Dungeon Encounters - Review @ Gamespew

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Dungeon Encounters Review

Dungeon Encounters proves that you don’t need a grand story and fancy visuals to create a compelling RPG.

Released to very little fanfare from Square Enix last week, Dungeon Encounters is a dungeon-crawling RPG that sees players explore a labyrinthine map that feels a little like a board game. You’ll move from tile to tile, occasionally coming across events and combat encounters. Ultimately your goal is to get as far as possible, which you’ll do by equipping your party with the best weapons and equipment you can find. But it’s not easy; even when you think you’re unbeatable, it won’t be long until you encounter an enemy much stronger than you.

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With some serious talent behind its creation, Dungeon Encounters deserves much more fanfare than it has so far received. This might not be as flashy as a typical RPG from Square Enix, but it’s clever, it’s engaging, and its simple but deceptively deep gameplay loop will keep you coming back for more. Add to that a killer soundtrack overseen by Nobuo Uematsu, and you’ve got something rather special on your hands.

Score: 8/10