Dungeon Hunter: Alliance PlayStation Vita
Metascore
49 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 34 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 10 out of 34
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  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 11, 2012
    40
    Trite, boring and not at all compelling. Don't even bother waiting for it to hit the bargain bin, just leave it to rot. [April 2012, p77]
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 29, 2012
    40
    It's so ugly that your Vita will likely look embarrassed at having to play it. [Apr 2012, p.115]
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Mar 20, 2012
    40
    Under no circumstances this game can justify its release. Not when you can buy almost the same content from App Store for a mere 4 dollars.
  4. DarkStation
    Mar 7, 2012
    40
    To put it bluntly Dungeon Hunter: Alliance just reeks of mediocrity.
  5. Push Square
    Feb 27, 2012
    40
    Despite lengthy loading times, problematic multiplayer and a dull story, there's definitely some fun and a decent amount of gameplay hidden deep inside the depths of Dungeon Hunter: Alliance for serious fans of the dungeon crawler genre. For the rest, it would be wise to sheath that sword and wait for a discount or significant patch, because even with the additional elements added to the game, the lack of overall improvement just doesn't justify the nearly quadrupled cost from the previous versions, and new functions feel added on for the sake of adding rather than improvement.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 23, 2012
    40
    At the very least, Dungeon Hunter: Alliance does have a niche to satisfy, and it's at least nice to have some option for a multiplayer RPG right at the Vita's launch. It's very disappointing that it had to be nearly a direct port of a game that's been on PSN for almost a year, and the iPhone/iPod for much longer.
  7. Pocket Gamer UK
    Feb 29, 2012
    30
    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a lousy game. It's never particularly enjoyable, is technically clumsy, and looks like garbage. It may well be the worst game in the Vita's launch line-up.
  8. TotalPlayStation
    Feb 22, 2012
    30
    Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is more than simply a bad game. It's a cynical act of greed and apathy on the part of its publisher and developer. Avoid it at all costs and advise as many people as will listen to do the same.
  9. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 22, 2012
    30
    A shoddy conversion of a shameless Diablo clone, that was perfectly good value when it was a £4.99 iPhone download but not as a full price PS Vita game.
  10. Destructoid
    Feb 22, 2012
    20
    Compared to some of the games that it has decided to price itself against, Dungeon Hunter: Alliance looks absolutely pitiful. Sitting this next to Uncharted, Army Corps of Hell or even Ubisoft's own Lumines, exposes Alliance for the cheap, nasty, outdated and outclassed little con job that it is. Expensive at a quarter of the price, this embarrassing waste of space has no business pretending to be a full retail game.

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User Score
5.9 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. SkullScience
    9
    Ok, first and foremost, after reading alot of uninformed critic reviews, I would like to point out THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS THE iPHONE GAME!!!!! This is infact a port of the game that was released on PSN in mid 2011 for PS3. I love both Dungeon Hunters 1 and 2 (3 was garbage) on iphone but they are vastly inferior to this version. Secondly, this is a Diablo clone, and a brilliant one at that, therefore due to its heritage it is not going to be fancy graphics, it is all about dungeons and looting!! I still play Diablo regularly to this day on my Xperia Play, as well as owning the original on ps1 and PC, and I can say that IGN's statement that DH is not as 'polished' is utter garbage. Diablo was not even polished in its day, as I said, all about the dungeons and looting!! Dungeon Hunter does what it sets out to do superbly and plays great, with variation, depending what character you decide to play as. Secondly, to those who criticise the price, I got the game from Asda (Walmart) for £23. That is a physical copy with box/instructions and card. I can not comment on price in the US but here in the UK that is a bargain as full price games are £40. It is an essential purchase at launch for those who love the loot heavy type rpg. A great game which will consume alot of time and battery power!!… Full Review »
  2. Sceptic
    7
    Despite the lack of character customisation,this title is fairly good for a simple and quite basic dungeon crawler.A standard,and therefore forgettable, fantasy story aside,DH:A is almost a trip down memory lane except on a handheld.But it's a far cry from todays Diablos and Torchlights.… Full Review »
  3. mrblack7
    8
    The critic reviews have been a little harsh on the game, simply put its a hack and slash game similar to Diablo. The graphics aren't outright stunning, but they do a good job of showcasing the Vita's graphical prowess, that with the addition of a deep and compelling levelling up system and a surprisingly good story makes this game easy to recommend to those looking for a RPG for their Vita. There are slow downs when the screen is flooded with enemies however these happen rarely and only last a second. Some may find the game repetitive, however the ability to save wherever and whenever allows you to enjoy the game in short bursts. The inclusion of many side quests and drop in, drop out multiplayer adds replay value and makes this a compelling purchase.… Full Review »
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