BubbleBeast DigiDungeon

BubbleBeast DigiDungeon is a pretty fun and charming game. The gameplay is based on an amazing soundtrack, where you need to match 4 bubbles of the same color, automatically shooting them to the beat, and last until the end of the song. I'd say the scoring system is kinda... strange, because I wasn't really sure how I was supposed to get a better rating, but it didn't really impact anything for me, since I didn't really care about scores. Each of the levels has something new introduced to the gameplay, a special mechanic based on the character you're fighting against. Speaking of characters, they are adorable queer furries, and probably one of my favorite parts of this game along with the music. Each character is incredibly silly and very charismatic in their own way. The story is played out as a D&D-like campaign between you (Hannah) and your friend (Sammy), who acts as the DM and plays all the other characters. The Nintendo DS gimmick (which I also adored) is also integrated as part of the story by Hannah's gameplay playing as the combat sequences. I really wish the story was longer, though, because I am really in love with all of the characters. The banter between Hannah and Sammy was very silly and really helped ground the premise. Overall, the game is free, so it would cost you nothing to try it, and took me only around 40 minutes, so it won't waste your time either, and trust me, it's worth trying.

Game's fun, free, and very well-made, even if it's rather short. Setting-wise, it's two nerds deciding to integrate the bubble-popper game into their current tabletop RPG session, so it's basically a handful of stages strung together by some narration, but it's pretty charming, and definitely doesn't outstay its welcome. The only thing resembling a complaint from me is that having your balls auto-launch on the beat is a cool twist up until you unexpectedly get some double or triple beats and you suddenly have three balls of random colours flying at your nice, formerly orderd pile. Wouldn't be as bad if there was some kind of preview for future colours so you could plan ahead, but as it stands, you'll kinda have to learn the track and just be ready to react quickly once the fast beats come up. Still, the most it took me to clear a stage was two retries, so it's not like it's an insurmountable challenge.

Игра 'BubbleBeast DigiDungeon' – это занимательная смесь бабл-шутера и ролевых элементов. С первого взгляда, простая механика лопания пузырей, но быстро затягивает! Каждый уровень – это небольшая головоломка, требующая стратегического мышления и умения планировать ходы. Дизайн милый, но без излишней приторности, а монстры, которых нужно побеждать, достаточно разнообразны и обладают уникальными способностями. Система прокачки персонажей позволяет кастомизировать стиль игры и подстраивать команду под сложные испытания. Радует наличие различных режимов игры, что не дает заскучать. Особенно хороша система комбо, которая позволяет наносить огромный урон противникам, если правильно использовать навыки. Конечно, без минусов не обошлось. Иногда встречаются повторяющиеся уровни, а интерфейс немного перегружен информацией. Но в целом, 'BubbleBeast DigiDungeon' – это отличный выбор для тех, кто ищет казуальную, но увлекательную игру, способную затянуть на долгие часы. Рекомендую попробовать!

very cute and very fun! if i had this game on a handheld when i was a child i would have been playing it 24/7. i only wish there were more levels, but there is an endless mode!

Interesting gameplay, pretty good OST, cute furry art :3 Recommended.

rapaz... eu nao dava era nada, mas aí instalei. caras, que jogo lindo. simplesmente quase perfeito, pena que é curto. gráficos lindinhos, historinha muito boa, personagens bem trabalhadinhos, mecânica simples e bem executada. simplesmente goat.

While I had the pleasure of meeting the developers at GDC 2026, I'll refeain from that influencing my review too heavily. Game works great on Steam Deck! Although, I recommend using it just as a normal controller, as despite being stylized like a DS, the touch controls of a Steam Deck don't work all too well with the gameplay. Bubble Beast Digi Dungeon is one of the most polished student projects I've played (and I've played quite a lot.) It's a short but really addicting rhythm game that centers around two friends blending their favorite TTRPG with handheld gaming. The premise is really simple but lends to the characters having lots of charming interactions, with the DM of the game playing a cast of wonderfully queer beasts that try to stop the player from ascending the dungeon. (Jester is my favorite, I love this weird little magic freak.) The game is fairly short and works great on deck. I was able to beat it in less than an hour, but I can see myself coming back to it because I do genuinely like the music and gameplay. I'm someone who infamously likes rhythm games but sucks at them; BBDD is fairly easy and beginner friendly, with a good amount of accessibility options as well. While I understand the limitations of a student project, I do wish there were some difficulty options or even just a higher spike in the difficulty at the end, as I only ever really struggled with Stage 3. The story is really cute, and the cast of characters are simple but wonderful. They all have their own distinct personalities conveyed not just through their dialogue, but through the way they all change up the game. Each stage features a gameplay gimmick of some sort. I won't spoil what they are, but they add a lot of depth to the gameplay loop with how you plan to launch your bubbles. Additionally, the game's OST is fantastic, albeit a bit small, but is synced super well with the gameplay. Ya know, as important for a rhythm game. The only song I didn't really like was Stage 4, The Brute. Just not my style. I did really love Stage 2, The Poltergeist, as I think it has both my favorite track and favorite gameplay modifier. The DS façade serves more as a stylistic choice rather than presenting itself as a DS game would—there unfortunately aren't many gay animals on the DS. Honestly, I think I prefer this than if it was trying to lean into nostalgia. It helps give the game it's own identity rather than just relying on "hey remember when handhelds were a thing?" As an appeal. In the future, I think it would be cool to add a just a transparent curtain to the graphics settings so that I could see how this game runs on an AYN Thor. It's a very pick up and play game that lends itself to being something to just do in short sittings whenever you're bored. I think having it on the go would be great BBDD is both cute and a blast. Again, I think it's one of the best student projects I've ever played, especially with how unique the gameplay loop actually is. The music is wonderful, I adore the art & character design, and it's really hard to beat the price of free. I hope these devs all go on to do work they enjoy and keep making art like this.