Rogue Legacy

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  1. Protomario
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Rogue's Legacy: A Challenging and Addictive Adventure

    Rating: ★★★★☆ Rogue's Legacy is a captivating and challenging indie game that brings together elements of roguelike and platforming genres to create a truly addictive experience. Developed by Cellar Door Games, this title offers a refreshing take on the genre, delivering a unique blend of exploration, combat, and persistent    Rogue's Legacy: A Challenging and Addictive Adventure

    Rating: ★★★★☆

    Rogue's Legacy is a captivating and challenging indie game that brings together elements of roguelike and platforming genres to create a truly addictive experience. Developed by Cellar Door Games, this title offers a refreshing take on the genre, delivering a unique blend of exploration, combat, and persistent progression.

    One of the standout features of Rogue's Legacy is its dynamic and ever-changing castle. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable, ensuring that no two runs are alike. Every room and corridor holds a surprise, whether it's a hidden treasure, a deadly trap, or a formidable enemy waiting to strike. This randomness adds a layer of excitement and replayability to the game, as you're constantly discovering new secrets and strategies.

    The game's combat system is well-crafted, striking a fine balance between challenge and satisfaction. You'll face a wide array of enemies, each with their own attack patterns and weaknesses. Precision and timing are key as you engage in intense sword fights, unleash powerful spells, and dodge incoming projectiles. The tight controls and responsive gameplay make every encounter feel intense and rewarding, despite the game's inherent difficulty.

    One of the most intriguing aspects of Rogue's Legacy is its unique inheritance system. After each failed attempt, you'll take control of a new descendant who possesses different traits, abilities, and classes. Some may be nearsighted, others may suffer from vertigo, and some might even have extraordinary skills. This inheritance mechanic not only adds variety but also forces you to adapt your playstyle and approach to each run. It's a constant juggling act, deciding which descendant's traits best suit your current goals and challenges.

    The game's pixel art style is charming and nostalgic, capturing the essence of classic retro games. While the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute to the game's overall atmosphere and charm. The soundtrack is equally delightful, with a mix of energetic tracks and haunting melodies that perfectly complement the game's various moods and environments.

    However, Rogue's Legacy does have a few minor shortcomings. Occasionally, the procedurally generated levels can feel a bit repetitive, and the difficulty spike can be frustrating for some players. Additionally, the progression system, while rewarding, may feel slow at times, requiring significant time and effort to unlock new abilities and upgrades.

    Overall, Rogue's Legacy is an exceptional indie game that successfully combines challenging gameplay, dynamic exploration, and a captivating inheritance mechanic. Its addictive nature will keep you hooked for hours as you strive to overcome its trials and tribulations. If you're a fan of roguelikes and platformers, this title is definitely worth checking out. Prepare yourself for a journey of countless deaths and triumphant victories in the ever-changing castle of Rogue's Legacy.    … Expand
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Really solid roguelike platformer. Its challenging but it has a cool incremental upgrade system centered on building a family legacy. Its challenging but there's good class variety and the controls are responsive, so boss fights and chaotic rooms can be a lot of fun.
  3. BritainButNot
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    An absolute blast. The many "genetic" buffs and debuffs keep every run feeling fresh.
  4. Istio
    May 13, 2022
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  5. TESLAb
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Oyun çok iyi.Özellikle 2d platform aksiyon ariyosaniz.İkincisi de çıktı o daha çok daha iyi
  6. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
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  7. BudMeister
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    "A great Legacy"

    Technical analysis summary Graphics: 7.5 Sound: 7.5 Playability: 8.5 Longevity: 7.5 Impact: 8.0 Pro + Good game mechanics in classic roguelike style + Quickly addictive and suitable for fleeting gaming sessions + Simple yet enjoyable story with funny and stylish touches + The love of the developers in the creation of this game is tangible in every single    "A great Legacy"

    Technical analysis summary

    Graphics: 7.5
    Sound: 7.5
    Playability: 8.5
    Longevity: 7.5
    Impact: 8.0

    Pro
    + Good game mechanics in classic roguelike style
    + Quickly addictive and suitable for fleeting gaming sessions
    + Simple yet enjoyable story with funny and stylish touches
    + The love of the developers in the creation of this game is tangible in every single pixel and musical note

    Cons
    - Lack of enemy variety
    - A few visual glitches here and there
    - The music tracks, despite being good, are not so many
    - Not so many game/graphics settings

    Overall Verdict

    7.8: A pleasant roguelike with a more than valid technical sector. The captivating and entertaining gameplay will push most of the players to proceed with the runs to enhance the character and dissect the details of the story. It could be repetitive for non-lovers of the genre. The graphic style and music of the game exude all the passion of the developers. A little gem.

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    PC Optimization, support and updates as of 03/03/2021

    [tested with Win 10 Pro - 64 bit - Version 20H2 - OS Build 19042.685, MoBo MSI Z170A Gaming Pro - FW Build 1.G0, Intel i7 6700k, Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 Windforce OC - Driver Version 460.89, Kingston Hyper X Fury 32 (8x4) GB 2666 MHz, game installed on Western Digital Blue 4TB model WD40EZRZ-00GXCB0 and steam client installed on Samsung SSD 860 EVO 500GB - FW Build RVT04B6Q]

    The game runs flawlessly at 1080p but, even if not fundamental at all, it lacks 4K support.
    A mod has been released, and supported to this date, by the developers.
    All in all a well optimized and supported game.    … Expand
  8. Lerkozavrik
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Rogue Legacy - прекрасный рогалик. Для меня, это была самая первая игра в жанре rogue-like, и она мне понравилась! Я не знаю что тут писать, но если вам нравится рогалики, спокойно покупайте и ждите 2 части. Очень приятная игра(хоть и жопа немного у меня горела, а я еще игру не до конца прошел), рекомендую всем!Rogue Legacy - прекрасный рогалик. Для меня, это была самая первая игра в жанре rogue-like, и она мне понравилась! Я не знаю что тут писать, но если вам нравится рогалики, спокойно покупайте и ждите 2 части. Очень приятная игра(хоть и жопа немного у меня горела, а я еще игру не до конца прошел), рекомендую всем!
  9. JamesDrawsThngs
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Two of the most satisfying accomplishments you can achieve in a game are overcoming a difficult challenge and getting progressively stronger. Sure, that can describe any number of games, but often that is the main drive behind people continuing to play a game that they enjoy. For as difficult as a game may be, they want to keep playing because of the gut feeling that tells them, "Okay,Two of the most satisfying accomplishments you can achieve in a game are overcoming a difficult challenge and getting progressively stronger. Sure, that can describe any number of games, but often that is the main drive behind people continuing to play a game that they enjoy. For as difficult as a game may be, they want to keep playing because of the gut feeling that tells them, "Okay, this time I got this". Rogue Legacy is one of these games.

    Rogue Legacy is a rogue-like platformer where you traverse through four sections of a procedurally generated castle, slicing through enemies, defeating bosses and gaining loot. What helps set this game apart from other games of its kind is in its progression. Each time you die (which is constantly), the next family member in your lineage takes over for the previous one, each with their own class and quirks, and attempts to succeed where their ancestor has failed. Unlike most traditional rogue-like games you also don't start from scratch each time you die. You will continuously level up and use the gold that you have collected (your inheritance, basically) to add and upgrade your weapons and abilities, class types, and just building up your estate. The more that you upgrade, the easier it will be to traverse the castle. Some classes will be better than others depending on your circumstances. If you are more comfortable with high defense, choose a barbarian class. Looking for a glass cannon? Get the Shogun/Hokage. Need the extra gold? Then spelunkers are your best bet. The classes get randomized each time you die, as well as the various traits that come with them, so you'll need to adjust accordingly.

    One of the things I love the most about this game is just how charming and silly the whole thing is. I've already mentioned that, in addition to each character having specific classes, they also have unique traits and quirks about them. Some of them can directly effect gameplay like having random muscle spasms, being giant, glaucoma, blurry vision and ADHD. Others are cosmetic like The One and monochrome, while others are just there to be humorous like IBS, balding or gay. The simple, yet affective graphical style also perfectly reflects the non-serious nature of this game.

    The core gameplay itself, while rather simplistic, is solid. Like in a Castlevania game, you have a primary weapon and sub weapons that you can use to defeat the various denizens of the castle. No matter which class you play, the control will still remain wickedly smooth, making any platforming or dodging a breeze to pull off. While there are many repeating and familiar layouts, what order they appear in and what enemies occupy it are different (unless you lock down the layout). The enemies themselves pose a threat because of not only your frail nature, but often one of the biggest challenges comes from just avoiding projectiles as recognizing enemy attack patterns is pretty simple to do. Aside from encountering a few new enemies, you'll pretty much have seen everything the game has to offer in the first few hours, so it can feel monotonous. However, the drive to inch further into the castle, getting close to beating that boss and getting stronger characters is this game's biggest driving force to keep going. The mark of any good rogue-like game.

    I've poured dozens of hours into Rogue Legacy. Not just because of me constantly dying and retrying, but simply because how addictive the game is. It's never just playing for a few minutes, it was always playing for close to an entire day. If you are even slightly interested in these types of games or just want a hearty challenge, this comes highly recommended.    … Expand
  10. Cyber_Angel
    Jan 11, 2020
    9
    Original review after spending 1 hour with the game:
    A little too hard for a everyday player. I took an hour to learn its secrets and wound up with dying after every few rooms. Some rooms are generated in a way that makes you die instantly. Not fun. Items are too expensive and the drop rates so low, that you can spend 15 minutes earning absolutely nothing. Awkward fighting controls means    Original review after spending 1 hour with the game:
    A little too hard for a everyday player. I took an hour to learn its secrets and wound up with dying after every few rooms. Some rooms are generated in a way that makes you die instantly. Not fun. Items are too expensive and the drop rates so low, that you can spend 15 minutes earning absolutely nothing. Awkward fighting controls means this is more of a puzzle game to hit the enemies instead of a entertaining platformer. Repetitive design that owes to everlasting respawning made me abandon it too early. What a shame. A few changes and this would be an instant classic.

    New review after spending 20+ hours with the game:
    The game is very hard at first. The more you play it and the more you learn it, it becomes much much easier. Tight controls help much. It really deserves the high scores others are giving it. You just have to have patience and a bit of skill with platformers to really enjoy it. One of the best games of 2013. Period.    … Expand
  11. Poochingus
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    A great game, made with some flaws. Despite this, the gameplay is stellar and a wonderful game to look at. The backgroud and foreground elements are clear and I appreciate that as many pixel art styles over do things and you can't tell what is scenery and what is going to kill you or get in your way. The upgrade system is satisfying, although some upgrades are pointless, and balance isA great game, made with some flaws. Despite this, the gameplay is stellar and a wonderful game to look at. The backgroud and foreground elements are clear and I appreciate that as many pixel art styles over do things and you can't tell what is scenery and what is going to kill you or get in your way. The upgrade system is satisfying, although some upgrades are pointless, and balance is terrible. Forget being a magic user. The fun part is each time you restart you pick one of 3 characters with random genetic traits, some detrimental, some helpful, others just humorous that don't change gameplay.

    What I like is that you can choose which level of difficulty you tackle after going through the first level of difficulty, and to kill the 4 sub bosses in each area of difficulty before going for the end game. So you don't have to worry about slogging through too much over and over, it is more about getting enough money to upgrade enough for you to beat everything, and hey, if you are really good you can quickly beat the game with more of a difficult go at things.

    A forgiving game, that isn't too hard, but how you tackle the game allows you to make it harder or easier on yourself. I just wish they would make a sequel with some expanded choices, new enemies, and better balance of abilites, upgrades etc.    … Expand
  12. CyberAngel
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Original review after spending 1 hour with the game:
    A little too hard for a everyday player. I took an hour to learn its secrets and wound up with dying after every few rooms. Some rooms are generated in a way that makes you die instantly. Not fun. Items are too expensive and the drop rates so low, that you can spend 15 minutes earning absolutely nothing. Awkward fighting controls means    Original review after spending 1 hour with the game:
    A little too hard for a everyday player. I took an hour to learn its secrets and wound up with dying after every few rooms. Some rooms are generated in a way that makes you die instantly. Not fun. Items are too expensive and the drop rates so low, that you can spend 15 minutes earning absolutely nothing. Awkward fighting controls means this is more of a puzzle game to hit the enemies instead of a entertaining platformer. Repetitive design that owes to everlasting respawning made me abandon it too early. What a shame. A few changes and this would be an instant classic.

    New review after spending 20+ hours with the game:
    The game is very hard at first. The more you play it and the more you learn it, it becomes much much easier. Tight controls help much. It really deserves the high scores others are giving it. You just have to have patience and a bit of skill with platformers to really enjoy it. One of the best games of 2013. Period.    … Expand
  13. ArcanaThe4th
    Jun 25, 2019
    9
    Rogue Legacy is a truly fun game. Like, it's something that very easily gobble up your time, as you learn enemy patterns, gets more equipment and stats and has quite a few cool boss fights.
  14. Solarka
    May 22, 2019
    9
    It's an action rogue-like where your skill might actually be more important than your luck. If that's not enough to make you want it, the developers managed to make an explanation for why do you resurrect from death every time, and WHY you keep all your money after dying.
    Praise your family!
  15. Mpbpl
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    Simple game, super addictive!
    Rogue Legacy is a rogue like adventure where you command a knight and enter a randomly generated castle-dungeon to get gold to buy more equipment, classes and abilities. Whenever you die, you can choose between 3 of the past hero sons to take on the fight, each son will have perks, some positive like super-strength, and some negative like myopia( everything    Simple game, super addictive!
    Rogue Legacy is a rogue like adventure where you command a knight and enter a randomly generated castle-dungeon to get gold to buy more equipment, classes and abilities. Whenever you die, you can choose between 3 of the past hero sons to take on the fight, each son will have perks, some positive like super-strength, and some negative like myopia( everything far is blurred) making the choice of the class just as important as the perks his has.
    And that's it!!! There are four areas inside the castle with increasing difficulties each on having a boss, after you kill all of them, you go against the final boss.
    What makes you play again, again, again, again is the randomness of the game. Every time you play feels fresh and new. The game also posses New Game Plus and New Game Plus Plus.. for more difficulty if the player is interested.    … Expand
  16. AkumaJack
    Jan 8, 2018
    8
    Rogue Legacy is a 2D roguelite with rpg elements with an intresting choice in design:
    Your character changes everytime you die getting random perks that can be good or bad and a random class from a varying pool (Tank, Mage, Assassin ecc.)
    The gameplay is easy (you can just jump, attack and use a spell at first) but at the same time fun and rewarding. Death is only the start because dying    Rogue Legacy is a 2D roguelite with rpg elements with an intresting choice in design:
    Your character changes everytime you die getting random perks that can be good or bad and a random class from a varying pool (Tank, Mage, Assassin ecc.)
    The gameplay is easy (you can just jump, attack and use a spell at first) but at the same time fun and rewarding. Death is only the start because dying you can upgrade your character and try to go further in the game in a "just one more time" mentality. Is good and worth the price. (15Euro on steam) If you want to end the game you'll have to play a LOT because it's hard (in a good way). Totally recomended.    … Expand
  17. Knightsabez
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    Spent about 80 hours in this game. You can beat it much faster, but I liked grinding, and upgrading my castle. The controlls are near perfect, and the first hours with the game was amazing. It got a little repetative after a while, but you can play the game as you would want.
  18. JaiminhoMatador
    Feb 21, 2017
    10
    Love that game, I discovered a lot of diseases (some that can be used as abilities), that I had no idea that existed, the money's mechanic, not allowing infinite farming, is very well-made, and makes the game harder, the diseases is what makes the game work, without it it would be just a generic Castlevania-like game.
    Story is not very well-made, but I think it's not important for a    Love that game, I discovered a lot of diseases (some that can be used as abilities), that I had no idea that existed, the money's mechanic, not allowing infinite farming, is very well-made, and makes the game harder, the diseases is what makes the game work, without it it would be just a generic Castlevania-like game.
    Story is not very well-made, but I think it's not important for a rogue-like game.
    I think i'm gonna play that game for very long before me to start getting sick of it.    … Expand
  19. wegie125
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    This is the kind of game I put on my laptop and take to school to play when I have nothing better to do. The graphics are simple so it doesn't lag, the game is fast paced, and the characters are entertaining. The game has a lot of playtime that I haven't had the chance to fully explore but hopefully I can manage to complete the game in the upcoming months.
  20. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    8
    Rogue Legacy is a roguelike hack-n-slash platformer with very challenging gameplay, that rewards mastery of movement controls above all else. However, every run through the shifting castle dungeon gets you a little further- any gold you earn can be used by your next character to purchase upgrades and gear. The game has a sort of heritage system, in each run you choose a child of yourRogue Legacy is a roguelike hack-n-slash platformer with very challenging gameplay, that rewards mastery of movement controls above all else. However, every run through the shifting castle dungeon gets you a little further- any gold you earn can be used by your next character to purchase upgrades and gear. The game has a sort of heritage system, in each run you choose a child of your previous character, who can be one of several classes and may have any number of beneficial, harmful or completely benign medical conditions, another element of randomization atop the expected ones: randomized dungeon layout and loot. Character customization is extensive, with various gear setups of weapons and armor, and skill runes that add things like extra jumps or air dashes. I died many, many times over the course of my playthrough, especially during the very difficult (perhaps even cheap) boss fights, but unlike some roguelikes the game never really punishes you for that. You're even able to "lock" the castle and reenter the same layout as your next character, expediting your progress to say, a boss room. I found myself addicted to the game, wanting to go on "just one more run" to get another upgrade before moving on to something else. The game has decent music and a charming art style as well, which clashes nicely with its rather grim lore. The game delivered strongly on that "what's in the next room?!" factor that I love about these sorts of games, including action roguelikes like Diablo and its derivatives. Rogue Legacy was persistently entertaining throughout and I can recommend it to most, even those who would normally shy away from a roguelike.… Expand
  21. wishanem
    Apr 19, 2016
    8
    I've always wanted to like Roguelikes more than I enjoy them. I love the idea of randomly generated challenges and disposable characters. This game made the genre work for me, though I wished for more characterization and humor.
  22. NestriReviews
    Dec 15, 2015
    10
    A pretty awesome 2d rogue-like RPG platformer. Every gamer should play this very awesome game, because it's charming, fun, addictive and so awesome. It also has a kick ass soundtrack, don't forget that.
  23. Odovacar
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    Very rewarding
    Challenging
    New every time (rogue-like)

    Cons:
    Later in the game when you unlock more characters, you'll have trouble playing a character class that you like
    The persistent items (but not spells) aren't that interesting
  24. Kri5pyTurtle
    May 22, 2015
    8
    A roguelike game like no other, with a perfect balance between difficulty and fun. You start off with a random character each time you die, ranging from a short-sighted midget to a dyslexic giant who is colourblind. The controls in the game felt floaty, which is actually what makes the game hard. Very simple controls with very few buttons, but still fun to play. The game also introduces aA roguelike game like no other, with a perfect balance between difficulty and fun. You start off with a random character each time you die, ranging from a short-sighted midget to a dyslexic giant who is colourblind. The controls in the game felt floaty, which is actually what makes the game hard. Very simple controls with very few buttons, but still fun to play. The game also introduces a whole new side to the genre. Every time you die, to get back in the castle you have to give up all the money from the previous dungeon. As always, you enter a randomly generated castle with 3 other locations to explore and each one features a different difficulty for each one. Yes, the game is so hard that it will leave you buying a new keyboard, but there is something about it that makes you want to keep playing. There is also a large variety of enemies in the game, all with different attacks and powers depending on their level. You need a lot of skill to be able to beat the game and you need to master the strategy for each enemy to win. There are 4 bosses each with different attacks, but god are they hard especially when your just starting out. The game has a LOT of upgrades to choose from, and the amount of time you can put into this game is insane. The game is difficult so you don't get all the upgrades too soon, but so fun that it really wont bother you much. In my opinion, this game is the heart of roguelikes and a game like this really should get more recognition than it currently does. If you're fond of roguelikes, give this one a shot, I'm sure you will love it.… Expand
  25. DDP
    May 3, 2015
    10
    Fast and fun, on top of that hard to leave XD. This game is one of the best examples of 2D games and manages to reach levels of fun you would have got only with the Ghost and Goblins games! One of the best purchases ever made!
  26. Turbodowg
    Mar 12, 2015
    8
    Brilliant little gem of a game. However you need to put the time in to reap the rewards. Get through an hour of gaming and it will all make sense. Highly addictive and very fun.
  27. Vagoth
    Oct 6, 2014
    9
    Rogue Legacy is a 2D roguelike platformer, and one of the best roguelikes I've played. It's polished, with great visuals, sound, music, and game mechanics.

    Permadeath adds a lot of great dynamics to games, but also comes with a lot of design challenges. If not done right permadeath can be both tedious and frustrating. Rogue Legacy handles this by making you keep most of your growth    Rogue Legacy is a 2D roguelike platformer, and one of the best roguelikes I've played. It's polished, with great visuals, sound, music, and game mechanics.

    Permadeath adds a lot of great dynamics to games, but also comes with a lot of design challenges. If not done right permadeath can be both tedious and frustrating. Rogue Legacy handles this by making you keep most of your growth even after you die and start over, which is brilliant.

    Rogue Legacy has some of the most fun combat I've seen in a 2D platform game. The controls are smooth, the enemies are well designed to create a variety of interesting tactical challenges, and the player has a lot of flexibility in both attacking and dodging. You can do things like double jump over two enemies, hit each with your sword, and then mid-air dash to dodge a third enemy.

    Each time you start over with a new character, the character can have a wide variety of abilities *and weaknesses*! The weaknesses are creative and funny, like color-blindness, which makes the game a lot harder than I would have thought. Some weaknesses are also strengths, such as being small, which causes you to have a smaller sword that is harder to hit foes with, but also allows you to fit through narrow passages you normally couldn't fit through.

    The one downside to the way you keep your character development from game to game is that death almost feels trivialized. If you live just long enough to gain enough gold for the next upgrade you want, then dying after that point is not a big deal.    … Expand
  28. Claytality
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    I had to make a counter review to Bunkerfox's because it is rated as too helpful. First he says the controls are bad. This is false. The controls are not intuitive, that is to say, they do not match the smoother feeling of Castlevania. However, this is remedied easily by sticking with the game for a few hours and you easily adjust. I had no trouble buffing myself to +50% speed andI had to make a counter review to Bunkerfox's because it is rated as too helpful. First he says the controls are bad. This is false. The controls are not intuitive, that is to say, they do not match the smoother feeling of Castlevania. However, this is remedied easily by sticking with the game for a few hours and you easily adjust. I had no trouble buffing myself to +50% speed and blitzing through the castle destroying everything in my path (loads of fun btw). So yes, the controls can be difficult to adjust to if you don't play a variety of games and are only used to one platforming style.

    The hero legacies are random, yes, but there's an upgrade you can purchase with gold to randomize them again. If you can't stand randomness at all, don't buy the game. The castle is randomly generated to a certain extent. The 1st area is always in the middle, the 2nd area to the right, 3rd to top, and 4th to bottom. You often will find rooms similar to ones you've played before, but each new map will be randomly laid out. The exploration phase of the game only lasts about 10-15 hours, once you've explored a whole castle, you're pretty much done exploring. It isn't like Castlevania with hidden or unlockable rooms or rooms you need to come back to after gaining a new ability. In other words, exploration is NOT a major feature of the game. The game is more about fighting, looting, and upgrading your stats.

    I loved upgrading my character and trying to beat my previous high score for gold collected in 1 run each time. If you upgrade your stats to maximum, you might feel like it's a grind, but it's totally up to you.

    Great sounds, decent music(gets annoying after a long time). As for the making fun of disabilities I don't think it's as serious as some make it out to be. Some aren't even real, and can be offensive if you have no sense of humor.

    Amazing game, very Castlevania-esque, gave me 50 hours of fun.    … Expand
  29. Izitmee
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    I first played this game a few months ago and didn't like it at all, but only because I suck at platformers. Later I was convinced to give it another try, and woah if it blew my mind. Rogue Legacy is the Dark Souls of platformers: once you get used to its dying and rebirth routine you'll spend hours with it and love the sense of progression. A fantastic game.
  30. TheFlavorPurple
    Jul 14, 2014
    9
    Rogue Legacy is a great new take on a Metroidvania style game. It's a roguelike but you get to use your gold and loot to purchase and unlock persistent upgrades across all your characters (makes it much more fun than the normal roguelike in my opinion). A very challenging game with really solid gameplay.
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#25 Best PC Game of 2013
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#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 43
  3. Negative: 0 out of 43
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    86
    If you look up the word addiction in a dictionary, you will find out what that word means. But the dictionary might just as well display a picture of Rogue Legacy. [Dec 2013]
  2. RPG Fan
    Dec 9, 2013
    85
    Amazing old-school mechanics meet modern conventions.
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  3. D+PAD Magazine
    Oct 16, 2013
    100
    Roguelike games have become increasingly popular of late and it’s great to see one which rewards you for all the time spent by allowing a form of character progression. It’s mitigated to a point by having you lose all your money before entering a castle and each purchased bonus makes all the others more expensive.
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