Rogue Party
- October 31, 2018
- Chris Antoni
Get on Steam"Rogue Party" is a roguelike dungeon crawler game with retro-style pixel graphics. It offers procedurally generated levels, permanent death, and various character classes to choose from. The game also features local co-op mode for up to four players, adding a new layer of strategy and chaos to the dungeon exploration.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun, especially when played with friends, offering a lot of strategy and replayability.
- Frequent updates from the developer and an active community enhance the overall experience, making it feel like a well-supported title.
- Despite its simplicity and outdated graphics, the game provides a surprisingly enjoyable experience that is worth the low price.
- The graphics and field of view are considered poor, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Some players find the enemy design lacking depth and the map design to be subpar, especially in the early levels.
- The game could benefit from more content and polish, as some mechanics feel rough around the edges.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features engaging FPS-style dungeon shooting combined with roguelike elements, including potions and equipment, which some players find initially overwhelming due to its complexity. While the graphics and field of view may not be the best, many reviewers believe that the solid mechanics and gameplay experience outweigh these visual shortcomings.
“This is where the rough comes in; the graphics and FOV aren't really the best in my opinion, but I do believe gameplay trumps graphics in this situation.”
“When I first started my adventure in Rogue Party, I was very overwhelmed, as this was my first ever dungeon RPG endeavor with complicated mechanics.”
“FPS-style dungeon shooting with roguelike mechanics, potions, and equipment.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered outdated and subpar, receiving low scores from users, with one reviewer rating them a 4/10. However, many agree that despite the graphical shortcomings, the gameplay remains enjoyable and ultimately outweighs the visual aspects.
“While the graphics are outdated, the fun is there, proving that graphics do not make the game!”
“The graphics, as I said, do not make the game, but they get the lowest score here, with a 4/10.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability, rated 9/10 by some players, making it enjoyable for solo play or with friends, despite minor areas that could use improvement.
“There may be some areas that could use some polishing, but besides that, this is a great game to play by yourself or with your friends, offering a lot of replayability.”
“Replayability is high, with a 9/10 rating from me.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users noting that it is largely free of bugs, reflecting the developers' commendable efforts in ensuring a smooth experience.
“I commend the developers as the game is very much bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I've experienced no stability issues, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
