Virtual Rogue

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Virtual Rogue is a single player action game. It was developed by Snowy Productions and was released on April 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin. Your goal is to take your revenge against the User through the destruction of his computer and ultimately the User himself.

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Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

music4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers hours of fun with a simple yet engaging gameplay loop, especially for fans of adventure shooter games.
It features a unique virtual computer theme and interesting directional attack mechanics that add a fresh twist to the genre.
Many players appreciate the quirky elements, great music, and the presence of easter eggs, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The controls and aiming mechanics are frustrating, leading to a lack of precision in gameplay, which is critical for a shooter.
The user interface is poorly designed, with confusing menus and text that can be difficult to read, detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from a lack of content and replay value, with limited item drops and a short playtime that can lead to boredom.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the controls, mechanics, and hit detection, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the game's premise and graphics, they feel that the gameplay itself falls short, making it frustrating at times.
- “I feel the game is still harder but has better gameplay.”
- “I found the gameplay fun for the most part, but the hit detection could be improved; it takes too long to hit something, which shouldn't be this hard.”
- “I have created a gameplay video on YouTube; feel free to check it out to find out how to beat a particularly hard enemy.”
- “But the aim is just crap, the music is just annoying from the first moment, and the gameplay lacks in many points.”
- “I don't really like the mechanics and control of the game.”
- “The premise is great, the graphic style is awesome, it has everything going for it... but the gameplay.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its nostalgic 80s synth vibe and find it enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and annoying. The main menu's music contrasts with its visual presentation, creating a dissonant emotional experience. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight by some, but it may become tedious for others over time.
- “Awesome music opens up, opening menu looks very generic, no press enter or space bar to select, think it should say that somewhere most people think enter to start, and it was space.”
- “Great game, great music, great graphics.”
- “Plenty of power-ups and excellent music akin to the likes of NES era/80s synth.”
- “The music is just annoying from the first moment, and the gameplay lacks in many areas.”
- “The main menu seems to give a sad feeling despite the cheery music in the background.”
- “The music is okay, but it loops, and after a few good loops, it becomes kind of boring to listen to.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique graphic style and consider it visually appealing, others criticize it for being subpar and reminiscent of lower-quality titles. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point by some, but not universally praised.
- “The premise is great, the graphic style is awesome, it has everything going for it.”
- “Great game, great music, great graphics.”
- “The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
- “I was disappointed by the outdated visuals.”
- “The character models look flat and unappealing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Despite the presence of procedurally-generated levels, users feel that the game lacks significant replay value, suggesting that the experience does not offer enough variety or incentive to revisit.
- “Sure, these are procedurally generated levels, but there is no replay value in them.”
- “After completing the game once, I found no incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect is noted to be lacking depth, with characters described as acceptable but without any backstory to enhance their development.
- “The characters are okay, but they lack any backstory.”
- “The plot feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “There are too many clichés in the story, making it predictable.”