The Dungeon Beneath

Just not much gameplay, super overpriced.

Despite the simple appearance, this is an extremely solid game. Every aspect of the game feels well-tested and polished, from the ability designs to the item designs to the structure of floors in the dungeon as you gradually learn how to optimize your choices and benefits you can gain from each opportunity presented. For me, though, the biggest standout element is the design of the game's bosses. Unironically, this game has presented me with some of the most satisfying turn-based final boss encounters I've ever seen in almost four decades of gaming. Especially at the higher difficulties, the way the boss fights are set up in such a way to reward strategy and planning while neither instantly overwhelming you nor being a complete pushover is incredible. They have an ebb and flow, a give and take that really accentuates the beauty of turn-based design. Kudos to whoever is responsible for designing them; truly exemplary work. Also, yeah, to whoever is still reading this review: I do highly recommend the game. I had a lot of fun with it.

[b]A tremendously delightful little game[/b] * solid mechanics and progression. A simple dynamic between your leader, unit, and equipment powers lets you explore a gimmick. * Solid music- not astounding but decently sets the tone. * Surprisingly well done boss fights. Actually all the fights are solid, all crafted with a theme / gimmick to make them distinct and require consideration. * serviceable pixel art. A bit generic 8 bit / 16 bit era tropey character art. Mechanically, they make great use of what's there

Fun

love this game : )

Great game. Very simple, but perfectly balanced between challenge, progression, reward.