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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn-based) / Hokuto no Rogue on Playstation Vita (PC Streaming)

« on: June 24, 2025, 08:29:59 PM »

Hello everyone, I’m the creator of Hokuto no Rogue, a roguelike inspired by the world of Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star). I’ve owned a jailbroken PlayStation Vita for some time and have been curious to see how my game would run on that console. Unfortunately, Java (the language in which the game is written) isn’t available natively, but recently I discovered an homebrew called Moonlight that enables PC streaming, together with Sunshine to install on the PC. After remapping the controls with JoyToKey and making a few small tweaks to the game, I gave it a try—and this is the result. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. Of course, it’s only a proof of concept and the GUI doesn’t perfectly fit the final resolution, but it’s playable and gave me quite a bit of satisfaction. I wanted to share this with you all.



Proof of concept video

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Hokuto no Rogue - 0.8.0 released

« on: January 11, 2025, 02:25:52 PM »

Hello everyone,
we have released version 0.8.0 of Hokuto no Rogue, a graphical roguelike set in the world of Hokuto no Ken. Remember that the game is still under heavy development, so unexpected behavior may occur.

You can download it from: https://hokuto-no-rogue.sourceforge.net/

Here is the changelog:

ver. 0.8.0 (01/11/2025)
- Added hint on not executable attacks/tsubo or not usable items
- Added tutorials in story mode
- Added Fang clan members
- Added Kemada
- Added Madara
- Added Kiba Daio
- Added Mamiya
- Added Airi
- Added storyline for the Fang Clan
- Improved path movement (moving character can switch position with non hostile characters)
- Improved random encounters enemies type and number
- Now you can interrupt path movement long pressing ESC key
- Characters regain Ki through movement. The number of Ki points recovered is equal to half the number of free concentration slots
- Game difficulty has been recalibrated
- Choice panels are now scrollable
- Minor changes and bugfixing

Enjoy!

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!

« on: September 10, 2024, 06:48:11 AM »

Thank you Getter and thank you Slash. We are already working on the next release, which will include several improvements and the story arc of the Fang Clan (for those familiar with the manga/anime). Here's a preview of the clan members and Kemada.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Hokuto No Rogue v0.7.0 released!

« on: August 08, 2024, 07:36:44 AM »

Hello everyone,
12 years after the last release, we have decided to release a new version of Hokuto no Rogue.
You can download it from: http://hokuto-no-rogue.sourceforge.net/

There are two links available for downloading this version: the first is platform independent and more 'lightweight' but you need to download and configure the correct version of Java; the second is more 'heavyweight,' specific for Windows x64 systems, and includes Java, requiring no configuration.
In the game's archive, there is a file called 'Letter to the players' which briefly explains why we have resumed working on this project.

Here is the changelog:

ver. 0.7.0 (8/8/2024)
- The game core has been completely rewritten
- All character animations have been removed (yes I know, but I have neither the skills nor the tools to handle them)
- The use of the mouse has been introduced
- Combat schools and attacks have been revised
- Is it possible to change the resolution of the game and use it full-screen (desktop resolution)
- Is it possible to start the game on an external screen (at the moment only by manually editing the properties file)
- It is possible to change the movement speed of the characters
- In the list of items that can be taken, better armor than those worn is displayed in green and worse armor in red
- Added "exit building" action (right click on the stairs going down)
- Added "ask to follow/ask to leave" actions (right click on non-hostile characters)
- Added Raoh
- Added Heart
- Added Kenshiro's story mode (work in progress)
- Added "Revenge" main quest for Kenshiro's story mode
- Added "Free roaming" mode
- Added game logs files
- Added "Paypal donation" menu entry (if you like the game and want to offer us a coffee)

Enjoy!

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.6.0-prealpha Released

« on: March 17, 2012, 12:23:03 PM »

Fantastic and congrats on another release----progress seems to have rekindled in a big way!   

Thank you getter

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Hokuto No Rogue v0.6.0-prealpha Released

« on: March 17, 2012, 11:03:30 AM »

Hi,
we have released a new version of Hokuto no Rogue.
You can download it from: http://hokuto-no-rogue.sourceforge.net/

This is an important release because we focused on the story instead of game mechanics and I have to say we are really satisfied of the results. If you want to have fun with this release make a Custom character, follow the storyline and try to defeat "the Colonel". You will not regret.

Here is the changelog:

ver. 0.6.0 (3/17/2012)
- fixed bug in Hokuto Nishi Shinku Ha
- Addedd Colonel
- Addedd Mad Sarge
- GodLand structure complete
- Added GodLand events
- Added quest "kill colonel"
- Added quest "free captives"
- Added option: "characters animation" (needs restart or change level to take effect)
- Added feature: show static pictures in events
- Added weapon: boomerang
- Modified: choices list are now circulars
- Modified: 'enter' key now works on every weapon type
- Minor Bugfixing

Enjoy!

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Fabula Divina Alpha 1 released

« on: January 23, 2012, 08:27:48 PM »

If you have enough ram you can try:

java -jar -Xmx2048m EnigmaEngine.jar

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Fabula Divina Alpha 1 released

« on: January 23, 2012, 04:56:23 PM »

It crashes with an out of memory exception when I try to start it.
...

If you're under windows use: play.bat
If you're under linux/mac os x use: play.sh
Whatever, use this command line: java -jar -Xmx1024m EnigmaEngine.jar

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Temple of the Roguelike / Re: Send your banners!

« on: February 01, 2009, 09:00:15 AM »

Hi, may you update the Hokuto no Rogue banner link with this one?

http://hokuto-no-rogue.sourceforge.net/

Thanks!

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.4.1-prealpha Released

« on: January 20, 2009, 04:39:01 PM »

Thanks getter 

I've fixed a bug on GO UP/GO DOWN action so I've released the 0.4.1 version.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Hokuto No Rogue v0.4.1-prealpha Released

« on: January 14, 2009, 02:02:36 PM »

Hi everybody,
we have released a new version of the game. You can find it here:

Homepage: http://sourceforge.net/projects/hokuto-no-rogue

Chagelog:

ver. 0.4.1 prealpha (20/01/2009)

- Fixed bug on GO UP/GO DOWN action

ver. 0.4.0 prealpha (14/01/2009)

- Added wilderness (wilderness is random generated using Perlin's noise algorithm by Herman Tulleken)
- Added new cities (WARNING: you'll find nothing special in other cities [yet])
- Added random name generator (by Klaus Ole Kristiansen)
- Added Hints (press SHIFT+H or go to Options to enable/disable)
- Added Tsubos (Toi[DEATH IN 3 SECONDS], Kyomei[EXPLODES HANDS], Kenmei[REMOVE BLINDNESS])
- Added character special status notification (by icon over character's head) [blindness, quest availability]
- Added perks (Scout)
- Added sounds (crossbow, equip, barrels, doors)
- Added variable characters size (Zeed is 1.5x normal characters)
- Added new unique character (Zeed)
- Added new weapons (axe, spiked mace)
- Added action (Talk)
- Added (very, very simple) quests (look for a '?' over character's head)
- Added music on/off option (needs restart)
- Weapon dropped if hand incapacitated
- Enemies AI slightly improved
- Removed Tiled dependency
- Minor Bugfixing

Enjoy. 

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.3.0-prealpha Released

« on: October 17, 2008, 07:26:08 AM »

Thank you guys.
Your comments give me great motivation.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Hokuto No Rogue v0.3.0-prealpha Released

« on: October 06, 2008, 01:48:05 PM »

Hi everybody,
we have released a new version of the game. You can find it here:

Homepage: http://sourceforge.net/projects/hokuto-no-rogue

A trailer of the game: http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=2swR5D2g0X0

Chagelog:

ver. 0.3.0 prealpha (4/10/2008)

- Added Containers (barrels etc.)
- USE menu does not close on object selection
- USE menu removed from inventory (replaced with 'U' key in game)
- Removed 'Phantom soldiers' bug (?)
- Removed 'Waterskin Filling' bug
- Added Martial Arts Schools (Hokuto shinken, Nanto seiken)
- Added skills (Ki healing, Steal[incomplete])
- Added perks (Blindness, Danger sense, Faster healing, Ki vampire, Monk, Survivor, Poor, Inverted Heart, Fast Focus, Medic)
- Introduced instant cut for nanto attacks
- Added Kazan Kogai Koho technique. Absorbs all damage.
- Added Suieishin technique. The character learns the attack he has been hit with.
- Added Goshi Retsu Dan technique. Explodes opponent hands.
- Added Nanto Gokuto Ken Attack.
- Added Character Traits panel (F3)
- Added Plot Screen
- Added tsubo (Domei, Zusetsu)
- Modification: when hitting with an attack that doesn't use ki, the character gains a ki point.
- Minor Bugfixing

Warning: no quests yet. 

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.2.0-prealpha Released

« on: April 29, 2008, 09:09:06 AM »

He doesn't get any damage. Soldiers can't hit him, they always miss.

That not true. Kenshiro, Rei, Shin and Jagger are masters, so they start the game at high level. Thery're not invulnerable, they're just too tough for simple soldiers. The really fun for players is to create a custom character (he starts from level 1 and with no special attacks). Btw, i'll introduce some quest too.

Well I can't blame you. Manga and anime are huge in Finland. We are nuts about Japan, because japanese are almost as crazy as we are.

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Traditional Roguelikes (Turn Based) / Re: Hokuto No Rogue v0.2.0-prealpha Released

« on: April 29, 2008, 07:54:02 AM »

It looks quite nice and.. well.. here are some observations:
...

Hi Krice!
Thanks for your interest. The game is just an alpha and we have a lot of work to do. We have to introduce more enemies, items, techniques, world explreation, etc...
Keyboard commands are not standard, i'll change them (i was thinking to make them configurable).
What do you mean player character can't die?
I've just fixed the bug of invisible soldiers, it will be ok in v0.3.0.
The game is based on the japanese anime/manga Hokuto no Ken. It's very popular in italy (aka Ken il guerriero), so we decided to make a game about it. ^_^
Bye