What do you get when you mix a developer with a history of solid rhythm games, a chiptune soundtrack, and over a hundred compact puzzles" Bumpin? Dungeon (Free), of course! With Moby Pixel?s history in rhythm games, a puzzle game isn?t exactly a natural successor. That said, the blend of retro graphics, upbeat soundtrack, and quirky atmosphere feel as natural in Bumpin? Dungeon as they do in Synthwave Escape, and the more relaxed gameplay is a welcome change of pace.
Players will guide Hanny, our intrepid dungeon delver, as she plumbs the depths of a dungeon in search of an exit, loot, and (most importantly) delicious pastries. Such an auspicious quest is not accomplished easily, though, and each floor harbours traps, locked doors, and malicious monsters who want no more than to catch those who dare invade their dungeon. Fortunately for our young protagonist, escaping a room is quite simple: Just find the door and leave. What could be simpler" What about the monsters, traps, and puzzles, you ask" That, dear reader, is where the fun comes in.
See, solving some rooms really is as simple as just walking through the open door, most doors are actually locked and require activating some number of tiles or flipping a button; or perhaps they are unlocked, but getting there may require knocking a number of monsters off the playing field, or dodging around until you can safely walk by or lock them away. Moreover, there are a variety of environmental hazards to worry a...