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Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain

75%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, optimization
75% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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"Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain" is a simulation game where players build and manage a dungeon filled with cute but fearsome demons. The goal is to expand the labyrinth, recruit allies, and strengthen their skills to protect the hoard from intruders. Players can also construct amenities to attract and extract money from people and monsters. The game is sponsored by the legendary demon queen Karin, who is about to be unleashed once more after a thousand-year nap.

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Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain screenshot
Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain screenshot
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of dungeon management and visual novel elements, providing engaging gameplay and a rich narrative.
  • High production value with quality voice acting and beautifully illustrated H-scenes, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • Multiple routes and endings encourage replayability, allowing players to explore different character interactions and storylines.
  • The Steam version is misleading as it requires an external patch to access the full game content, including the visual novel aspects.
  • Gameplay can be grindy and repetitive, with a lack of variety in dungeon design and limited customization options.
  • Technical issues and poor menu design detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for players unfamiliar with the patching process.
  • story
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Suzukuri Dungeon" is described as serviceable, with a mix of light-hearted slice-of-life segments and strategic gameplay, but it is not the main draw of the game. Players must download a patch to access any meaningful dialogue or story content, as the unpatched version lacks narrative elements entirely. While the game features multiple routes and character interactions, it is primarily recommended for fans of visual novels and dungeon management rather than for its storytelling alone.

    • “Overall, I recommend Suzukuri Dungeon to anyone who likes visual novels or is an aspiring visual novel player, as while this game is a little slow at times, it tells an engaging story and makes you work for a proper ending with its mechanics.”
    • “This game expertly blends strategic dungeon management with immersive visual novel storytelling, creating an experience that’s both captivating and deeply rewarding.”
    • “The story follows the protagonist, an adventurer tasked with reviving the demon queen Karin by building and managing her dungeon.”
    • “The story is serviceable, and I definitely do not recommend playing this game for its story.”
    • “Unless you get the patch, there's 0 dialogue and story for the game.”
    • “That means without getting the patch, you get no dialogue between characters, no scenes, no story at all.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the title combines dungeon management and tower defense mechanics, offering a mix of strategic depth and engaging storytelling. However, players note that the gameplay loop can become repetitive and requires significant grinding to unlock all scenarios, which may deter some. While it provides entertaining management elements and a rich narrative, the lack of mechanical variety can lead to a sense of monotony over time.

    • “The game combines detailed dungeon-building mechanics with an engaging narrative that unfolds as you progress, offering a mix of strategic depth and lighthearted romance.”
    • “The dungeon management mechanics shine with rich strategic depth, making every decision feel meaningful.”
    • “It's a must-have addition to your collection, offering hours of engaging gameplay and storytelling that will keep you coming back for more.”
    • “This mechanic punishes you for trying to go to an area that is lower than your rank, and some compulsory events are lower than your rank, decreasing your dungeon rating which you then have to grind up again.”
    • “[*][b] The gameplay loop is highly repetitive and automated [/b]: you match each character with one creature of choice and put them in the dungeon battle room.”
    • “Ultimately, this led me to give up on getting the last few endings because I couldn't progress far enough mechanically, but not far enough in terms of events.”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability due to its extensive playtime, multiple routes, and rich story content, encouraging players to explore various romantic subplots and endings. Features like New Game+, daily events, and engaging character interactions further enhance replay value, making it a worthwhile investment despite its higher-than-average price for visual novels. Overall, players can expect a long-lasting and entertaining experience with ample opportunities for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Extensive playtime with multiple routes, rich story content, and high replayability.”
    • “High replay value with New Game+, daily events, and engaging character interactions.”
    • “Multiple routes and endings ensure ample replayability, with never a dull moment as you refine your dungeon and uncover new outcomes.”
    • “The price of the game, 20 dollars, is higher than what anime visual novels usually cost, but considering the extensive amount of content that the title has and the replayability it offers, this price is very well justified.”
    • “Long game life with replayability.”
  • grinding
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both fun and tedious, as it requires significant time investment to perfect dungeons and explore all routes. While the initial loops can feel slow and repetitive, the gameplay becomes more engaging as players progress, though the lack of quality-of-life features can exacerbate the grind. Overall, the game is seen as above average but deliberately time-intensive, with a clear expectation of repeated attempts to achieve success.

    • “I do want to warn though that there is a lot of grinding involved in perfecting your dungeon.”
    • “Lack of quality of life features: having to manually skip scenes you've likely witnessed at least 3-5 times is tedious.”
    • “Time-intensive: requires significant grinding to explore all routes.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features vibrant anime-style visuals with high-quality, hand-drawn character designs that enhance the immersive experience. While the artwork is praised for its charm and detail, some users note that the graphics settings feel outdated, reminiscent of visual novels from 2004. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complemented by top-tier voice acting.

    • “In addition to its charming and well-written character cast and high-quality illustration artwork, this game is well worth checking out.”
    • “The stunning graphics, top-tier voice acting, and intricately hand-drawn character designs create a truly immersive experience, both visually and audibly.”
    • “Vibrant anime-style visuals with high-quality, hand-drawn character designs and beautifully detailed h-scenes.”
    • “This game released in 2024 with graphics settings of a VN from 2004.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and do not meet the expectations for a game released in 2024.”
    • “The visuals lack the polish and detail that players have come to expect from modern games.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without significant technical issues. Players appreciate the strategic depth in dungeon management, allowing for effective optimization of room types, traps, and unit placements.

    • “🏰 [b]Dungeon management:[/b] strategically build and manage your dungeon with optimized room types, traps, and unit placements.”
    • “👍 [b]Strategic depth:[/b] room for optimization in dungeon-building.”
    • “[td] runs smoothly with no significant technical issues noted.”
    • “Dungeon management: strategically build and manage your dungeon with optimized room types, traps, and unit placements.”
    • “There is room for optimization in dungeon-building.”
    • “Dungeon management: strategically build and manage your dungeon with optimized room types, traps, and unit placements.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted as a significant strength, featuring a rich narrative filled with light-hearted, funny daily life events and lovable characters, particularly Fuu. This blend of fantasy elements and comedic moments enhances the overall charm and engagement for fans of both visual novels and dungeon management games.

    • “The visual novel side is actually big, very funny, and the characters are lovable (Fuu being the best).”
    • “The narrative is rich with fantasy elements and is light-hearted, with humorous daily life events that add charm and keep the experience engaging for fans of both visual novels and dungeon management games.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is enhanced by vibrant anime-style visuals and high-quality, hand-drawn designs, which contribute to an immersive experience. The combination of stunning graphics and top-tier voice acting further enriches the portrayal of characters, making them feel more engaging and lifelike.

    • “The stunning graphics, top-tier voice acting, and intricately hand-drawn character designs create a truly immersive experience, both visually and audibly.”

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