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Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 18 critic reviews
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Based on 5 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: XSEED Games
Developer: Global A Entertainment
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game, Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
Release Date: June 19, 2007
Summary
(Known as "Chronicle of Dungeon Maker" in Japan) An ambitious but novice dungeon maker arrives in a small town known to suffer periodic attacks from violent monsters. He buys a vast plot of land at the outskirts of the town to create a grand dungeon in hopes of luring in various enemy monsters which to hunt to collect gold and items. He envisions his complete dungeon to be one so appealing as to lure the legendary Wandering Demon. Defeating this menacing monster would free the townspeople from the fear he casts upon them, while winning acclaim as a true dungeon maker for the "Architect." The townspeople are initially skeptical about the Architect's ability to achieve his ultimate goal of building such a dungeon. Over the years, they've watched other such dungeon makers arrive with great plans but ultimately fail -- falling prey to the very monsters they've lured into their dungeons or haphazardly abandoning their creations. However, as the Architect's dungeon grows and improves, luring rarer and more powerful enemies, and he begins bringing back more valuable treasures, the townspeople begin offering support to his mission. Soon the whole town is involved in the dungeon making process; they give advice about the intricacies of dungeon making, sell crucial items, provide weapons and magic spells, treat the Architect when injured, and request various favors to be completed in the expanding dungeon in exchange for generous rewards. Whether the growing hopes of the townspeople and the Architect will be realized all depends on the quality of the dungeon he creates and his developing battle skills. Design and modify a customizable dungeon, floor-by-floor, using simple controls to quickly develop a deep and detailed dungeon. Strategically layout and improve your dungeon to maximize its attractiveness and lure in the most sought-after enemies to take their loot. Fight real-time battles wielding various melee and ranged weapons, casting magic spells, rendering special attacks, and summoning creatures to defeat the wide variety of monsters including undead creatures, orcs, and dragons. Enjoy the vast selection of building materials to customize your dungeon and complete quests to access the rarer items from the wide array of weapons, armors, and accessories to upgrade your warrior. Trade dungeons -- Utilize network connectivity to trade dungeons with a friend. Show off your dungeon creation skills and explore a friend's dungeon to see what kind of monsters and treasures lie inside. [XSEED]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Hardcore Gamer Magazine
I'm addicted. [Vol 3, Issue 2, p.60]
Worth Playing
I recommend role-playing and/or construction fans to consider adding Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground to their libraries. Its unique features and gameplay make for some great entertainment.
Read Full Review >Modojo
The simple fact is, if the idea of building a dungeon tailor-made to lure in specific mobs, then rushing in and killing those mobs sounds appealing to you, then Dungeon Maker is most likely right up your alley.
Read Full Review >1UP
If you have just that tiny hint of obsessive compulsion that a game like Animal Crossing speaks to, but don't much care for the pastoral setting or relaxing pace, this is the way to bring that kind of gameplay to you.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Despite plain graphics, rather generic design, and even a bit of a hit detection annoyance, it's still really fun to build your own loot hole.
Read Full Review >Game Almighty
Technically very solid, with a well implemented control scheme and good enough graphics and sound, but the tedium of doing nothing more than grinding through the exact same thing over and over again really kills it.
Read Full Review >RPG Fan
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Ground is a mixed bag. Rather than randomize everything, it allows players to create their own world, which is both its biggest draw and biggest flaw.
Read Full Review >GameZone
My hat's off to the folks at XSEED for coming up with a pretty nifty idea. But there is the kind of frustration felt in this game that will really turn off some players.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
A good game. I think most people will be bored by it, but RPG lovers will get a kick out of it.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Its individual elements may not be much on their own, but Dungeon Maker: Hunting Grounds' unique combination of gameplay styles is still enjoyable.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
It's definitely not for everyone, but some (like me) will adore it. [Sept 2007, p.83]
AceGamez
The dungeon building is fun and will bring you back, which is a credit to the quality of the gameplay. I hope that if the developers decide to make a sequel, they can focus on the combat - now that would make for an incredibly addictive experience!
Read Full Review >Digital Entertainment News
Dungeon Maker: Hunting Grounds is the equivalent of light summer reading; fun and frothy, but not overly involving, slow or ponderous.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
To anyone who’s ever thought they could put together a masterful dungeon, or those who want a simple action-RPG where they’re in control of the level, Dungeon Maker mixes both together quite well.
Read Full Review >TotalPlayStation
With a bit more story and more dimension to the characters in the town -- not to mention a little more variety (and no Ad-Hoc play doesn't really count) -- Dungeon Maker could have been something special. It's got the foundation, but it needs more.
Read Full Review >IGN
The fact that players can never rely upon monsters you're trying to attract, the features they design or money within the game that you need to enhance yourself or your dungeon is a huge exercise in frustration. As a result, this game will only appeal to a tiny audience of dungeon designers.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Dungeon Maker has some cool features, but not enough to cross that threshold of having been “done right,” and the title winds up as a simple variation on the level grind we’ve been playing for years.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Yo gave it an8:
Dungeon Maker is a pretty fun mundane sort of game. If you like to do the same thing over and over while trying to get better doing that same thing, then you will enjoy dungeon maker alot. I personally like it because of the variety of items and spells. ( The bosses are super easy to beat.)
Casey S. gave it an8:
It's actually got a lot of quirky little aspects that make the dungeon making a lot of fun. The hack and slash combat system is pretty standard for an action RPG, but the dungeon making twist adds the same feel that characterized Etrian Odyssey, and made it worthy of 80's. Hence my score of 8.
