The Keep

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  • Summary: First-person dungeon crawler. Real-time combat. Rune magic. Fire, Ice and Lightning.

    Enter the Keep as an unsung hero on a quest to destroy the nefarious wizard Watrys. Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler featuring real-time combat, a unique rune magic    First-person dungeon crawler. Real-time combat. Rune magic. Fire, Ice and Lightning.

    Enter the Keep as an unsung hero on a quest to destroy the nefarious wizard Watrys. Explore the subterranean depths in this first-person dungeon crawler featuring real-time combat, a unique rune magic system, exploration, and puzzle solving. This game will awaken memories of what made old-school RPG dungeons so much fun to play while you fight, hunt for hidden treasures, and avoid deadly traps. Get to know your enemies, find their weaknesses, and crush them. Experiment with magic to discover powerful spells. Only the strongest will survive.

    To defeat the seemingly undefeatable Watrys, you will need to level up your character and find powerful armor and weapons. The game controls were designed with a stylus in mind so mastering both sword and magic is a fun and intuitive experience.

    Do you have what it takes to stand against such evil? Then dont procrastinate and enter. The Keep awaits you...    … Expand

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Games.cz
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    A hilarious retro dungeon crawler mixes traditional ways of gameplay with fresh combat system. Handheld origin of this game sadly carries some negatives, such as problems with the user interface and not very appealing visuals. Nonetheless, it is a title that will reward tolerant players with a long evening, full of entertainment.
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 18, 2017
    60
    A small game can entertain hungry fans of the genre for a couple of hours. Unfortunately, without the stylus and 3D image, the game loses anything extra and adds on a few frustrating elements. [Issue#273]
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  3. DarkStation
    Apr 21, 2017
    60
    The biggest issue with The Keep is that as a PC title, it offers nothing to really distinguish itself from the legion of other dungeon crawlers, both retro-style and contemporary. Conceptually a game for a small-scale platform, on PC its limitations become amplified and its quirks become impediments to enjoyment. The Keep is not a bad game - especially on the 3DS - but doesn't feel like an essential experience to either fans of old-school dungeon crawlers or gamers who have grown tired of empty-headed, big-budget titles that are all sizzle and no steak.
  4. Hooked Gamers
    Apr 13, 2017
    55
    At the end of the day, I enjoyed my time with The Keep. I wouldn’t go as far to call it especially memorable, but the accessibility of its gameplay deserves recognition for anyone not-so familiar with dungeon crawlers. It’s the sort of game you can dip into, kill a few monsters and hop out again with a nice sense of achievement. Admittedly there is an elephant in the room, Legend of Grimrock from 2012 does almost everything The Keep does, except better. That isn’t to say The Keep doesn’t have a place, as if you aren’t familiar with RPGs and would prefer a much more casual experience, it’s still worth a look. The spellcasting has a surprising amount of depth too, so maybe if you’ve already tried Legend of Grimrock and want to play more, The Keep will keep you satisfied.

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