Dungeon Hunter: Alliance

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 10 out of 34
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 11, 2012
    40
    Trite, boring and not at all compelling. Don't even bother waiting for it to hit the bargain bin, just leave it to rot. [April 2012, p77]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 29, 2012
    40
    It's so ugly that your Vita will likely look embarrassed at having to play it. [Apr 2012, p.115]
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Mar 20, 2012
    40
    Under no circumstances this game can justify its release. Not when you can buy almost the same content from App Store for a mere 4 dollars.
  5. DarkStation
    Mar 7, 2012
    40
    To put it bluntly Dungeon Hunter: Alliance just reeks of mediocrity.
  6. Push Square
    Feb 27, 2012
    40
    Despite lengthy loading times, problematic multiplayer and a dull story, there's definitely some fun and a decent amount of gameplay hidden deep inside the depths of Dungeon Hunter: Alliance for serious fans of the dungeon crawler genre. For the rest, it would be wise to sheath that sword and wait for a discount or significant patch, because even with the additional elements added to the game, the lack of overall improvement just doesn't justify the nearly quadrupled cost from the previous versions, and new functions feel added on for the sake of adding rather than improvement.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 23, 2012
    40
    At the very least, Dungeon Hunter: Alliance does have a niche to satisfy, and it's at least nice to have some option for a multiplayer RPG right at the Vita's launch. It's very disappointing that it had to be nearly a direct port of a game that's been on PSN for almost a year, and the iPhone/iPod for much longer.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 29, 2012
    30
    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a lousy game. It's never particularly enjoyable, is technically clumsy, and looks like garbage. It may well be the worst game in the Vita's launch line-up.
  9. TotalPlayStation
    Feb 22, 2012
    30
    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is more than simply a bad game. It's a cynical act of greed and apathy on the part of its publisher and developer. Avoid it at all costs and advise as many people as will listen to do the same.
  10. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 22, 2012
    30
    A shoddy conversion of a shameless Diablo clone, that was perfectly good value when it was a £4.99 iPhone download but not as a full price PS Vita game.
  11. Destructoid
    Feb 22, 2012
    20
    Compared to some of the games that it has decided to price itself against, Dungeon Hunter: Alliance looks absolutely pitiful. Sitting this next to Uncharted, Army Corps of Hell or even Ubisoft's own Lumines, exposes Alliance for the cheap, nasty, outdated and outclassed little con job that it is. Expensive at a quarter of the price, this embarrassing waste of space has no business pretending to be a full retail game.

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#66 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#29 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#9 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 68
  3. Negative: 17 out of 68
  1. mrblack7
    Jul 23, 2012
    8
    The critic reviews have been a little harsh on the game, simply put its a hack and slash game similar to Diablo. The graphics aren't outrightThe critic reviews have been a little harsh on the game, simply put its a hack and slash game similar to Diablo. The graphics aren't outright stunning, but they do a good job of showcasing the Vita's graphical prowess, that with the addition of a deep and compelling levelling up system and a surprisingly good story makes this game easy to recommend to those looking for a RPG for their Vita. There are slow downs when the screen is flooded with enemies however these happen rarely and only last a second. Some may find the game repetitive, however the ability to save wherever and whenever allows you to enjoy the game in short bursts. The inclusion of many side quests and drop in, drop out multiplayer adds replay value and makes this a compelling purchase.… Full Review »
  2. GlawroghoulTT
    Nov 14, 2013
    8
    I have to protect this game from negative critics. I always liked "hit to evolved and evolved to hit" games, and this is a good prototype ofI have to protect this game from negative critics. I always liked "hit to evolved and evolved to hit" games, and this is a good prototype of them. Actually it is a Diablo-clone, no more, no less. I think it's very enjoyable, don't believe the bad critics!
    8/10.    … Full Review »
  3. madrat
    Sep 29, 2013
    10
    I think that people downvoiting this game made a big mistake. I put 10 just to correct a little bit a score. My general score is 7/10 becauseI think that people downvoiting this game made a big mistake. I put 10 just to correct a little bit a score. My general score is 7/10 because of the fps drop. But game mostly runs smoothly. Every hackslash person who likes diablo, fable, torchlight and other arpgs would love this. It's a mix between torchlight and d2(3). A lot of loot, nice system, enemies are abundant. It's excellent on the go to kill few monsters. I haven't tested MP, because i don't like to play that way. Items are various and useful in some build or order. Drops are abundant, which makes you look into your inventory fairly often (which i like despite other reviews). Everything has it's category and it's easy to compare items with one equiped. For me, this is perfect, a must have for vita system. One more thing: PRICE!!! I payed 15€ for the game, and im happy with that. Do not play something weird, because over 15€ it is really a waste of money. Game value is not more than that. It is what it is.… Full Review »
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