[dropcap size=big]R[/dropcap]oguelikes are one of those genres that are so umbiquitous on Kickstarter that it can be difficult for many of them to stand out. However, the recently launched Overture from Black Shell Games sets itself apart in a big way. Graphics wise the game…
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Black Shell Games is one developer quickly making a name for themselves. With the release of SanctuaryRPG, and more recently the Black Edition on Steam, roguelike fans have quickly taken notice. Their latest game is called Overture and sticks within the roguelike genre but is…
Gavan Woolery on Voxel Based RPG-Roguelike-Sim Hybrid Voxel Quest with Greg Micek [dropcap]V[/dropcap]oxel this, voxel that. It seems the damned things are everything there days, to the point that just hearing that a game uses voxels makes me groan a bit. That’s why I was pleasantly…
Hands on with Adorably Deadly Roguelike RPG, Rogue Wizards by Marcus Estrada [divider] Rogue Wizards took me by surprise. On its face, the game appears to be just another mobile RPG with cutesy cartoon visuals. This assumption was wrong – very wrong. As I booted…
If you’ve been seeking out a new “hardcore” game for your Android or iOS tablet then you simply have to take a loot at Rogue Wizards. This game, which also happens to be targeting Windows and Mac PC release, might appear to be a cute…
Ever since the roguelike genre got a big boost recently it has shown no signs of slowing down. The latest in this trend is BEDLAM. Developer Skyshine Games describes it as a post-apocalyptic rogulike RPG with a unique battle system. So far, what they’re showing…
Roguelikes, roguelikes, roguelikes! It seems that so many video games announced and out today include this gaming buzzword. Band Saga is yet another that defines itself as roguelike, but actually appears to take those conventions to heart. The game focuses on two friends in a…
With Caverns of Travencore, there is a sense of familiarity combined with something unique and unexpected. Caverns of Travencore, created by Michael Langford and illustrated by James from JamoGames, is an RPG Rogue-like in an open world where no playthrough is the same. Players choose…
Hand of Fate is a game we’ve discussed a few times in the past, most recently in our hands-on preview of it back in April. However, as this unique card based roguelike approaches its Steam Early Access release we thought it appropriate to take another…
Magicite. Enjoyably Tough Roguelike, or Maddeningly Unfair? Magicite – Reviewed By Nathaniel Liles [divider] Of all the games I’ve been tasked with playing here at Cliqist, not a single one has brought me as much anger and frustration as Magicite. Now, as you guys may…
Only a few months after releasing The World Next Door, Rose City Games’ first game made in partnership with VIZ Media, the Portland-based studio is already gearing up for their second title with VIZ: Cat Lady. A top-down roguelike featured on Game Informer’s list of…
Popping with color, Dicey Dungeons caught the attention of players at the IndieCade showcase during E3 2019. Developed by designer Terry Cavanagh (Super Hexagon), musician Chipzel (Interstellaria, Spectra), and artist Marlowe Dobbe (Lost Wage Rampage, The World Next Door), Dicey Dungeons is an amalgamation of…
Heart Shaped Games has announced their newest project, We Are The Caretakers. The announcement teaser just went up and a playable version was available at PAX East. Heart Shaped Games are the creators of mobile game Hero Generations. HG is a roguelike mobile strategy game…
This week’s latest Nindies Direct saw a few pleasant surprises, but none bigger than the announcement of a brand new Zelda game coming from an indie developer. The developers of Crypt of the Necrodancer approached Nintendo looking to make some tie in DLC for their title. They…
Miasma Caves is a game with an interesting concept. There aren’t all that many games out there that are completely devoid of any and all combat, and even fewer that can pull of the concept well. Unfortunately Miasma Caves isn’t one of them, at least…
Hand-drawn games take a lot of time and work, so they often need outside funding. It typically pays off. You rarely see a hand-drawn game made up of off-model monstrosities that make you wish they’d just used Photoshop. This Kickstarter offers you the chance to…