After initial frustration the game is better than I thought.
User Rating: 6.9 | Dungeon Lords PC
First and foremost, the game was released before it was ready. It alludes to maps that aren't there, equipment repair for equipment that never breaks, and custom character enhancements that simply do not exist. In short Dreamcather misrepresents what the game will do. Dreamcatcher is a dishonest publisher that gamers should be wary of. I for one will be cautious about all future releases. Nonetheless, the game has it's moments. It is a big game with much to do. The quests are a solid part of the back story and while not overly innovative they feel like something the character might be confronted with in a real situation. Building your character is fun. The system is unique although it is poorly explained in the documentation. Some missions are short and others are long enhancing the variety of the gameplay. Sometimes you can accomplish multiple objective at the same time. This of course depends on how patient you have been in your explorations. On occasion, if you are smart enough, you can take out a monster that far exceeds your ability to do so. When this happens you will get a mass of experience points that can quantum leap the growth of your character. There is much satisfaction when you accomplish such a feat. I did this fairly early in the game with a dragon and as a result had a significant advantage over the regular monsters in that section of the game. The combat can be fun, particularly when you begin to develop your skills. The thieving system is a kick and occasionally you can open a difficult chest that far exceeds your ability. The magic system seems a bit complex but does have it's moments. You have a lot of different choices for character development and you get to make those choices often. The more you kill things the quicker you can grow your character. In the end you can produce a totally unique individual that suits your style of play. Basically, Dungeon Lords could have been a great game but is not. The ideas behind the game are good but the development of the game is incomplete. Dreamcatcher is not an ethical company and should be treated according. If your willing to put up with the described shortcomings the game can be fun. However, do not attempt to play it without downloading the patch.
