Dungeons of Hinterberg

"Dungeons of Hinterberg could have easily buckled under the weight of its many systems, locations, and most important of all, dungeons. Perhaps against all odds, then, the team at Microbird Games has done a wonderful job keeping its debut game’s …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg successfully combines the exploration and "dungeon" of The Legend of Zelda saga with the social simulation of the Persona saga. All this with a captivating style that makes you want to take a plane and go live …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg surprised me with how relaxing it felt, despite battling monsters and solving puzzles. With its lack of time pressure, open-ended structure, and charming world, it’s a perfect escape—though I did miss voice acting and weapon variety."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is an absolute delight to experience. It&s;s challenging enough to keep you on your toes, but never so frustrating that it drops the ball on its cosy core. We were hooked from start to finish and can&s;t …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg, while being Action RPG oriented, reminds us that we should take time to enjoy the world around us. Whether we are on our daily grind, or relaxing on holiday halfway around the world; make new experiences, embrace …"

"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&s;t enjoy as much, I&s;d gladly play tourist …"

"Combat and RPG progression get an ingenious social twist in this disarming slice of fantasy."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg isn&s;t the game you think it is, and that&s;s what makes it so good. A gorgeous world, smooth combat, and great RPG elements as well."

"A very uncertain start fortunately does not prevent the game from finally unleashing its full potential."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is an excellent action RPG with a particularly strange story that never veers towards the demented, involving players who will end up identifying with the young protagonist. The beauty of the Alps is beautifully represented, and every …"

"If Dungeons of Hinterberg had several more months in the oven and a few cuts, it may have been an excellent game instead of just a good one. Still, I don’t hesitate to recommend it, because the heart of the …"

"Featuring enjoyable dungeons and intriguing plot developments, Dungeons of Hinterberg is a fun escape to a magical version of Austria. It doesn&s;t stray far from its comfort zone, but the basics here are solid enough to prop up the highlights …"

"Dungeons Of Hinterberg is a fascinating journey, one that no matter where you come from invites you to take it. This is a game that helps us to clear our heads a little and deepen the fact that it&s;s not …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a fresh and clever take on the dungeon crawler formula, with a unique spin on the idea of vacations and a likeable protagonist. After a few hours we were sucked in by its gameplay loop, even …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a razor-sharp debut from developer Microbird that tackles the complexities of the tourism industry from every angle. From its impact on politics to how it backs local businesses into a corner, the action-adventure game delivers a …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is the perfect mix of adventure and dungeon crawling, and its bright and vibrant colours had me hooked."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a successful mix of Zelda and Persona with an alpine panorama and holiday flair."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a captivating action-adventure game that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and social simulation in a stunning alpine setting. While the visuals are vibrant and the dungeon designs are impressive, the combat can feel repetitive over time. The charming …"

"This debut project from Austrian developer Microbird Games presents a charming title with creative, tightly designed dungeons that brilliantly utilize region-exclusive magical spells to interact with the environment in clever ways."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is one of the best games I’ve played recently. I was surprised that it isn’t that well known among players because it’s definitely worth it. Despite the combat element of the gameplay, it is a very cozy …"

"It delivers a heavy message masterfully and with heaps of style."

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a wonderfully captivating trek through the gorgeous lands of its magical alpine setting, where a world of adventure, challenges, and intrigue stands at odds with the political machinations of a greedy government."

"Screenshots of the game may immediately summon games like Zelda vibes, but they wouldn’t be exactly accurate, and the wider regions of Dungeons of Hinterberg aren’t packed with secrets and interactive details; it’s almost a dialogue-oriented Zelda-lite sort of experience. …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg presents itself as a virtual vacation, and it can really feel like one at times. Its chill concoction of combat, conversations, and puzzle-solving is always entertaining without being too challenging or obtuse. Come for the dungeons and …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg cleverly combines puzzles, combat and relationship-building into a tidy package that is captivating despite its low-pressure vibes. Each dungeon is distinct and satisfying in terms of style and mechanics, and combat is just the right amount of …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg is a beautiful puzzler-and a satisfying riff on the Austrian tourist economy."

"There’s a lot to enjoy in Dungeons of Hinterberg. The premise is original and the combat ticks all the expected ARPG elements. Like in real life, I’m not fond of forced social interaction, and sometimes the game is a bit …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg feels like a chilled-out version of the usual action-adventure titles like the Breath of the Wild."

"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."

"A flowery, gorgeous world that is enthralling to listen to, but abrasive to interact with, to the point where its structure can confuse players with its intent."

"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 …"

"Dungeons of Hinterberg immaculately captures the idyllic spirit of a small mountain village with its vibrant characters, and the heightened sense of adventure that comes from exploring its many intricately designed magical dungeons."

"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 2024&s;s most captivating experiences."