- October 14, 2021
- JC Bailey
Deep Rune
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Deep Rune is a single player role playing game with horror and fantasy themes. It was developed by JC Bailey and was released on October 14, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
A side-scrolling adventure game that seamlessly blends RPG mechanics and puzzle solving, all set in a mysterious world rooted in Norse mythology. Inspired by games like Tower of the Sorcerer and DROD RPG.
- Deep Rune offers a unique twist on the puzzle RPG genre, with engaging resource management mechanics and memorable level design that encourages exploration.
- The game features multiple character classes and secrets, enhancing replayability and allowing players to approach challenges in different ways.
- It strikes a good balance between challenge and accessibility, providing a satisfying experience that rewards careful planning and strategic decision-making.
- Some players may find the game overly complex due to its intricate resource management systems, which can be daunting for those unfamiliar with the genre.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or additional challenges after completing it.
- There are minor usability issues, such as the need to navigate multiple tabs for inventory and stats, which could be improved for a smoother experience.
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by its hardcore, traditional RPG mechanics that emphasize exploration and strategic decision-making, where every action feels impactful. Players appreciate the balance between challenge and accessibility, noting that while careful planning is essential, the game allows for some flexibility in gameplay choices. Enhanced mechanics, improved graphics, and a user-friendly interface contribute to an engaging experience, making it both rewarding and enjoyable without excessive backtracking.
“Very hardcore traditional retro game with RPG mechanics; you have to think a lot in each fight and explore everything in order to not die.”
“Core gameplay element that stuck with me is that every action feels permanent. For example, every health potion you use is one less in existence in the game. However, it's not quite as brutal in practice as that may sound; it finds the perfect sweet spot where you need to carefully consider every turn or move, but you still have some room to make fast or suboptimal plays.”
“Deep Rune is actually a pretty unique magic tower in that it has much more elaborate and interesting environment mechanics to work with (fall damage, pathing behind monsters for critical damage, exploring off-map caves, etc.), requiring a bit more brain power to try and min/max your way to the end.”
“The only criticism I can muster is that since enemies do not respawn when 'accepting death', this makes the game feel a bit empty while you find your way back into the gameplay loop.”
“Core gameplay element from this that stuck with me is that every action feels permanent; for example, every health potion you use is one less in existence in the game. However, it's not quite as brutal in practice as that may sound. It finds the perfect sweet spot where you do need to carefully consider every turn or move, but you still have some room to make fast or suboptimal plays.”
“Some light puzzle mechanics are involved here as well - you'll need to optimize your moves, attacks, items, spells, and money to get the best result from limited resources.”
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Deep Rune is a role playing game with horror and fantasy themes.
Deep Rune is available on PC and Windows.
Deep Rune was released on October 14, 2021.
Deep Rune was developed by JC Bailey.
Deep Rune has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.
Deep Rune is a single player game.
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