Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons

Legends of Dragaea: Idle Dungeons is an idle dungeon crawler blending RPG elements with automated dungeon runs. Players manage a guild, build parties, and optimize equipment while the game auto-completes dungeon fights. The game offers a rich character progression system with customizable skills and gear, and a town-building feature that influences gameplay. The art style and music receive positive remarks, and the game runs well on multiple platforms including Linux and Steam Deck. However, many players find the gameplay loop shallow and lacking meaningful challenge or strategic depth. The gear and loot systems are considered convoluted and unrewarding, with limited impact on combat. Difficulty is low, making progression feel trivial after initial stages. UI issues and unclear mechanics, such as the role of elite mobs, detract from the experience. Despite these flaws, the game is praised as a relaxing time-killer with potential if further content and balancing are added. Overall, it appeals mostly to fans of idle and auto-battler games seeking a casual RPG experience.

Highlights

Players appreciate the deep character customization and skill development, allowing diverse party builds. The idle mechanics combined with RPG elements create a unique gameplay loop that is both relaxing and engaging. The art style and soundtrack are frequently praised for their charm and quality. The game's automation of dungeon crawling allows for multitasking, making it a great background game. The town-building and guild management add layers of strategy, and the developer is noted for being responsive to player feedback. The game is also valued for its solid Linux support and Steam Deck compatibility.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include the lack of meaningful challenge, with most players finding the game too easy and progression trivial after early stages. The gear and loot system is overly complex but ultimately unrewarding, leading to repetitive "wear best" mechanics. Many find the gameplay loop shallow and lacking strategic depth, with limited player agency during combat. UI and information clarity issues, such as difficulty parsing combat logs and unclear elite mob roles, hamper the experience. The game’s short duration and absence of endgame content reduce replay value. Frequent crashes and saving bugs are also reported, impacting player progress. Overall, the game feels incomplete to some, with suggestions for more balancing and content updates.