I like the core mechanics a lot! This one has a potential to become good game in it's own right outside the compo.
There are two problems: 1. lack of the final game goal (what defines the game end) This could be fixed by stating goal at the beginning or giving some clues inside the game. 2. monotony This could be fixed by adding more variety to the evolution of the player and enemies. Some control on how the evolution goes could be good too. This way player can set goals for herself
Enhanced Jam Version (72h) is also available now : http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/2012/08/27/enhanced-jam-version/ Various different enemy types, also roaming the surface world. Epic boss battle at the End. (sort of) Deco, dungeon walls, themed dungeon coloring and lots of tweaking.
Regarding control on how evolution goes : that is possible to a degree, every dungeon has one red gene, but also possibly multiple genes, so when exploring every dungeon fully leads to a more defensive character, whereas just rushing to the red and then going to the next is more agressive but also more dangerous later.
Enjoyed this game a lot, but became a bit too repetitive early. I especially liked the suprised-looking face of the character I started with! After evolving he became angry, but later suprised again, good times :P
There are two problems:
1. lack of the final game goal (what defines the game end)
This could be fixed by stating goal at the beginning or giving some clues inside the game.
2. monotony
This could be fixed by adding more variety to the evolution of the player and enemies. Some control on how the evolution goes could be good too. This way player can set goals for herself
Also kudos for web version!