Rogus: Kingdom of the Lost Souls
- June 30, 2015
- IronDrop Studios
Get on Steam"Rogus: Kingdom of the Lost Souls" is the first Run'Em'Up: A minimalist, yet, epic, beat'em'up where your skills will be put to the test as you jump, aim, dodge, shield and cast spells, all at the same time. Guide an insanely powerful wizard in his hardcore and infinite quest for love & redemption.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a simple and addictive gameplay style that can be enjoyable for a short period.
- Some pixel art, particularly the wood creature, is well done and adds charm to the game.
- The concept of managing spells and jumping over obstacles offers a fun challenge, despite its flaws.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and spells, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- High reliance on reflex mechanics can make the game frustrating, with many instances of unavoidable deaths.
- The game is plagued with technical issues, such as being broken on certain monitors and having a confusing control scheme.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being bland and repetitive, primarily consisting of simple platforming combat with minimal enemy and stage variety. Players find the heavy reliance on reflex mechanics frustrating, as it limits engagement and enjoyment, leading to boredom after a short period. Overall, the lack of innovative mechanics and visual appeal detracts from the overall experience.
“The main part of the game consists of simple platforming combat, slashing, and jumping on monsters, providing an engaging experience despite some limitations in variety.”
“The reliance on reflex mechanics is quite high, creating a challenging environment where players must quickly adapt to the fast-paced action.”
“The variety of powers is a notable aspect, although there are opportunities for more interesting mechanics that could enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The main part of the game consists of simple platforming combat, slashing and jumping at monsters with little variety in gameplay.”
“Games can be simple and effective, but the simplicity here is countered by an over-reliance on reflex mechanics. A lack of enemy variety and stage variety means that after 30 minutes, the game starts to become boring.”
“The reliance on reflex mechanics is too high, as there's barely any room to fail due to the high speed of projectiles.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's initial story and humor are well-received, particularly the engaging introduction; however, players feel that the narrative quickly fades, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience. Despite this, there is hope for future updates that could enhance the story and introduce more content.
“However, I did think the little story at the beginning was well done.”
“I loved the intro, and I loved the story and the jokes they put in.”
“I would still recommend it though, as I hope that more stuff will be added such as more story, more enemies, and most of all, more locations to run!”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the initial story was intriguing, it quickly fell flat and failed to deliver a satisfying narrative.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me wanting more from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be wholesome and emotionally engaging, noting its simplicity and addictive nature as key factors that enhance their overall experience.
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being bland and unappealing, with many users describing the pixel art as terrible and contributing to an overall lack of enjoyment in the gameplay.
“The pixel graphics are terrible and contribute to the bland, boring gameplay.”
“The visuals are uninspired and fail to engage the player.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack any real detail or creativity.”
