Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts

 PSP
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. RPG Fan
    72
    If you enjoy grinding to unlock classes, and the experience of playing as different classes is more important to you than random loot drops, you could very well have a lot of fun with this game.
  2. Extreme Gamer
    66
    Warriors of Ancient Arts has an interesting concept, and in small doses it’s a fun game. Nothing impressive at all with graphics and sound, but game play wise it’s a good game.
  3. Game Informer
    60
    Without any narrative to speak of, you are just left with the repetition of taking on quests, going into the dungeon, and then returning to the hub town to take on more quests.
  5. GamesRadar+
    60
    It’s nothing revolutionary or even particularly interesting or compelling, but it’s not broken either. Those bored and desperate for an RPG fix can give this title a shot.
  6. Worth Playing
    56
    The amusing thing about Dungeon Explorer: Warriors of Ancient Arts is that it feels like a preview title; nothing about it is glaringly, hopelessly flawed, but it felt like something that could have improved with some more development time.
  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    50
    Overall, this Dungeon Explorer experience is pleasurable enough for those with a fierce RPG itch, but those who require a compelling story in their RPGs may want to pass. [Mar 2008, p.88]
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  8. GamePro
    50
    Graphics are decent, but the sound is obnoxious.
  9. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    A repetitive RPG-by-numbers. Only grind veterans will find a vague sense of enjoyment. [July 2008, p.91]
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  10. TheSixthAxis
    50
    Unless you are a big RPG fan who is desperate for a fix, then this title is certainly not good enough to warranty your attention. The fighting is tedious, the story is not well told and the menus are clunky and awkward.

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#42 Best PSP Game of 2008
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#41 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. llanatora2
    Apr 1, 2021
    9
    This is an amazing game. It has lots of variety, and things to do when it comes to classes, and skills. This is a VERY grindy game, and willThis is an amazing game. It has lots of variety, and things to do when it comes to classes, and skills. This is a VERY grindy game, and will take lots of time to get all the character classes unlocked. Things might feel a bit repetitive at times when grinding for new classes, but once you get those new classes to play as, the fun increases even more.… Full Review »
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