Such a significant consequence may initially seem too harsh, but it's balanced out by finding random items scattered throughout each floor. One death and that's it lights out, game over. This focus on action isn't unique, but combine it with a bit of DNA taken from the Roguelike genre (character death is permanent) and then things start to sizzle-There are no backup saves to load nor Phoenix Downs to use if the monsters in the dungeon get the upper hand. In fact, on later floors, it only takes a second for a situation to go from sedate to suicidal. The fights start out being quite manageable, but get hairy before long. Monsters of all kinds pop into existence and will rapidly pursue the player once they approach within a certain distance. The biggest noteworthy twist is that combat happens in real-time. This is one game where the glory certainly lies in the details. While Epic Dungeon as I've described it so far may not seem all that special, what makes it such an exemplary experience is how it blends several different types of RPG elements together so masterfully. The Berserker can enhance his native sword swing, but the talents of the other classes can also be learned (or not) as the player sees fit. Occasionally, points will be granted for use on secondary abilities.
Each level grants points to be distributed between Attack, Defense, Dexterity and Luck.
The gold buys items in goblin-owned shops, and the experience (naturally) is used to level up. Defeating enemies yields gold and experience. The Shaman can freeze nearby monsters solid for a few moments, and so on.įrom that point, play is simple and streamlined. For example, the Berserker can swing his sword in a circle, devastating all nearby foes. Each can attack melee-style, and each has their own special ability. Much more.Īt the outset, players are presented with a choice between four different types of characters: the Berserker, the Tinker, the Shaman and the Gambler. Hyperbolic adjectives aside, the title is comprised of fifty randomly-generated, fantasy-themed floors full of nasty baddies that the player must survive in order to get back to the outside world, but there's more to it than just that. Massage apps and virtual fireplaces had better watch out… the real game developers on XBLI aren't taking it any more.Ĭoming from small dev house Eyehook Games, Epic Dungeon is exactly what it sounds like-it's a dungeon, and yes, it is indeed epic. WTF How close I came to getting killed (twice) on Level 50.Īs one of the first releases of 2010's Xbox Live Indie (XBLI) Uprising event, Epic Dungeon is a great champion leading the charge in the battle for better software. LOW Donning a cursed item and not finding a Remove Curse scroll for 30 floors. HIGH Finding the graves of my previous (and unsuccessful) characters.
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