The Dungeon Power

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The Dungeon Power is a single player action game. It was developed by Henri Osbourne and was released on July 20, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Dungeon Power is a challenging 3D-Isometric Platformer where you must to get through deadly rooms in order to advance and escape from a gigantic cursed dungeon. Timing your actions, taking chances and tilting hard is required to overcome this trial and face the Dungeon Master!

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features responsive controls and allows players to pick up momentum from moving platforms, enabling some impressive moves once mastered.
Despite its flaws, some players find the game addictive and enjoy the challenge it presents, often spending hours trying to complete levels.
The developers are noted to be active, which may indicate potential for future improvements and updates.

The game suffers from poor graphics and technical issues, including a lack of support for modern resolutions and improper implementation for Windows, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
There are significant design flaws, such as the inability to customize controls and the absence of basic audio controls, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay to be generic and frustrating, with levels that can feel overly long and punishing, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that it exhibits console-like deficiencies and lacks cutting-edge visuals, resulting in a score of 4/10. However, others appreciate the overall quality, highlighting good graphics and sound that contribute to the game's enjoyment.
- “The game offers good graphics, sound quality, and overall enjoyment.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “The 'difficulty' is all in visuals and controls.”
- “5/10 level design, 3/10 game design, 4/10 graphics. More development needed!”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay is characterized by a generic plot and implementation, though the controls are solid, particularly with a controller. While there are some issues with character momentum and rough edges, players may still find enjoyment if they appreciate this style of gameplay.
- “I highly suggest using a controller in this game; the controls are actually pretty solid. At times, your character's momentum feels a bit weird, but you can get the hang of it after a while.”
- “Little rough around the edges, but it can be an enjoyable game if this sort of gameplay suits your tastes.”
- “Nothing remarkable in the generic plot, generic gameplay, and lackluster implementation.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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The game's music has received criticism for lacking proper audio controls, forcing players to use external methods to mute it. Additionally, reviewers suggest that the soundtrack needs improvement to enhance the overall gaming experience and keep players engaged.
- “The music in the game creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged while solving puzzles.”
- “I wish there was more time spent on developing the soundtrack, as it has the potential to enhance the overall experience.”
- “The right music can make you want to stay in the game longer, providing a pleasing backdrop as you complete tasks.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The game needs more development time, particularly for controller support and a better interface, along with music that makes you want to stay in the game and enjoy listening to it while completing tasks and puzzles.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of narrative depth, with users noting that there is no clear storyline or character development.
- “No story, introduced nor character you play as.”
- “The narrative is completely lacking and fails to engage the player.”
- “There is no character development or meaningful plot to follow.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported minor performance issues, including being unable to exit the game or switch windows, which sometimes necessitated a complete system reset.
- “Some slight performance issues (getting locked 'out' of the window while still being in the game; it's hard to explain without seeing it. I had to reset my PC because I couldn't tab out, Alt + F4, or Ctrl + Alt + Delete—nothing worked).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be challenging but also appreciate its humor, indicating that the comedic elements enhance the overall experience despite the difficulty.
- “Very difficult, yet very funny so far.”