Roguelite 2
- February 5, 2020
- Joshua Keith
- 40h median play time
Get on Steam"Roguelite 2" is a turn-based jRPG with roguelike elements, featuring a randomly generated 50-floor dungeon and 14 playable classes. The game offers over 200 treasures to collect, spells to learn, and hundreds of enemies to defeat. With multiple difficulties, random events, and auto-saving, it caters to both beginners and experienced players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of JRPG-style dungeon crawlers, with a good balance of challenge and customization.
- Players appreciate the unique items and abilities that can significantly impact gameplay, making each run feel different.
- At its low price point, the game provides a substantial amount of content and hours of entertainment, making it a great value.
- The game suffers from randomness in loot drops and boss encounters, which can lead to frustrating experiences and a lack of control over gameplay outcomes.
- There are significant balance issues, with some character classes feeling overpowered while others seem nearly useless, impacting overall gameplay enjoyment.
- The lack of meaningful content, such as side quests or secrets, and the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with minimal character development and context, primarily serving as a traditional turn-based combat experience. While it features familiar names and elements from the genre, players find it engaging despite the absence of a narrative. The focus is more on gameplay mechanics and quest fulfillment than on storytelling.
“It's literally named after its genre and nothing else; there's no story (apart from two characters from the developer's other game 'Building This Dungeon' for adventurers) and no context. It has very traditional turn-based combat with all the names of Final Fantasy games, but still somehow it's really engaging.”
“To my knowledge, there isn't a story, and the characters aren't characterized by much more than a few lines they say in the starting area.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in Roguelite 2 utilize RPG Maker visuals, which some players find charming despite their simplicity. However, there are notable issues, such as occasional freezing during fights that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the visuals may not be cutting-edge, they are considered acceptable for the game's budget.
“Graphics will sometimes freeze in a fight, forcing you to redo a floor.”
“Roguelite 2 is an inexpensive and fun implementation of the traditional rogue game using RPG Maker graphics.”
“But visuals are expensive, so I'm willing to let them slide.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its engaging "persistence" mechanics, which contribute to a substantial number of hours of enjoyable playtime.
“What I like most about this game is the persistence mechanics.”
“Hours of gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the random generation of abilities for each class makes grinding less tedious, as it keeps gameplay fresh and varied, allowing for different experiences in each run despite potential setbacks like dying.
“The abilities you get to use in fights are randomly generated, so the same class can behave completely differently from one run to the next. This makes dying feel less tedious.”
“Grinding in this game is rewarding because it allows you to experiment with different strategies and playstyles.”
“The progression system keeps me engaged, as each grind session feels meaningful and contributes to my overall growth.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with users noting that it features good comedic elements and well-drawn characters, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“The game has great humor and well-drawn characters that make it feel enjoyable.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game blends clever puns with absurd scenarios, making every moment entertaining.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find that the lack of randomness in boss fights, which occur every five floors, diminishes the game's replayability. Once familiar with the bosses, the challenge and excitement of repeated runs decrease, leading to a less engaging experience over time.
“The game offers a variety of paths and choices that make each playthrough feel unique, enhancing its replayability.”
“With multiple character classes and skill trees, every run can be a completely different experience, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The dynamic events and random encounters ensure that no two runs are ever the same, making you want to dive back in for more.”
