Dungeon Warfare 3

Last updated: 2025-08-31

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Summary
  • Significant series improvement, deep customization
  • High replayability, exceptional tower defense
  • Overhauled progression, new tile-based maps
  • Overtuned early game difficulty
  • Reduced creative freedom
  • Uninspired runes and progression
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Categories

Tower DefenseBase BuildingStrategic CombatCharacter ProgressionMeta-ProgressionProcedural GenerationWave-based SurvivalEquipment Customization

Emotions

Satisfaction35%Frustration24%Excitement20%Disappointment14%Confusion4%
Reviews
(sample size)
42
Helpful reviews
62%
Unhelpful reviews
38%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
41
Negative points
45
Gameplay points
56
Perf. points
1
Rec. points
10
Misc points
3
Point
Significant Series Improvement
Description
Players widely regard this installment as a substantial upgrade from its predecessors, offering enhanced visuals, increased difficulty, and a more polished overall experience while retaining the series' core charm. Many consider it the best in the trilogy.
Importance
65%
Deep Customization & Progression
Description
Players appreciate the extensive build options, numerous upgrade elements, and meaningful meta-progression system. The game encourages actual accomplishment over grinding and offers many ways to improve traps and dungeons, including satisfying talisman enhancements.
Importance
33%
High Replayability & Content
Description
The game offers endless replayability, a wide variety of towers, and many stages, ensuring a rich and long-lasting gameplay experience.
Importance
32%
Exceptional Tower Defense
Description
The game is praised for being a standout in the tower defense genre, providing a unique and satisfying experience that avoids common trends like roguelike elements or overly cartoonish graphics. It delivers a strong 'dopamine rush' and maintains essential genre mechanics.
Importance
30%
Engaging Visuals & Difficulty
Description
The game's more colorful and detailed visuals are well-received, making the experience more engaging. The higher difficulty is also noted as a positive challenge, contributing to the overall enjoyment.
Importance
24%
Satisfying Enemy Grinding
Description
Players find the process of grinding large numbers of enemies to be very satisfying, contributing to the game's overall appeal and 'popping' sensation.
Importance
14%
Retained Core Bonuses
Description
The game successfully retains the bonus systems from previous installments, which is appreciated by returning players.
Importance
7%
Genre Comparison
Description
One reviewer noted a resemblance to 'GemCraft', indicating a similar strategic depth or gameplay style.
Importance
6%