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Minecraft Dungeons is an action RPG that blends the world of Minecraft with the style of Diablo to create something truly compelling. Engage in satisfying combat in a gorgeous, blocky world, featuring advanced visuals and physics powered by Unreal Engine. Unlock armor sets, weapons and artifact abilities as you progress through the story and explore the game's levels. Fight against bosses and mini-bosses with unique spell effects and dynamic combat music.
Pros:
Satisfying combat
Complex character-building opportunities
Advanced visuals & physics powered by Unreal Engine
Unique art style & lighting effects
Dynamic combat music & story beats
Variety of mob types & affix modifiers
Cons:
Soul draining mechanic may be clunky in its current implementation
Loot boxes may be frustrating for players looking for specific items/gear
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon is a unique roguelike dungeon crawler / puzzle game hybrid. Players take control of Shovel Knight in a mysterious pocket dungeon and must traverse a series of enemy-filled levels, using simple controls to form chains of enemies and clear the level.
Pros:
3 game modes
Adventure mode with an exciting story
Daily Run mode updates every 24 hours
Survival Mode
Easy to learn/hard to master
Cons:
Few overpowered relics that can make the game too easy
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Siralim Ultimate is an RPG with over 1200 monsters to collect and customize to your liking. With randomly generated dungeons and post-story content, this game offers a never-ending adventure. The game's specializations and teambuilding options give an insane amount of choice to the player. If you're an RPG fan who loves discovering something new each time you play, Siralim Ultimate delivers.
Pros:
Endless teambuilding and tactic optimisation potential
Engaging and streamlined grind
Castle customization and skins/avatars/transmogs are well done
Turbo mode and the ability to program macros to deal with any situation automatically
Cons:
Can be too grindy to progress into the cooler parts of the game
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Explore a mysterious underground labyrinth and discover its secrets in Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society. With stunning visuals and an engaging storyline, this dungeon-exploring adventure game filled with mystery and charm boasts over 50 hours of exploration and the ability to customize up to 40 fighters. Join the adventure and discover the secrets of the Labyrinth of Galleria if you dare!
Pros:
Engaging storyline
Stunning visuals
Improved puppet creation and formation adjustments
Weapon synthesis allows for added buffs and status ailments
Robust cast of colorful characters
Cons:
Gameplay can feel like a full-time job in order to beat the final boss
Some mechanics can feel like they are designed to torture players
Map and confirm button bugs
Lack of guidance on crucial story beats may lead to missed features
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Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi is a DRPG with an aesthetic inspired by Retro-Neo Tokyo. With an engaging combat system and streamlined party-building, it’s easy to pick up and play, but maintains enough complexity to keep things interesting. Dungeon designs are open-ended and full of unique locations, while the Boost system adds a new layer of strategy.
Pros:
Engaging combat system
Streamlined party-building
Unique dungeon design
Open-ended progression
Striking visual aesthetic
Cons:
Pacing issues due to lack of Quality-of-Life features
Unforgiving difficulty spikes for those new to the genre
No universal healthcare in Yomi - hospital is expensive
Mary Skelter Finale is an addicting horror game with an enormous cast of characters and an interesting story that requires puzzle-solving skills. The gameplay is layered and complex, and the dungeon crawl design is impressive. The game also offers player agency through customizable characters and side quests, and the affinity system and exceptional soundtrack add to its enjoyable aspects. If you're a fan of dungeon-crawling JRPG, you'll love Mary Skelter Finale.
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Experience the danger and secrets of the steampunk world as Ellie Teller in Vaporum: Lockdown. With challenging combat, puzzle-solving, and RPG-style upgrades, immerse yourself in the intriguing world of the tower of Arx Vaporum. Uncover hidden secrets, unique enemies, and thrilling adventures in this first-person game. Are you ready to escape and survive?
Pros:
Fun and rewarding gameplay with dynamic combat and exploration
Simple skill tree system that allows for unique builds
Engaging story with interesting collectibles
Accessible to players unfamiliar with the genre
Great style and graphics
Cons:
Puzzles can become tedious and repetitive
Boss fights can be long and dissatisfying
Use of present-day language clashes with the game's historical setting
Character progression options can feel experimental and not worth investing in
Step into the eerie world of Ido and face off against terrifying creatures steeped in Japanese folklore in Labyrinth of Zangetsu. With a distinctive art style inspired by Japanese sumi-e ink painting, this challenging dungeon crawler seamlessly blends traditional elements with modern design. Explore the black and white labyrinths as you customize your hero's abilities and structure your team to survive. Uncover the harrowing lore that lurks in the depths of the game as you fight to emerge victorious.
Pros:
Polished and user-friendly dungeon crawler
Unique 'front & back mechanic'
Artistic direction, music, and atmosphere are well done
Smooth and modern implementation of a classic genre
Designer and primary developer are active in the community
Cons:
Stat downgrades when leveling up and lack of class-specific item drops can be frustrating
Game does not provide information on class-specific prerequisites
Masochistic gameplay mechanics can lead to hours of lost progress
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"description": "Embark on an epic adventure in 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil, a thrilling 2D open world RPG filled with dungeons, monsters, and secrets. Explore vast landscapes, discover hidden crypts and villages, and fight over 270 unique monsters to become the ultimate warrior. With over 1,400 items to collect, customize your gear, recruit monsters, and play the original card game Fyued. With an original orchestral soundtrack, side quests, and more, can you uncover the mysterious evil force threatening the lands?"
Pros:
Massive open-world
Unique space to flip movement mechanics
Deep nostalgic pull to older games
Simple and familiar RPG flavor
Impressive take on 2D Hack and Slash gameplay
Cons:
Repetitive gameplay
Weak gearing system
Difficulty understanding attributes, skills, and abilities impact on player stats
No modding tools and no way to split stacks or divide items in inventory
Fight your way through the cursed ruins of failed tech startups as an unpaid intern armed with office junk in the satirical dungeon crawler Going Under. Discover the true motives of your employer while battling through dungeons themed around gig workers, dating sites, and cryptocurrency. Hire freelance goblins, date slimes, and invest in crypto while making friends with co-workers. Will you save your company and yourself from going under?
