Rogue-like
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rogue-like is a noun meaning Alternative form of roguelike.
Meaning
Alternative form of roguelike.
Example Sentences
> Azure Dreams A very fun little game. It's 'rogue-like', consisteing^([sic]) of a town and a huge 40 level, randomly floored, tower.
But don't get me wrong; instant-deaths have a history in rogue-likes. Increasing the amount of such situations/possibilities is not exactly what I am considering as being fun.
Actually, Summon Nights is also not very random -- only the monsters and items are randomised, the maps stay the same. Maybe it's the "explore-shop cycle" similar to *bands that made me think it's rogue-like?
Fate doesn't "look and feel" like Diablo or Diablo 2 to me. I feel much more reminded of traditional rogue-likes. What does "look and feel" the same to me are numerous shooters, and I don't see any sueing (suing?) going on in that genre.
Word Forms
- rogue-likes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include roguelite, role-player, videogaming, retro gaming, free to play, role-play.
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