TEMPLE of RUBBO
- March 10, 2022
- Sokpop Collective
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Get on itch.io Store"Temple of Rubbo" is a fast-paced co-op dungeon crawler for 1-4 players, where a crew of cursed pirates must fight their way through 16 floors of a procedurally generated temple to lift their curse. With easy-to-learn controls, players can explore 5 unique areas, battle over 30 enemies, and discover 10 playable characters and 120 items, all set to an original soundtrack. The goal is to rescue the ancient wizard and complete the game in around 3 hours.
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Reviews
- Adorable aesthetics and great soundtrack, making for a charming experience.
- Fun and easy to pick up, especially enjoyable in couch co-op with friends.
- Surprisingly challenging with interesting mechanics and post-game content that adds replay value.
- Frequent technical issues and glitches, particularly with the final boss, can disrupt gameplay.
- Controls can feel stiff and unresponsive, making the game less fluid than expected.
- Lacks depth and unique features, with some mechanics feeling derivative and unpolished.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a mix of interesting mechanics, such as a unique drop system for enemy gear and various events that encourage exploration, though some players feel the jumping mechanic is unnecessary and would prefer a dodge option instead. While the itemization is functional, there is a desire for more passive upgrades, as early game choices become irrelevant later on. Overall, the game is considered challenging for a Sokpop title, offering a variety of weapons and creative mechanics, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and complexity.
“It has a pretty cool drop mechanic where you will get whatever the enemy is wearing; however, if you destroy their armor in the process, they will not drop it - the cool thing is, it even works on some bosses.”
“(+) For a Sokpop game, it's surprisingly challenging and it has some interesting mechanics, including a decent amount of events during the stages like various shops, mini-bosses, and locked rooms that require you to explore the level.”
“(+) Even though the game is not very complex, in terms of gameplay, the weapons provide a lot of variety when it comes to approaching enemies, and you constantly have to utilize what is available to you as the items have limited durability unless you modify them at the smith.”
“While itemization in the game is serviceable from a gameplay perspective, I wish the game had more passive upgrades because what you do in the first two stages is not very relevant; you pretty much replace everything you collected at the end of stage three.”
“I am surprised you didn't take advantage of the swimming mechanics; I feel like that should have been part of the level design.”
“You might find the game a bit slow or clunky, but as far as Sokpop games go, it has a decent amount of content and many creative mechanics.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the pause music, is highly praised for its chill vibe, enhancing the overall experience and making it enjoyable for players during downtime. Many users have noted that it adds a fun and relaxing atmosphere, even extending to personal moments like dinner at home.
“Worth it for the pause music alone.”
“Worth it for the pause music alone”
“My partner: we had a lot of fun and had one dinner at home to the chill music!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised for their adorable aesthetics, contributing to a charming visual experience that enhances the overall appeal of the game.
“Adorable aesthetics.”
“Adorable aesthetics.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers surprising depth for a small rogue-lite, featuring post-game replayability through loop modifiers that enhance the experience. Players can enjoy varied gameplay upon replaying, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking longevity.
“For a tiny rogue-lite made by Sokpop, it actually has more depth than I expected, in addition to having post-game replay value in the form of loop modifiers.”
“You know, for a tiny rogue-lite made by Sokpop, it actually has more depth than I expected, in addition to having post-game replay value in the form of loop modifiers.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, particularly with the final boss, who frequently gets stuck on edges, rendering him unresponsive and unattackable if he moves out of the designated area. This glitch significantly impacts gameplay and player experience.
“The game is plagued by glitches, especially with the last boss who often gets stuck on the edges. If he moves out of the designated area, you can't hit him.”
“There are numerous glitches throughout the game, particularly with the final boss getting stuck on the edges, making it impossible to hit him if he escapes the area.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, as the last boss frequently gets stuck on the edges, and if he leaves the area, players are unable to land any hits.”
