Equin: The Lantern

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Equin: The Lantern is a single player role playing game. It was developed by DXF Games and was released on October 27, 2016. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Equin: The Lantern is my challenging roguelike with some wholly original ideas. Conquer the 50 floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself. Free updates all the time!

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Engaging and challenging roguelike with simple yet deep mechanics, suitable for quick play sessions or longer runs.
Diverse classes and numerous items offering distinct playstyles and strategic decisions.
Charming retro pixel art and upbeat chiptune music that enhance the nostalgic atmosphere.
Developer actively updates the game and interacts positively with the community.
Unique lantern mechanics and event variations keep gameplay fresh and encourage exploration.

Limited resolution and display options, notably lack of proper fullscreen and zoom-out features, which may cause discomfort.
Steep learning curve with minimal in-game explanations or tutorial, causing initial confusion for new players.
Some UI and quality-of-life issues such as inability to customize controls or easily quit/return to menus after game over.
Combat can feel slow or clunky and some enemy encounters can feel unfair or cheap (e.g., noob traps).
Repetitive environments and pixelated text can be difficult to read for some players.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay is a straightforward, turn-based roguelike with simple mechanics centered around the lantern's unique effects, offering quick pick-up-and-play sessions. While it captures core roguelike traits and provides variability through the lantern mechanics, the lack of clear tutorials and some overpowered elements can lead to confusion and a feeling of aimlessness. Overall, it delivers a solid but limited experience that could benefit from deeper mechanics and more player guidance.
- “The lantern adds variativity to the gameplay by changing the rules of the game.”
- “Compact game, easy mechanics and something you can play for a few minutes or a few hours.”
- “And make no mistake, while this game has a unique take on roguelike mechanics, it's very much a true roguelike; it's turn based, has intense resource management, and every run is totally different.”
- “With no tutorial and no real help outside of tips you buy at taverns (pending you have the gold, of course), the game largely leaves you dazed and confused, wandering aimlessly about fighting monsters, collecting treasure and trying to figure out the mechanics.”
- “I found the lack of help annoying, the monsters overpowered and the gameplay mediocre.”
- “For the game being about how the lanterns alter the gameplay - even after 5 hours I really don't have a fundamental understanding of how it all works.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game features simple, low-resolution pixel graphics with a retro style that may not appeal to everyone but is generally praised for its clarity and fitting aesthetic. It offers limited display options, lacking fullscreen mode, which some users find restrictive. Minor graphical issues exist on Linux, but overall, the pixel art and humor contribute positively to the game's charm despite its minimalist presentation.
- “The pixel graphics look nice and are clear, not muddled clumps of dots.”
- “Impressive graphics: those crisp big and blocky pixels and palettes are perfectly fitting.”
- “With its pixelated graphics reminiscent of old Dragon Warrior titles, the game offers an interesting experience combining old-styled visuals with modern twists.”
- “First thing I should mention is that the game won't use fullscreen resolution; there are only two graphics options - small window or slightly bigger window.”
- “Note for Linux users: equin: the lantern can be played on Linux, but there are minor graphical issues like text being too big and when it's in multiple lines they might not display correctly, or indicator of taken/inflicted damage during the fight is displaying distorted.”
- “The crude graphics of the menu did not fill the screen, and the interface with arrow keys, spacebar, tab, etc. did not impress.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The game's music features upbeat, catchy 8-bit chiptune tracks that complement its retro design and style, though the limited variety may lead some players to mute it over time. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received for its nostalgic charm and fits the game's atmosphere, but it rarely changes throughout gameplay.
- “Music has that retro chiptune style that perfectly fits the game's design.”
- “Great music in the game with just enough flavor text on the items to make you want to learn about the rabbit-warrior's world.”
- “They were so good I decided to scrap all my own music except for the title theme.”
- “When it comes to the music, it's catchy but there aren't many tracks.”
- “Some people might mute the music after hearing the tracks a few times.”
- “The music rarely changes.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
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The game features a minimalistic story focused on a young adventurer's quest to conquer a 50-floor dungeon and retrieve a mysterious lantern. While the narrative is straightforward and not heavily developed, it provides a clear goal that complements the roguelike dungeon-crawling gameplay.
- “In this game, you play the part of a young adventurer who is on a quest to find the mysterious lantern in a dark and dangerous dungeon comprised of 50 deadly levels filled with traps and enemies.”
- “Conquer the 50-floor dungeon and its evil inhabitants in a quest to the bottom of the joint to find the mysterious lantern itself.”
- “Equin: The Lantern is a retro-style roguelike game that puts you on a quest to obtain a mysterious lantern of unknown origin and design.”
- “This is a no frills, no story, light RPG, rogue-like dungeon crawler.”
- “I guess there isn't too much story; however since I haven't finished the game yet, there might be a lot I'm missing.”
- “Story: hmm.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its fantastic and unexpected sense of humor, with witty jokes and amusing item descriptions that contribute to a lighthearted, feel-good experience. The humorous elements are consistently noted as a highlight, enhancing the overall charm.
- “The game has nice artwork, animation, and perhaps best of all - the humor.”
- “Let me tell you that the humor in this game is just fantastic.”
- “There is a great sense of humor running throughout this game; some of the item descriptions are really funny!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability, particularly suited for short play sessions, and delivers a solid roguelike experience with enjoyable and repeatable gameplay.
- “A solid roguelike with lots of replay value.”
- “A very good game, replayable in short bursts.”
- “Overall, it's a fun game with a decent amount of replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the atmosphere fitting, particularly appreciating its alignment with a retro style. The ambiance effectively supports the game's intended nostalgic vibe.

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Equin: The Lantern is a role playing game.

Equin: The Lantern is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Equin: The Lantern.

Equin: The Lantern was released on October 27, 2016.

Equin: The Lantern was developed by DXF Games.

Equin: The Lantern has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Equin: The Lantern for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Equin: The Lantern is a single player game.

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