Roguelikes
How to Play Hitman: Freelancer
Retain items, unlock features, and more tips
January 30, 2023 - In the new Freelancer mode of Hitman: World of Assassination (previously known as Hitman 3), you take on randomly generated missions with no opportunity to save while having a limited arsenal. It's the most challenging mode available and the fact that you lose items you're carrying when you fail gives it a roguelike structure. Here, I'll describe what this new mode has to offer and how it all works.
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Lone Ruin Review (Switch)
Roguelike magic
January 11, 2023 - Game genres don't get much more specific than roguelike twin-stick shooter yet here's another one; it's the promising Lone Ruin.
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Game Pass Hidden Gem: Dreamscaper
Explore your dreams
December 2, 2022 - For any roguelike fan who's looking for their next Game Pass obsession, you've come to the right place because here's Dreamscaper.
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Ship of Fools Review (PlayStation 5)
Bring a shipmate
November 29, 2022 - If you want another frantic co-op game to add to your multiplayer line-up then come aboard the quirky and challenging Ship of Fools.
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Game Pass Hidden Gem: Nuclear Throne
Random twin-stick action
November 18, 2022 - Nuclear Throne is one of those games that appeals to a very specific group of old-school gamers and those who love it, will love it a lot.
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The Pinball Wizard Review (Switch)
Be the silver ball
October 30, 2022 - If you enjoy virtual pinball and would like a laidback approach to the genre then you may appreciate the very cute The Pinball Wizard.
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Shovel Knight Dig Review (Switch)
A prequel that goes deep
September 27, 2022 - Everyone's favourite shovel-wielding hero is back and this time, he's gone roguelike in the very cool 2D platformer Shovel Knight Dig.
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Cursed to Golf Review (Xbox Series X)
You better be as good as Tiger
September 1, 2022 - 2D golf games have been picking up steam in recent years so let's hit the links and see how Cursed to Golf fares on the course.
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Overrogue Review (Xbox Series X)
Roguelike + card combat + retro RPG
July 8, 2022 - Overrogue offers a nifty combination of genres for one intriguing formula so let's see if you have what it takes to become the Overlord.
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TOKOYO: Tower of Perpetuity Review (Switch)
A 2D climbing roguelike
June 7, 2022 - If you're a fan of 2D action and looking for a fun new roguelike then here's the colourful and challenging TOKOYO: Tower of Perpetuity.
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