Dungeons of Dreadrock

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  • Summary: "Every year, a young boy is chosen to defeat the King of the Mountain." - only this time, it's your brother. After accompanying him to the Dead King's Gate and letting him enter on his own as advised... Well let's just say things go different from there than the Village Elders expected.

    In    "Every year, a young boy is chosen to defeat the King of the Mountain." - only this time, it's your brother. After accompanying him to the Dead King's Gate and letting him enter on his own as advised... Well let's just say things go different from there than the Village Elders expected.

    In order to reach the Dead King's crypt to save your brother from being sacrificed you'll need to solve puzzles, evade traps and fight a bunch of enemies. There are scrolls to decipher, levers to pull, floor plates to step on, fireballs to evade, doors to smash or to unlock, and a whole lot of enemies to kill. But while Zombies or Dread Beetles are easy prey, a lot of other creatures from Ogres to Dark Elves, Minotaurs and Dragons will require more than just brute force to be overcome.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Gaming Age
    May 27, 2022
    100
    To be sure, it’s not a substantial game. You’ll be able to finish it pretty easily in a couple of hours, in fact. But for those few hours, you’re going to have a lot of fun with it – which makes Dungeons of Dreadrock well worth checking out.
  2. Vooks
    May 11, 2022
    90
    Dungeons of Dreadrock is a fantastic puzzle game that's unlike anything else I've ever played. It's a truly unique experience, twisting genres and building on its own mechanics to create an experience that is both incredibly satisfying and near-impossible to put down. It's one of the best puzzle games on the Switch, and easily in the top ten on PC and mobile too.
  3. GameCritics
    Jul 6, 2022
    85
    I love when a game comes out of absolutely nowhere to knock my socks off, and that’s exactly what Dungeons of Dreadrock did. Every aspect of the experience shows a notable degree of thought and care — everything’s here that needs to be, it’s all been tuned, and the entire package ticks like a Swiss watch. Without a doubt, this hundred-floor descent into the depths of the earth has been one of the most enjoyable and pleasant adventures I’ve taken all year.
  4. Pocket Tactics
    May 6, 2022
    80
    A charming action game stacked full of great dungeons and unique puzzles that never seems to run out of smart ideas. Dungeons of Dreadrock brings the best elements of classic dungeon exploration to the Nintendo Switch and does a lot with only a few pieces.
  5. TouchArcade
    May 17, 2022
    80
    While some of the UI elements clearly belie its touchscreen roots, Dungeons of Dreadrock is a well-designed adventure that manages to keep on surprising you all the way through with its tricky puzzles and engaging atmosphere. Having physical button controls make it easier to get your character to do what you want her to do, and that means this is the version I would recommend if a person asked. Wherever you choose to play, make sure you give it a look. It’s a very good experience, even if it might make you pull your hair out at times.
  6. Hey Poor Player
    May 17, 2022
    80
    A creative and clever experience from start to finish, Dungeons of Dreadrock simply should not be missed. It’s a brilliant little puzzler and an endearing homage to both dungeon crawlers and action-puzzlers. Just be prepared to die, and remember, there’s no shame in getting a hint or two (or five).
  7. CGMagazine
    May 13, 2022
    50
    Dungeons of Dreadrock is a paint-by-numbers puzzle game that has little going for it outside of a genuinely nice visual style.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. patrduha777
    May 17, 2022
    10
    FUN FUN FUN !!!
    GAMEPLAY- 10 if you enjoy action puzzling games
    CONTROLS-6 no pro controller allowed ( weakest point) VISUAL-9 nice 32 bit    FUN FUN FUN !!!
    GAMEPLAY- 10 if you enjoy action puzzling games
    CONTROLS-6 no pro controller allowed ( weakest point)
    VISUAL-9 nice 32 bit graphics
    SOUND-9 just apropiate
    VALUE-10 100 levels for ten bucks its great

    hope dlc will come!!! LOVE THIS GAME    … Expand
  2. Cryptik-Rayne
    May 26, 2022
    9
    Very fun puzzle/dungeon game. Story is decent, gameplay being a puzzle game ( figuring out how to get to the next level ) is real good.Very fun puzzle/dungeon game. Story is decent, gameplay being a puzzle game ( figuring out how to get to the next level ) is real good. Graphics are great for what the dev were going for. Overall solid 9 for this one.… Expand
  4. ReviewdaShopee
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    Pra quem curte uma boa aventura sem compromisso ,"Dungeons of Dreadrock" é o indie ideal! Com uma premissa simples, o jogo conta sua históriaPra quem curte uma boa aventura sem compromisso ,"Dungeons of Dreadrock" é o indie ideal! Com uma premissa simples, o jogo conta sua história através de 100 quebra-cabeças com dificuldade progressiva. O jogo tem uma média de 5 horas de duração e, por conta disso, recomendo a compra quando ele estiver em promoção. Do contrário, não vale a pena.… Expand
  5. TomMonday
    Jun 17, 2022
    7
    I paid $4 for this title. That’s about what it’s worth. It’s a totally on-rails puzzle game with zero replayability. But nice retro ZeldaI paid $4 for this title. That’s about what it’s worth. It’s a totally on-rails puzzle game with zero replayability. But nice retro Zelda graphics and great atmosphere/story make up for the limited experience.… Expand

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#59 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#94 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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