Tiny Dangerous Dungeons

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Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Adventure Islands and was released on March 1, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore a huge dungeon and collect items in this retro pixel art metroidvania!

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 997 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

monetization110 negative mentions

The game captures the nostalgic feel of classic Game Boy games with its retro graphics and sound.
Gameplay is engaging and challenging, with a good balance of exploration and puzzle-solving.
Controls are generally responsive, making for a smooth gaming experience despite being on a mobile platform.

The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under two hours, leaving them wanting more content.
Ads can be intrusive, often appearing after every death or when transitioning between rooms, disrupting gameplay.
Some players experience issues with unresponsive controls, particularly during critical jumps or platforming sections.

monetization
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily criticized due to the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which disrupt gameplay and detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and express a willingness to pay a small fee to remove ads, many find the current ad implementation excessive and frustrating. Overall, the game's enjoyment is often overshadowed by the annoyance of constant advertisements.
- “Despite the length of the game, it will give any retro player a very good mobile experience with no microtransactions!”
- “Keep up the good work, and keep out the microtransactions like the beasts you are.”
- “Loved it! No in-game purchase BS, just a pure retro experience I beat.”
- “The game itself is fine, but I'm uninstalling because the ads ruin the experience.”
- “I would love the game, but just like most of the Android games, this one is infected with annoying ads.”
- “The only real issue is the endless in-your-face ads every time you use a door; it's short but pretty decent, worth 'a' play.”
graphics
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic Game Boy visuals, which evoke nostalgia among players. Many reviewers highlight the appealing design and smooth animations, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the game's visuals successfully capture the essence of retro gaming while providing a delightful and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics and sounds are all charming and just the right amount of nostalgic and authentic to the green-and-grey style of the original Game Boy.”
- “Fantastic retro platformer with really beautiful graphics.”
- “The retro graphics make it seem as if it were an actual Game Boy game ported to Android.”
- “This sauced fever dream looks like the green and pukey yellow graphics of a gray brick gameboy.”
- “Apparently all you need to make a 'hip' indie game is some retro graphics, and then it doesn't matter how bland the game actually is.”
- “In recent years I've had mixed feelings on the retro comeback in the visual aesthetics of modern video games.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
35%
6%
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth controls, engaging mechanics, and nostalgic retro style, making it a standout metroidvania experience on mobile devices. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, with many noting the rewarding exploration and progression elements. However, some users express frustration with intrusive ads and occasional control responsiveness issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The design, gameplay, and sounds are all consistent, and the controls feel really good.”
- “Very fun metroidvania with solid controls, smooth and rewarding progression, and challenging but not punishing gameplay.”
- “This game follows the conventions and art style of classic Game Boy games extremely faithfully, and handles metroidvania gameplay mechanics perfectly well on a mobile device.”
- “As expected during my gameplay, most of my deaths were due to me fighting the controls, but that's typical for most mobile games.”
- “Controls are not very responsive, ads are jarring and really break up gameplay.”
- “No physical controller support and annoying full-screen ads during gameplay made me remove this after only a few minutes of play.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
30%
7%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, retro 8-bit style that enhances the overall experience. While some noted that the music can be repetitive, it is generally described as well-composed and enjoyable, contributing significantly to the game's nostalgic charm. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, elevating the gameplay and evoking fond memories of classic gaming.
- “Enthralling and wonderful game with wonderful music and nostalgic graphics!”
- “The music was on point and exceptionally composed.”
- “Everything about this game feels right, the music, touch controls, the graphics, everything feels wonderful.”
- “Brilliant lil game but for some reason the time trials mode doesn't work for me anymore, just mutes the music until I open up leaderboards and go back. I'm on Samsung A23 if the devs are reading this, I want all achievements and I need time trials for that.”
- “While there is no story, it is just great, the feel of the game is spot on retro and the music, while repetitive, is awesome.”
- “Annoying music made to feel retro.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game lacks a substantial storyline, with many players noting that while it is enjoyable and challenging, it could benefit from a more developed narrative. Some users express a desire for at least a brief introduction to the story, while others feel that the absence of a plot does not significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that while the gameplay is engaging, a richer story could enhance the game's appeal.
- “Excellent game, but like everyone else, I want more: possibly a bit of storyline leading into other dungeons or something.”
- “All together, I believe the creator made good decisions that brought it all together... now, all it needs is a story that is briefly mentioned at the beginning and not touched again until the end.”
- “I think it's a very nice game from one of my new favorite game makers; it could do with a multiplayer version and more story and background to it.”
- “Get this programmer together with a story writer.”
- “Now, all it needs is a story that is briefly mentioned at the beginning and not touched again till the end.”
- “No real story”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with many users noting its simplicity and short length as factors that reduce the incentive to replay. While it offers a smooth gameplay experience, it lacks significant elements that would encourage players to return after completing it.
- “Not much replay value but still a fun game.”
- “It's good, but it's a bit too simple for my liking and doesn't have much replayability.”
- “Plays smooth, but does not have much replay value.”
- “Don't know the replay value yet, but if you like platformers, play it.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the addictive nature of grinding, others criticize the tediousness caused by awkward controls and level design that artificially inflates difficulty. The overlap of the jump and interaction buttons can lead to frustrating moments, detracting from the overall enjoyment of grinding.
- “Furthermore, making the jump button the same button used to interact with doors and save points makes it really tedious. It ruins attempts, as if I jump too early or am too close to a door or statue, the game performs the wrong action instead.”
- “The level design also makes some sections artificially difficult by being tedious.”
- “I put the game on my tablet and I have been grinding on it; it's hard to put down.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and positive feelings reminiscent of childhood experiences with classic gaming. The game's design successfully taps into memories from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, making it a heartfelt experience for many.
- “It just takes me back to my days as a kid, playing on my Game Boy. No game from the 80s, 90s, or early 00s has successfully made me feel so nostalgic!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its excellent design, complemented by retro graphics and well-crafted level design, contributing to an overall positive experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is characterized by its straightforward and amusing nature, providing players with a lighthearted experience.
- “A funny and simple game that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor is spot-on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and puns throughout.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is completely worthless, buggy garbage. The controls will move on their own.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the overall experience.”

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Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is a casual platformer game.

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 1 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 1 hours to finish. On average players spend around 1 hours playing Tiny Dangerous Dungeons.

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons was released on March 1, 2019.

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons was developed by Adventure Islands.

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Tiny Dangerous Dungeons is a single player game.

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