Super Dungeon Master
- October 14, 2017
- boyflea
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Reviews
- The game is a free tribute to the original Dungeon Master, offering nostalgic elements and a decent amount of content.
- Players appreciate the variety of characters, skills, and the ability to assemble a squad, making for engaging gameplay.
- The developer is actively supporting the game with regular updates and improvements, showing a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game lacks proper documentation, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and controls.
- Many players find the combat system overly simplistic and the game too easy, which detracts from the challenge.
- The graphics and interface can be unappealing or distracting, and some players have reported issues with screen size and readability.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging lore and characters, reminiscent of classic 70s and 80s storytelling styles, which many players find appealing. While the narrative is described as simple, it effectively integrates set-piece puzzles and combat, offering a solid plot that allows for player agency. Overall, it captures the essence of vintage gaming while providing a modern experience.
“Now, after completing it 20 minutes ago, I can say the lore, the characters, and the story are really good, yet simple. It is a very 70s-80s way of telling a tale, and I completely love it.”
“The plot is solid, and there is the option to play it in your own way.”
“And the story: well, it seems a set of set-piece puzzles interspersed with combat, but I'm told this is close to an original vintage game.”
“The plot is solid and there is the option to play it in your own way.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the modern and impressive soundtrack featuring various artists, others find it random and disruptive to the gameplay experience, particularly during dungeon crawling. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its quality, but its inconsistency can detract from immersion.
“Well this is very jolly: lots of nice bright colors and accompanied by a thoroughly modern musical set.”
“The music is really good - such an impressive set of artists involved.”
“- has a nice soundtrack”
“On the bad side, the music is really random at times; I would say 60% of it threw me off the dungeon crawling mood, but that's the only negative thing I have to share about it.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while graphics are often considered important, some players prioritize gameplay mechanics and exploration over visual quality. The graphics are described as diverse and unique, with a mix of artistic styles that can sometimes be distracting.
“The graphics are all bespoke, though perhaps a little arty and distracting in places.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players emphasize that engaging mechanics and exploration are more important than graphics and music, highlighting that the game's nostalgic elements are enhanced by its unique gameplay approach, making it enjoyable to revisit.
“People nowadays think graphics and quality music make a game, but that's secondary to me. If the mechanics are fun and there's stuff to explore, I enjoy it!”
“This game brings that nostalgia to the table but does the gameplay very differently, which makes it enjoyable to play again and see where I can recall certain things from the original.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game is a significant time investment, often requiring repetitive actions such as leveling up characters and collecting resources. Many express that it can be tedious, with some suggesting that it feels like a necessity to fully enjoy the game.
“Anyone who has played the original will remember how they spent hours hitting 144 to 1335 for their fireball lightning combos, spamming out masses of health potions, and grinding out a level repeatedly to grind out food and level up your fighters.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a delightful addition that enhances the overall experience, complementing its engaging RPG elements and clever puzzles. Reviewers appreciate how the humor seamlessly integrates with the gameplay, providing a lighthearted touch amidst the more serious aspects of dungeon crawling and exploration.
“While it's certainly a daunting feat to imagine so many disparate RPG elements could unify with one another, they all come together seamlessly to give you a smooth-yet-exciting mix of many things I've come to love about role-playing games: 'meaty' dungeon crawling, meaningful action elements, more-than-meets-the-eye secrets, intuitive item usage and environment interaction, interesting and rewarding puzzles which sometimes delightfully break linearity, instead opting for a bit of lateral thinking from the player, and a great sense of humor as the cherry on top!”
