Dungeons of Hinterberg

But Why ThoMatt Sowinski

90/10

Dungeons of Hinterberg is a fantastic adventure with an addicting gameplay loop based on exploration and wonder, tight combat, and an exciting cast of characters to interact with.

GGReconJoshua Boyles

Put simply, Dungeons of Hinterberg is sensational. It distils its three gameplay pillars of thoughtful dungeon puzzle solving, snappy combat, and meaningful relationship building into a frightfully fun loop that I hardly ever wanted to put down throughout its runtime.

Loot Level ChillChris White

9/10

Dungeons of Hinterberg isn't the game you think it is, and that's what makes it so good. A gorgeous world, smooth combat, and great RPG elements as well.

WellPlayedZach Jackson

9/10

With an incredibly colourful and infectious art style, fun combat, clever puzzles, and a relatable narrative about burnout and escapism, Dungeons of Hinterberg is one of 2024's most captivating experiences.

GamingTrendOlivia Davies

80/100

Dungeon’s Hinterberg takes dungeon crawling, makes it a capitalist venture, and results in a personal story about the benefits and downfalls of tourism in our small towns. It’s a heartfelt story that charms you straight off the bat. The dungeons themselves are fun and feel more like a sightseeing holiday than terribly complex combat-fueled ventures, but if you’re looking for a chill time with hacking and slashing and hanging out with friends whilst saving the town from magic, then Dunge...

Xbox AchievementsRichard Walker

80/100

An inspired combination of colourful dungeon-crawling, social sim, and action-RPG, Dungeons of Hinterberg proves to be a remarkably pleasant surprise. Ignore this at your peril.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

8/10

Dungeons of Hinterberg runs well on the Steam Deck, while some areas have slight frame drops, the main parts of the game run just fine, and the controls work beautifully.

Playstation UniverseGarri Bagdasarov

7.5/10

Dungeons of Hinterberg scratches that itch of providing both a relaxing and challenging gaming experience. I loved my time in Hinterberg and exploring its various regions and dungeons, although it's a shame you can't explore it entirely because of the limited activities you can do throughout the day. Despite this, its visuals and characters stand out and kept me coming back for more.

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

7/10

Despite its insanely clever dungeon designs, Dungeons of Hinterberg feels kind of like a hodgepodge of ideas plucked from other games that ultimately did them better. Though there might be things I didn’t enjoy as much, I’d gladly play tourist and stamp my passport on a return journey to Hinterberg any time.

Push SquareLiam Croft

7/10

If going on holiday is meant to be a time for relaxing and disconnecting from daily life, why can it feel so stressful in the moment? Dungeons of Hinterberg reckons with those mixed emotions as protagonist Luisa takes a break from being a lawyer to try and chill in the Austrian Alps... while putting her life on the line in puzzle and combat-focused dungeons. A blend of fighting, puzzle solving, and Persona-esque socialising, the game proves an entertaining break from the bigger PS5 releases — a digital holiday, if you will.

GameLusterShaz Mohsin

7/10

Though Dungeons of Hinterberg falters to execute on some minor details and its broader narrative never coalesces with the gameplay, its breathtaking art design, heartful character writing, and addictive gameplay loop make this a solid action-adventure RPG with a great sense of magic.

Game RantShane R. Moyer

7/10

Dungeons of Hinterberg does a lot of things right. It features a story that shows the protagonist growing within themselves, albeit slowly, and embraces its casual atmosphere with wide-open arms. Players that enjoy that slower side of gaming will find some interesting moments while exploring and playing through the story. The rest will have to find something buried in the game's combat to keep their interest, though that may prove too difficult. Still, those players looking for something easy that never moves too fast and ambles on at a comfortable pace will enjoy Dungeons of Hinterberg for th...