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Game Discussion => Classic Roguelikes => Topic started by: Jeheace on August 16, 2012, 05:48:26 PM

Title: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: Jeheace on August 16, 2012, 05:48:26 PM

I love the classics, but recently I've been seeking a good RL that has nice graphics.

Any ideas?

Thanks
 - Jeheace

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: Game Hunter on August 16, 2012, 06:38:29 PM

Quote from: Jeheace on August 16, 2012, 05:48:26 PM

...that has nice graphics.

You're probably going to have to define "nice graphics", because once you get out of the ASCII department, there's a broad variety between graphical styles. If you want to look around for differences, I'd start by checking out the following:

Dungeons of Dredmore
POWDER
DoomRL
ToME 4
IVAN (Iter Vehemens ad Necem)

They're all pretty different from each other, and (IMO) make good use of their graphics.

A few of the classics have tilesets, too. NetHack and Angband, in particular, have official tilesets used, and it's quite possible to download (or create) others depending on your tastes.

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: kraflab on August 16, 2012, 06:48:12 PM

As Game Hunter mentioned, the graphics styles differ quite a bit, so what some may enjoy others will absolutely hate.

I feel compelled to mention Epilogue, but I also think the DCSS tiles are quite nice (classic roguelike) as well as Infra Arcana, which has tiles that maintain the feel of ascii graphics.

Personally, I think Tome4 and Dungeons of Dredmore have the nicest graphics in roguelikes that I have seen, but some people for instance think DoD looks awful, so you'll have to decide for yourself  :)

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: Z on August 16, 2012, 07:14:31 PM

I wonder why so many people misspell Dredmor...

Anyway, Brogue is believed to have great ASCII (but opinions vary, as usual). I hope you have tried the tile version of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup.

You can also try my HyperRogue (http://roguetemple.com/z/hyper.php) for a unique visual experience. Have you seen NotEye (http://roguetemple.com/z/noteye.php)?

The problem with graphics is easy to solve. You just look at the screenshots and you know whether you will like it. Much harder to find a roguelike with an exceptionally good gameplay :)

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: kraflab on August 16, 2012, 07:32:56 PM

Quote from: Z on August 16, 2012, 07:14:31 PM

I wonder why so many people misspell Dredmor...

It's because we all want dredMORE

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: AgingMinotaur on August 16, 2012, 09:04:17 PM

If you enjoy jrpg (manga) style, I should say that Shiren the Wanderer is a splendid game with well done graphics.

As always,
Minotauros

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: Ancient on August 17, 2012, 06:30:43 AM

Maybe LambdaRogue (http://lambdarogue.net/) or ElonaPlus (http://www1.axfc.net/uploader/C/so/170480.zip)? I'll second DCSS. The Slimy Lichmummy (http://www.happyponyland.net/roguelike.php) has peculiar graphics so have a look at that too.

Title: Re: Looking for a good RL with images
Post by: Jeheace on August 17, 2012, 02:18:55 PM

Thank you all.

I am checking out these options as we speak...er... type..?