Overview

Number of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Release Date

Switch eShop

  • US 14th Oct 2021 — $29.99
  • EU 14th Oct 2021 — £24.99
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  • News The Dungeon Encounters Launch Trailer Doesn't Show Much, But The Music Shreds

    Grid grinding

    Dungeon Encounters was an interesting reveal during the Square Enix presentation from Tokyo Game Show; it's a dungeon exploration RPG that's opted for a minimalist aesthetic. It's out today (14th October) on the Switch eShop with a 20% discount until 21st October. The launch trailer above is rather fun for the shredding guitar solo,...

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    Dying Light: Platinum Edition! The Good Life! A Little Golf Journey!

    The latest Nintendo update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Dying...

  • Nintendo 14th October (Europe)

    Disco Elysium! Monster Crown! a!

    The latest Nintendo update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Disco Elysium - The Final Cut (ZA/UM,...

  • News Square Enix Unveils Dungeon Encounters, Directed By Hiroyuki Ito

    Out this month!

    Square Enix has wrapped up its live show at TGS, which was a pretty solid showing overall. It also unveiled a surprise new title called Dungeon Encounters, which is directed by Hiroyuki Ito and will feature the ATB (Active Time Battle) system that he pioneered for the Final Fantasy series. It's arriving very soon, too, with a 14th...

About The Game

>A new dungeon exploration RPG where you must strategize to survive!

An otherworldly labyrinth has suddenly appeared on the outskirts of a quiet town. Make clever use of your abilities to chart the depths, overcome obstacles and defeat your foes in thrilling battles!

From some of the key development team behind the legendary FINAL FANTASY franchise, DUNGEON ENCOUNTERS is a dungeon exploration RPG where you must strategize to survive. The streamlined interface gives you the freedom to prepare and manage your party as you strive to reach the final floor.

With a minimalist design philosophy, the deliberately streamlined visuals and presentation allows you to focus wholly on the challenging and fun gameplay mechanics.
A formidable 99 floor dungeon beneath the earth awaits you!

During your expeditions, you'll discover rare and powerful items, meet lost adventurers who might just become new allies, and come face-to-face with deadly monsters.

You will need to use trial and error to reach the deepest levels of the dungeon, making use of your best strategies and tactics.

Do you have what it takes to overcome the numerous trials that await you and discover the dungeon's secrets?

■Events
By uncovering and visiting spaces with white numbers, you may obtain items, unlock and change abilities, restore your party to health, find hidden merchants, and much more.

Battle encounters, marked with black numbers, are hidden throughout the map. However, they can be revealed with a special ability, allowing you to choose when and where to engage your enemies.

Previously discovered events will be recorded in the Event Log, a valuable resource that allows you to reference past experiences to tackle future challenges.


■Battles
Test your strategies in thrilling battles, featuring the Active Time Battle (ATB) system made famous by the FINAL FANTASY series.

Under the direction of Ito Hiroyuki, creator of the ATB system, battles play out in real-time, utilizing a polished and refined iteration of this classic design, which promises exciting, challenging combat.


■Map
The blank map awaits you, and by exploring and investigating every tile on each level, you will be awarded ability points. Navigate obstacles, including secret ages and hidden traps, and conquer the dungeon!