Vanilla Bagel: The Roguelike

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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39%
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.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    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.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    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.”
  • story2 mentions

    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.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.”
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