Roguelikes (Page 3)
Heart&Slash Review (PlayStation 4)
Do you heart to slash?
June 27, 2016 - Indie games that attempt to recreate specific moments in gaming are always interesting experiments. Heart&Slash feels like a long-lost 3D arena combat brawler for Dreamcast so plug in your VMU and get ready to fight!
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Neon Chrome Review (PlayStation 4)
A dystopian sci-fi twin stick adventure
May 31, 2016 - If you've been gaming for a while then you've probably played at least a few twin stick shooters. Neon Chrome is an ambitious roguelike that puts you in a dark futuristic world but how does it fare in such a crowded genre?
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Downwell Review (PlayStation 4)
Falling down a well is more fun than you'd think
May 28, 2016 - Retro-inspired indie games are being made faster than comic book movies. Downwell's unique concept and tight gameplay set it apart from the competition but is that enough to make it a must-have title?
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Enter the Gungeon Review (PlayStation 4)
Warning: bullets are more dangerous than they appear
April 7, 2016 - Two of the most hardcore genres in gaming are twin-stick shooters and roguelikes. Enter the Gungeon combines these in one over-the-top arcade-like experience, so grab your favourite firearm and let's explore the Gungeon.
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Steredenn Review (Xbox One)
Shoot 'em up and rock it out!
April 4, 2016 - With so many shmups on the market, it takes a lot to make one that's worth playing. Thankfully, Steredenn offers solid gameplay and a killer soundtrack that makes exploding your enemies all the more satisfying.
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Dungeon of the Endless Review (Xbox One)
Descend into an immersive strategy defense RPG experience
March 14, 2016 - When it comes to video games, nothing's more hardcore than exploring a brutally difficult dungeon. Dungeon of the Endless may not be your typical roguelike yet there's no denying just how habit-forming it is.
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Crypt of the NecroDancer Review (PlayStation 4)
Dance Dance Rogue-olution
February 10, 2016 - Rogue-likes have been combined with many gameplay styles but this one makes use of rhythm mechanics. Is dancing around a dungeon as exciting as it sounds? Put on a suit of armour with matching dancing shoes and let's find out.
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Nuclear Throne Review (PlayStation 4)
Teenage mutant post-apocalyptic fish
February 9, 2016 - Indie developers love making rogue-likes and twin stick shooters. Sometimes, they craft a hybrid of the two. Here we have Nuclear Throne: an action-intense shooter with the promising premise of post-apocalyptic mayhem, but is it any good?
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Heroes of Loot Review (PlayStation Vita)
Let's get ready to plunder!
September 23, 2015 - There's nothing more satisfying than descending deeper in a rogue-like dungeon. But what if a game incorporated the simplicity of an arcade shooter into the mix? You get Heroes of Loot, so let's light our lanterns and see if this dungeon is worth exploring.
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The Swindle Review (PlayStation 4)
Everyday I'm hustlin'
August 3, 2015 - Some games make you work to get enjoyment out of them. It becomes quite evident as you slowly work your way to understand the intricacies of its steampunk world that The Swindle is one of these games. If you're ready, let's break in and give it a go.
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