 | Baroque (Wii)
Platform: Nintendo Wii | Category: Hardware and Accessories
Maker: Unknown | Released: 29/08/2008
List Price: £24.99
Baroque is a Rogue-Like. I know after reading this, half of you have already navigated away from the page. Those of you who remain are either into Rogue-Likes, or have no idea what one is. Theres no definite rule, but a in a Rogue-Like you will die. A lot. Each level of a dungeon is randomised, in both architecture, and Enemy and Item quantity and position. Every level you (re)visit isnt completely different, because they all have a theme (Fire, Water, Warehouses, etc), and have similar rooms, with different entrances, and sizes. Gameplay is the essence Rogue-Likes, allowing you to eat, throw, and combine items to sometimes surprising and humorous effect. Whilst Baroque lacks the near infinite depth of gameplay a traditional PC Rogue-Like provides, it is a good effort for a Console RL. The concept of dying over and over, actually makes sense: Each time you die, the characters scattered about the game reveal more of the story and history of the world you inhabit. You may start off... Read More |
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