Dungeon Fighter Online

Arcade games that were in 2D were the things that created the most beautiful memories for those of you that are adults now. And despite what younger players would say, such as how 2D games allow you to be more aware of your surroundings than a 3D one, they still managed to pose a challenge to you. Dungeon Fighter Online is a 2D game that boasts such graphics, and along with a combat rating system and interesting combo system, it will surely remind you of the good old days spent in the arcade.

It is useless to mention that one of the advantages posed by the game's choice to adopt 2D-style arcade graphics is that it allows it to be run smoothly on pretty much any PC available today. More so, the 2D art is also well made and of the highest quality, with special effects that will make you sometimes forget that you can tell each pixel apart. Combat is of the typical side-scrolling brawler type, with movement keys and an assortment of combat keys which create devastating combos when combined properly.

While the game doesn't let you create new characters from scratch, it allows you to choose from over 12 characters, each gaining access to 4 different classes, each with their stregths and limitations. What's neat is that during character creation, you get to preview what you're character's skillset may be depending on the chosen path, and you also get to see a detailer radial graph showing off you're character's strengths and weaknesses. Once that is done, you are immersed in a comic book-style story mode where you get to fight in your character's story0driven campaign.

Combat is pretty neat in the sense that combat animations and special effects are truly eye candy, especially when you gain access to later levels and more advanced combos. One thing worth noting is that the controls are a bit clunky, and it will take some time to get the combos right, even if they involve pressing the same key four times in quick succession.

Dungeon Fighter Online stays true to the arcade fighting genre, in that allows you to perform the same insane button-mashing combos while staying entertained hours on end. Overall, it is a great game to have, regardless if you grew up playing arcade titles, or if you're curious what you're parents used to play when they were young.