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Dive into the thrilling world of Risk of Rain 2, a 3D roguelike game filled with challenging monsters and enormous bosses. With over 110 powerful items to discover and eleven unique characters to play, you'll never run out of strategies to try. Whether you're playing solo or teaming up with friends online, you're in for an endlessly enjoyable experience.
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Hades is a thrilling action-adventure game that takes you on a journey through Greek mythology, where you play as the son of Hades trying to escape from the underworld. With its addictive gameplay, memorable characters, and stunning visual design, you'll be hooked from the start.
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Cult of the Lamb is an eerie triumph of dungeon crawling and society-building. As the titular Lamb, your job is to gather devotees to worship an imprisoned elder-god and defeat four heretic bishops. You will wield a randomly chosen weapon and uncover tarot cards to power up. You need to manage your cult, keep them faithful and make sure they are fed, cleaned, housed and preached to.
What we like:
Unique two part gameplay with dungeon crawler and cult management simulator elements
Darkly cute art style
Sharp gameplay
No choice in weapons or power ups for each run so no two runs are ever the same
What could be improved:
Short time limit in labyrinths to ensure that dead bodies are buried and prayers offered or risk dissent among followers
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In Brotato, you'll play as the only potato survivor of a spaceship crash onto an alien planet. As you wait for rescue, you must fend off waves of enemies using up to 6 weapons at once. With fast runs and dozens of customizable characters and hundreds of weapons, the game offers endless hours of fun. Adjust the difficulty to your liking with the accessibility options. Will you survive and escape?
What we like:
Tight controls and polished gameplay
Fun and engaging gameplay loop
Plenty of character and charm
Diverse range of playable classes
Exceptional value for its price
What could be improved:
Repetitive scenery
Limited variety of weapons
No map variety to mix up the game experience
Lack of metaprogression and achievements
Game balance can feel too focused on defense builds, limiting player choice
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Dead Cells is a challenging and rewarding roguevania game that offers a variety of weapons and spells to choose from in a nonlinear progression world. With every run being different, the game's tough but fair combat promises hours of fun and excitement. The game also offers regular free updates, making it a must-play for anyone who loves rogue-like or metroidvania games.
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Dicey Dungeons is a unique and addictive roguelike game that features charming artwork and a funky soundtrack. The game offers six different classes and throws players into dungeon-crawling adventures where luck and strategy are equally important. With dozens of enemies and an endless replay value, Dicey Dungeons is a must-play for anyone looking for a fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike game with a unique twist.
What we like:
Charming and unique visual section
Phenomenal soundtrack
Simple to learn gameplay loop with enough versatility
Lots of replay value
Interesting and creative proposal in the deckbuilding roguelike genre
What could be improved:
Lack of player agency
Heavy reliance on random generation
Unsatisfying experience due to lack of meaningful decisions
Shallow enemy roster with few chances to augment equipment
Join Skul, a heroic skeleton, in an adrenaline-pumping, side-scrolling adventure! Face challenging enemies, master unique abilities, and take on massive bosses in a world corrupted by Dark Quartz. With ever-changing maps and tons of playable characters, you'll be on your toes in this rogue-lite game that flips the traditional hero-villain dynamic!
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Step into the shoes of Death himself in 'Have a Nice Death', a game filled with dark humor and fast-paced combat. Navigate through the quirky departments of Death Inc., battling minions and bosses with over 70 unique weapons and spells. With hilarious characters, engaging boss battles and an intriguing plot, every run is a unique experience that keeps you coming back for more.
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Rogue Legacy 2 is a must-play game for anyone who enjoys roguelike platformers, offering addictive gameplay, unique traits and abilities to succeed, and a wide range of classes to choose from. The game mechanics are solid, and it offers customization and accessibility options. The hand-drawn aesthetic, immersive experience, and great soundtrack create a great atmosphere, even for those intimidated by rogue-lites or metroidvanias.
What we like:
Addictive one-more-try gameplay
Hand-drawn aesthetic and great soundtrack
Customization and accessibility options
Immersive experience with seeping lore and mix of darkness and silly humor
Offers more content, evolution from predecessor, and consistent progression hooks for extra motivation
What could be improved:
Challenging gameplay may not be suitable for all players
Story may not be a strong point
Randomness may be frustrating at times
Relics can make or break a run, which may not appeal to all players
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Revita is a roguelite twin-stick shooter platformer game in which the player takes control of an unknown boy with a special gun. You must traverse floors within the Clocktower to reach the top and discover answers about your forgotten past. Along the way you must battle monsters and bosses, unlock secrets, gain upgrades, and collect souls to restore health.
What we like:
Atmospheric soundtrack
Distinct health currency mechanic
Accessibility options for different skill levels
Variety of weapons
Sub-weapons and relics to upgrade with
350+ relics to discover
What could be improved:
Repetitive room designs
Risk/reward system based on offering hearts can lead to disappointing returns
Story told through cryptic means may be difficult for some players to understand