Welcome to Hinterberg, a new tourist hotspot in the idyllic Austrian Alps. You play as Luisa, a burnt-out law trainee taking a break from her fast-paced corporate life to conquer the Dungeons of Hinterberg. There are plenty of dungeons to find and adventures to be had in Hinterberg – will Luisa be sent packing on her first day, or remain to become a Master Slayer? Only one way to find out…

The game has an appealing art style

Dungeons of Hinterberg is one of those rare games that grabs you from the start. I was immediately drawn to its appealing art style and as the game unfolded I started to realise that this was going to be much more than just a bog standard dungeon crawler.

I also loved how the gaming style changes depending on the scenario. This also helped to make certain parts of the game easier to play.

Snowboard down a glacier, zipline through the forest, climb a mountain, or have a coffee by the lake... There’s no shortage of places to discover while you’re out looking for your next dungeon. Monsters lurk around every corner in Hinterberg, and your sword and magic skills are essential for keeping them at bay.

Hinterberg’s dungeons are full of puzzles

Harness the wind, conjure a snowboard out of thin air, or freeze your enemies in a jelly block. Braving a dungeon requires more than just cutting-edge sports gear and a good sword arm: Hinterberg’s dungeons are full of puzzles that will surprise and challenge you. Use your head, your magic skills, and every trick in the book to solve them Spend your nights forging friendships with the locals and other adventurers. Some of them will help you get stronger or teach you new tricks, others are just here for excitement and selfies... But good relationships don't just make your stay more memorable - they're the key to becoming a better slayer.

Whilst you can rush through the game, it really is an adventure that you'll want to take your time with. Explore every nook and cranny, speak to everyone you pass and generally engulf yourself in the gaming environment. The rewards are well worth it.

Explore every nook and cranny

There are 26 dungeons for you to explore and beat, but the dungeon element is only a part of the game. After all, you're in Hinterberg on vacation. So, why not try out some of the relaxing activities when you want a break from exploring? Everything you do, from relaxing to chatting with locals, ends up helping you to increase your skills and abilities.

This is certainly a game you'll want to return to in order to complete things you may have missed before. A strong, wonderfully plotted game.

9

Nick Smithson