Dome Keeper: The Lost Keepers Review Summary

Infiltrator is fun and unique: The Infiltrator is praised for being fun to play with a high skill ceiling. Players enjoy its unique mechanics and control scheme, which differentiate it from other characters.

Beastmaster is highly praised: Players consistently describe the Beastmaster as fun, amazing, and a favorite keeper with a neat gimmick. The character is enjoyed for its methodical and perfect gameplay.

New keepers are fun: Both new keepers are described as fun and enjoyable to play. Players love the fantasy and variety they bring to the game.

New characters add variety: The new characters are distinct and add meaningful twists to the gameplay. They are seen as a good addition that enhances the game's variety.

Positive reception of the DLC: The DLC is well-received, with players expressing happiness and satisfaction. It is considered a great addition to the game.

Performance and screen issues: The game suffers from various performance issues, including screen problems and general performance degradation.

Infiltrator mining problems: The Infiltrator character has issues with mining, making it frustrating or impossible to perform this action.

KB+M and gamepad control issues: There are issues with keyboard and mouse controls as well as gamepad controls, making certain actions difficult or impossible.

Character-specific bugs: Specific characters like the Ninja and Beastmaster have severe bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck.

Tutorial and translation problems: The game's tutorial is misleading, and there are issues with translations, particularly in Chinese, affecting the player experience.

Infiltrator's unique abilities: The Infiltrator character is highlighted for unique abilities such as the grappling hook and kunai mechanics, which add a distinct playstyle.

Beastmaster's strategic gameplay: The Beastmaster character is appreciated for its strategic elements, including slave mechanics and mine layout planning, which offer a fun and engaging experience.

Platformer-style and mobility mechanics: The game features platformer-style gameplay with parkour and mobility mechanics, enhancing the overall player experience.

Character DLC and upgrades: The game offers character DLC and an upgrades system, providing additional content and customization options.

Guild assignments and gadgets: Guild assignments and various gadgets affect gameplay, offering different ways to approach the game's challenges.

Performance issues on Steam Deck: Players report significant performance problems, including lagging and stuttering, particularly when playing on Steam Deck. These issues are exacerbated with certain characters like Beastmaster and during pathfinding.

More button configuration options: Players are requesting additional customization for button controls to better suit their preferences.

Game completion: 50.0h.

The game initially frustrates players due to technical issues and misleading tutorials, but it becomes enjoyable in multiplayer or co-op modes.

Reported time to anchor: 30m.

Friction: misleading tutorials; technical issues; stuttering; framerate drops.

Unlock drivers: multiplayer; co-op.

Relaxed Co-op Miner: Cooperative and relaxed resource management. Motivation: Enjoying a chill and cooperative gaming experience. Stance: buy.

Frustrated Single-Player Critic: Single-player focused, critical of gameplay mechanics. Motivation: Seeking a satisfying single-player experience. Stance: no buy.