Dungeon & Poker

一開始不知道要鼓勵玩家蓄力 死了2次，後來會蓄力之後就一路推到第三關去了 現在玩起來感覺如果對一般玩家的話，引導說明部份還不太夠 介面上沒去點到的部份會不知道是甚麼用途，最主要的問題應該是這個 如果有能順利更新的話蠻期待的 祝後續能順利更新~

Dungeon & Poker is an inventive indie roguelike that merges the logic of classic poker with the tension and progression of dungeon crawling. Developed and published by Vansonstudio, the game builds its entire combat system around a standard deck of playing cards, transforming familiar poker hands into offensive tools against monsters lurking in a dangerous, ever-shifting dungeon. Rather than relying on traditional weapons or spells, success depends on your understanding of card combinations, probability, and risk management, giving the game a distinctly cerebral identity. At the core of the experience is the poker-based combat system. Each encounter challenges you to form the strongest possible hand from the cards available, with combinations like straights, flushes, and full houses translating directly into damage dealt to enemies. Deciding which cards to keep, which to discard, and when to redraw becomes a constant balancing act, especially as tougher enemies demand higher damage output. The game’s brilliance lies in how it turns familiar poker logic into meaningful tactical decisions, making every hand feel like a small puzzle with immediate consequences. The roguelike structure adds unpredictability and replay value. Each run through the dungeon is procedurally shaped, with random enemy encounters, events, and card draws ensuring that no two attempts play out the same way. Luck plays a role, but it rarely feels arbitrary; skilled players can mitigate bad draws through careful planning, conservative potion use, and smart hand management. This blend of randomness and control creates a steady sense of tension, as players must constantly evaluate whether to push forward or play defensively to survive another encounter. Resource management is an important layer woven into the gameplay. Potions and other limited-use items act as lifelines during unlucky streaks or difficult battles, and knowing when to use them can mean the difference between a triumphant run and a sudden defeat. Enemies escalate in difficulty as you progress deeper into the dungeon, culminating in challenging boss encounters that test not only your understanding of poker hands but also your long-term decision-making throughout the run. Visually, Dungeon & Poker adopts a restrained pixel-art style that emphasizes clarity over spectacle. The dungeon environments are moody and functional, providing enough atmosphere to support the theme without distracting from the strategic focus. Enemy designs are simple but readable, ensuring that attention remains on the cards and combat decisions. Sound design and music serve as subtle accompaniment, enhancing tension during battles without overpowering the thoughtful pacing of the game. The game’s progression is straightforward but effective. While it doesn’t overwhelm players with sprawling skill trees or complex meta-systems, it provides just enough variation to encourage experimentation and repeated play. Each failed run becomes a learning opportunity, helping players refine their understanding of probability, hand-building strategies, and risk tolerance. Over time, this learning curve feels rewarding, especially as players begin to anticipate outcomes and make more confident decisions under pressure. Dungeon & Poker is not designed for players seeking flashy action or narrative-driven experiences. Its appeal lies in deliberate pacing, strategic thinking, and the satisfaction of mastering a unique system. Those unfamiliar with poker may face an initial learning curve, but the game’s mechanics are intuitive enough to teach fundamentals through play. For fans of roguelikes, card-based games, or unconventional indie designs, Dungeon & Poker offers a clever and engaging twist on dungeon crawling that turns every shuffle into a meaningful choice and every victory into a testament to careful planning and calculated risk. Rating: 5/10

作者獨立開發的遊戲 一款類小丑牌的地城打怪遊戲 雖然操作和說明小細節上沒注意 但BOSS風格優 支持獨立開發者可考慮~

I tried to play this, but despite choosing English from the language menu, much of the dialogue and text wasn't english, and so it was hard to work out what was going on. The game appeared to have potential, but really needs a little more work on this element to make it easier to continue with.

這是一款很有潛力的遊戲，但有不少地方欠缺打磨。 簡單舉幾個例子： 1.介面： 介面字級無法調整 部分中英文混用，令人感到困惑 2.說明： 沒有新手教學，難以上手 使用說明太過隨意，排版不清楚，習慣閱讀說明的話，學習成本偏高 3.圖像： 雖然應該是像素風格，但各種立繪圖像更像是JPG放大模糊的感覺 不知道是否為AI圖像，但無論是否為AI圖像，圖像風格標準應該要更一致 至於為什麼說是有潛力的遊戲，原因在於只要理解核心規則其實偏近一般大老2就可以慢慢上手，熟悉之後應該是很難玩膩。 簡單且節奏快，戰鬥途中只有細緻處讓人感到困惑或尚缺修飾之處。包含技能卡牌等等。 單局取得手牌有限讓遊戲有一定程度的難度，但也不至於太難。 目前遊玩總時數不多，還在自行摸索。如果能把介面完善，並增加新手教學，或許會更理想。