- December 4, 2023
- Starstruck Games
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion
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Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by Starstruck Games and was released on December 4, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
Roguematch is a new way to experience turn based dungeon crawling Roguelikes! Not only do you hack and slash your way through the castle, you also attack your enemies with raw mana by matching pieces next to them! Absorb the abundant mana around you to cast spells, or use them to power up your abilities. Make use of each turn to walk, attack, cast spells, or match a mana piece! Every turn counts…
- Unique and effective blend of match-3 and roguelike gameplay that works surprisingly well and offers deep strategy.
- Cute, charming art style and characters with a fun and engaging story, including punny names that add personality.
- Challenging and rewarding gameplay with multiple layers of mechanics, offering high replayability and satisfying strategic depth.
- Balance issues with dominant strategies that can trivialize gameplay, reducing the challenge and engagement over time.
- Long runs with slow and unrewarding progression, making it feel hollow and repetitive after initial novelty wears off.
- Rough presentation with repetitive soundtrack, frequent tutorial pop-ups, some bugs, and a generally low-budget feel that affects immersion.
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11 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay offers a satisfying and engaging blend of match-3 and roguelike mechanics, striking a balance between accessibility and depth that keeps players challenged and invested. While initially complex with a front-loaded tutorial, its unique mechanics create a rewarding experience that encourages mastery and replayability. Despite being in early access and somewhat rough around the edges, the game shows strong potential with its fresh, fun gameplay loop and charming presentation.
“There is one major mechanic that pretty much binds everything together from a cluster of confusion to a masterpiece of endless fun.”
“Tl;dr: easy to play, near impossible to master, plenty of mechanics to find your place where it’s fun to you in between.”
“Developer hit the sweet spot on blending these two mechanics just right, providing a challenging enough experience to keep players coming back.”
“There is one major mechanic that pretty much bounds everything together from a cluster f to a masterpiece of endless fun.”
“Game's still in early access and may be a little rough on the edges for now but with further polishing on the mechanics and better introductory levels on applying them the game can really achieve something great.”
“It combines match 3 and roguelike gameplays together, quite the unlikely pair, yet it makes for an interesting experience.”
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Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion is a tactical role playing game with fantasy and mystery themes.
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and others.
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion was released on December 4, 2023.
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion was developed by Starstruck Games.
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.
Roguematch : The Extraplanar Invasion is a single player game.
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