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They were popularised by Diablo, and brought back into the limelight by the rave reviews for Hades and The Ascent (well, at least in our team). One thing is missing from a lot of these games though, and it’s a pretty big thing to be missing. The ability to go on dates with your weapon. Luckily, that’s where Boyfriend Dungeon comes in. 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