Review For: Dungeon Game Date Written: March 17, 2004 Written By:  Webmaster Christopher Beley Download Link: http://tempusmud.com/~jwatson/sdl-dg/  Requirements: Win95/98/NT4/2k or Linux 2.x License: Freeware Rating:

     I have found yet another free game, that shouldn't be free.  This is a 3D game with excellent graphics, and additionally, you have to actually think a little to solve puzzles and what not.  For example...I still can't get past level 2:-(

     This game is very similar to First Person Shooter games.  By this I mean that all you see in the game, is the game itself and your weapon.  However, just recently a 3rd person view has been added, but personally, I like the other view better.

The Sound
     This is definitely the one area where the game lacks improvement.  There is a midi like sound that plays when you are in a menu, and while you are playing the game, itself, there is no music.  However, the footstep and the lava sounds don't sound too bad.  Finally, if you can make music and or sound effects, check out the contribution page to find out how you can help with the game;-)

Game Play
     You have a few options for controlling your character.  You can either use your mouse to control your movement, and weaponry.  And then use your keyboard to do everything else.  Or you can use your keyboard arrow keys to move around, however if you want to look at the ceiling, for example, you will have to use your mouse.

     In conclusion, this seems to be a very fun game, and for anyone who likes 3D adventure games, this is a must have.

Extra Notes
--During testing I was not able to get the multiplayer modes to work, so I can not give any of my opinions on the status of that.  I will edit this article as soon as I come across an answer.
--Also, there is a level editor, but since I think it only runs on Linux, I have not had a chance to try it out...yet.