Roguelikes
Sundered Review (PlayStation 4)
Torn apart and made whole
August 1, 2017 - The artists behind Jotun are back with a massive roguelike Metroidvania.
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Circuit Breakers Review (PlayStation 4)
Monotonous twin-stick mayhem
July 30, 2017 - Twin-stick shooters are ten a penny these days. Circuit Breakers tries to stand out from the crowd with its retro looks and a unique ammunition mechanic but is that enough?
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Leap of Fate Review (PlayStation 4)
It's all in the cards
July 14, 2017 - If you're looking for a challenging game then you can't do much better than a twin-stick roguelike. Leap of Fate has you work through card-based stages in order to uncover the pasts of four fateful heroes so if you're up for it; let's shuffle the deck.
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Iron Crypticle Review (PlayStation 4)
Twin-stick mayhem that kicks axe
July 13, 2017 - There have been many games throughout the decades inspired by the classic arcade hit Robotron. Iron Crypticle has a medieval spin on the formula so sharpen your axe and let's get ready for one crazy adventure.
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Bit Dungeon+ Review (Xbox One)
A fun but generic roguelike
May 5, 2017 - Exploring a dungeon in the hopes of reaching deeper and deeper depths has been a winning formula for decades. However, does Bit Dungeon+ do enough to keep gamers coming back for more?
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Flinthook Review (PlayStation 4)
A roguelike that'll have you hooked
April 19, 2017 - Indie game developers love making action-packed 2D platformers. Flinthook manages to combine elements from many inspirations and craft a solid roguelike experience so let's get ready to pillage some pirate ships in space!
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Has-Been Heroes Review (PlayStation 4)
An incredible game that takes a while to grow on you
March 27, 2017 - Whenever a game releases that requires patience to start being enjoyable, it usually gets a mixed reaction. In comes Has-Been Heroes, an unconventional strategic roguelike gem that also happens to be one of the most rewarding indie games ever made.
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88 Heroes Review (PlayStation 4)
So many heroes, so little time
March 24, 2017 - Once in a while, a game with a truly unique premise emerges. 88 Heroes has you control a variety of less than ideal individuals who each feel that they can save the day. The question is, do they have what it takes or should we just switch on the Bat-Signal?
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NeuroVoider Review (PlayStation 4)
Enter the Void and bring a friend
March 23, 2017 - NeuroVoider blends a few different genres to form an interesting twin-stick shooter experience. Death is permanent and levels are randomly generated between a handful of different environments so it definitely has the roguelike thing going on.
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Touhou Genso Wanderer Review (PlayStation 4)
Mystery Dungeon fun with maidens
March 14, 2017 - No genre in gaming is as love-hate as the roguelike. One second, you're kicking butt and the next, you're dead. Touhou Genso Wanderer is a love letter to the classic Mystery Dungeon series so let's see if these shrine maidens were built to survive.
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