DOLMEN

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  • Summary: Cosmic Horror and Sci-Fi are two ways to talk about Dolmen. It is a third person action game with RPG elements but with a lovecraftian plot that calls players to find what's behind the darkest secret of the universe! A forgotten planet called Revion Prime will be the place where the actionCosmic Horror and Sci-Fi are two ways to talk about Dolmen. It is a third person action game with RPG elements but with a lovecraftian plot that calls players to find what's behind the darkest secret of the universe! A forgotten planet called Revion Prime will be the place where the action takes part. And it won't be easy: Adaptation and exploration will be your main weapons as you craft new items and equipments from your enemies' carcasses! Every step can be your last one!

    Use your experience points to improve yourself and face what no human has ever faced. After all, quoting David Hume: "The life of man is of no greater importance to the universe than that of an oyster." Maybe he was right Or not.    … Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
  1. The Enemy
    May 19, 2022
    80
    Dolmen is one of the most ambitious projects in the history of the Brazilian gaming industry. The detailed world building, the challenging combats, as well as ability customization possibilities. You'll probably want to play some more even after you finish it for the first time. After years of working on the title, Massive Work can be proud of the result. There is no shortage of reasons to be excited about the future of the studio.
  2. Checkpoint Gaming
    May 20, 2022
    75
    You don’t need me to tell you how much of a tough sell Dolmen is this year. Still, if you’re at all a fan of the Soulslike genre and willing to forgive a little jank that comes with slight overambition and a smaller budget, I recommend giving it a go. For every frustration I had for not having quite as many “Aha!” moments when opening a door or discovering some lore, it’s equalled with other ways the game is working to impress. On offer is a solid nightmarish journey from the darkest depths to the dreadfully eerie conclusion at the world’s own horrific ground zero. This is held up by clever combat implementations and a rewarding sense of experimentation and exploration. Atmospherically enticing and fun to play, Dolmen is a game I won’t let you all forget. Even if I’m one of the few banging my drum, championing it.
  3. PLAY
    Jun 29, 2022
    70
    Soulslike veterans will whizz through most of this; but anybody wanting to test the waters will find a game that’s demanding, varied… and just a little wobbly. [Issue#16, p.137]
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  4. IGN France
    May 19, 2022
    60
    Dolmen displays good intentions but does not always check them out. With each interesting idea, a new balancing issue arises along the way.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    May 24, 2022
    60
    You probably could have guessed this by now, but Dolmen should have released before Elden Ring. All Soulslike games from here on out will constantly be in that game’s gigantic shadow. It’s not that there’s not enough room in this genre for more entries, especially ones that are in such a wildly different setting. It’s just that whatever games release in this space must now meet such incredibly high standards or face intense criticism and likely faltering sales. Dolmen will surely appeal to those who want a Soulslike adventure in a sci-fi setting, and perhaps were disappointed by 2020’s Hellpoint release. Just go in with lowered expectations owing to a smaller dev team, and perhaps you’ll have some fun smashing enemies to bits.
  6. Wccftech
    May 19, 2022
    52
    Dolmen innovates the Soulslike genre with how it handles Energy and ranged combat but lacks a clear vision of what makes these games enjoyable beyond just some interesting mechanics.
  7. PC Games
    May 19, 2022
    20
    I’ve played all sorts of Souls-likes, including some made primarily for mobile platforms, which is to say that I don’t necessarily need the highest production standards to enjoy the core formula. I’d be willing to forgive the laughable presentation, if the gameplay wasn’t equally bad. The game feels bad to control, the animations are stiff and clunky, the user interface is a farce, the level environments are criminally boring, crafting equipment is annoying and tedious, the bossfights are terribly designed – there’s next to nothing here that isn’t subpar. Granted, there are a few good ideas and boss mechanics in there, but all of them are either poorly executed or half-hearted. Dolmen is not only the worst Souls-like I’ve played yet, it’s also a good contender for one of this year’s worst games.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Gamer69420
    May 21, 2022
    10
    ONE DOLMILLION COPIES SOLD!!! ONE OF THE GREATEST GAMES EVER CONCIEVED! ELDEN RING MORE LIKE DOLMEN RIPOFF! this game is bad dont buy it
  2. Rickezaum
    May 22, 2022
    10
    great game, dynamic combat... I think those who don't like it because they didn't learn.
  4. Lalis
    May 24, 2022
    10
    Dolmen is a game that delivers what it promises. Fun game, beautiful graphics. People have to play more than the first hour to get used to theDolmen is a game that delivers what it promises. Fun game, beautiful graphics. People have to play more than the first hour to get used to the gameplay.… Expand
  5. Przemun1304
    Apr 28, 2023
    8
    I gave Dolmen a chance and didn't regret at all. I really enjoyed and recommend to all souls-like fans. I hope we'll see a sequel
  6. H1senberg
    May 21, 2022
    8
    This is a great game if you're a fan of Soulslikes and sci-fi, something I wish there was more of. Don't know why there's a PS5 review from PCThis is a great game if you're a fan of Soulslikes and sci-fi, something I wish there was more of. Don't know why there's a PS5 review from PC Gamer but there's no way they played this and gave it a 20. Game is fun as hell. There are a lot of good ideas here to add their own twist that makes it their game. Yes it borrows from Souls, like so many others but it doesn't copy. The setting is cool. Graphics are very good but not great. You can tell you're playing a budget title but if that doesn't bother you you will be happy. It's a $40 game as well so it's not full price. Gameplay is good and no more janky than any Souls game...let's be real, they all are a bit janky. Animation is fine. It has crafting that affects many things and allows you ways to completely customize your experience. There are starting classes including recruit where you start totally basic at level one which I chose, letting you build your character as you like from the start. Different equipment, armor, weapons require different stats which will shape the way you level to let you play the style you like. Special abilities. Guns of all kinds and many melee weapons which fall under certain elements like ice, fire, and acid and give varying resistances. Different tech from different races also boost you in various ways based on how far into one races tech you lean. Game isn't perfect, no games are. But it's a lot of fun, better than my expectations. Also allows online co op and ability to reset bosses to fight multiple times. For a first effort I'm sincerely blown away and very happy I bought the game. I'm collecting the PS5 library and currently have 92 physical and more than 120 PS5 games total...this is in my personal 10 favorite so far. For this year it's probably only behind Elden Ring and Horizon.… Expand
  7. PMG-Writer
    Jul 3, 2022
    7
    At the same time, "Dolmen" should be a really good game. The story is well told and drives you through the game. Currently, there are someAt the same time, "Dolmen" should be a really good game. The story is well told and drives you through the game. Currently, there are some bugs and coordination problems in the game. However, if you bravely fight your way through, you will be graced with a good combat system and interesting levels. Nevertheless, you will experience frustrating moments throughout the game. On the whole, "Dolmen" is successful, but also has some weaknesses. Currently, fans of the genre should rather go back to the title "Elden Ring" and hope for patches.… Expand
  8. pizzastation
    Jun 10, 2022
    0
    This is a Great Cheap Animation Game
    I didn't feel like I gave an attack
    MultiPlay is BROKEN.I couldn't get the item twice and Locked out    This is a Great Cheap Animation Game
    I didn't feel like I gave an attack
    MultiPlay is BROKEN.I couldn't get the item twice and Locked out BOSS AREA
    THIS IS NOT EA GAMES.Think about it, PLEASE!
    Even if the bug is fixed after a few weeks, it doesn't make sense because it's already done
    They done super massive work.nice    … Expand

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