Roguelite 2

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Roguelite 2 is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Joshua Keith and was released on February 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Roguelite 2 combines roguelike dungeon crawling with turn-based jRPG gameplay. It features a 50-floor randomly generated dungeon, hundreds of treasures to discover, more than 10 playable classes and a quest system.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of roguelite and JRPG-style games, with a good balance of challenge and customization.
Players appreciate the variety of heroes, items, and equipment, as well as the unique boss fights that add depth to the gameplay.
At its low price point, the game provides significant hours of entertainment, making it a great value for casual players.

The game suffers from randomization issues, where loot drops can be inconsistent and can significantly impact the outcome of runs, leading to frustration.
Many players find the lack of depth and complexity in gameplay disappointing, as it feels more casual and less challenging compared to other roguelites.
There are several bugs and design flaws, such as issues with mana regeneration and boss mechanics that can lead to unsatisfying experiences.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The graphics in the game are described as simple and charming, appealing particularly to pixel art fans, though they may not be the most advanced or content-rich. Some users have experienced freezing issues during fights, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the visuals may not be top-tier, they contribute to the game's unique atmosphere.
- “All in all, this game might not have the most content or best graphics, but it has quite a bit of charm and some interesting ideas.”
- “The graphic style is very simple but also climatic at the same time, and if you are a pixel art fan, then you will love it as much as I do.”
- “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.”
- “The graphic style is very simple but also climatic at the same time; if you are a pixel art fan, then you will love it as much as I do.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The game's story is minimal, lacking a substantial narrative or character development, with only a few lines of dialogue from characters. While it offers engaging gameplay through quests and combat, it is primarily focused on mechanics rather than storytelling, leaving players without a meaningful context or plot.
- “The challenge is intermediate and there's enough variety to keep you entertained, and with the quests you have more goals to go for besides just reaching the end.”
- “These bonuses can come in the form of unlocking new classes, better starting weapons and armor, or even some useful consumables like healing and resurrecting potions, etc. So, when you play this game, the best strategy is to focus on fulfilling the quest requirements and then your next dungeon run will be better.”
- “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.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players appreciate the "persistence" mechanics in the game, which enhance the experience of roguelike dungeon crawling combined with turn-based JRPG elements. The gameplay is noted for its depth and ambition, with many users having invested significant hours both in beta testing and post-launch.
- “What I like most about this game is the persistence mechanics.”
- “The fact that I've been a beta tester means that while I only have a few hours of gameplay here on Steam, I've played many more hours (and of course beaten the game) outside of Steam.”
- “Roguelite 2 is a fantastic mix of roguelike dungeon crawling with turn-based JRPG gameplay made by a very ambitious developer.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while boss fights every five floors add a challenge, their lack of randomness diminishes replayability, as familiarity with the bosses can lead to a decrease in excitement and enjoyment during subsequent runs.
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, featuring well-drawn characters that enhance the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the connections to Keith's other games add a layer of humor for players familiar with his previous work, though this may not resonate with newcomers.
- “The game has good humor and well-drawn characters that make it feel enjoyable.”
- “The cast in this game is connected to Keith's other games, which could be funny—if you've played those, that is.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 the potential for dying.
- “Since the abilities you get to use in fights are randomly generated as well, the same class can behave completely different from one run to the next, so dying isn't all that tedious.”