Underplayed Gems

Epyx Rogue (2024)

Epyx Rogue cover
Developer
Artificial Intelligence Design
Publisher
Pixel Games UK
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A faithful recreation of a classic dungeon-crawler where each run feels distinct and tense due to permadeath and procedural levels.

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About

Rogue is a dungeon-crawling adventure originally developed in the early 1980s, known for introducing procedurally generated levels and permadeath, which defined the "roguelike" genre. In this game, players explore the Dungeons of Doom, battling monsters and collecting treasure in a quest for the Amulet of Yendor. The Nintendo Switch port recreates Epyx's Amiga version, featuring pixel-art graphics and optional CRT filters for a retro aesthetic, along with background music that can be toggled on or off. This version stays faithful to the original gameplay while utilizing modern hardware for a smoother visual experience.

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