SUPER Dungeon Muncher
- August 5, 2024
- n_nexy
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features great pixel art and a charming visual design that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience that keeps players engaged and motivated to improve.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback, providing updates and fixes that enhance the game's playability.
- The gameplay can feel unbalanced, with many runs ending abruptly due to unavoidable obstacles and enemy placements.
- The controls and mechanics can be frustrating, especially with the mix of turn-based and real-time elements that complicate movement.
- The addition of a 'Wimp Mode' has been criticized as a dismissive response to player feedback regarding the game's difficulty.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines grid-based roguelike mechanics with a well-integrated timer, creating a fast-paced and challenging experience. However, some players find the design unbalanced, particularly due to the muncher occupying a significant portion of the screen, which limits visibility. While the onboarding process may be rough for some, the charming art and low price contribute to a tight core gameplay loop that many recommend.
“It marries the grid-based roguelike mechanics you know and love to a timer that is woven into the game fabric perfectly.”
“This game might not be perfect, but given the charming art, a very low price, and a tight core gameplay loop that delivers on what is promised in the trailer and descriptions (it is indeed fast-paced, challenging, and quite fun!), I think this game deserves a recommendation.”
“A seemingly original and cool concept is held back by unbalanced gameplay.”
“The muncher takes up half of the screen for no reason, making you focus on the lower quarter of your screen for the entire gameplay.”
“There might be an inherent risk in making difficult games; maybe the game's cutesy visual style and music gave some people misguided expectations of what the actual gameplay might be like (most people probably don't read descriptions or watch trailers very carefully)?”
“The game features unlockable characters, though I haven't unlocked any yet, so I'm not sure if they change up the gameplay.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a nice soundtrack but is often described as repetitious, though players have the option to turn it off. Some reviewers suggest that the cutesy visual style and music may lead to misconceptions about the game's difficulty.
“The soundtrack is also really nice.”
“Repetitious music (although you can turn it off).”
“There might be an inherent risk in making difficult games; maybe the game's cutesy visual style and music gave some people misguided expectations of what the actual gameplay might be like (most people probably don't read descriptions or watch trailers very carefully).”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and cute visuals, contributing to an enjoyable and challenging gameplay experience. Players highly recommend the game for its appealing aesthetic and engaging design.
“Maybe it's the colorful graphics, or the challenge behind it to see how far I can go, but one thing I can say for certain is that it's super fun!”
“Highly recommended game if you want a real challenge with cute visuals!”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of goofy elements that provide a lighthearted balance to the intense monster-chasing experience. However, some players feel that the humor may have been aimed at critics in a way that detracts from its effectiveness, suggesting it could have been funnier if not tied to perceived negativity.
“The monster chasing you keeps things intense, but the goofy humor balances it out perfectly.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its rewarding progression system, particularly after unlocking specific characters like "straw hat," who provides access to all tools from the beginning, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“Progression is rewarding, and the game is much more playable once you unlock certain characters, especially 'Straw Hat,' who has all the tools from the start.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where users report smooth performance.
“Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
