Summary
- The upcoming indie game Rogue Loops draws significant inspiration from Hades.
- It features a roguelike format with a repeating dungeon, randomly generated loot, and ability upgrades paired with unique downsides that can alter gameplay.
- Rogue Loops is set to release on PC in the first quarter of 2025, with a free demo currently available on Steam.
The eagerly anticipated indie roguelike dungeon-crawler, Rogue Loops, is drawing substantial inspiration from the critically acclaimed Hades in terms of its art style and gameplay mechanics. However, Rogue Loops introduces a fresh twist to the conventional roguelike formula, set to captivate fans when it releases on PC in early 2025. While an official release date is yet to be announced, eager gamers can dive into a free demo available now on Steam.
The roguelike genre has surged in popularity in recent years, with developers creating various interpretations, from third-person action shooters like Returnal to more traditional dungeon-crawlers such as Hades and its sequel, currently in early access. Rogue Loops positions itself firmly within this trend, adopting a top-down perspective and a repeating dungeon filled with randomly generated loot and ability upgrades.
Rogue Loops Offers Roguelike Action With Hades-Inspired Mechanics
The game's mechanics echo the Chaos Gates from Hades, where players can acquire significant upgrades at the cost of detrimental effects. In Rogue Loops, these "curses" play a more central role, featuring a variety of effects that may persist throughout an entire run, depending on player choices.
The narrative of Rogue Loops centers around a family trapped in a deadly time loop. Players must navigate through a series of dungeons across five different floors, each teeming with unique enemies and bosses. As with most roguelikes, each new run allows players to unlock procedurally generated upgrades, enabling them to craft distinctive builds using the buffs and debuffs from their unlocked boons.
Although an exact release date for Rogue Loops remains undisclosed, its Steam store page indicates a launch in the first quarter of 2025. In the meantime, fans can explore the game's first floor via the free demo on Steam. For those looking to pass the time, other roguelikes such as Dead Cells and Hades 2 offer ample entertainment until Rogue Loops becomes fully available.
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