ROGUE-FP
- March 30, 2023
- Jurax Games
Get on Steam"ROGUE-FP is a single-player Role Playing game with striking visuals, offering a fresh blend of classic roguelike gameplay and modern first-person perspective. Procedurally generated levels, diverse monsters, and a variety of magical items await, along with the challenge of permadeath. Your mission: retrieve the Amulet of Yendor from the Dungeons of Doom."
Reviews
- The game successfully modernizes the classic Rogue experience with improved graphics, controls, and quality of life features, making it more accessible to new players.
- It captures the nostalgic essence of the original Rogue while providing a fresh first-person perspective that enhances gameplay.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community, frequently updating the game and incorporating player feedback, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
- Some players may find the game feels simplistic or bare-bones compared to more complex modern roguelikes, which could limit its appeal.
- The first-person perspective can make navigation and room variety feel repetitive, and the darkness in the game can be frustrating.
- While the game is a faithful remake, it may not offer enough new content or complexity for those seeking a deeper roguelike experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their quality and nostalgic appeal, with many users appreciating the option to switch between tileset and ASCII graphics. The hybrid graphical set is particularly noted for its impressive design, enhancing the overall experience alongside smooth controls and a fitting soundtrack. Overall, the improvements in graphics and quality of life features contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
“Then seeing this in all of its first-person glory, from changing the graphics to textures, to symbols, ASCII, music, and much more, I feel a nostalgic tear forming in my eyes as I finally think my quest for the perfect rogue-like adventure may have finally been fulfilled.”
“Good quality of life improvements, beautifully done graphics (the hybrid set immediately blew my mind at how cool it looked), and an awesome synthy soundtrack if you like that kind of music.”
“The ability to switch between tileset and ASCII graphics is a real nice touch, and the music, simple though it is, really adds that extra something.”
“The idea of fighting with DOSBox, compiling from source code, or having to trudge through ASCII graphics presents serious barriers to folks interested in the OG roots of the modern genre and its legacy.”
“We didn't need graphics to play games as long as it had a storyline or was long enough to keep playing.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its nostalgic and enjoyable synthy soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality and express a desire to purchase the original soundtrack, highlighting its contribution to the game's atmosphere. The combination of smooth controls and good graphics, alongside the music, creates a compelling and immersive experience.
“Good quality of life features, beautifully done graphics (the hybrid set immediately blew my mind at how cool it looked), and an awesome synthy soundtrack if you like that kind of music.”
“Smooth controls, good graphics, and a really enjoyable soundtrack.”
“The ability to switch between tileset and ASCII graphics is a real nice touch, and the music, simple though it is, really adds that extra something.”
“The music in this game is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy during gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is a nostalgic journey that centers around the quest for the Amulet of Yendor, capturing the essence of classic rogue-like adventures. Players appreciate that the narrative depth compensates for simpler graphics, making the experience engaging and fulfilling.
“Then seeing this in all of its first-person glory, from changing the graphics to textures, to symbols, ASCII, music, and much more, as I type this, I feel a nostalgic tear forming in my eyes as I finally think my quest for the perfect rogue-like adventure may have finally been fulfilled.”
“We didn't need graphics to play games as long as it had a storyline or was long enough to keep playing.”
“It follows the story of Rogue (Amulet of Yendor).”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the core mechanics of the original "rogue" while presenting them in a first-person perspective, offering a fresh take on the classic experience.
“The core gameplay of the original 'Rogue' remains largely unchanged, now presented in a first-person perspective.”
“The mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making it easy for new players to jump in while still offering depth for veterans.”
“The gameplay is fast-paced and thrilling, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward that keeps you coming back for more.”
“The core gameplay of the original 'Rogue' stays pretty much the same, just in a first-person perspective.”
