Undungeon

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Undungeon is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Laughing Machines and was released on November 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Undungeon is an action role-playing experience that brings back the spirit of old school action/RPGs wrapped in modern design. Restore the order in all dimensions, influence and determine the fate of the worlds, create and decide what will happen in the new Multiverse.

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Audience ScoreBased on 268 reviews

story70 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game features stunning pixel art and a captivating story that draws players in.
The combat system is deep and offers a variety of mechanics, allowing for strategic gameplay.
The lore and world-building are rich, providing an engaging experience for players who enjoy narrative-driven games.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with clunky controls and a confusing inventory system that detracts from the overall experience.
Combat can feel tedious and repetitive, with enemies becoming damage sponges and the gameplay lacking variety.
The save system is frustrating, requiring players to reach specific points to save progress, which can lead to significant setbacks after difficult encounters.

story
174 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intriguing and rich narrative, character depth, and creative premise involving multiverses, while others criticize it for being convoluted, hard to follow due to grammatical errors, and repetitive across different character paths. Many appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and engaging quests, but some feel that gameplay mechanics overshadow the narrative, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the story is seen as a highlight for those who enjoy deep, RPG-style narratives, despite some execution flaws.
- “The story is amazing! I love the idea of going through reality to save it or plunge it into the abyss.”
- “I played some games and I rarely found one with a story this intriguing, a gameplay this complex and yet intuitive and an art style as cool as Undungeon has.”
- “The story is rich and well thought out.”
- “This game is disappointing; it has a lot of grammatical errors which makes the story hard to follow.”
- “The plot is at times convoluted and confusing.”
- “I didn't feel like repeating the same experience to get a slightly different story, so I bailed out.”
gameplay
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it overly complex and punishing, often feeling like a chore rather than enjoyable. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and strategic elements, others criticize the slow pacing, lack of enemy variety, and convoluted systems that detract from the overall experience. Despite its beautiful art and intriguing story, the gameplay struggles to maintain engagement, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and frustration for many players.
- “On top of that, this game really pushes you out of your comfort zone on many levels of gameplay, but as you figure it out, you'll find you have a lot more control over a situation than you think.”
- “This game both severely rewards good mechanical play, and severely punishes mistakes.”
- “I have only played through a small amount of this game but I am already in love, the art style is phenomenal and the gameplay is immersive and smooth.”
- “I hate to say it, since I love the theme and a lot of the features, but the gameplay itself feels like a chore and the enemies are just a slog.”
- “Between upgrades that are like 1% to x thing and weapons that are overall just there, I feel no incentive or interest in said upgrades. Having to fill all my slots with the same upgrade for like a 7% bonus to dodge is quite trash. Enemies have the same consumables you can have, making some fights go on forever when three mooks just pop heal puddles one after the other and my damage does the same as their healing ticks.”
- “This game has punishing gameplay, a sprinkling of grammatical errors, long text-only conversations, many unexplained mechanics, and a story so abstract it frequently crosses the line of nonsense with itself; also, to unlock save points you have to finish an optional quest, making it possible to lose hours of progress from one bad combat.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and beautiful pixel art style, which enhances the immersive storytelling and gameplay experience. While some players noted issues with combat fluidity and a lack of variation in design, the overall aesthetic and animation quality were highlighted as standout features that evoke nostalgia and charm. Many reviewers recommend the game for its stunning visuals, making it particularly appealing to fans of pixel art and story-rich RPGs.
- “Overall, a very positive review from me - definitely worth trying if you're a fan of beautiful pixel art graphics and story-rich, immersive gameplay.”
- “Amazing game with stunning graphics.”
- “It might be worth it on sale for the visuals alone, but I can't bring myself to like it.”
- “The graphics are invoking the nostalgic and warm feelings of childhood!”
- “Graphics quality and animations are really fascinating for this type of pixel art game.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful composition and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a captivating ambiance that complements the art style and world-building. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as one of the best they've encountered, describing it as deep, minimal yet perfect, and integral to the immersive experience of exploring the game's environments. Overall, the music is seen as a significant asset that enriches gameplay and storytelling.
- “The game is gorgeous, the soundtrack and world are beautifully composed, and the game has some neat concepts.”
- “The music is minimal but perfect; it creates a far future ambiance where technology seems like magic.”
- “A really amazing and deep soundtrack which makes you truly enjoy the experience of traveling through wastelands and strange places in the multiverse.”
- “I also want to cancel the soundtrack and how the story of the game world is told here.”
- “Music?”
- “Besides that, I really like the art and music.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating blend of dark noir elements and a sense of mystery, enhanced by a well-integrated soundtrack that complements the emotional tone. While the intuitive character controls contribute positively, the absence of sound effects for character speech is noted as a drawback. Overall, the artistic design and music create an immersive and addictive experience.
- “The first thing I noticed was this game has a really cool atmosphere and story.”
- “Emotions, a sense of doom, and a brilliant atmosphere of dark noir.”
- “I would like to acknowledge the excellent work of the artists; thanks to their work, there is an atmosphere of mystery.”
- “The fact that there are no sound effects for character speech doesn’t add to the atmosphere of the game.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and at times excessively frustrating, overshadowing some of the cool ideas present. However, many feel that the engaging story helps to mitigate the grind, making it somewhat bearable. Overall, while the grind can be a significant drawback, the narrative elements provide a compensatory experience.
- “One thing is risk vs. reward, another thing is just being tedious and masochistic.”
- “It's just tedious.”
- “Lots of cool ideas lost under a slow, grindy RPG.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of progression, as players noted that there are no significant changes in items or combat abilities throughout the experience. While the initial plot and character designs are engaging, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the unchanged story in the second half lead to a sense of boredom. Overall, the visual style and character design are praised, but they do not compensate for the stagnant character development.
- “The game has a great visual style, with many fun smaller details in the environment and character designs, along with an interesting initial plot.”
- “It features an interesting story with well-designed characters and beautiful pixel art.”
- “The character designs are visually appealing and contribute to the overall charm of the game.”
- “I really wanted to finish this game, but in the second half, it gets really boring. [spoiler] Finishing Q-Dimension, I thought the game would be over and was surprised to see the same world, but now green, with the same stuff to do again. [/spoiler] One of the reasons is that there is no character development in terms of items or combat abilities, and the story is the same as in the first half but in different decorations.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its "consistently inconsistent" nature, which adds a comedic twist to gameplay mechanics. Players find amusement in the absurdity of their abilities, such as creating chaotic minefields while remaining safe and laughing in a bubble shield, enhancing the overall experience with a lighthearted tone.
- “Consistently inconsistent in everything ever, but in a good and funny way.”
- “Which is funny given that void is like a crow demon from the deepest, darkest abyss.”
- “Within the first 3 hours, I had the ability to shield myself, do a dash that left mines behind me, and then drag nearby enemies back into my instant minefield to get exploded while I stand laughing in my bubble shield.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is compromised by frequent bugs, particularly when interacting with vendor inventories, which can behave erratically and move unpredictably.
- “Interacting with the inventory in vendors was at times buggy and moved around sporadically.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by frustrating physics mechanics that disrupt gameplay, leading to conflicts and a sense of helplessness. Players express disappointment as weapons often behave unpredictably, undermining their ability to engage effectively in combat. This inconsistency can detract from the overall emotional experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game's intended intensity.