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Review of Dungeons of Hinterberg on Xbox Series X/S

by Chucky Chucky photo Jul 2024
Cover image of Dungeons of Hinterberg on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Released: 18 Jul 2024
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Microbird Games
Publisher: Curve Games

Introduction

In a world where students are meant to cram for exams, a law student named Luisa decides to take a spirited detour into a realm filled with magic, mayhem, and probably a few overdue papers. Welcome to the 'Dungeons of Hinterberg' where academia and adventure collide in an epic blend of bloodshed, befriendment, and bizarre dungeons. Just your typical vacation, right?

Gameplay

Imagine you're on a field trip to a haunted house, but instead of creepy mannequins, it's filled with chaotic creatures craving your destruction. This is Luisa's life in Hinterberg. Dungeons of Hinterberg is played from a third-person view, perhaps because the developers believed a little voyeurism would spice up the experience. Our heroine, Luisa, is equipped with an arsenal that swings between sharp swords and sparkly spells, providing a perfect balance of violence and wizardry. Now, get this: there are 25 unique dungeons, each with its own mechanics. I mean, who wouldn't want to hang out in a dungeon bustling with strange physics and enchanted critters? Between combat segments that resemble an all-you-can-swing buffet and social simulation elements where you have to sweet-talk the townsfolk into liking you (not unlike real life, except they may actually care about your existence), you'll find yourself deep into the action and the awkwardness. If you befriend villagers, they give you switch-ups that aid you during battles. So basically, it's like high school but with fewer pop quizzes and more spells - magical friendships for the win!

Graphics

Now let's talk about the looks. The graphics in Dungeons of Hinterberg are like that friend who always shows up to parties perfectly dressed. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps, each pixel seems to shout, 'Hey, we put a lot of effort into making you feel cozy while you fight for your life!' The art direction provides a vibrant ambiance filled with charming townsfolk looking more welcoming than the monsters you'll obliterate. Just don't expect Skyrim-level realism; it's more like a beautifully crafted postcard, where the watercolor technique can occasionally lead to some fuzzy edges and mild confusion about spatial relations (but hey, who needs dimensions when you have dungeons?).

Conclusion

Dungeons of Hinterberg cleverly mashes action-RPG elements with social simulation to create a whimsical adventure that's both entertaining and oddly educational. I leave you with this: Would I recommend playing a game where a law student morphs into a magical warrior while befriending nefarious townsfolk? Absolutely, if only to avoid facing my own bills. Not only does this game give you dungeon-crawling thrills, but also a chance to become the friendliest creature slayer out there. Well, at least until your next final exams. So gather your weapons, cast your spells, and once you've beaten the last dungeon, maybe consider revisiting that path of law. Unless, of course, you discover a new love for fighting wizards while balancing affordable student loans - then the courts may just have to find another type of student!

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