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Dungeon Manager ZV

Japan’s megahit dungeon simulation game is now in English and available globally. Manage your own dungeon and micro-manage your zombies, monsters, minions and traps. Think strategically to summon your forces, level them up and defend against endless invaders and boss units.

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StudioGIW
Publisher
Zoo Corporation
Release
October 16, 2015
10 years and 293 days ago
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Mixed76 reviews68.4%

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About the Game

Take a break from breaking into yet another dungeon and instead build your own and let your imagination run wild. Japanese megahit ZombieVital, named 2004’s best online software by Vector magazine, returns in its most authentic form. This classic text-based dungeon management simulation is now in English and for the first time will be released outside of Japan.

Game features include:

  • Text-Based Gameplay - easy access to the important stats, room strength, minion, trap hit points and invader details in a single screen.
  • You can build your own labyrinth of 16 stories (144 areas) maximum.
  • Summon various zombies, dragons and demons and build traps.
  • Up to 144 areas in 16 floors for you to populate with minions and traps.
  • Randomized Gameplay, featuring over 20 different enemy types.
  • Upgrade your dungeon with rare items for stat boosts.
  • Resource Management: kill and use enemies' own bones and magic force against them by purchasing traps, minions and even reviving your destroyed minions back to life.
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