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roguelike

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[rohg-lahyk] / ˈroʊg laɪk /

noun

  • roguelikes
    plural
  1. a computer game genre, typically featuring dungeon crawl gameplay, algorithmically generated levels, text-based or 2D visuals, permanent character death, and other elements inspired by the 1980 game Rogue.


adjective

  1. akin to a rogue.

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What to know: Like any roguelike, no two playthroughs are the same and strategies can vary.

From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2024

According to its website, the game a turn-based, real-time tabletop strategy game with single-player, competitive multiplayer, cooperative multiplayer, and roguelike elements.

From The Verge ● Aug. 23, 2022

In May, the game studio announced that it had pushed Ambrose Island’s release date up to make up for the delay of Hitman 3’s upcoming roguelike mode, called Freelancer.

From The Verge ● Jul. 9, 2022

In the same way you might play Mario 64 today and recognize the entire blueprint of the 3D platformer genre, Dream Quest features nearly every element players have come to expect from the roguelike deckbuilder.

From The Verge ● Jun. 30, 2022

Signs of the Sojourner demonstrates the possibility of the deckbuilder Strictly speaking, Signs of the Sojourner isn’t a roguelike deckbuilder, but it’s structured like one.

From The Verge ● Jun. 30, 2022

Moonlighter: The Complete Edition includes the base game in addition to its expansion, Between Dimensions, and is an excellent value for anyone looking for a unique take on dungeon crawling roguelikes.

From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2022

For newbies, this can seem illogical, but it’s helpful to think of building out your deck in relation to finding gear in the roguelikes and RPGs that inspired it.

From The Verge ● Jun. 30, 2022

Strategy and challenge combine in a manner that is more cerebral than the most popular roguelikes, such as the hack-and-slash Hades, but faster paced than classic deckbuilders like Magic: The Gathering.

From The Verge ● Jun. 30, 2022

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