DedicatedToGamers.co.uk - 5/5 Din’s Curse is one of the finest action-RPGs out there at the moment Read more at DedicatedToGamers.co.uk Bytten - 94% The most intriguing aspect of the game is that your actions - or lack of them - lead to consequences. Read more at Bytten Fidgit - no score, but very positive Din's Curse is like Diablo, but with dungeons that fight back. Read more at Fidgit TGS - no score, but very positive It's ridiculous how many things can happen in this game, and I mean that in a good way. Read more at TGS Gear Diary - no score, but very positive The first time I arrived after monsters were swarming the village I was shocked and thrilled – this is simply NOT how most games work. Read more at Gear Diary Gamercast - no score, but very positive First impressions of the game will immediately bring memories of Diablo, comparisons of Torchlight, and many other dungeon crawlers; however appearances can be deceiving, Din’s Curse is a dynamic indie dungeon crawler with a lot of heart, and an addictive nature. Read more at Gamercast techlore - no score, but very positive All in all, Din's Curse is a fantastic dungeon crawler RPG that can and will provide infinite replayability due to procedurally generated towns, NPCs, monsters, dungeons, and loot--as well as featuring a wholly unique "living" world for you to interact in. Read more at techlore Games Are Evil - A Needless to say, I was sorry I didn’t play it sooner. If my foot could reach my ass, I would have kicked it and kicked it hard. Read more at Games Are Evil Great PC Games - 9 Din's Curse is a very playable, easy to understand game that kept us coming back for more. Read more at Great PC Games Gaming Illustrated - 88% When I booted up Din’s Curse for the first time, two words instantly sprang to mind: Diablo clone. Yet when people hear “clone” in reference to anything, it’s usually seen as a bad thing. But I’m happy to say that this is the furthest thing from the truth when it comes to Din’s Curse. Its gameplay style, randomly generated dungeons and storyline made me nostalgic for the crusades against Diablo that I went on every day when I was a kid. And while there are many “Diablo clones” out there, Din’s Curse adds a bit of something different. Read more at Gaming Illustrated GAMING truth - 8.75 This is honestly one of my favorite PC games available on the Steam marketplace simply because it captures the essence of fantasy RPG’s while injecting its own distinct elements. I personally have had a blast with the game... Read more at GAMING truth ZTGD - 8.7 There really is a ton of depth in the character building aspects of the game. It’s possible to make 20 characters and not have a single overlap in abilities or stats. Read more at ZTGD neXGam (German) - 8.1 Technically solid, peppered with a few quirks, the title offers many varied, with monsters contaminated dungeons, quests and loot mass, where the eye can see. Read more at http://www.nexgam.de/games/dins-curse-macintosh/review-1.html (German) Co-Optimus - 4/5 If you've ever wanted to be a badass warrior who wears mail armor and wields an enormous two-handed mace, but has the nimble grace and stealth skills of a rogue, this is your game. Read more at Co-Optimus GameZone - 8.0 Soldak’s latest offering is Din’s Curse, which once again capitalizes on outstanding traditional mechanics while distinguishing itself among the crowd. Read more at GameZone Alternative Magazine Online - 8/10 I always sit down with Din’s Curse for a short ten minute play, only to look at the clock hours later wondering where the time has gone. Read more at AMO The Adrenaline Vault - 4/5 Its combination of old-school RPG gameplay with a quick pace and combat that’s focused on more than just the dungeons give it the uniqueness it needs to stand out in the crowded dungeon-crawler genre. Read more at The Adrenaline Vault IndieRPGs - 4/5 A la Diablo, the dungeon is randomly generated. But so is everything else, leading to an impressively dynamic dungeon-delving experience. Read more at IndieRPGs Multiplayer Hub - 4/5 I honestly sat down with the intent just to get a feel for the game first, and suddenly hours passed. Read more at Multiplayer Hub PwnGamer - 8 Din’s Curse is a title that has brought me back to those glory days. Developed by Soldak Entertainment, Din’s Curse is an action RPG title which will have you addicted from the get go. Read more at PwnGamer GamingOgre - 80% With that in mind Din’s Curse is still a pleasure to play and offers enough new mechanics to help differentiate it from a genre which could easily become very bland. Read more at GamingOgre Proven Gamer - 4/5 A nice addition to this game is the ability to hop online and play cooperatively with friends or strangers. This process is done with relative ease and adds a fun dynamic to the game. The iconic events that occur throughout the game can now be shared with others, making them all the better. Read more at Proven Gamer inVision Game Community - 4/5 Since Blizzard released Diablo, there have been a lot of games featuring dungeons and loot collecting. On rare occasions, one of those games is really enjoyable. Today we are looking at a one of those gems that are actually fun to play: Din’s Curse. Soldak Entertainment, an indie developer, recently brought out the dungeon crawler Din’s Curse. On first sight, the graphics might be a turn-off, but don’t be fooled; the gameplay is absolutely amazing. Read more at inVision Game Community DIYGamer - no score but positive ... I will say that battling in Din’s Curse is highly satisfying. You have a wide variety of enemies and a wide variety of abilities to take care of them. Read more at DIYGamer The Nerdemic - positive The list continues with more scenarios, but one can certainly appreciate the developers giving the player adjustments to create the perfect, unique experience. Read more at The Nerdemic Game Side Story - positive no quote, review is in French Read more at Game Side Story InternetFreaks - positive Overall, I enjoyed Din's Curse a lot! The game really stuck with me because of its customization and randomly generated towns and things of that nature. For the low price of only ten bucks, this game provides a lot of great, high quality content that will be sure to keep you playing! Read more at InternetFreaks Gaming Nexus - B- The pace of the quests is quite fun and exciting, and really drives the game to a completely new action RPG feel. Read more at Gaming Nexus AusGamers - 7.7 Dynamic campaign system adds life the game world. Even each town and dungeon has its own set of special world rules. Read more at AusGamers PC Gamer (July) - 76% There's a rare sense that anything can happen, as you're constantly surprised by events. You can smash out support columns to bury foes under walls, monsters can escape the dungeon and invade the town, and once a single zombie wandered into a town and zombified all the NPCs inside. PC Games and Reviews - 75% It makes the world feel on edge, never safe and, well, awesome to be honest! Read more at PC Games and Reviews GamingExcellence - 75% When every game that comes out in this genre is just the same thing over and over again, Din's Curse brings a lot of new features to the table. Read more at GamingExcellence gameSlave - 75% Din's Curse is a nice, simple, back-to-basics dungeon stomper that will keep you coming back for more. Read more at gameSlave Gamers Nexus - 75 Akin to our hero, Din has cursed me with an inability to stop playing long enough to write this review. Read more at Gamers Nexus GamersMint - 3 1/2 (out of 5) This pacing is what makes this game unique, as you actually feel for the world rather than leisurely idling around. Read more at GamersMint Gametactics - 7 Din’s Curse is a fun game that is very addictive with a lot of re-playability and will have players creating multiple characters and playing for hours on end. Read more at Gametactics GDN - 7 In conclusion, if you are a fan of classic RPG’s and have the taste for adventure then you are going to get hours of great game play out this title... Read more at GDN Level 42 - 3/5 Not content to just piggyback on the successes of other dungeon crawlers, Soldak Entertainment added a few new components to keep the genre fresh and interesting. Read more at Level 42
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