when using keyboard and mouse.
Lacks content and variety, with repetitive dungeon layouts and limited enemy types, leading to a quick loss of interest.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
54%
9%
The gameplay of Super Dungeon Bros has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and rewarding, especially in co-op mode, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking originality. Many noted that the mechanics can feel clunky, particularly in single-player, and the game suffers from issues like crashes and frame rate drops. Overall, while the game has potential and offers some fun moments, it often falls short of delivering a consistently engaging experience.
- “The graphics look really illustrative, the gameplay is addictive and the challenge, while sometimes very difficult, can be very rewarding once you've done it all.”
- “Super Dungeon Bros is a rock-themed dungeon crawler that provides a mix of brilliant humor and addictive gameplay.”
- “It saddens me to see so much potential being wasted in such a beautifully polished and designed game; the gameplay itself is amazing, fun, and increasingly difficult.”
- “The gameplay with the 2h sword wasn't super interesting; it was basically light swing, then roll and repeat, or get hit if you tried to do anything else, so that's pretty meh.”
- “The gameplay is fairly dull, and the inability to find players for co-op makes this game a dud.”
- “[Game crashed too often, frame rate dropped frequently which negatively impacted gameplay, levels felt repetitive and boring, heroes lacked individuality]”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
23%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic and epic quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the additional alternative soundtracks available as DLC, which further enrich the musical landscape. However, some users found the music bland in contrast to the gameplay, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “Of course though, what's a rock game without fantastic rock music?”
- “Slash your enemies with swords, shoot them with guns, launch special attacks with your friends to an absolutely epic soundtrack.”
- “Awesome music, and if you want even more awesome music, I can recommend the alternative soundtracks you can get as DLC; they add even more awesomeness to the game.”
- “The music is bland; the gameplay bored me within the first few seconds.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
35%
47%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many reviewers noting a complete lack of narrative or driving goals, which detracts from the overall experience. Some players express a desire for even a nonsensical or humorous story to enhance engagement, while others appreciate the moral lessons embedded in the gameplay. Overall, the absence of a compelling story is seen as a significant drawback, limiting the game's potential.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “[Crafting adds in variety, humorous story, characters, and concept, fun with friends].”
- “So as I write this review, I would have to say it is mostly negative... but I honestly believe this game can be something great... it needs a story, in this case a really stupid funny story that makes no real sense as to why it matters.”
- “If you enjoy fighting games with no story, then this is the game for you.”
- “And the lack of a driving story made me less inclined to continue.”
- “- there is no story, no reason, no goal explained.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The graphics are praised for their illustrative, colorful, and cartoonish style, reminiscent of games like Dungeonland and Gauntlet, with a fun rock theme. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, adding to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The graphics are fantastic, the design is a very arcadey cartoon style which adds to the ongoing rock theme.”
- “The graphics look really illustrative, the gameplay is addictive and the challenge, while sometimes very difficult, can be very rewarding once you've done it all.”
- “Cute, cartoonish, spiral knights-inspired graphics.”
- “The graphics look really illustrative, but they lack the depth and detail that modern games offer.”
- “The graphics are cute and cartoonish, but they feel outdated and don't bring anything new to the table.”
- “While the art style is reminiscent of games like Dungeonland and Gauntlet, it ultimately feels unoriginal and uninspired.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilarious voiceovers and funny mechanics, particularly when playing with friends, such as throwing them off platforms. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and quirky quotes, others find the humor inconsistent and overshadowed by gameplay issues, suggesting that a more coherent and absurd storyline could enhance the experience. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with potential for greater comedic impact if the game addresses its other shortcomings.
- “Hilarious voice over, tons of guns to get.”
- “I felt that the game was better when joined by others, plus it's hilarious when throwing your friends off the side of the platforms.”
- “The funny quotes the narrator says at the beginning of a dungeon.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players express frustration with the excessive grinding required in the game, often feeling bored after repetitive tasks and noting that the only way to progress is through grinding, especially in the absence of microtransactions in the Steam version. While some appreciate the game's casual approach, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Game has a ton of grinding or an open your wallet scheme.”
- “After hours of grinding the same thing, you are bored.”
- “There are no microtransactions in the Steam version, so the only way to change anything is grind, grind, grind... after painful hours of grinding, I earned only half of the premium crystals needed for the cheapest weapon!”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game offers a challenging experience that is easy to pick up but hard to master, providing potential for significant replayability. However, many users feel it lacks essential elements like items, inventory, and a compelling story, which are necessary to enhance its replay value and overall enjoyment.
- “With a controller, the gameplay is easy to start but difficult to master, leading to endless hours of enjoyment and excellent replay value once the final end is reached.”
- “This game lacks the necessary elements to make it replayable. It needs more items, inventory options, and a compelling story to keep players coming back.”
- “The absence of customization and meaningful content makes replaying this game feel pointless. It really needs to offer more to engage players over time.”
- “Without a solid narrative or diverse gameplay mechanics, I find little reason to revisit this game. It feels like a missed opportunity for a dungeon crawler.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization model is criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, which many players find expensive and unbalanced. Additionally, significant content is locked behind a grind or paywall, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the system is perceived as exploitative and buggy.
- “You can't change anything because it's all locked behind a wall of microtransactions or extreme grind.”
- “The monetization is not balanced, with expensive microtransactions and buggy implementation.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, particularly in multiplayer mode, where users report significant bugs, glitches, and lag that hinder the ability to join rooms effectively. Overall, the experience is marred by instability, leading to frustration among players.
- “The multiplayer is so buggy, glitchy, and laggy that it was nearly impossible for us all to get into a room. This is the first review with two video parts as it became necessary.”
- “The multiplayer is so buggy, glitchy, and laggy that it was nearly impossible for us all to get into a room. This is the first review with two video parts as it became necessary.”
- “Not balanced, expensive microtransactions, and buggy.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the vibrant and engaging character designs, noting their fun colors and aesthetic appeal, which draw comparisons to the style of "Castle Crashers." However, the emphasis is more on visual appeal rather than deep character development or narrative growth.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive visuals and audio, which contribute to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the overall quality and stability, noting that the atmosphere enhances the action and gameplay.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many users expressing disappointment in its overall performance.
- “However, the most disappointing aspect of the game is its performance.”
- “The game struggles with frame rates, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes and long loading times, which severely impacted my experience.”

47%Critics’ scoreBased on 14 critic reviews

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