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Virtual Rogue

61%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, replayability
67% User Score Based on 42 reviews

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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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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
music8 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions
  • The game offers hours of fun with a simple yet engaging gameplay loop, making it a great indie title.
  • Many players appreciate the quirky theme and enjoyable music, which adds to the overall experience.
  • The game features interesting mechanics like directional attacks and a rogue-like structure that keeps players coming back for more.
  • The controls and aiming mechanics are frustrating, leading to a lack of precision in gameplay.
  • The user interface is not user-friendly, with issues like unresponsive keys and unclear menu options.
  • The game suffers from technical problems, including glitches and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the mechanics, controls, and hit detection, which they find frustrating and lacking. While some appreciate the game's premise and graphics, they feel that the overall execution of gameplay detracts from the experience. A few users noted that despite its challenges, the gameplay can still be enjoyable at times.

    • “I feel 'Boi' is still harder but has better gameplay.”
    • “I found the gameplay fun for the most part; the hit detection kind of sucks though, takes forever to try to hit something, shouldn't be this hard.”
    • “I have created a gameplay video on YouTube; feel free to help yourselves 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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as excellent and reminiscent of 80s synth, others find it repetitive and annoying due to its looping nature. Additionally, the main menu's music creates a conflicting emotional tone, described as sad despite being cheerful. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight by some, but it may not sustain interest for all players.

    • “Great game, great music, great graphics.”
    • “Plenty of power ups and excellent music akin to the likes of NES era/80s synth.”
    • “Well, the point is, the music is great.”
    • “The music is just annoying from the first moment, and the gameplay lacks in many points.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique graphic style and consider it visually appealing, others criticize it as subpar, particularly in comparison to similar titles. Overall, the consensus highlights that the graphics are a strong point for 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.”
    • “The visuals are disappointing and feel outdated.”
    • “The overall graphic quality is quite poor.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Despite the presence of procedurally-generated levels, users report a lack of meaningful replay value, suggesting that the gameplay experience does not significantly change upon repeated playthroughs.

    • “Sure, these are procedurally-generated levels, but there is no replay value in them.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with characters being described as acceptable but notably missing backstory, which diminishes their overall development and engagement.

    • “The character is okay, but there is no backstory.”
    • “The character is okay, but there is no backstory.”
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