Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer

1. Brandis17

   Nov 23, 2012

   10

   A wonderful roguelike! This masterpiece is filled with various enemies with intriguing and sometimes hilarious (turned into a riceball!)A wonderful roguelike! This masterpiece is filled with various enemies with intriguing and sometimes hilarious (turned into a riceball!) abilities. An old-fashioned roguelike, yet with good and pleasant graphics!
   I have beaten the game, finished the kitchen god's shrine and the scroll cave (two bonus dungeons)
   and I am still trying to win fay's final puzzle (a 99 floor dungeon of awful difficulty), and so far so good!!!!
   My favorite game. If you hate difficult games and permanent death though, then stay away!… Expand

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2. IshmoksA.

   Jul 11, 2008

   10

   This game is the most satisfying game I have ever played. This game is all about tactics and strategy will snappy game play. Its like diabloThis game is the most satisfying game I have ever played. This game is all about tactics and strategy will snappy game play. Its like diablo but deeper and not about whacking creatures. this game is where the real life XP counts and not just in game XP. I've been playing Nethack for about 9 years, Shiren is the only game that is at par with it. No wonder the japanese have a fascination for roguelike games on consoles....its all because of Shiren. If I could get all the versions of this game, (Wii, N64, DS, SNES, etc.) This is the game that you will play over and over, and will definitely come back to after getting sick of the latest game in the market. Game play rules them all!!!… Expand

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4. EricRyan

   Mar 26, 2008

   10

   This is simply the best rogue-like game ever made. I've spent over 20 hours and haven't gotten past the 3 Trials area of the gameThis is simply the best rogue-like game ever made. I've spent over 20 hours and haven't gotten past the 3 Trials area of the game (about dungeon level 20). Yes, you die, but you learn from your deaths and the NPCs grow and change over time - so the game is constantly changing.… Expand

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5. DJT

   Aug 7, 2008

   10

   Don't let the reviews fool you. This is an awesome adventure game for casual and hardcore gamers alike.
   For those of you unfamiliar withDon't let the reviews fool you. This is an awesome adventure game for casual and hardcore gamers alike.
   For those of you unfamiliar with the 1983 game Rogue, here is the link on some information about the original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_%28computer_game%29
   
   Anyway, as a young nerd, I found this game ridiculously addictive (although primitive) because of it's random item/monster/dungeon mechanics. It was a different adventure EVERYTIME! It was perfect for the A.D.D gamer in me! Although there was an actual goal to the adventure, I found myself playing just to try and accumulate as much gold as I could for a high score!
   
   Mystery Dungeon offers the same classic mechanics in a wonderfully dressed up adventure game. It's hard, it's addictive, but most of all, it's FUN! Lots of replay so you don't have to trade it in to gamestop in a week. I've played izuna and although that is fun, Mystery Dungeon is the closest to the classic Rogue experience from the 80's. Hardcore RPG fans are going to need to adjust to the type of game Mystery Dungeon is, and while there isn't a huge final fantasy 5000 dramatic story, there's a lot of hacking and leveling up to do!
   
   PICK THIS UP.… Expand

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6. jeffkocan

   Apr 9, 2008

   9

   It's a shame that so many "professional" reviewers completely missed the point of this game, although it's kind of understandableIt's a shame that so many "professional" reviewers completely missed the point of this game, although it's kind of understandable since roguelikes are a pretty niche-y genre. If you have some patience and enjoy a challenge, Shiren is easily one of the most enjoyable games you'll find on the DS. Give it a chance before it's out of print - you probably won't be disappointed.… Expand

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7. soes757

   Aug 21, 2011

   9

   Holy crap!
   This is amazing!
   Sooooo amazing. Graphics: On my way in from Angband the graphics are heavenly. They aren't to much and they're notHoly crap!
   This is amazing!
   Sooooo amazing.
   Graphics: On my way in from Angband the graphics are heavenly. They aren't to much and they're not shiny or anything.
   They're simple sprite sheets and they work for the type of game.
   Gameplay: The controls are simple
   A: attacks.
   Y: open inventory.
   Crosskeys/ touch screen: Move shiren.
   You think its all easy then you die lose everything and have to navigate the dungeon with no weapons shields or healing items.
   Sound: The music and sounds work but nothing flashy and over the top.
   The game gets a nine out of ten for effort and succeeding in making a new Rougelike game for the DS.
   If you enjoy Rouglikes go buy it.
   Go buy it now.
   You were supposed to have bought it tree lines ago stop reading.… Expand

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8. Luigibarqs

   Nov 25, 2012

   8

   Mystery Dungeon: Shiren The Wanderer is a DS game that is a remake and translation to a japan exclusive Super Famicom version of the game. TheMystery Dungeon: Shiren The Wanderer is a DS game that is a remake and translation to a japan exclusive Super Famicom version of the game. The game is a retro Roguelike Strategy RPG, and an extremely difficult and unforgiving one at that. Its a genre that is not for everyone. Trust me, you will die FREQUENTLY! The point of the game is to learn from your mistakes, replan accordingly and try again to get a little bit farther the next time, it feels extremely rewarding to finally pass an area you where struggling with earlier. For the people who are into these kind of games will find a fun, difficult and replayable Strategy RPG experience. The music and graphics are absolutely beautiful and fit the atmosphere of the game perfectly. and a large variety of different items and enemies for you to learn about and find a way to get as far as possible with the knowledge you gain. I'm not sure if this is a problem with my specific copy of the game, or all of them, but it appears the online server for doing Wifi rescues seems to no longer exist or function which is somewhat of a disappointment. Overall, its a fun yet difficult experience. If you have ever played a Pokemon Mystery Dungeon game and want to play a much harder variation of the game, try taking a chance with this game. It seems to be fairly cheap as I had bought it in used condition for 5 dollars in Canada.… Expand

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