The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Cubed3
    Dec 14, 2020
    40
    The most important thing in video games is the fun factor. Forget the visuals, forget the story, forget everything else; it's all about fun, fun, fun. The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos isn't aware of that, which makes you think whether its developer even had any people test it out. The storytelling bit that mocks D&D tropes tries too hard to be funny and fails while at it, with the playable characters being a bunch of completely unlikable "heroes." As for the actual, turn-based strategy affair, while definitely the better part, it has some severe issues of its own, with the most game-breaking one being the existence of an aggravating RNG that frequently ruins one's plans.
  2. The Indie Game Website
    Sep 17, 2020
    40
    Altogether, this makes Dungeons of Naheulbeuk a real mixed bag. Its slick and well-observed aesthetic is undercut by rote humour and tired cliche, and its combat has great potential smothered by layers of random chance and obfuscation, with the great swell of combatants meaning that you can sit helplessly as a cavalcade of attacks all target and take down a character before you have a chance to act. There’s definitely something here to enjoy if you’re a diehard tactics fan with a keen eye for optimum strategy and luck mitigation, but it feels like a lot of effort for little reward.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Oct 1, 2020
    If you like XCOM-ish things, The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk should be in your library – just so long as you don’t mind a bit of hamfisted zaniness. I don’t think it’s one you’ll want to replay again and again, but it’s a substantial, well-crafted effort that’s definitely worth your time. Admittedly it’s no Garfield Kart, but it’s unreasonable to expect a developer to produce two once-in-a-generation masterpieces on the trot, after all.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 65
  3. Negative: 4 out of 65
  1. ClemVKG
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    No bugs, nice nelevl design, good depth for the fight system, and of course, the legendary Naheulbeuk universe, deveopped 20 years by Pen ofNo bugs, nice nelevl design, good depth for the fight system, and of course, the legendary Naheulbeuk universe, deveopped 20 years by Pen of Chaos.
    Artistic direction is really nice, same for musics and dialogue. The story is hilarious and compelling, the jokes are good, and there are hundreds of small references to loveraft, tolkien, and other famous fantasy/fiction master piece.

    Dont let yourself get scared of by a few bad reviews from people with a toaster for a computer. The game runs fine, and better than the average release this days. The couple of "professional" critic that have review this game to give it average grades are often offended by the humour this game has. You probably know how it is in 2020, people will get offended for no reason.

    Keep in mind that this game is a great work, made by a small team of pasionate nerds and role play gamer over the course of quite a few years. It aint, perfect, but its damn refreshing. Dont hasitate two second to get it.    … Full Review »
  2. Eroniz
    Sep 19, 2020
    9
    the game is excellent as tactical RPG
    The unique talent tree of your 8 characters
    varied statistics the combat states ( burn / freez etc...    the game is excellent as tactical RPG
    The unique talent tree of your 8 characters
    varied statistics
    the combat states ( burn / freez etc... )
    management of injuries and weakening
    a system of counter-destinonne difficulty there is challenge

    good soundtrack

    Various Area to Explore with enigma , secrets passages

    And the Top : the game is very funny , the quests and the protagonists always put jokes    … Full Review »
  3. diegobuenor
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    excellent tactical RPG i dont undestartand why so low score to this game....
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