What Makes A Good Roguelike/Roguelite?

Roguelikes: a realm of complexity, unpredictability, and unjustly underrated brilliance. To this day, roguelikes remain my favorite game genre of all time. This is why.

In this video, we venture into the heart of the genre, dissecting its essence from the nature of its randomly generated design to the intricate balance of endless item variations and gameplay potential. Explore the fine line that separates success from frustration in roguelike design; whether it’s the harmonious dance between risk and reward, the intricacies of item synergy and enemy patterns, and the exhilarating feeling of mastering the unpredictable.

Whether you're a roguelike aficionado, developer, or curious observer, this video brings you an unparalleled journey into the heart and soul of a genre that thrives on its complexity, unpredictability, and limitless potential. Hit that play button, join the discussion, and let's celebrate the magic that makes roguelikes a truly unforgettable experience!

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=== CHAPTERS ===

0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Background
4:18 - Uniqueness From The Start
6:43 - Risk vs. Reward
9:28 - Diversity
11:31 - Synergies
20:37 - Repeated Level Design
26:16 - Enemy Design
30:46 - Secrets and Unique Encounters
32:46 - Mechanic vs. Stat Changes
39:09 - Charm and Visuals
44:00 - Audio
44:32 - Thank You


=== GAMES SHOWCASED ===

Crab Champions (2023)
Dead Cells (2017)
Have a Nice Death (2022)
Nuclear Throne (2015)
Dead Estate (2021)
Vampire Survivor (2021)
Repetendium (2022)
Enter The Gungeon (2016)
Hades (2018)
Fury Unleashed (2017)
Noita (2019)
Peglin (2022)
Scourge Bringer (2022)
Neon Abyss (2022)
Warm Snow (2022)
Revita (2022)
One Step From Eden (2022)
Wizard of Legend (2018)
Slay the Spire (2017)
The Binding of Isaac (2011)
Blazing Beaks (2017)
Dungreed (2018)
Gunfire Reborn (2020)
Going Under (2020)
Backpack Hero (2023)
Undermine (2019)
Celeste (2018)
Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
Deathʼs Door (2021)
Ori and the Will of the Wisp (2020)
Risk of Rain 2 (2020)
Brotato (2022)
Soulstone Survivors (2022)
Skul the Hero Slayer (2021)
Shovel Knight Dig (2022)
Roguebook (2021)
Voidigo (2021)
Tiny Rogues (2022)
Cult of the Lamb (2022)
Moonlighter (2018)
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)
Titan Souls (2015)
Rogue Tower (2022)
The Legend of Bumbo (2019)
Curse of the Dead Gods (2021)


=== MUSIC USED ===

25.3°N 91.7°E | Risk of Rain 
Distrometer | Risk of Rain 
The Painful Way | Hades 
The Grounds | Going Under 
Mantis Battle | FTL 
Forest of Harmony | Skul the Hero Slayer 
After Midnight | Brotato 
Toxic Food Processing Department | Have a Nice Death 
Fungated Funnels | Revita 
Here we go (again) | Dead Estate 
Start a Cult | Cult of the Lamb 
Arcane Refuge (Home) | Wizard of Legend

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