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."
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Reviews
- The game successfully modernizes the classic Rogue experience with improved graphics, controls, and accessibility options, making it more approachable for new players.
- It captures the nostalgic essence of the original game while adding quality of life improvements, such as a graphical tileset and simplified controls.
- The developer shows a clear passion for the game, with frequent updates and a willingness to listen to player feedback, enhancing the overall experience.
- The first-person perspective can make the game feel repetitive, as many rooms appear similar, and the darkness can be more challenging to navigate.
- Some players may find the game simplistic compared to more complex modern roguelikes, which could limit its appeal to hardcore fans of the genre.
- There are occasional technical issues, such as problems with field of view settings, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game have received high praise for their quality and the nostalgic blend of modern and retro styles, including a hybrid tileset that enhances visual clarity. Players appreciate the option to switch between graphical tiles and ASCII graphics, which caters to both new and veteran fans of the genre. Overall, the improvements in graphics, along with smooth controls and an engaging soundtrack, contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“So many quality of life improvements were made to this fantastic remake, from actual graphics to better controls, to even having a difficulty options menu for those not as hardcore.”
“Good quality of life, 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 idea of fighting with DOSBox, compiling from source code, or having to trudge through ASCII graphics presents serious barriers to folks interested in the original 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.”
“Graphical tileset is a major plus: now I don't have to worry if a 'b' is a small bat or a bear.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its nostalgic and enjoyable synthy soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is simple yet effective, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere, and many expressed a desire to purchase the original soundtrack. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's graphics and gameplay.
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is deeply nostalgic and centers around the classic rogue-like adventure of seeking the Amulet of Yendor, emphasizing that a compelling narrative can outweigh the need for advanced graphics. Players express a strong emotional connection to the storyline, suggesting it fulfills their quest for an ideal gaming experience.
“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).”
“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.”
“The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and doesn't provide a satisfying experience.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the story.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the core mechanics of the original "rogue," but presents them in a first-person perspective, offering a fresh take on the classic experience.
“The core gameplay of the original 'Rogue' stays pretty much the same, just in a first-person perspective.”
