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Dungeon's Melodies
About Dungeon's Melodies
Dungeon's Melodies, from developer diosdepiloto, is a free browser game that blends an 8-bit lo-fi synthesizer with a dungeon fight. You play as a bard, and every note you strike becomes an attack: it flies from the lute and damages a monster in the dungeon. A note stays out while you hold the key, then fades roughly one second after you let go. You can play on the computer keyboard using the Z to M and Q to P rows, tap the mini piano on screen, or connect a MIDI keyboard. Chords are your power move: press three notes together for double damage that also cuts through the Knight's shield. The enemy lineup includes slimes, bats, skeletons, a Specter that turns intangible from time to time, a shielded Knight and the King Slime. The synth is more than a combat gimmick. Eight dungeon modes each have a distinct sound and style, covering chillhop, medieval folk, chiptune, trap, synthwave, ambient, boom bap and vaporwave. Five knobs let you adjust Tone, Magic for the amount of lo-fi effect, Swing, Echo and Volume, while a Rhythm button adds a drum loop that follows your chosen BPM. If you want to keep composing outside the game, a free VST3 plugin is available: download it by sliding the game's sidebar or switching to fullscreen to reveal the button, unzip the folder, and open it in a DAW such as FL Studio or Ableton.
Quick facts
- Developer
- diosdepiloto
- Genre
- Other
- Price
- Free
- Platform
- Web browser
Highlights
- Every note you play becomes a projectile attack from the bard's lute.
- Three-note chords deal double damage and pierce the Knight's shield.
- Eight modes cover chillhop, medieval folk, chiptune, trap, synthwave, ambient, boom bap and vaporwave.
- Computer keys, an on-screen piano and MIDI input are all supported.
- A free VST3 plugin brings the synth into DAWs such as FL Studio or Ableton.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy making lo-fi music, experimenting with synth sounds and fighting dungeon monsters should feel at home.
Questions about Dungeon's Melodies
Is Dungeon's Melodies free to play?
Yes. The game is free to play, and the VST3 plugin is offered as a free download.
How long is an average session?
The developer's page does not list an average session length.
What controls can I use?
You can use the computer keyboard rows Z to M and Q to P, the mini piano on screen, or a MIDI keyboard.
Are there any tags or a listed creation tool?
No tags are listed, and the page does not name the tool used to make the game.
Can I use the instrument in my own music software?
Yes. A free VST3 version can be downloaded, unzipped and opened in a DAW such as FL Studio or Ableton. The download button appears when you slide the game's sidebar or open it in fullscreen.
