The Labyrinth (Demo)

About

"The Labyrinth " is a text-based dungeon crawler focused on combat and looting, where players form a party of 4 heroes from 8 classes to purge an underground dungeon of evil. The game offers 30+ enemies, 20+ room types, and smart enemy AI, with class abilities that synergize for strategic combat. This demo showcases a taste of the full game's 16 classes, adjustable run lengths, endless floor generation, achievements, and statistics.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging dungeon crawling experience with a variety of classes, abilities, and loot, making each playthrough feel unique.
The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game and addressing player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides a deep combat system and strategic options that keep players engaged and entertained.

The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for beginners, with some players feeling overwhelmed by enemy encounters and unbalanced difficulty spikes.
There are several bugs and interface issues that can detract from the gameplay experience, including repetitive room descriptions and occasional loot problems.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth in terms of content and variety, suggesting that it needs more diverse enemy types and room designs to maintain long-term interest.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story is described as basic yet intriguing, allowing players to piece together their own narrative while engaging with the gameplay. While its simplicity may not appeal to everyone, some find it enjoyable and satisfying.
- “I can see how this wouldn't be many people's cup of tea, but for me, the story and gameplay are really enjoyable!”
- “The story, from what I can tell, may be quite basic, but that's not a bad thing!”
- “The story, from what I can tell, may be quite basic, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.”
- “Even with its simplicity, I found it intriguing and I could piece together my own story while reading.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is criticized for being basic and lacking depth, with repetitive text that fails to immerse players. Reviewers suggest that hiring a skilled writer could enhance the narrative and create a more engaging environment.
- “The text in the game is quite basic and doesn't provide a sense of atmosphere.”
- “As a suggestion, I would recommend that the developers spend $50 to hire a freelance writer from a platform to create a variety of well-written room descriptions to enhance the atmosphere and reduce the feeling of repetition.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is enjoyable for some players, particularly those who appreciate the story, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “I can see how this wouldn't be many people's cup of tea, but for me, the story and gameplay are really enjoyable!”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features pixel art graphics for icons and items, which some users feel could be improved. While the graphics are not the main focus, their quality contributes to the overall experience, especially since the gameplay itself has been criticized for lacking enjoyment.
- “Self-described as text-based, it also features pixel art graphics for icons and items, which opens up a slight criticism of why they aren't done better. It likely wouldn't have mattered if the game felt more fun to play, but it isn't, for me at least.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game received positive feedback, with users noting it as a strong aspect of the overall experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for low-performance environments, making it an excellent choice for players seeking non-taxing options while traveling.
- “I play this a lot when I'm on a trip and my only option is non-performance taxing games, and this is great for that.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users consistently highlight that the game's replayability is high, indicating that it remains engaging and enjoyable even after multiple playthroughs.
- “Replayability is high even now.”
- “The game offers countless choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”