Dauntless

Item: Dauntless
Rating: 15
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-02-22

Summary

Initially enjoyable, satisfying monster hunting combat.
Improved graphics and UI elements.
Engaging armor and crafting system.
Reduced weapon and build variety.
Loss of progress, unfair compensation.
Shift to pay-to-win monetization model.

Reviews (sample size): 1597
Helpful reviews: 70%
Unhelpful reviews: 30%
Protest reviews: 0%

15%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
85%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 971
Negative points: 4033
Gameplay points: 227
Perf. points: 152
Rec. points: 875
Misc points: 171

Point	Description	Importance
Previously enjoyable, high initial potential Description Many reviewers express that the game was enjoyable in the past, particularly during its early access, beta phases, or before specific updates. They praise its initial concept, gameplay loop, and potential as a free-to-play alternative to Monster Hunter. Some reviewers have returned to the game periodically, indicating lasting appeal despite any issues. Importance 52%	Many reviewers express that the game was enjoyable in the past, particularly during its early access, beta phases, or before specific updates. They praise its initial concept, gameplay loop, and potential as a free-to-play alternative to Monster Hunter. Some reviewers have returned to the game periodically, indicating lasting appeal despite any issues.	52%
Positive weapon system changes Description The updated weapon system, featuring unique abilities, talents, and the ability to swap between two weapons mid-hunt, is generally well-received. Reviewers appreciate the added depth in build creation and the strategic options this system provides. The weapon infusion system empowers weapons and their unique skills. Importance 23%	The updated weapon system, featuring unique abilities, talents, and the ability to swap between two weapons mid-hunt, is generally well-received. Reviewers appreciate the added depth in build creation and the strategic options this system provides. The weapon infusion system empowers weapons and their unique skills.	23%
Improved graphics and UI Description Many reviewers appreciate the improved graphics, UI, and overall visual polish of the game, especially after recent updates. Some reviewers feel the update makes the game feel new after it had become stale. The combat is improved with cooler visual effects. Importance 11%	Many reviewers appreciate the improved graphics, UI, and overall visual polish of the game, especially after recent updates. Some reviewers feel the update makes the game feel new after it had become stale. The combat is improved with cooler visual effects.	11%
More fun with friends Description The game is more enjoyable when playing with friends, creating unique and funny moments. The game seems oriented towards playing with more people instead of encouraging solo play. The game is also cross-platform, allowing friends on different platforms to play together. Importance 10%	The game is more enjoyable when playing with friends, creating unique and funny moments. The game seems oriented towards playing with more people instead of encouraging solo play. The game is also cross-platform, allowing friends on different platforms to play together.	10%
Satisfying monster hunting combat Description Reviewers find the core combat loop of hunting monsters to be fun and satisfying, with well-designed monsters and encounters. The addition of new Behemoths is a positive aspect of the updates. Learning each behemoth encounter is very satisfying. Importance 9%	Reviewers find the core combat loop of hunting monsters to be fun and satisfying, with well-designed monsters and encounters. The addition of new Behemoths is a positive aspect of the updates. Learning each behemoth encounter is very satisfying.	9%
Engaging armor and crafting system Description Reviewers appreciate the crafting system, especially the ability to customize armor and weapon sets. The new armor and Cell system allows players to create highly customizable and effective builds, focusing on high DPS, survival, or a mix of both. The original skill system was enjoyable due to its flexibility in creating character builds. Importance 8%	Reviewers appreciate the crafting system, especially the ability to customize armor and weapon sets. The new armor and Cell system allows players to create highly customizable and effective builds, focusing on high DPS, survival, or a mix of both. The original skill system was enjoyable due to its flexibility in creating character builds.	8%
Rewarding progression system Description The progression system is consistent and rewarding. The update fixed the longevity issue, providing more incentive to grind. The new progression system is refreshing and better than the previous Reforge system. Veteran players received an overall boost to progression as compensation for the rework. Importance 6%	The progression system is consistent and rewarding. The update fixed the longevity issue, providing more incentive to grind. The new progression system is refreshing and better than the previous Reforge system. Veteran players received an overall boost to progression as compensation for the rework.	6%
Good vision and potential Description The game has a good vision and a lot of potential. The reviewer enjoyed the Escalations the most, and while they're mostly unchanged the new skills and stats like MIGHT feel super unexplained. Importance 5%	The game has a good vision and a lot of potential. The reviewer enjoyed the Escalations the most, and while they're mostly unchanged the new skills and stats like MIGHT feel super unexplained.	5%
Faster-paced Monster Hunter alternative Description The game is often compared to Monster Hunter, with reviewers noting its faster-paced gameplay and more accessible mechanics. Some reviewers consider it a good free-to-play alternative or entry point to the genre. The game is more straight forward to the point compared to Monster Hunter. Importance 5%	The game is often compared to Monster Hunter, with reviewers noting its faster-paced gameplay and more accessible mechanics. Some reviewers consider it a good free-to-play alternative or entry point to the genre. The game is more straight forward to the point compared to Monster Hunter.	5%
Free weapons are good Description New players will still unlock weapons over time. The free weapons are fantastic, potentially better than those obtained with weapon tokens. All weapons can still be obtained for free, despite the introduction of gacha elements. Importance 3%	New players will still unlock weapons over time. The free weapons are fantastic, potentially better than those obtained with weapon tokens. All weapons can still be obtained for free, despite the introduction of gacha elements.	3%
Positive Steam release Description The game's release on Steam is seen as a positive move, providing easier access and review options for players. The Steam version fixed the controller issues that were present in the Epic Games version. Importance 3%	The game's release on Steam is seen as a positive move, providing easier access and review options for players. The Steam version fixed the controller issues that were present in the Epic Games version.	3%
Free-to-play accessibility Description The game is free-to-play, which is a major draw for many players. The developers are trying to reduce the gap between free-to-play and paying players. The game is not Pay-to-Win. Importance 3%	The game is free-to-play, which is a major draw for many players. The developers are trying to reduce the gap between free-to-play and paying players. The game is not Pay-to-Win.	3%
Enjoyable new weapons and gear Description The reviewer enjoyed using the new gun and dark Cainblades. The reviewer enjoyed using Chain Blades to dart around the map. The reviewer likes the new gear. Importance 3%	The reviewer enjoyed using the new gun and dark Cainblades. The reviewer enjoyed using Chain Blades to dart around the map. The reviewer likes the new gear.	3%