Roguelite

8Dec

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

Night Swarm – PC Review

Night Swarm comes to PC on December 4th. Build up your vampire kingdom, grow in power, and fight through waves of creatures in this survivors-like roguelite by Fubu Games (Rogue Loop). With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Hell Clock) and Gamersky Games (Tiny Pasture, Drova), you can pick it up soon, only on Steam. Vampires Always be Surviving I don't know if Vampire Survivors was the first ever of its genre, but I feel like it was at least one of the earliest. It most definitely defines the genre if nothing else. Night Swarm may not have vampire in the name but it sure seems more of that theme between the two. Let me tell you about this latest horde survivors-like in the review below. Gameplay Night Swarm is a horde survivors-like roguelite. Play as a young vampire chosen to lead the u...

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PC Preview

3Dec

By CharlieNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault – PC Preview

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, developed by Digital Sun and published by 11 bit studios, is a direct sequel to the first Moonlighter game and is available now on Steam in Early Access. The full release date is still to be determined. The sequel picks up the story shortly after where the first game left off. Things aren't looking too great though, as Rynoka has been taken over, forcing everyone to flee and settle somewhere new. Now, their main goal is getting their hometown back. Conveniently, a mysterious, floating vault has appeared in the town square promising to grant wishes, but only if you manage to earn a massive amount of gold. So, it looks like Will is going to have to set up shop once more! Moonlighter 2: Endless Boogaloo? I absolutely love the first Moonlighter game, so I...

28Nov

By Ruddy CelestialNo Comments

PC Reviews

Vivid World – PC Review

Vivid World is an Action, Adventure, Strategy game from Asobism. The successor to another game from Asobism called Vivid Knight released back on May 26, 2021. Available on Steam, this is an adorable dark pastel game that gives me notes of games like Labrinth of Refrain and Etrian Odyssey for their party build mechanics. Bejeweled except if people were trapped inside and you just have to get 3 to level them up. Vivid World has a good amount of pros and cons to how their system works. However the game's mechanics simple and easy to grasp once you go through your first dungeon. But, enough of that. Let's grab as many crystals as we can and get to the review before someone runs out of mana. Gameplay You play as Lemuria, a witch in training who was just in class as usual, when out of no...

13Nov

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Skopje ’83 – PC Review

Skopje '83 is a new first-person survival roguelite by indie developer Dark-1. Unravel the mysterious, time-warping clues about your surroundings and survive the mindless creatures outside your bus. The game is available now for PC via Steam and Epic Game Store with publishing by PM Studios, Inc. (Yooka-Replaylee, Hoa). Skopje '83 is Colourfully... Dull? I took a look at Skopje '83 in hopes of finding some sort of pseudo-Borderlands looter-shooter roguelite. Unfortunately, what I found was not what I was expecting. It's just one of those things that happens, and as I'll also note, it may honestly just be me. If you happen to pick it up and feel differently, please let me know! For now, let me explain through my review below. Gameplay Skopje '83 is a first-person shooter with a mixt...

24Oct

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

GODBREAKERS – PC Review

GODBREAKERS is a 3rd Person action roguelite by developer To The Sky. This single to four-player co-op adventure is their debut game with publishing from Thunderful Publishing (Steamworld Heist II, Viewfinder). It is now available on PC via the Steam and Epic Games stores, as well as on PlayStation 5. Oh, the Humanity! Or Lack Thereof in GODBREAKERS I had to check out GODBREAKERS because I seem to really enjoy roguelite mechanics. It's also pretty shiny. Add to that an interesting bit of story and the hooks were set. The more I play the game, the more I appreciate different parts of it. Let me know if you've ever found yourself thinking the same of a different game each time you play. For now, check out my thoughts on this new release below. Gameplay GODBREAKERS is a fast-paced,...

16Oct

By Tyler DenyerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Dicealot – PC Review

There’s something about dice in video games that always gets my heart rolling. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of tabletop games, maybe it’s the thrill of chance, or maybe it’s just that sound when a perfect roll hits the table and you know fortune’s finally decided to stop mocking you. Whatever it is, Dicealot out now on Steam by Goodview Games, published by Yogscast Games, leans all in on that satisfying roll. Dicealot a lot of dice, a lot of rolls It’s genuinely great seeing Yogscast continue their support for quirky indie gems. They’ve built a bridge between creators and gamers that feels refreshingly genuine, and Dicealot fits that ethos perfectly. With a charming, risk-filled romp through Camelot where luck, logic, and laughter all share the same pint. Tell us in the comments below which ...

30Sep

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Katanaut – PC Review

Katanaut is a new 2D horror roguelite by Voidmaw now available on PC. Enter a massive drifting space station and explore the horrors within while discovering enhancements and unlocks to increase your combat prowess. With publishing assistance from the newly resurrected Acclaim, Inc., you can pick it up only on Steam. If Dead Space and Dead Cells Had a Baby… Anyone breezing over info about Katanaut may also make the same comparison I did to Dead Cells. Both are pixel graphic 2D action roguelites with seemingly similar mechanics. So then, what sets them apart? What makes each worth playing in their own right? Comparisons slightly aside, I dove into Katanaut to find out. Read up on my thoughts below. Gameplay Katanaut is an action roguelite that will challenge your ability to be quick...

2Aug

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Holy Shoot – PC Preview

Time to welcome a new rogue-lite shooter, crawling out of hell or maybe falling down from heaven. That’s what my preview is here to uncover. This is Tale Era Interactive’s first project, and it’s called Holy Shoot. It offers fun abilities and holy armaments against demon spawn. The game is out now in early access, and it could be yours for £16.75 on Steam. Warning! GIFs used in this article contain flashing images. I may be a Holy warrior, but I'll be damned if I let the demons win! Gameplay Holy Shoot’s story is a simple one, seven holy artifacts have been stolen from heaven, and we head down to get them back. So far, the game only offers two characters, Toshiko and Samuel. Toshiko is locked at the start but is easily unlocked by beating the first boss once. Before each run, we st...

21Jul

By Jordan RookerNo Comments

PC Reviews

Hell Clock – PC Review

Next up in my continuing spree of roguelikes comes Hell Clock by Rogue Snail (Relic Hunters Legend). Collect relics, gear, and further your descension with customizable builds in this new hack and slash style roguelite ARPG. With publishing by Mad Mushroom (Conquest Dark), the game releases on Steam this Tuesday, July 22nd. Don't Lock Into a Build in Hell Clock Yes, I know. I should give the roguelites a rest. But hear me out! They always look so quick and fun to pick up! I also seem to enjoy finding the interesting ways that they can differ from one another. Hell Clock is no different and I hope you'll take the time to see why you should also check out this new roguelite ARPG below! Gameplay Hell Clock is a roguelite, hack and slash ARPG that is set in the aftermath of the Canudos War...

21Jul

By Matt EvansNo Comments

Previews & Early Access

Every Day We Fight – PC Preview

Every Day We Fight is developed and published by Signal Space Lab, and is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access. This turn-based tactical roguelite throws players into the boots of resistance fighters battling an overwhelming alien threat in a decaying urban Earth setting. Available with a 33% launch discount is this a game worth picking up? Early Access Reception Signal Space Lab are known for experimental narrative and interactive projects. With this ambitious title they venture into tactical strategy. Seeking to combine XCOM-inspired tactical combat with roguelite meta-progression. The game is planned for a full release later this year with expanded content, missions, and polish based on community feedback. If you’re as intrigued as I am by Every Day We Fight’s mix of ta...