Rogue Stache

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Rogue Stache is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by WubsGames and was released on January 23, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Rogue Stache, mustaches are the last hope for humanity as you play as a handlebar-sport brawler in this roguelike action platformer. Battle enemies, collect power-ups, and upgrade your 'stache in randomly generated stages filled with guns and gore. Take down bosses in this quirky, mustache-centric adventure.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fun gameplay with smooth controls and a variety of weapons.
Unique and humorous theme with engaging mechanics like hat customization and leveling up.
Retro graphics and gory animations that evoke nostalgia while providing a satisfying shooting experience.

Repetitive level design and lack of variety in enemies and stages can lead to boredom.
Some performance issues and bugs, including crashes and minor optimization problems.
The game may be too easy for experienced players, with bosses and challenges lacking depth.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay of "Rogue Stache" features solid platforming and shooting mechanics, with easy controls and a fun hat system that adds unique attributes. However, players note that the experience can become repetitive due to a lack of variety in stages and enemies, which detracts from its overall appeal. While the game offers enjoyable and fast-paced action, its mediocrity is highlighted by the absence of an engaging endgame.
- “Excellent smooth gameplay, lots of fun to use the various weapons.”
- “Seriously though, great, fast-paced gameplay, smooth controls, and excellent progressive difficulty.”
- “Easy controls, funny gameplay.”
- “I can't recommend this game as it is. While the controls and mechanics are good, the game is too repetitive due to a lack of variety in stages and enemies, and the absence of an end makes this even more painfully obvious.”
- “Overall, the gameplay of Rogue Stache is fairly mediocre but offers fun and unique gameplay elements.”
- “The hats do not detract from the gameplay; they genuinely add tons to the game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's music is generally praised for its quality and fitting atmosphere, with randomized tracks that change during gameplay. However, many users feel that the selection is limited and would benefit from additional music tracks to enhance the overall experience.
- “The game has very good music.”
- “The game has a few music tracks, but they sound really good and fit well.”
- “The music track is randomized at the start of each stage and it will stay with you until you use stache mode, then you will get a different one until you either go to another stage or use stache mode again.”
- “There just isn't enough music.”
- “Music could be improved.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic retro 16-bit style, reminiscent of early pixel art created in programs like Microsoft Paint. While many players appreciate the simplistic visuals for their charm and retro vibes, some feel that the art style appears somewhat cheap and could benefit from improvements. Overall, the graphics are solid but leave room for enhancement.
- “All in a good way, the simplistic graphics give off the retro vibes as you play.”
- “The pixel graphics remind me of the kind of stuff I used to make in Microsoft Paint, which I really like.”
- “The general visual style of this game is retro 16-bit styled graphics.”
- “The only issue I have with this one is the art style; it looks a bit on the cheap side.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing sound effects and witty comments during loading screens that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of fast-paced combat and humor in its gameplay, making it an enjoyable 2D roguelike.
- “I love the short funny comments in the loading screens!”
- “This is a very fun and fast-paced dual stick shooter platformer that has a nice dosage of humor and combat.”
- “Easy controls, funny gameplay.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
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The game's story is minimal, providing only a basic context where the player must save mankind by defeating enemies after a catastrophic event involving mutilated men. While the narrative lacks depth, it serves its purpose in supporting the gameplay.
- “After every other man has been mutilated and their moustaches taken, it is up to you to save mankind by eliminating all the enemies.”
- “There isn't really a storyline.”
- “There's not much of a story here, but it gives you a bit of context, which is all that's really needed for this sort of game.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, "Rogue Stache" is a well-functioning game, but players have reported minor performance hiccups, including occasional non-responsiveness during loading. As it is still in early access, there are calls for improvements to address these performance issues.
- “Overall, Rogue Stache is a well-functioning game but suffers from minor performance hiccups.”
- “While this game is in early access, I suggest that the performance issues are fixed.”
- “There are very small, almost unnoticeable performance issues, with the program becoming non-responsive during loading a few times.”
- “There are very small, almost unnoticeable performance issues; the program became non-responsive during loading a few times.”
- “There are performance issues that need to be addressed.”
- “While this game is in early access, I suggest that the performance issues be fixed.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a high level of stability, with no glitches or issues encountered during gameplay.
- “I encountered no glitches or issues while playing.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it really enhances the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing various modes, branching storylines, and unlockable content that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the dynamic gameplay elements that change with each session, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Overall, the game offers substantial incentives for players to return and explore different strategies or outcomes.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers suggest that while the game is nearly ready for release, there are emotional elements that could benefit from further refinement to enhance the overall experience.