RogueSlide

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RogueSlide is a single player tactical hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by cfwalter and was released on February 22, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Swiping puzzle meets dungeon-crawler in Rogueslide, a casual strategy game for desktop and mobile.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Simple to learn yet offers a surprising depth of strategy, making it engaging for both casual and hardcore players.
Variety in enemies and obstacles keeps gameplay fresh and challenging, with unique character unlocks adding to replayability.
Fast-paced and fluid mechanics provide a satisfying experience, reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers combined with sliding puzzle elements.

The game suffers from stability issues, including crashes and stuttering, particularly in later levels.
Limited content and game modes may lead to repetitiveness and a lack of long-term engagement after completing the main objectives.
The visual presentation and soundtrack are unremarkable, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.

gameplay
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The gameplay of this dungeon-crawling tactical game combines 2048-style sliding mechanics with traditional elements, offering a unique yet straightforward experience. While the core mechanics are easy to grasp, they provide surprising depth and replayability, making it accessible for short runs while still engaging for deeper exploration. Overall, players find it fun and novel, distinguishing it from other deck-building rogue-lites.
- “It is a dungeon crawling tactical game where the key gimmick is that you use the 'tilt the board' style sliding mechanics from games like 2048 to move yourself and the monsters.”
- “Easy to play, but surprisingly deep gameplay.”
- “It's fun, easy to learn, and has an exciting layer of mechanics to dissect.”
- “It's a neat mechanic, but doesn't have a whole lot of depth.”
- “Not much difference from regular gameplay; in fact, I have no idea how dailies differ, except you can only try them once a day with every character.”
- “The mechanics are pretty simple.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their elegant design and aesthetic appeal, featuring a fitting art style that enhances the overall presentation. Users appreciate the fun visuals and sound design, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “A very nice, well-designed, and aesthetic little game.”
- “Presentation and art style are fitting and elegant.”
- “Fun visuals and sound design.”
music
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The music in the game is largely considered forgettable, with players noting that it fails to leave a lasting impression.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be strategic, likening it to solving a Rubik's cube; it initially presents a challenge but ultimately becomes a matter of learning patterns and repetitively working through them to achieve goals.
- “It requires thought and strategy, whereas 2046 ended up being kind of like a Rubik's Cube - seemingly challenging at first, but ultimately a matter of learning the patterns for success and grinding through them to meet the objective.”