Rogue Legacy

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  1. melchaios
    Nov 29, 2013
    8
    Amazing game, certainly the best metroidvania I've seen in a while. Cellar Door Games have made a very entertaining popurri of the best RPG concepts in the industry. Rogue legacy is essentially a 2D patformer in the tradition of Symphony of the Night, you control a warrior that must investigate a really contrived castle full of enemies.

    You have many classes to choose from: knight,    Amazing game, certainly the best metroidvania I've seen in a while. Cellar Door Games have made a very entertaining popurri of the best RPG concepts in the industry. Rogue legacy is essentially a 2D patformer in the tradition of Symphony of the Night, you control a warrior that must investigate a really contrived castle full of enemies.

    You have many classes to choose from: knight, barbarian, mage, rogue, ninja, lich, etc. Core game mechanics are very simmilar among them: you have 1 button to sword attack, another one to jump, and another one to use a spell; however, each class gets a special action assigned to a fourth button, and it may not sound like much, but believe me, it makes a huge difference in how you use each character. Each one also has specific stats, specializing each job for certain tactics. Eventually new layers come into play like runes, advanced classes and blacksmithing.

    The leveling scheme is pretty original, since you don't level a single character but more like your "bloodline". sequence goes like this: you take your warrior into the castle, advancing and looting as much gold as you can; your char will eventually die, it's inevitable, and he will be gone forever, but you retain the gold; 3 new "succesors" are displayed, allowing you to choose who will carry the mantle; using the gold you earned you start upgrading your "family", buying healt/damage upgrades, new classes, the blacksmith, runes, etc, etc, making your next adventure more manageable than the previous; you take your new warrior into the castle again, the whole castle is randomized and your remaining money is taken, effectivelly returning you to point 0; new warrior will eventually die, repeating the previous process.

    Overall an amazing game, It actually reminds me of the Souls series a lot, specially in it's unforgiving nature, in it's aproach to death (death is part of the experience after all), and in it's approach to currency as a way of leveling up (and loosing it all with each new try). This is nostalgia done right!!! a true homage to the SNES era in a new franchise, with bold and interesting mechanics; instead of predating old franchises into mediocre games to get a quick buck (I'm looking at you Double Dragon). Highly recommended!!    … Expand
  2. 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
  3. Ignatius_Reilly
    Jun 13, 2014
    8
    Great difficulty curve. Great 2D side scroller game play. Very addicting. Doesn't do anything terribly original, (otehr than inherited traits which are fun, but not really game defining) but it nails the addicting rogue like formula. Very easy to get sucked in.
  4. x2495iiii
    Jan 23, 2014
    10
    I hate Roguelikes. It's more of a personal preference than a legitimate concern, but I completely disagree with the concept of games that erase all your progress if something, ANYTHING goes wrong. Even old DOS games like Tyrian 2000 and NES games like Zelda reflected the knowledge that players liked challenge, but didn't like doing and redoing things they'd already done several times.I hate Roguelikes. It's more of a personal preference than a legitimate concern, but I completely disagree with the concept of games that erase all your progress if something, ANYTHING goes wrong. Even old DOS games like Tyrian 2000 and NES games like Zelda reflected the knowledge that players liked challenge, but didn't like doing and redoing things they'd already done several times. That's why they invented saving. Rogue Legacy, however, is marketed as a Rogue-Lite, and it makes a world of difference.

    The game is about a family of knights, each with a wide variety of unique traits, some beneficial (ambidextrous, OCD), some detrimental (vertigo, near-sighted), and some pure flavor (nostalgic, dyslexic) entering a randomly generated castle to find and defeat 4 bosses and one final boss. When one knight dies, one of his/her three children take his place and tries to accomplish the nearly impossible task.

    Instead of making death a hard-and-fast cutoff with no gain to be shown afterward, the game lets you keep weapons, armor, money, and even certain hidden treasures earned by the previous knight for the benefit of all future knights. At times in the game, I knew I wouldn't be able to reach the end, meaning my goal was to earn as much money as possible for my children before I died. This made the game a lot more than a slot machine to be spun repeatedly until the circumstance for victory were present. It was a long, slow climb to victory, with each and every death another step onward and upward. Granted, the final boss I ended up beating due equally to luck (ninja+gigantism) and experience from several other failed attempts, but since this was only the the final part of the game, and not the vast majority of it, as was the case with FTL and Delver, it didn't ruin the game.

    The gameplay is, at it's core, simple, but with lots of little complex details. You can dash forward or backward without changing direction in mid-air. When attacking, you can't change direction unless you have a specific trait. The downward attack requires proper timing to connect without damaging the player. And of course there are plenty of spells, class abilities, equipment, and modifiers to make your knight more powerful. there's even a way to make the castle keep a consistent layout, which takes the element of surprise away from the enemy.

    The graphics and audio are quite nice. The sprites are well done and consistently so. There are different themes for the different areas of the castle, and randomly placed jukeboxes that will let you change the bgm to any of the game's songs you want. I'm a fan of Pistol Shrimp, personally.

    Overall, while this game is just plain good and addicting, it's also worth noting that it's perfect for laptops, as it's not especially intensive and doesn't use the mouse at all. But really, even without those bonuses, Rogue Legacy is a great game and a thoroughly enjoyable take on the roguelike genre.    … Expand
  5. DarKMaTTeR
    Aug 27, 2014
    4
    I find that indie games receive a lot of praise and leniency, just for being an indie game that tried something uncommon. Games like FTL and Terraria, however, prove that we don't have to hold indie games to such low standards. For that reason, I'm going to tell it as it is: Rogue Legacy is mediocre. It consists of an interesting idea for a trait and progression system that is unimpressiveI find that indie games receive a lot of praise and leniency, just for being an indie game that tried something uncommon. Games like FTL and Terraria, however, prove that we don't have to hold indie games to such low standards. For that reason, I'm going to tell it as it is: Rogue Legacy is mediocre. It consists of an interesting idea for a trait and progression system that is unimpressive in its execution and delivered on top of a terrible platform game. I played enough of it to get a good taste (defeated the bosses etc), and I regret all of it. This is the worst kind of gaming there is: a progression system that compels you to start a new game, but the gameplay is so bad that you hate yourself every time.… Expand
  6. notyourbuddy
    Jan 27, 2014
    7
    Rogue Legacy is a combinination of Metroidvania and Rogue-like where you enter a randomly generated castle, try to get as far as you can before dying (with the ultimate goal being to kill 5 bosses), then repeat. This might sound like pretty standard fair, but where Rogue Legacy sets itself apart from its competition is its unusual character creation and its progression system.

    Character    Rogue Legacy is a combinination of Metroidvania and Rogue-like where you enter a randomly generated castle, try to get as far as you can before dying (with the ultimate goal being to kill 5 bosses), then repeat. This might sound like pretty standard fair, but where Rogue Legacy sets itself apart from its competition is its unusual character creation and its progression system.

    Character Creation:
    When it comes to starting a new game Rogue Legacy offers up three random characters chosen from what basically amounts to a Mage class, a Warrior class, and a Roguish high critical rate class (later on a Lich class is also unlocked). Each is given a random spell, sometimes a special skill, and a couple of rather peculiar traits. Maybe your character is colorblind (the game will be in black & white); or your character can't see in 3D (meaning all the enemies look paper thin); or is short-sighting (everything far away is blurry); or maybe he just has gas and can't stop farting. Very strange but kinda cool. It definitely gives the game a unique charm that you won't find anywhere else.

    Once you get in the gameplay feels really good; the level designs are simple yet effective; the controls feel just right; and the enemies/bosses have very balanced/fair AI to them. There is lots to explore and all kinds of treasures to find. Blueprints for new weapons/armor, runes for improving your character (ability to fly; triple jump; steal HP from enemies; etc.), or just little easter eggs like mini-games or developer goodies. It all makes for a fun platformer.

    Progression System:
    The second thing that makes Rogue Legacy different is when you die... you don't really die. This isn't permadeath like you'd find in other Rogue-likes. Nope, all the money, blacksmith blueprints, and runes you've collected in your previous run will transfer over to the next character you choose to play as. You take the money you've earned and use it to buy upgrades (more HP, more damage, more armor, more skills, higher critical % chance, etc.) At first, this sounds really really cool! Unfortunately, in about your 4th or 5th run you begin to realize exactly what this means. It means that future playthroughs are not about beating the game so much as its about farming and grinding for gold. Just like an MMO you are spending your time leveling your character up to the cap in the newbie areas over and over simply so you can participate in the end-game content later on. Not only does it become excruciatingly repetitive, but it has the adverse effect of devaluing your progression. You aren't making it further into the castle because you are getting better at the game or lucky breaks are going your way like other rogue-likes. No, you are getting further simply because your character is much stronger than the previous one. You'll be easily one-shotting enemies, regenerating your hitpoints like crazy, or just tanking hits with your armor that the game can lose its fun/challenge. It makes comparing how far you were able to get in one run with that of another useless and thus takes away one of the great appeals of the Rogue-like genre.

    All that said, if you can handle the grind, the game will keep you busy for a long time. Its not easy to beat with weak characters so you'll have to devote many hours to gold farming if you want to say you've beaten it. Final Score: 7/10

    One final note. There is something funky about this game's settings. Some controls and keyboard keys have been hardcoded into the game and thus unchangeable through keybinds. This goes for controllers as well. Why has the developer done this? Who the heII knows. You might even think you'll circumvent this limitation by using 3rd-party joy-2-key software, but you'll still run into problems. Its impossible to disable the in-game controller if you have one plugged in thus your custom 3rd party settings will always conflict with what the game has hardcoded in. ****in' retarded developers.    … Expand
  7. ballyforever
    Dec 30, 2013
    9
    You can now play this game on Mac, using Steam. addictive (totally compatible with Xbox 360 gamepad on 2012 iMac 27")

    "One more and I stop"… no way, impossible Love this game.
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Djinni
    Mar 20, 2014
    10
    This game is cocaine. I always tell myself, just one more then im done. I'll do homework. I'll sleep. I'll eat something.
    You know what, that was a cheap death, one more. Okay, just one more.
    Sweet, just beat the game. Oh new game plus? maybe just one more playthrough... This game is incredibly addictive and challenging. I have seen people who suck terribly still trying to press    This game is cocaine. I always tell myself, just one more then im done. I'll do homework. I'll sleep. I'll eat something.
    You know what, that was a cheap death, one more. Okay, just one more.

    Sweet, just beat the game.

    Oh new game plus? maybe just one more playthrough...

    This game is incredibly addictive and challenging. I have seen people who suck terribly still trying to press through this game. Must have for anyone and everyone.    … Expand
  11. 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.
  12. TheZebra
    Sep 6, 2014
    7
    Let me start this review off by saying that I'm not very good at this game. However, despite my sometimes colorful expressions after my character's death, Rogue Legacy still makes me want to keep playing.

    For the most part, Rogue Legacy is a retro throwback that attempts to capture an audience who grew up playing Ghosts 'n Goblins and Castlevania. Also for the most part, the game does    Let me start this review off by saying that I'm not very good at this game. However, despite my sometimes colorful expressions after my character's death, Rogue Legacy still makes me want to keep playing.

    For the most part, Rogue Legacy is a retro throwback that attempts to capture an audience who grew up playing Ghosts 'n Goblins and Castlevania. Also for the most part, the game does very well, and provides a solid combination of RPG-like progression (in the form of stat upgrades and new classes,) side-scrolling gameplay, and sometimes brutal combat. This is where my biggest complaint about the game comes in. Combat sometimes feels like a chore, and can be frustrating due to enemy spawning and floaty jump controls. Also, a few of the added traits your character can have seem to have no point, sometimes impeding the gameplay more than adding a layer to it (I'm looking at you, upside down screen!)

    Overall, Rogue Legacy's flaws don't keep it from being a bad game by any stretch of the imagination. It's difficulty, while sometimes over-the-top for the average gamer, still adds replayability, and the price tag of $15 on Steam makes it worth your time.    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. nekabe21
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    A great game, with an incredible adictive gameplay.
    80 hours gameplay, If you want to unlock everything. A excellent character progression system, a fun sense of humor.
    With the last update, the new remixed bosses, the new achievements, the game turns into a very hard challenge. Hardcore players will be satisfied.
    The only bad point, we need more variety of enemies!
  15. Type4101
    Sep 10, 2014
    7
    A well made side-scrolling plat-former with a unique twist on character advancement, this game is definitely worth the reasonable price-tag. It is a full game (no micro-transactions! Nice!), so you need not fear getting ripped off. It does get a little repetitive, with its grind-based design, but is still worth the effort. A few more environments and enemy diversity would have madeA well made side-scrolling plat-former with a unique twist on character advancement, this game is definitely worth the reasonable price-tag. It is a full game (no micro-transactions! Nice!), so you need not fear getting ripped off. It does get a little repetitive, with its grind-based design, but is still worth the effort. A few more environments and enemy diversity would have made this game a classic. Nonetheless, an excellent indie game.… Expand
  16. Benden
    Jul 14, 2019
    5
    I do not understand the over rating in this game.
    It s an ok platform game but it is NOT a ROGUE like game where jumping, avoiding thing n slashing n stuff should not take place like this. Many games like this and thism this one is not bad but not particularly good.
  17. gentlegiant03
    Dec 11, 2013
    8
    As far as rogue-likes go this one is pretty great. While it looks repetitive the different character builds, items, and runes add a great variety. Roguelikes have become a bit more popular and with that they're also easier for most players to pick up and most play-throughs are shorter. Having said that this is not easy but it's still great to sit down and play a couple runs and not have toAs far as rogue-likes go this one is pretty great. While it looks repetitive the different character builds, items, and runes add a great variety. Roguelikes have become a bit more popular and with that they're also easier for most players to pick up and most play-throughs are shorter. Having said that this is not easy but it's still great to sit down and play a couple runs and not have to invest an hour into it without having to give up.

    It should be said that if platforming isn't your thing then the game should probably be passed on, it's responsible for the core mechanic. Also, later on the upgrades do slow down as they get more expensive but the idea is that by switching up different classes and traits you can go into each run with a goal in mind (taking a boss or finding plans/runes).

    All in all the game is quite enjoyable, it's a great mesh between a platformer and a roguelike.    … Expand
  18. 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.
  19. oO_Panda_Oo
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    Excellent game, very very enjoyable, I'm not a fan of rogue type games, but this one did a great job at being a bit random with tons of twists, it was easy to get very addicted to it, wanting to upgrade mansion fully and get all the things, I very much enjoyed all the time I've spent playing this!
  20. Rej72380
    Mar 15, 2014
    8
    Here comes a computer game from Cellar Door Games that not only advances the genre of the roguelike, but also add lots of replay value after you beat the game

    Using 2D side scrolling graphics, the game runs very smooth and without any hitches. The music, while dreary, adds a sense of ambiance to the game. What makes Rogue Legacy unique from your traditional Roguelike is that after your    Here comes a computer game from Cellar Door Games that not only advances the genre of the roguelike, but also add lots of replay value after you beat the game

    Using 2D side scrolling graphics, the game runs very smooth and without any hitches. The music, while dreary, adds a sense of ambiance to the game. What makes Rogue Legacy unique from your traditional Roguelike is that after your character dies to any of the game's various monsters and traps, you get to pick from a random list of three heirs, with varying job classes and traits, with more job classes made available as you spend your hard-earned gold on new perks

    Just like any other roguelike, the game gets hard but the risk vs reward is well worth it. Rogue Legacy can be played with either the keyboard or a gamepad. I prefer the gamepad for this one.

    At the end of the day, Rogue Legacy is one of the better, if not the best, roguelike available on Steam and is worth checking out.    … Expand
  21. Queuethulu
    Mar 17, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry to break it to you, but if you like being spoon fed a victory, go elsewhere. This game is back in the old school, drag you through broken glass hard modes that have sadly been missing from games. This and other rogue-likes are getting more notoriety because there is a genuine challenge.

    Hate the random levels? use the architect to lock in a castle design.
    Hate your blondie hero? Well, its better than IBS.

    My major complaint is that it feels awkward with a keyboard. For a game being a rogue-like metroidvainia the controls should be tight as hell, but i think it conveys the desperation of one life well without making you feel like a fool for dying.

    as Sir Leopold said on his death,
    "$%^$#&"    … Expand
  22. YntoCCabile
    Jun 18, 2014
    9
    Great 2D side-scrolling game with rogue-lite system. You can buy equipment, runes even upgrade your castle for permanent improvements of your heroes. Yes, heroes, because every time you die, you choose your heir who will follow up your adventure. There are many classes of heroes, with different spells and characteristic (your heir can be colorblind, when everything is black'n'white, orGreat 2D side-scrolling game with rogue-lite system. You can buy equipment, runes even upgrade your castle for permanent improvements of your heroes. Yes, heroes, because every time you die, you choose your heir who will follow up your adventure. There are many classes of heroes, with different spells and characteristic (your heir can be colorblind, when everything is black'n'white, or farsighted, when thing close to your hero are blur). I recommend this game for everyone who from time to time wanna chill out with simple, relaxing but challenging game :)… Expand
  23. carlosgtardon
    Jun 10, 2014
    5
    Conceptualmente interesante pero no especialmente bien desarrollado sus mecánicas y el potencial que podría tener. Es interesante para verlo si se lo ha comprado un amigo.
  24. austinkeeley
    Nov 22, 2014
    7
    I knew the game was going to have some grind elements to it, but I wasn't quite expecting it to really hit so hard in the last quarter of the game. Everything about the game's feel works pretty nicely, but the "economy" of upgrades feels a little off. After about 12 hours into the game, I basically was at a point where the only way to make progress was to go into the castle and hunt downI knew the game was going to have some grind elements to it, but I wasn't quite expecting it to really hit so hard in the last quarter of the game. Everything about the game's feel works pretty nicely, but the "economy" of upgrades feels a little off. After about 12 hours into the game, I basically was at a point where the only way to make progress was to go into the castle and hunt down enough gold to get a single upgrade and then repeat the process.

    The controls felt tight and I never felt like I died a cheap death from bad platforming. I like the novelty of using death as a regular aspect of the game along with all the traits. Somewhere, there's a story, but I honestly wasn't following it; the final boss's monologue tries to wrap it all up, but none of it seemed to really be engaging. There's a lot of meta jokes and developer commentary in the game which I appreciated a lot. Overall everything was fun and I was satisfied with the entire package, but after beating the final boss, I don't plan on pursuing New Game+.    … Expand
  25. pesho_one
    Jan 21, 2015
    7
    This is one fairly addictive game. It is hard to put down some times, as you want to continue and explore it all. To gain gold and buy upgrades. I would recommend it to every fan of the old school 2d games - it has great ideas, polished and fluid game-play. Now on to the criticism - it didn't last for me, - yes I might easily have killed over 10 hours with it, but then suddenly it feltThis is one fairly addictive game. It is hard to put down some times, as you want to continue and explore it all. To gain gold and buy upgrades. I would recommend it to every fan of the old school 2d games - it has great ideas, polished and fluid game-play. Now on to the criticism - it didn't last for me, - yes I might easily have killed over 10 hours with it, but then suddenly it felt old and boring and even unfair - I did sooo many upgrades and my powers and armor were very strong now. My level was at least 120 (which sounds insane), but the game difficulty was almost the same - again sometimes it took over 2 hits to kill a common enemy with paladin class - it felt almost exactly like I was level 1 and just beginning this game. So there you have it - I feel cheated by the game progress system.
    Overall: the game was well worth my time trying it out and I had a lot of fun with it.    … Expand
  26. FrannyFantastic
    Nov 15, 2014
    6
    Not a terrible game by any means, but the level design is average at best and in place of any genuine challenge there is level-grinding and gold-farming

    That's what ultimately bothers me about Rogue Legacy. The game treats its audience to a 'Skinner Box' experience, and when you strip away all the bells and whistles, all the rogue and rpg elements - all you're left with is a rather    Not a terrible game by any means, but the level design is average at best and in place of any genuine challenge there is level-grinding and gold-farming

    That's what ultimately bothers me about Rogue Legacy. The game treats its audience to a 'Skinner Box' experience, and when you strip away all the bells and whistles, all the rogue and rpg elements - all you're left with is a rather underwhelming platformer.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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
  30. TechJet
    Aug 8, 2015
    1
    I know a lot of people saying this is the King of Rougelikes, while others say this is a **** stain on the highly regarded Rougelike genre. And unfortunately, my opinion falls in the latter statement. Clunky controls, bland levels, and the worst jump arc/jump delay I've ever seen in any videogame. This feels less like a Rougelike and more like a ****ty Metroid-Vania port.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. aditya1101
    Oct 5, 2017
    7
    Really cool roguelike that has found an innovative way for your progress to carry over between iterations. My main qualm is that the controls aren't as nice as I would like, which leads to some deaths that feel pretty unfair.
  35. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good rl
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Babutto
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    Not a big fan of rogue-like games but...

    Pros.:
    - Family manor and many upgrades.
    - Gameplay is quite simple. Easy to navigate.
    - Map and its design.

    Cons.:
    - Some bosses are quite annoying even with good lvl.
    - High lvl of adjustment. You kind of need to like this type of games to play it. Otherwise, it gets boring too fast.
  39. 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!
  40. 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.
  41. 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.

    _______________

    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
  42. 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
  43. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    5
    Этот Рыгалик заебал нет никакого чувства прогресса , помер качнулся помер качнулся
  44. 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
  45. 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!
  46. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    A tube bagel with my favorite medieval atmosphere, a good leveling system and bosses
  47. IdleSpace
    May 5, 2022
    7
    Довольно неплохой рогалик с не самой лучшей кривой сложности, на мой взгляд.
    Получилось в неё влиться только с 3 раза, и то после прохождения второй части, где с этим гораздо лучше обстоят дела и такого резкого скачка сложности со старта не ощущалось, а даже наоборот, после неё достаточно быстро пробежал на все ачивки (25 часов - НГ++).
    Второй ступор в этой кривой случился на НГ++, где    Довольно неплохой рогалик с не самой лучшей кривой сложности, на мой взгляд.
    Получилось в неё влиться только с 3 раза, и то после прохождения второй части, где с этим гораздо лучше обстоят дела и такого резкого скачка сложности со старта не ощущалось, а даже наоборот, после неё достаточно быстро пробежал на все ачивки (25 часов - НГ++).
    Второй ступор в этой кривой случился на НГ++, где все враги превратились в мини-боссов, и будет очень грустно, если у вас неправильная прокачка или вы просто прошли НГ+ слишком рано, т.к. именно на НГ++ в силу вышесказанного сложность слишком резко повышается.
    Лично мне сначала приходилось убивать по 5 врагов за забег, собирать копейки и по 1 уровню повышать замок, прежде чем я смог как самолет пролетать все локации, аннигилируя все на своем пути.
    И третья ложка дегтя из этого же разряда - боссы становятся слишком простыми уже с НГ+, да и в обычном НГ они гораздо проще некоторых комнат, в которых рандом шаманит абсолютный буллет-хелл.
    Внимания заслуживают только нео-боссы - с ними пришлось попотеть, но все проходится.
    Еще не понравилась примерно половина представленного саундтрека. Не то, чтобы "обычно", а именно "не понравилось". Уж больно некоторые композиции на репите начинают давить на уши.
    В остальном достаточно простой в плане наполнения и игровых механик рогалик с малым количеством контента, который для некоторых растягивается за счет высокой сложности.
    ПС: для меня ситуация оказалась схожей с серией Dark Souls, где точкой входа в прохождение всей серии послужила именно 3 часть за счет более главного "введения" сложности в игрока)
    ПСС: если вам не понравилась первая часть - это не причина не пробовать вторую. Она просто прекрасна почти во всем, а в чем не очень - разработчики активно прислушиваются к сообществу и исправляют недочеты.    … Expand
  48. TESLAb
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Oyun çok iyi.Özellikle 2d platform aksiyon ariyosaniz.İkincisi de çıktı o daha çok daha iyi
  49. Istio
    May 13, 2022
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  50. BritainButNot
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    An absolute blast. The many "genetic" buffs and debuffs keep every run feeling fresh.
  51. Hyperfailure
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    Fairly fun rogue-lite game with decent platforming and interesting builds in the late game. Did not hold my interest until the end tho.
  52. Pmstz
    Feb 25, 2023
    7
    nice game
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  53. Magical_Viktor
    Apr 30, 2023
    6
    Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»Существуют просто Зло и Большое Зло, а за ними обоими в тени прячется Очень Большое Зло. Очень Большое Зло, Геральт, это такое, которого ты и представить себе не можешь, даже если думаешь, будто уже ничто не в состоянии тебя удивить. И знаешь, Геральт, порой бывает так, что Очень Большое Зло схватит тебя за горло и скажет: «Выбирай, братец, либо я, либо то, которое чуточку поменьше»
  54. 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.
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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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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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