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technology1 month ago•20 min saved

Math-Driven Roguelite Sol Cesto Turns Odds Into Action

The Playfield spotlights Sol Cesto, a roguelite where each 4×4 dungeon floor hinges on probability: choose a row, land on a random tile, and clear five tiles to advance, with items and upgrades nudging odds away from traps and toward chests. The column also covers Big Hops’ breezy frog-platformer and Pragmata’s real-time hacking action on a lunar base, all part of a weekly roundup of what the writers are playing and a nudge for readers to share their picks.

via AV Club|

#dungeon-crawler #probability #roguelite

gaming1 month ago•54 min saved

Vampire Crawlers reimagines Vampire Survivors as a turn-based deckbuilding dungeon crawler

Vampire Crawlers reimagines Vampire Survivors as a turn-based, deck-building dungeon crawler, preserving the game’s charm while swapping real-time action for strategic card battles and offering persistent progression and familiar pixel art.

via The Verge|

#dungeon-crawler #gaming #roguelike-deckbuilder

gaming3 months ago•2 min saved

Emberville Combines Farming and Diablo-Style Dungeons for PC and Steam Deck

Cygnus Cross’s Emberville is an upcoming PC and Steam Deck action RPG that blends Stardew Valley-style farming, crafting, and town-building with Diablo-like fast combat. Players explore a vast, procedurally generated underground world, fight dangerous creatures, rescue survivors, and rebuild the town of Emberville while uncovering its mysteries. Players level up weapons and armor to unlock new classes, craft more resources, and customize the town layout, with a 2026 release planned.

via GAMINGbible|

#diablo #dungeon-crawler #emberville

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

Dragon's Dogma 2: Unreleased Capcom Game, Microtransactions, and Patch Updates

The unreleased Capcom game Deep Down, a dungeon crawler, lives on in the caves of Dragon's Dogma 2, which shares similarities with the long-awaited title. Dragon's Dogma 2's complex gameplay and narrative systems, particularly its caves, evoke the imagined ideal of Deep Down, offering a claustrophobic and atmospheric experience filled with classic fantasy monsters. The game's combat and co-op elements also reflect the promises of Deep Down, providing players with an awe-inspiring and immersive adventure that fulfills long-held expectations.

via Kotaku|

#capcom #deep-down #dragons-dogma-2

video-games2 years ago•8 min saved

"The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered: A Switch Review"

The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered for Nintendo Switch offers a decent but unspectacular dungeon-crawling experience, featuring a simple yet satisfying gameplay loop with unique mechanics like the elemental system and randomized character progression. While the game's visuals have received a nice resolution bump, it lacks major additions or alterations, leading to a feeling of repetition and monotony after extended play. Despite its shortcomings, it still appeals to fans of the genre.

via Nintendo Life|

#dungeon-crawler #furyu #nintendo-switch

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection Set for Multi-Platform Release"

Grimorio of Games has announced Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection, a 3D remake of the 2021-released Sword of the Necromancer for various platforms, set to launch in 2024. The game offers new mechanics, the ability to customize summoned monsters' AI, remastered illustrations, and voice acting in English and Japanese. Players can unlock bonuses in the upcoming Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant by clearing Resurrection. The game follows Tama's quest to resurrect Koko using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer, featuring cooperative play and an enhanced battle system.

via Gematsu|

#3d-remake #dungeon-crawler #gaming

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"Dungeonborne: Strategic Extraction and Battle Royale Gameplay Unveiled for PC"

Developer Mithril Interactive has announced Dungeonborne, a first-person extraction dungeon crawler for PC, with a limited-time open alpha test available from February 2 to 12. The game features a gritty gothic setting, tactical gameplay, player classes, environmental combat, extensive crafting systems, and an in-game auction house. Players can experience the limited demo during Steam Next Fest and explore the game's immersive environments and spatial audio.

via Gematsu|

#dungeon-crawler #dungeonborne #gaming

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Dungeonborne: A Unique Blend of Strategic Extraction and Battle Royale Gameplay Revealed at Steam Next Fest"

Dungeonborne, an upcoming first person PvPvE dungeon crawler developed in Unreal Engine 5, combines strategic extraction and battle royale gameplay, allowing players to experience a unique spin on the genre. With a focus on tactical decision-making, powerful classes, loot management, and stunning visuals, the game will be available for open alpha testing during Steam Next Fest from February 2nd, offering players the opportunity to provide feedback and shape the game's development.

via IGN|

#dungeon-crawler #dungeonborne #gaming

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Diablo 4 Offers Limited-Time Discount of 20% for Labor Day"

Blizzard is offering a 20% discount on all editions of Diablo 4, including the Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. Each edition comes with various in-game cosmetic items for Diablo 3, Diablo Immortal, and World of Warcraft. Additionally, the Deluxe and Ultimate Editions grant access to the seasonal battle pass unlock. Players can also take advantage of a timed event offering a 25% increase in gold and XP for all world tiers until September 5th.

via Polygon|

#blizzard #diablo-4 #discount

gaming2 years ago•5 min saved

"Diablo 4: Season 1 Prep and Malignant Season Details"

Diablo 4 is set to kick off its first season, starting on July 20, with a new storyline and loot for players. The season will introduce Malignant Monsters as a threat leftover by Lilith, the Mother of Sanctuary. Alongside the season, a Battle Pass will be available with free and premium tiers, offering unlockable rewards. The game features five classes, a dark and immersive world, and microtransactions for cosmetic purposes. Blizzard is also working on two expansions for the game. While Diablo 4 offers a bigger and darker experience, there are some issues with targeting and lack of a basic attack button.

via CNET|

#battle-pass #darker-tone #diablo-4

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Diablo 4 Player Discovers Ultra-Rare and Powerful Item"

A lucky player of Diablo IV has found Andariel's Visage, one of the six ultra-rare items in the game. The item has extremely low drop rates, making it one of the rarest and most powerful items in the dungeon-crawler. The helmet provides over 1,000 armor, +18 boost to all stats, a chance to apply poison damage to nearby enemies, and 35% poison resistance. To farm for one of these unique and very rare items, players need to kill enemies that are at least level 85 and hope for a unique item drop.

via Yahoo Finance|

#andariels-visage #diablo-iv #dungeon-crawler

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

Elden Ring: From Scary Soulslike to First-Person Mod.

Vermis is an artbook series exploring the world of a terrifying horror game that doesn't actually exist, inspired by old dungeon-crawler games and FromSoftware's worldbuilding. Despite being a niche concept, it has found crossover appeal and is already on its third print run. The artbook describes character classes, monsters, and creatures, and is being used by Dungeons and Dragons fans for inspiration in their own campaigns.

via Gamesradar|

#artbook #dungeon-crawler #elden-ring

gaming3 years ago•6 min saved

"Diablo 4: Embrace the Darkness and Get Hooked"

Diablo IV takes a different approach to the dungeon crawler genre, with closer camera angles and a focus on humanity as a central threat. The gameplay loop is fun, with easy and cheap respec options and an elegant skill tree system overhaul. The loot looks cohesive and visually striking. The game honors the series' lineage while building upon it with modernized approaches to storytelling and set design. Another beta test is coming to open the Druid and Necromancer classes.

via GameSpot|

#diablo-iv #dungeon-crawler #gameplay