Roguemance

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Roguemance is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Lucas Molina and was released on February 14, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Roguemance" is a role-playing game that combines roguelite elements with relationship building. Play solo or with a local co-op partner, fighting "battles" that represent dates and making heart-breaking decisions. Procedurally generated companions, with distinct appearances, personalities, and abilities, await as you explore the heart-shaped island and grow your relationships. Keep your partner happy or risk a break-up, all while trying to mend your own broken heart.

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming pixel art style and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The combat system is unique and strategic, requiring players to think ahead and coordinate actions with their partners.
Roguemance offers a fun and lighthearted gameplay experience, making it a great choice for short gaming sessions or co-op play.

The game can become repetitive quickly, with a lack of variety in enemies and mechanics leading to boredom.
The difficulty level is very low, making it easy to complete the game in a short amount of time without much challenge.
The relationship system feels shallow and lacks depth, which diminishes the overall engagement with the game's core mechanics.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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57%
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The gameplay is characterized by unique and charming mechanics that introduce a level of strategy, particularly in combat, but many players find it lacks depth and becomes repetitive over time. While the game offers a cute aesthetic and interesting systems, some users express frustration with its simplicity and ease, leading to a quick completion. Overall, it presents a novel experience but may not sustain long-term engagement due to its limited complexity.
- “The gameplay is very unique and entertaining.”
- “The battle mechanics are novel and do introduce a level of strategy.”
- “I enjoyed the love mechanic and it has a lot to offer in that aspect; the variety shown is indeed a lot and you can have many different combinations of characters that I used and loved.”
- “It's cute and well done on the surface, but has no real depth aesthetically or mechanically.”
- “It sounded cute and different, but the gameplay is lackluster.”
- “The combat mechanics don't have much depth, with any adaptation coming from different enemies.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it charming and well-suited to the game's aesthetic, while others feel it is either haunting or not a good fit for the overall atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is generally appreciated for its cuteness and ability to complement the gameplay, though opinions vary on its effectiveness in enhancing the game's universe.
- “It has an absolutely delightful and charming pixel art and music.”
- “The pixel art is beautiful, the soundtrack is very nice.”
- “The music is my second favorite part of the game; it's suitably cute and happy and sweet, and maintains the cute/happy aspect during combat, but still sounds like battle music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their cute and well-executed pixel art style, reminiscent of previous works by the developer. While the aesthetic is pleasant and appealing, some reviewers feel it lacks depth both visually and mechanically, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “Pleasant aesthetic and sweet tunes.”
- “Speaking of appearance, the cutesy pixel graphics are well done.”
- “It's cute and well done on the surface, but has no real depth aesthetically or mechanically.”
- “I love the graphic style and the theme, and even the idea sounds fun, but I just cannot will myself to play this anymore.”
- “Roguemance is presented in a pixel art style, reminiscent of Molina’s previous game, The Painter’s Guild.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Roguemance" is consistently praised for its hilarious and entertaining moments, from unexpected mishaps to clever interactions between characters. Players find themselves laughing frequently, with the game's creative scenarios and lighthearted approach adding a charming layer to the overall experience. The blend of comedy and emotional moments keeps players engaged and amused throughout their adventure.
- “While Roguemance does have some shortcomings, I’m certain about one thing: the entire adventure was hilarious, entertaining, and had a pinch of feels in it.”
- “I was laughing the whole time, whether it was the enemy team killing each other or me accidentally throwing a dagger at my partner’s face.”
- “It's creative, funny, and might get you thinking one, two, three steps ahead so that you don't end up screwing up your date.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is centered around a quest to find the "true bae," blending elements of romance with combat mechanics reminiscent of rock-paper-scissors. While the narrative sets the stage for an engaging adventure, it may not be particularly deep or innovative, earning a score of 6.5/10.
- “Like any good quest, there will be lots of combat, and as I mentioned, it's basically rock-paper-scissors.”
- “The quest to find your true bae starts here.”
- “But before we talk about the quest for finding the one true bae, let's talk about the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players highlight that social strategy significantly enhances the game's replayability, making it a worthwhile investment at $7. Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “High replayability.”
- “There is still a lot of replayability, so it's worth the $7.”
- “Social strategy could play a huge role in the replayability of this game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting a lack of variety in abilities and enemies, which leads to repetitive gameplay as they find themselves facing the same foes repeatedly.
- “I'd also like to see more ability and enemy variety, as I ended up grinding through a lot of the same enemies for a while.”