Rogues Like Us

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Rogues Like Us is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by oddByte and was released on May 11, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rogues Like Us combines hack 'n slash combat with rogue-lite dungeon crawling into a fast-paced adventure full of monsters, mayhem, and endless loot! Adventure through procedural dungeons, fighting enemy constructs and powerful bosses in an attempt to survive and find the treasures within.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging combat that encourages skill development and strategic play, with a variety of weapons and abilities.
Decent replayability due to the procedural generation of dungeons and the collection of loot, which keeps each run feeling unique.
Charming art style and simple controls make it accessible and enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

The game is relatively short, and once completed, players may feel they have experienced all it has to offer.
Limited enemy variety and some mechanics can feel repetitive, leading to a lack of depth in gameplay.
Absence of online co-op and some clunky controls can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this roguelike is generally solid, featuring a consistent experience with a unique mini-progression system and a variety of dungeon types, though some mechanics, like dashing, feel clunky. Combat is enjoyable and offers a satisfying loop of fighting, upgrading, and facing diverse bosses, but players noted a lack of dynamic elements and a need for smoother controls. Overall, the game provides meaningful progression and customization, making it a fun experience despite some minor flaws.
- “The difficulty curve is honestly very well-done, enemy design is simple but fun, meaningful progression and customization options, and lots of hours of gameplay.”
- “Rogues like us has a strong gameplay loop and satisfying controls.”
- “My only gripe with combat was that the dashing mechanic feels a bit clunky and sluggish, and I was often better off not using it at all, despite knowing it would be beneficial in a lot of scenarios (if I could trust it).”
- “The combat gameplay is okay, it feels a little clunky at times but overall is okay, it just needs a bit more work.”
- “Gameplay is what you’d expect from a rogue-like: you fight through dungeons made up of rooms of different types – the standard monster rooms, treasure rooms that provide you with different weapons, statue rooms that can provide stat bonuses or challenge you to fight waves of enemies for prizes, etc. – with each dungeon being punctuated by a boss fight.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic, low-poly art style that many players find charming and appealing, with vibrant colors and creative models. While some reviews note that the graphics can be basic or bland, they generally serve the gameplay well and contribute to a unique aesthetic experience. Overall, the visuals are considered simple yet effective, enhancing the enjoyment of the game.
- “A hack-and-slash with an appealing clean aesthetic.”
- “Minimalistic, low-poly art style has its charm, models and overall quality is good, and I personally really loved all the flying pieces of debris you see around when killing enemies.”
- “It's a rogue-lite game with really nice low poly style graphics and a color palette that's very nice to look at.”
- “It's kinda bland in the presentation department; the graphics are basic but they work, and the music and sound effects are much the same—they're there but very unremarkable.”
- “The graphics are simple but work; the pacing feels nice, and the difficulty is about where you would want it to be.”
- “The graphics are simple and unique, and a bit stylized.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing yet mismatched for combat scenarios, while others appreciate its ability to set the mood. Although some tracks are described as amateurish or bland, there are also positive remarks about the overall quality and ambiance it creates. Players hope for future updates to enhance the soundtrack further, as it currently varies significantly between levels.
- “The music is quite good, very nice for setting the moods of this game.”
- “The music that is always silently humming in the background also keeps the game relaxing while still setting the mood properly for the dungeon or boss fight that you are in.”
- “Honestly love the music.”
- “The opening music was mainly what put me off, as it sounded somewhat amateurish and unpolished.”
- “It’s kinda bland in the presentation department, the graphics are basic but they work and the music and sound effects are much the same, they’re there but very unremarkable.”
- “The animation and moves are great but on the side of the sound, the game lacks ambient music.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Rogues Like Us" is woven into the dungeon runs through NPC quests that offer various rewards, but it is not the central focus of the game. While the narrative is easy to follow and enhances the gameplay experience, interactions do not significantly impact the plot progression. Overall, the game remains engaging and addictive, encouraging players to return even after completing the main storyline.
- “The story is present throughout the dungeon runs, but this is not a story-centric game where each interaction will impact or progress the plot.”
- “The story is easy to follow, and the game rewards players that clear areas flawlessly.”
- “Rogues Like Us is an addictive roguelike that keeps you coming back for more even after beating the main story.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of rogue-like/lite games to be overly tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a forced challenge rather than an engaging experience. While some appreciate the need for difficulty, many express that grinding can become frustrating, especially when progression slows down, leading to a sense of emptiness in gameplay. A faster-paced grinding system that offers clear progression is preferred.
- “I don't often play games like this, although I used to. These roguelikes/lites seem to have morphed into something else—something hard for the sake of being hard, something grindy for the sake of grinding. It often feels otherwise shallow and empty, like a movie you've seen a hundred times before.”
- “After a while, when the progression slows down, it feels a bit grindy and repetitive.”
- “Grinding is fine if it's a bit more fast-paced and shows some progression.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with no significant bugs reported; however, players have experienced occasional stuttering every 30-60 minutes.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game for better performance, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “There were no bugs to speak of, but some stuttering every 30-60 minutes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability despite its relatively short length, encouraging players to complete multiple runs to unlock all content. This aspect contributes positively to its overall value, making it enjoyable to revisit.
- “The game is not very long, but has a lot of replayability and will require more than a few runs to unlock everything the game has to offer.”
- “Always makes for good replay value.”
- “The game is not very long, but has a lot of replayability and will require more than a few runs to unlock everything it has to offer.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play again since the story doesn't change much.”
- “After completing the main storyline, I found myself with no real motivation to replay the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a stable experience with no significant glitches or bugs encountered during gameplay.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no microtransactions, which is a positive aspect for players, although it is not heavily story-driven, with narrative elements present during dungeon runs but not significantly impacting gameplay.
- “Hooray! No microtransactions! The story is present throughout the dungeon runs, but this is not a story-centric game where each interaction will impact or progress the plot.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring additional purchases, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “The game feels heavily monetized, with constant prompts to purchase in-game currency.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”
- “The monetization strategy seems greedy, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”