"Dungeon4X" is a new type of game that combines 3D dungeon RPG with 4X strategy. As the guild master of an adventurer's guild, you will lead the construction of farms and workshops, build a financial base by selling products, and sometimes fight monsters and rivals. After thorough preparation, embark on a grand adventure to obtain the ultimate artifact!
The game features a random generation system where the world, dungeon map, and storyline change each time you start a new playthrough. We set up three modes to suit your playtime: a short-term mode (1-2 hours), a standard mode (5-10 hours), and a challenging mode (over 10 hours).
■Features
The goal is to find the final dungeon located somewhere in the world, reach its deepest part, and obtain the "ultimate artifact" said to possess the power to conquer the world.
Adventurers venturing into dangerous, uncharted territories need more than just strength, wisdom, and courage... of course, money is also necessary.
This world isn't a convenient one where defeated monsters drop gold coins of unknown origin. Therefore, to provide equipment, food, and salaries for the adventurers belonging to the guild, you need to "earn money by selling things to people."
(1) Construct production facilities owned by the guild
(2) Sell products to people to earn money
(3) Save money to hire adventurers and equip them
(4) Form a party and embark on adventures
(5) Gain treasure and fame through adventures to expand the guild's influence
It is crucial to repeat this cycle of (1) to (5) and build enough "organizational capability" to conquer the final dungeon.
As the guild master of a newly established adventurer's guild, you will experience the entire process of this "guild management and adventure simulation."
■Economy
Several cities exist in the world, inhabited by people of various races, occupations, and social classes. Each citizen has different needs, and when you sell products that meet those needs, a "trading" is completed and you earn money.
Whether you produce precious metals and luxury goods for the affluent upper class, or vegetables and grains that are in broad demand, depends on your business acumen.
However, in this game, simply building production facilities doesn't guarantee sales and money!
This game features "rivals" who compete with you in business, and the "quality" of products.
If your rivals sell higher-quality products than yours, people will buy their goods and ignore yours. You might end up with unsold inventory and go bankrupt.
There are various ways to improve the quality of your products, such as upgrading production facilities, using magical artifacts acquired in dungeons, or leveraging the skills of trained guild members. Through effort and ingenuity, you can seize business opportunities.
However, if your product still can't beat your competitors... then brute force is one solution!
■ Battle
In this game, in addition to dungeon battles, you'll also engage in combat with rivals and monsters on the world map. You can assemble six guild members and operate them as a single unit, engaging in turn-based battles.
Besides battling rival units, you can also destroy their facilities to disrupt production. This may create opportunities to sell goods (though of slightly lower quality).
Furthermore, by capturing your rival's head office, you can bring all of their forces under your guild's control.
■Diplomacy
Continuing conflict with rivals without careful consideration can lead to the devastation of cities, the destruction of production facilities, injured and incapacitated adventurers, and significant damage to your guild. A battle intended to secure profits could end up generating substantial costs, a counterproductive outcome.
It would be wiser to peacefully secure "moderate profits" by forming trade agreements with rivals.
Alternatively, you could try to gain the support of city council members to legally halt the sale of your rivals' products.
Utilize various diplomatic tactics to suppress your rivals and create a favorable situation for your guild.
■Expedition
Except for a few trade routes and cities, most of the world's geography remains unknown.
Form a party of adventurers and explore the world.
Discovering new mines or lush forests could lead to valuable frontiers that will enrich your guild.
Of course, you'll need to eliminate any monsters that inhabit them...
Production facilities are also useful for expedition. Grain fields and orchards provide food for your adventures, while weapon and armor workshops can craft equipment for your adventurers. As the guild master, you must strategically plan and construct facilities, balancing those necessary for business with those needed for exploration.
■Dungeons
Exploring dungeons allows you to obtain artifacts with special powers. These can be used to enhance the abilities of guild members, improve the quality of production facilities, or even construct entirely new types of facilities.
Of course, dungeons are inhabited by dangerous monsters, and your guild party will have to overcome numerous battles to obtain artifacts.
Dungeon battles are conducted in a semi-auto-battle format, where characters usually fight automatically according to pre-set attack patterns. If you encounter a powerful enemy or a situation that cannot be handled by the pre-set patterns, you can intervene and give individual commands as needed.
■Character Creation
In this game, you can create characters with your preferred race, class, and parameters, and have them serve as members of the Adventurer's Guild.
In addition, you can hire named characters with unique profiles and there are also characters who join your party through events. A diverse range of members with unique personalities will enrich your guild's adventures.