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- Spike Chunsoft
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
Released On: Feb 27, 2024
84
7.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
84
92% Positive
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 24 Critic Reviews
84
92% Positive
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
I loved every second I spent delving deep into the dungeon floors of Serpentcoil Island. The new approach to narrative combined with the classic emphasis on game knowledge developed across multiple runs and risk/reward mechanics breathe new life into the series. The change to the visual style remains as charming as past entries despite the shift to 3D. The soundtrack is particularly noteworthy, as it is the series debut of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon composer Keisuke Ito. His tracks have so much energy to them, yet retain the traditional Japanese instrumental sound. There are a whole host of post-game dungeons I have yet to conquer, each with a unique gimmick that makes every run feel fresh and exciting. The ultimate 99-floor dungeon is particularly challenging this time and may take me months to finally clear. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is the best way for new players to begin the journey and features enough devilishly challenging content to keep returning fans occupied for a long time.
The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island doesn’t do anything particularly fresh or new for the series, but it looks good, plays well, and has refined the series’ signature gameplay to near perfection. It’s brutal, difficult, and likely tough to adapt to for total newcomers, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’re hooked for good.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 17 User Ratings
7.9
59% Positive
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
35% Mixed
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6% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 17 User Ratings
7.9
59% Positive
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
35% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
6% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
This one joins the ranks of Shiren 1, Shiren 2 and Asuka Kenzan in terms of quality. It is just that good. Games like this have become very rare. 100 % Killer, Zero Filler. You can feel how the developers had a lot of fun making this one. I seriously hope we get DLC.
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Nintendo Switch
Elegance and perfection. There's so much richness and complexity to this game -- I think the perfect Rogue-like. This is a forever game that you can play for a long time...
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Nintendo Switch
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is an extremely polished and deeply enjoyable entry in the franchise. It doesn't break the mold or introduce wild new gimmicks, but it focuses on giving you more challenges, more options, and making the basic experience shine. This is a fantastic entry point for newcomers and a welcome return to form for longtime fans. It is the embodiment of what Shiren the Wanderer should be: easy to pick up, difficult to master, and addictive enough that you keep coming back.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island is a phenomenal Roguelike for fans of tradition.
Summary: For fans of Rogue-likes Shiren the Wanderer is a perfect game to play for people who have not played this genre before. I would still suggest giving this game a go. The overall gameplay loop is easy to grasp, but it takes time and patience to Master. Some may be put off by the repetitiveness and overall difficulty level which is understandable but I would implore people to keep going.
This game is fun and addictive, but damn, it can be frustrating when you have a great weapon and items and then die, making you have to start from the beginning with nothing.
Shiren the Wanderer may have pioneered the roguelike genre, but this latest entry sure hasn’t advanced it in any positive way.
A pretty solid entry in the Shiren franchise, and while the balance is shaky at times, it's still a blast to play through. The incredible amount of QoL features and the unlockable allies in the main dungeon also allow for a low barrier for entry, meaning anyone can start with this game and manage to get through the main story eventually. A solid entry, overall, and a great contribution to the traditional roguelike genre!
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Nintendo Switch
Summary Shiren the Wanderer and his companion, Koppa the talking ferret, return for an all-new roguelike dungeon crawling adventure on Serpentcoil Island! After receiving a vision of a mysterious girl held captive by a terrible monster, Shiren and Koppa make their way to Serpentcoil Island—a distant isle rumored to be the lost stronghold of trea...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: Feb 27, 2024
Developer:
- Spike Chunsoft
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft
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