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Chris Kavan - wrote on 11/14/2015
Rogue Legacy is a rogue-lite in that the game constantly changes layout and characters but doesn't punish you with permanent death. Instead, after each character dies, a son (or daughter) carries on their legacy. Cellar Door Games actually includes a nice in-game history of their team - from humble beginnings to nearly giving up all the way up to Rogue Legacy - an interesting chronicle that fits nicely with the theme of the game of rebirth. Even if you're not a fan of rogue-type games, the 2D element provides plenty to like, and even if the difficulty can spike, it's not impossible to overcome as long as you give it some time.
Presentation: The graphics are pretty good - lots of good monster designs, a great, shifting layout that encompasses four distinct areas and some challenging …
