Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 6 has been available for a few months, and I’ve dedicated a considerable amount of in-game hours to it since its release. Now, with enough experience, I’m ready to share an honest review to assist new players in deciding whether this game is the right fit for them or not.
Character Classes
Let’s kick off this Dungeon Hunter 6 review by talking about character classes. Before embarking on your journey in Dungeon Hunter 6, you’re presented with a choice of six different character classes: Archer, Assassin, Mage, Warrior, Shaman, and Boon Sister.
In my initial playthrough, I went with the Assassin class, although the Archer was also under consideration. You can examine the attributes of each class by clicking on them individually, helping your decision-making process. Characters can specialize in attack, dexterity, control, survival, or defense. If you’re familiar with games like Diablo, you may have some understanding of these attributes, although Dungeon Hunter 6 doesn’t provide much explanation on this.
It’s worth noting that character classes are gender-locked, limiting customization in this particular aspect.
Cluttered User Interface
When you have selected your character class and enter the game, the user interface is one of the first things you notice when you start playing.
To be honest, the user interface in Dungeon Hunter 6 is a bit too busy. If you’re using a smaller mobile device like I am, the screen is filled with icons, making it feel cramped. When you first start the game, there are so many options that it’s hard to figure out where to go first.
If you’re short on time, like during a work break, you might end up just claiming rewards without actually playing. The game has lots of events, game modes, and challenges happening all at once, which can be more stressful than fun. Don’t get me wrong, if you plan to spend a lot of time on Dungeon Hunter 6, there are plenty of events to keep you busy. But if you’re looking for an easy and enjoyable gaming experience, they might need to tidy up the interface a bit.
Gameplay Overview
The core concept of Dungeon Hunter 6 revolves around collecting various characters, leveling up their skills, and engaging in fast-paced battles against hordes of enemies and formidable bosses in dynamic environments. Throughout your journey, you can employ a range of skills and utilize different equipment to aid you in your quest.
Fighting & Movement Mechanics
Players have complete control over their characters, activating skills and dodging attacks to focus on survivability or DPS. To speed up lower-level grinding for rewards, automatic skill activation is an option. However, for tougher enemies, manual control is recommended, especially if your power is not significantly higher than the enemy you’re facing.
Character movement is facilitated by swiping anywhere on the screen in the desired direction, and automatic walking to mission locations can be initiated by clicking on the mission. Skills are activated by pressing and dragging them across the screen, particularly if they are directional.
While the fighting and movement mechanics are solid, they aren’t entirely unique and have been seen in similar games before. Nonetheless, the developers have maximized the potential of smaller mobile touchscreens, making the experience effective and enjoyable.
To witness the game mechanics in action, we’ve included a brief gameplay video for you to experience firsthand:
Armour & Weapons
Players have complete control over the armor and weapons they equip on their character. Using coins and enchantment stones, you can enhance weapons and gear to increase their power. If you’re aiming for a specific build with particular attributes, you also have the option to reroll a piece of gear’s attributes using reforge stones.
This customization aspect is one of the game’s best highlights in my view, allowing you to fine-tune your equipment to match your preferred playstyle, whether it’s a DPS (damage per second) or a more defensive build.
Storyline
Dungeon Hunter 6 does come with a storyline game mode, however, it lacks narrative if you wish to immerse yourself fully in fantasy lore. There are various NPC’s you need to complete missions for who do have some dialogue, however, these are often repetitive and don’t make you feel like you are contributing to the story if you don’t give your full attention.
If you meet the conditions, you can play through each storyline mission to receive great rewards. Each mission has a total of 3-stars and depending on your performance will depend on how many stars you achieve.
Microtransactions Galore
As with many other games of a similar style, Dungeon Hunter 6 doesn’t shy away from microtransactions. As you load up the game you get several pop-ups prompting you to visit the store.
Now this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, considering the game is free-to-play, and if you choose to invest money, there are numerous special deals available. However, if you prefer not to spend, avoiding microtransactions becomes challenging as they are consistently presented each time you load the game, accompanied by persistent package icons in the user interface. It gives the impression that the game is a cash grab which is unappealing to some players.
If you prefer not to spend money in Dungeon Hunter 6 and are looking for free in-game items, check out our gift codes page for redeemable codes.
Guild System
In Dungeon Hunter 6, joining a guild is highly recommended to access additional benefits. Specifically, you can visit the Wishing Well to obtain lieutenant shards, aiding in the leveling up of lieutenants you are focusing on.
Additionally, there’s the Technology Building where you can acquire new skills, a Shop for purchasing equipment and other items, and the Guild Vault and Donations where you can earn reward chests.
Joining a guild in Dungeon Hunter 6 offers numerous advantages, and we strongly encourage you to do so. Plus, you can chat with other players and make the game more enjoyable by making new friends.
Summary: Is Dungeon Hunter 6 Worth Playing?
Dungeon Hunter 6 is a thrilling and enjoyable RPG action game that’s worth playing if you’re a fan of the genre. Since its recent release, the game has already seen success, with Gameloft consistently providing new updates and events. The graphics are impressive, although it might not run as smoothly on older devices, so keep that in mind.
Personally, my favorite aspect of the game is the gear and weapons enhancement, offering the flexibility to fine-tune your gear according to your desired build.
For free-to-play players, the game provides an enjoyable experience without requiring any spending. However, the frequent store popups and in-game microtransactions may give the impression of a cash grab for some players. The user interface, though, could benefit from significant improvement, as it tends to be overcrowded. If you can overlook this aspect, you can still enjoy everything the game has to offer.
Dungeon Hunter 6 Review
Summary
Dungeon Hunter 6 is an action RPG where you hack and slash through enemies, upgrading your gear and recruiting powerful lieutenants. It's fun, but new players might find it a bit overwhelming with many events and a busy interface.
The Pros
Fantastic graphics for a mobile game Regular updates and events Lots of customisation options Includes a storylineThe Cons
Overwhelming user interface Heavy on micro-transactions Very repetitive- Gameplay8
- Graphics 8
- F2P Friendly6
- Easy to Play6
- Story6
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