Vanilla Bagel: The Roguelike

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Vanilla Bagel: The Roguelike is a mostly classic RPG/Roguelike with a vast game world. The game has dozens of dungeons and items, and hundreds of unique enemies. There is a great variety in magic, curses and item enchantments.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features unique mechanics and a strategic depth that can be rewarding once understood.
It has a charming art style and engaging dialogue, contributing to an immersive world.
The variety of characters with unique abilities enhances replayability and offers different gameplay experiences.

The game feels unpolished and lacks a clear tutorial, making it difficult for newcomers to grasp the mechanics.
Repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety in equipment and attacks can lead to tedium.
The permadeath system and challenging enemies can be frustrating, especially for players not deeply invested in the roguelike genre.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay features classic roguelike mechanics with a strategic depth that becomes rewarding once players grasp the often unintuitive mechanics and face challenging enemies. While the retro graphics may not appeal to everyone, the unique class-based playstyles and engaging combat offer a distinct experience, though players may need to seek external resources for guidance.
- “Classic roguelike mechanics.”
- “But it has an impressive technical depth along with a number of interesting mechanics and engaging combat.”
- “But once you do figure out the mechanics, the game gains a strategic feel and each fight you win is an accomplishment.”
- “Very basic retro graphics wouldn't be an issue and the environment looks actually nice, but the gameplay is just kind of lacking.”
- “The mechanics in this game are not exactly intuitive, and you're faced with very difficult enemies early on.”
- “There is no manual or tutorial explaining how the game mechanics work.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are described as basic and retro, with some users noting that while the environment looks nice, the overall visual quality is considered niche-tier. The interface is decent, but the gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
- “Decent interface and graphics.”
- “Graphics are niche-tier.”
- “Very basic retro graphics wouldn't be an issue, and the environment looks actually nice, but the gameplay is just kind of lacking.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is considered appealing primarily to fans of Dungeons & Dragons, but some reviewers suggest that it may not be engaging enough for a broader audience, recommending alternatives like Cardinal Quest or Desktop Original for a more compelling narrative experience.
- “You might handle it if you're really into D&D, but in that case, it's still better to go for Cardinal Quest or the original Desktop version.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and repetitive, contributing to an overall sense of an unfinished experience and a lack of player-friendly mechanics.
- “It's a pretty good game that's marred by an unfinished feel, tedious repetition, and a complete lack of mercy on the player.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogue and amusing descriptions that help break the monotony, though it can occasionally veer into quirky territory.
- “The tedium is alleviated somewhat by the quality of the dialogue and descriptions: often funny, sometimes a bit off-kilter.”
- “The humor in this game is sharp and witty, making even the most mundane tasks enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever puns and hilarious character interactions throughout the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight that the game's rich world-building, complete with unique characters and locations, significantly enhances its replayability, offering a sense of exploration beyond mere random generation.
- “This really enhances the replayability of the game. While playing, you feel a great sense of exploration. This isn't just a generated maze with monsters and loot; this is a great little world with its own rules, notable characters, and places, and it's fantastic.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel unique, encouraging you to dive back in and experience everything the game has to offer.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, the game invites you to replay it, ensuring that no two experiences are ever the same.”