Rogue Glitch
- March 10, 2021
- Lino Slahuschek
Get on Steam"Rogue Glitch" is a action-packed platformer game with local co-op play for up to four players, also available for online play with DLC. The game features procedurally generated levels and 12 character variants, each with upgrading stats and skins. With 120 unique items to collect and fluid movement, players must learn enemy behaviors and master attacks to conquer the Glitchworld, all set to a great musical backdrop.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and enjoyable multiplayer experience, making it fun to play with friends.
- It features a charming art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay is addictive with a variety of characters and items, providing high replayability.
- After a short period, the game can become repetitive and lacks long-term engagement.
- There are concerns about the game's balance, particularly with enemy spawns and item RNG affecting gameplay.
- The current content feels limited, with only a few levels and bosses, leading to a desire for more variety and challenges.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, combining rogue-lite elements with platforming and bullet-hell challenges, reminiscent of titles like "Binding of Isaac" and "Super Meat Boy." Players appreciate the unique enemy designs, smooth controls, and the fun movement mechanics, such as double jumps and wall jumps, which keep the experience dynamic. However, some users express concerns about the game's longevity, noting that it can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs due to a limited variety of items for strategic gameplay.
“Like Binding of Isaac meets a retro art style, a 1000x better soundtrack, best gameplay loop, never feels unfair so far, very balanced. Legit one of the best games I've ever played, 10/10.”
“There's a lot of cool upgrades, smooth gameplay, and you can really tell there was a lot of extra care and love put into this game.”
“Double jumps, wall jumps, and the stomp mechanic (which can be used to dodge downwards or to bounce off enemies for damage) make for really fun movement.”
“I do hope the devs continue actually developing the game after this price increase and actually improve the overall gameplay of the game because it has a lot of potential instead of just dropping it.”
“It's fun and all but after a few walkthroughs the game gets stale and boring - there aren't that many items to build your gameplay strategy upon.”
“Must admit the first hour or two had to adjust to the auto-shoot mechanic; however, once you understand how it works, it is fine.”
- music18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as outstanding, with many reviewers highlighting its catchy and engaging soundtrack, often described as "amazing" and "fantastic." The combination of great synth music and a balanced gameplay loop enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's high ratings. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that significantly elevates the enjoyment of the game.
“The music is amazing, the enemies are difficult and unique, and gameplay just never seems to get boring.”
“Great platforming, large variety of enemies and items, amazing soundtrack, just an overall fantastic game.”
“The music is 10/10.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and colorful retro art style, reminiscent of games like Binding of Isaac, complemented by an impressive soundtrack. While most players appreciate the aesthetic, some have reported performance issues, particularly in areas with heavy particle effects, and have requested more customization options to improve clarity and frame rates. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some technical concerns.
“The graphics are very charming and the music just slaps.”
“A rogue-lite with a unique colorful art style.”
“If you find the graphics a bit too much, don't worry, there are some options to adapt it so that it's easier to distinguish friends and foes and backgrounds.”
“My only complaint is getting 10 fps when I'm in the main lobby because the portal to start the game just has too many particles. Would it be possible to add a way to reduce them in the graphic options?”
- replayability10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse range of items, characters, and unlocks, which enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the progression system and the ability to enjoy the game with friends, although some note that the overwhelming number of items can lead to chaotic gameplay. Overall, it is highly recommended for its replay value.
“The items vary from damage upgrades to different drones and more movement options, which together with the different characters make for nice diversity and replayability.”
“I would still recommend this game in early access at this price since it has great replayability, especially if you play it with friends.”
“Lots of items, enemies, and unlocks give it a huge replay value already.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report that while the game has some bugs, these issues contribute to the overall enjoyment and charm, indicating a generally stable experience despite minor glitches.
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”
“The stability issues are a major drawback, as I often find myself restarting the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game is currently in early access and lacks sufficient items, the grinding aspect is expected to remain a core feature.
“The lack of items in this early access game is frustrating, but the grinding aspect seems like it will be a permanent feature.”
“The grinding mechanics feel tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience of the roguelike gameplay.
“Very funny and very good roguelike”
