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✓ Awesome RoguelikeGreat port to the iPhone, I tip my hat to the developer for a very well thought out touch screen control system for this ASCII rogue like. I am really looking forward to his Nethack port, great game if you enjoy this genre, if you are an old school gamer, and remember the likes of Moria, this is for you..Version: 0
✓ Good port, but there are a few minor bugs.This is a decent port of a great game, and it really gives me hope that we’ll see more complex roguelikes such as nethack or moria sometime soon. I have run into a couple of bugs, particularly with directional commands such as "zap" and "throw" — especially "throw." Sometimes "throw" just accesses the wrong item completely or suddenly jumps to a different command menu (usually asking what item you want to eat). These bugs are frustrating, but the game is still playable. Hopefully they’ll be fixed in an update soon. [This review was written on December 2, 2008 -- if the app has been updated since then these bugs may have been fixed.].Version: 0
✓ Great free game.Not quite as good as RogueTouch (which isn't free, mind you), but makes excellent use of gestures and swipes to make the game progress at a fairly good pace for those willing to learn them, which still making concessions for beginners in the form of the slightly kludgier command menu. Could use a "repeat last command" button (so could RogueTouch, actually. I think it wouldn't take much polish to make this into a viable paid game. This Rogue is simple as far as rogue-a-like games go, and those looking for something more complex might want to check out iNetHack, but this game offers a surprising amount of depth and replayability for those just starting out or looking for a lighter experience. Two tips for playing this game: 1) Read the manual carefully. Not all the gestures are in the Commands menu 2) If you want to fancy graphics in the screenshots, you have to start with the device in landscape orientation, then tilt it upright after its done loading. At least, I had to. I was able to play it one-handed this way, which I always consider a plus..Version: 0
✓ Great!This is a great game! Mabye in the future there could more food and more magic..Version: 0
✓ A great version of the classic gameThis is a very faithful recreation of the original Rogue game. The developers have obviously spent some time converting the input to the iPhone's touch screen controls, and the result is pretty entertaining. This has become one of my favourite games to play. Well worth downloading..Version: 0
✓ AwesomeAbsolutely addicting and brilliant. I'm actually kind of angry that I beat it, because now I don't play it anymore! Oh well. Now I can get some sleep. Best iApp ever. No bugs and you'll get the hang of the gestures. If you run into a no exit situation, it means there's a secret door or path. The Ring of Slow Digestion is your best friend!.Version: 0
✓ Good port of an RPG classicI'll keep waiting for an official iPhone version of nethack but in the meantime Rogue offers some solid ascii based action. Rogue and its descendants are easy to get into and difficult to master. If you want super graphics this isn't for you. If you want a game that is simple to play yet complex enough to provide hours of diversion then get it now..Version: 0
✓ Great versionPlays well, looks awesome. Could be my favourite app :).Version: 0
✓ NostalgiaI think some classes would be nice like how nethack had them, and it's a little slow on response, but other than that I love this game 5 stars from me.Version: 0
✓ Got stuckAmazing game up until the point I got caught by a trap which teleported me to a room with no doors. I had to reinstall the app because of this, as I can't find a new game button..Version: 0
✓ Nostalgia / throwing it all awayThanks for a great free version of Rogue -- could I convince you to fix the bug wherein you throw random items (such as your ring of slow digestion) instead of arrows?.Version: 0
✓ MrUsed to play this on an old Atari. Very adictive and a must for lovers of D and D games. All I need to know is, is it worth getting the other version that you have to pay for? I love this game (already got to level 15)..Version: 0
✓ RogueMost excellent!.Version: 0
✓ Bring on nethack....Moria, angaband etc. etc - controls take a bit of getting used to but for us old schoolers (was playing this in lunch room at work yesterday to much bemusement) brilliant..Version: 0
✓ Good portIts a good solid old-old-school rpg. Lets have Moria next please :).Version: 0
✓ ExcellentThis is now my favorite game to play on the go. I love how the game is different each time, although a little more consistency with things like wands and staves would be nice, and perhaps an item guide?.Version: 0
✓ Great game with nigglesI Play this game compulsively, put in 50 hours plus. Graeat reminder of cllege and Mines of Moria Gesture's for character actions is a great innovation. Couple drawbacks preventing a five star rating. Issues with the throw function, after selecting throw and direction about 30% of the time the next screen is the food screen rather than the weapons page From a game play point of view, finding food over rides everything. Starting with just one food ration means food is the most important need. I've had three or four promising characters die from starvation because the app decided to not provide food. As a solution you should start with more food or start out at a city so you have the option to purchase provisions..Version: 0
✓ Great bug Control bugsJust like the original. Awesome. Already too many hours spent. 😊 Bug: if you scroll quickly to start or end of menu, then there is a risk it will choose the wrong command / item. Especially bad when throwing, quaffing or reading. Please fix it. Gestures are very hard, I can use only three to four faster than awkward menu..Version: 0
✓ Hours of funPerfect game for the handheld, gestures work really well, very friendly and helpful board support, ... can't wait for Nethack! :-).Version: 0
✓ Great port of a classicWith very few problems, this adaptation of rogue opens the door for the iPhone interface to bring any roguelike. I play it often, prefer ASCII mode and find it as challenging as I'd expect. One issue that I have is certain autorun behaviors lead to difficult movement through mazes. That's my only real complaint, and it is just a result of the iPhone. Not a big deal at all. Great job and I look forwad to nethack!.Version: 0
✓ Classic Rouge-like gameplayThe negative reviews are written by those who do not understand games like this. Rouge-likes are not for everyone..Version: 0
✓ BrilliantI got this today because I wanted to get a good rpg and I am loving this, especially the options to change graphics, but maybe the develepors could take out permenant death?.Version: 0
✓ Has anyone managed to complete this game?Talk about HARD! I've been playing for a while now and think that I've mastered the various algorithms and probabilities but still can't complete. Have picked up Amulet of Yendor a few times but still get killed shortly thereafter..Version: 0
✓ Great classic game; iPod interface is well thought-outThank you very much for this port and for making it available for free. The interface is well designed and I'm amazed at how playable this game is on an iPod. I have one suggestion: when commands bring up a list of items, the list should include an option to pick an item that's not of the default type. For example, the "throw" command only lets you throw weapons, so there's no way to throw a potion of confusion..Version: 0
✓ Great game, just as I remember itThis is great nostalgia trip, and in landscape mode looks just as I remember playing this absorbing game back in Uni. The graphics mode is a big improvement, and the gesture system for commands makes for easy control, although it takes a while to learn the individual gestures. A good implementation of the original turn based RPG, and I can play as long as I like, without worrying about completing coursework :).Version: 0
✓ Awesome!I'm gonna rate this game 5 stars because I believe everyone should get it. Pros: Good graphics for a free game. Good gameplay definitly worth the time. Easy to use interface. Cons: Not many different types of armor and weapons. Needs more abilities to make it action based. Because it's rpg needs some type of online. Could use some moving graphics..Version: 0
✓ Excellent idea, but could use improvement1. As others have mentioned, there is a throwing bug where it throws something other than the intended item. 2. The response to transition between portrait and landscape view when the screen is rotated is slow and sometimes doesn't respond at all. 3. Pitch zoom is fine for photos, but terrible for games. Would suggesting using a two finger/three finger tap gesture for zoom in/out. 4. Does each character icon have different stats/characteristics/item specific luck? It seems that the only change is the icon. 5. The embbedded faq mentions the importance of saving the game, but I didn't figure out how to do this. Seldom if I close the app I can pick up where I left off, more often it starts a new game. 6. Difficulty selection would be nice. 7. Please consider a port of Larn or uLarn. It's more diverse than Rogue and much more entertaining..Version: 0
✓ Dungeon Crawl ClassicGreat for free and the updated graphics should be sufficient for anyone who isn't just after a nostalgia hit. Trawl around a dungeon killing monsters, finding treasure, winning experience points and drinking mysterious potions (watch out for the Potion of Hallucination) : who could ask for more?.Version: 0
✓ Great iPhone rendition of the classicThis is a great rendition of the classic Rogue. This is for addicts of Roguelike games. If you don't know what that means, pass on this. Don't expect it to be what it's not. I didn't just download this, I've been playing over and over again... and most of the "bugs" people are complaining about are the way the original game is supposed to work, or are easy to work around. I ran into the throw bug but now that I just swipe from edge to edge to throw, it works every time. And people who say it's hard to move or can't find an exit to a room... you don't know how the original works. Please do Nethack next! I actually prefer this to Rogue Touch (which I paid for) in many ways, and I play this more while Rogue Touch sits unused..Version: 0
✓ Great for any rogue or roguelike fan!This is a wonderful piece of nostalgia that I'm likely to waste many hours upon. The game itself is a classic. If you've never heard of Nethack or Angband, then you might not appreciate this game. It has a very steep learning curve. The gesture system is a little difficult to pick up, also. Definitely needs a menu interface added. However the game also includes an extensive help file to explain everything. It's free! Try it! Despite rogue not originally having graphics, a tile set has been included and the feature to switch between text and graphic mode by tilting the iPod is brilliant!.Version: 0
✓ Yep! This is rogueOnce you figure out the gesture interface, you're up and running. In a few respects, it's easier to learn than the original full-keyboard version! Once I worked out how to actually attack a monster (swipe from the center all the way to the edge, versus just to the monster, which makes you rest!), i now have something to do at the airport..Version: 0
✓ ThanksI've been waiting for someone to write this game for while. Absolutely great, and highly recommended to anyone who wants a great RPG..Version: 0
✓ Wow - basically perfectThis kicks - and it is one of the only apps that I've across so far that actually does what it's supposed to do and does a lot. Really nice recreation of the classic game. I can't think of anything to complain about - except that I don't really have the time to waste on games like this anymore :( If I was 8 again, this'd be eating up a lot of my time. Thumbs up!.Version: 0
✓ Best game on iosUnfortunately it does not work since iOS version 10.1.1. So disappointing. Please update the game so it works again. This is a truly awesome game that is based on the original version for the very early computers. Once you have it figured out the gestures work very well for game play. I have beat the game several times. The difficulty is intense..Version: 0
✓ Great!I've been playing for days and haven't seen any of the reported throwing bugs or no exit situations. The commands take a little getting used to as is expected, but since they're mostly based on the original command letter shapes it's not a long learning curve. Terrific job! If you expanded to include ports of other Rogue-like games ( Nethack, Angband, Moria, Ragnorak,etc) That'd be worth paying for..Version: 0
✓ Looks cool.I am downloading it now and it looks cool so, yeah, uummm, OK, Bye!.Version: 0
✓ Stupid kidsIt's a great remake of the classic. All the low reviews are from ignorant kids that never player the original..Version: 0
✓ Yes!Awesome memories... This old game is a true case of substance over style - the epitome of gameplay over graphics. So many memories!.Version: 0
✓ Best replay valuePlayed of over and over. Favorite app. Only missing a save game feature.Version: 0
✓ Brilliant game for its ageBrilliant game with loads of depth considering exactly how far back it was originally created. only problem is (it might be a bug) I went down some stairs to a room and I've searched everywhere and there's no where to go. And I can't start a new game :( Other than that, it is Role playing perfection =].Version: 0
✓ A classicOne of the first games I ever played, rogue may be dated but it is still great fun. Interesting swipe controls add to the fun..Version: 0
✓ Never played Rogue before......but I thought I would try it out with this. It kind of lags at points but I really enjoy it. After researching (re:wiki) Rogue, it seems to me that this is an accurate port. The coolest feature is that you can switch between some pretty good sprite graphics to the full-on ASCII just by rotating the device. Five stars because the iPhone/Touch needs more games like this and Rogue for the iPhone needs some more love, not to mention it's a great game..Version: 0
✓ The future is in the past!I love this game. It was a little wired at first but it's great. I want more retro ports!!!! Nintendo should get in on this. I'm not holding my breath on that but if they just realesed some gameboy classic ports they could rake in the cash. Same with sega gamegear. Anyways dreams aside this is a great game and I hope to see many more classic games coming to iPhone. Free or otherwise..Version: 0
✓ Great game!It's a great game - really classic, with Okami-style controls to make it better! It's completely bug-free except for one time, when I did the gesture for "throw" it brought up the throw menu, then when I chose something to throw it brought up the eat menu instead of throwing. When I used the command picker it worked fine though. Other than that, it's great..Version: 0
✓ Very Well DoneWhen my friend said "I found this cool game called Rogue" I thought it was too good to be true. I used to play this game all the time. To be able to play it anywhere is great! The controls are well done although it can be kind of annoying to walk to the mid section of a room since the run feature makes you keep going. Small issue outweighed entirely by how great this game is. It would be really cool if they ported NetHack because the class system really makes things interesting. Well done!.Version: 0
✓ Got there in the end...I have to admit it took me a while to figure this game out, namely because it starts up in landscape mode and makes your eyes cry in pain because everything's so tiny (and I don't normally have a problem with such things). Once I discovered the prettier graphics mode with zoom features, everything was okay. The controls still take a bit of getting used to, but I'm glad I gave it a chance and didn't just delete the app, because there's really a fantastic game underneath :o) Of course, if you can cope with the tiny graphics the landscape mode is perfectly playable as well!.Version: 0
✓ An excellent gameI had never played this game before, and although it was frustrating at the start, I became addicted to it. For people who have never played, it takes a while to understand what's going on. Even with the instructions, it took a lot of time figuring it out on my own. After that, I enjoyed the game alot, and have played almost nonstop since getting it. It is an outstanding app..Version: 0
✓ RetroThis game is awesome and it's free get it people!.Version: 0
✓ Awesome and totally addictingI loved Rogue when I was growing up and this is a really nice port especially once you learn the gestures. Please give us Angband and Nethack next :-).Version: 0
✓ Great gameFun game, but needs an update to fix the bugs. Can't really complain when it's free : ).Version: 0
✓ Brings back memoriesThis is a great little old school game that those of us over a certain age will remember. The only bad thing about it so far is that I'm wearing out my fingers with the gestures. If you like a slower paced game then give this one a go..Version: 0
✓ Classic dungeon crawl fun!Evolutionally speaking, Rogue is that fish with leg-like appendages that first walked upon land - a direct ancestor of Diablo and World of Warcraft. The graphics mode is a nice touch to keep it fresh for modern audiences, though I prefer ASCII mode. While there is definitely room for improvement and simplification of the game, I'm sure gandreas software did everything it could within licensing limitations - this is a port, after all. Rogue's difficulty reflects a realism that most of today's games lack. When you die, you're dead - start over from scratch. Everything is working against you. Only a combination of your wits, good planning, and extraordinary luck will see you through to a winning game. I've never won, and I'm not sure I ever will. But God help me, I can't get enough of it..Version: 0
✓ Flashback!Wow! This takes me back a few years. I was absolutely thrilled to see Rogue offered. Interface is marvelous. Tilted sideways, map view looks just like I remember. Tilted upright, the new look is great. Commands from drop-down menu are easy enough, though a little clunky-feeling.. no moreso though than the original type-commands. I would have given it five stars just for pure nostalgia, except that on death it kicks me all the way back out to iphone apps screen, and I must restart Rogue all over again to continue playing. Thank you for a delightful application..Version: 0
✓ The absolute BESTI seriously love this game! A few glitches in it though - staffs and wands will crash the game. Great fun and I’m so delighted someone brought this game back to life!!!!.Version: 2.0.1
✓ AwsomeI loved it man, I haven't beaten It yet but Rogue is a great game!.Version: 0
✓ Great implementation of gestures!While it does take a while to learn, the gesture system is great and surprised me with it's ease of use once you learn it. I was expecting the learning curve to be much steeper but once you get the basics down it becomes very intuitive. I only hope he expands on the game itself. A crawl version of this would make my life complete. Being able to tie into a server like c.a.o. would only be icing on the cake. If you don't know what rogue is, try it on a pc first and learn the basics..Version: 0
✓ Great portThis is a pretty faithful remake of a classic, and is the only game I play with any real regularity on my iPod Touch. The good and bad thing about this game is...it is Rogue. This is old school gaming right here, people. If you can finish it you are hardcore. It is incredibly hard, perma-death reigns supreme, and you can't backup saves like on the PC. For the life of me I just can't get beyond level 12 :( All in all a great game, very addicting, and it's FREE!!!.Version: 0
✓ Timeless classicOnce you give it a chance and get used to the controls it's brilliant. Great little hack and slash dungeon crawler, old skool style. Well done to the developers! :).Version: 0
✓ One of the few free app store games you can keep playing and playing.Obviously this game isn't for everyone. If you haven't played any rogue-like games you might not be able to handle it. But if you can use your imagination and like the sort of game where experience pays off and crazy things can happen, give it a shot. Some tips: There are lots of hidden doors – if a hallway comes to an end, use the search for traps command a bunch of times. To shoot arrows, equip the bow and throw an arrow – it is often worth the bother, but don't forget to go back to a mace or sword for hand-to-hand combat. Choose your battles and learn which monsters can kill you at various stages of the game..Version: 0
✓ Four and a half starsI've played computer games all of my life but I've been coming back to Rogue over and over again for the past 15 years. I'm thankful to the devs for porting this. Please continue your work and add a few bug fixes! I love this game!.Version: 0
✓ Awesome!!!!!!I never even played the original version of rogue (but I am a massive fan of roguelikes), and I'm finding this very fun to play. Only problem is for some reason it just started crashing a few seconds after starting up, so I had to delete and re-download it. But it is incredible and I greatly recommend it..Version: 0
✓ GreatIt may take a little while to get used to the touch controls but once you do controlling your character is a snap. Would be nice if you could throw potions at the mobs. And there is still room for improvement elsewhere but it's still quite solid. I've had very few problems with crashing or slow responce times..Version: 0
✓ YAYW000t rogue rocks i cant believe they have that on ipod touch!!!.Version: 0
✓ It's Rogue!It's Rogue for the touch/iPhone! I may never come out of the dungeon again! :D And what a wonderful (and really clever) implementation it is. Gandreas Software, I'm keeping my eye on you. Your M.O.T.E.S app is the app I play with most and now you've given us the classic dungeon crawl--I can hardly wait to see what you come up with next. I'm super impressed..Version: 0
✓ Execllent port of a classicThis is a faithful recreation of a classic game that I have played on & off for over 20 years and have still yet to win. The iPhone is not a great platform for this since it made use of a full keyboard. The devs did well with the interface though, as the most frequently used commands are easy to do & remember (not that you really need to if you use the button at the bottom). However, the graphics mode of this feels unplayable to me as you only see a small portion of the map - leading me to go into the same place twice unnecesarily. It's a good thing I like the "old school" ASCII interface though. I recently purchased "Rogue Touch" and it was not disappointing. They actually made the interface much smoother than this one (no screen commands and fewer presses to do actions), and the map they have in it fixes the gripe I have with this game's "graphics mode". If you like the feel of the free Rogue but not the interface, I'd suggest spending a buck or 3 on it. A nice feature for future updates: 1. A "recall last message" command as sometimes you can miss it..Version: 0
✓ My Childhood GameMay not be the exact replica of the game that we all love, but it is an amazing game by itself. Has some bugs that I hope get resolved eventually, but functions just fine!.Version: 2.0.1
✓ Rogue: best roguelike game!This is a great port, and I'm happy to see it on the iPhone. The gesture-based interface is tricky, but it is no more obscure than the keyboard shortcuts of the original. Graphics and responsiveness are great on the iPhone and the pulldown menus are better than a keyboard system. Landscape mode zooms out so you can see more dungeon but everything gets small -- a pinch and zoom/pan interface would be sweet, as would some battle sounds. The port stands up just fine as is though, and is highly playable and ready to play, so long as you know you're playing a graphically simple, ancestral computer game. Can we get Nethack and Elite next, please? :-).Version: 0
✓ I just don't get it..Yes, I'm too young for this to be nostalgic or even familiar, so I personally find if underwhelming. The controls are especially strange, and I don't think I'll play this again when there are similar games with better visuals out there. I got this to try out the gesture based commands, but they never worked for me..Version: 0
✓ Love this port. Play it more than anything else!I'm an old school rogue fan and I've played this port on and off for a few years now. Accept the learning curve for the touch controls and it feels great once you get the hang of it! Yes, it occasionally loses your game, but in the world of Rogue you were probably about to die anyway. Stop crying and try again. Plus it's FREE. Pwnage..Version: 0
✓ Perfect little 'casual' dungeon crawl game.There is a reason why Rogue is a classic, and I'm still able to enjoy myself 23 years after I first saw it. I was even playing this on my PC less than ten years ago while waiting for a download to complete. Sure there are more advanced clones of this (Nethack, Larn, Moria, etc..), but Rogue excelled with the simplisticness. I was hesitant over the touch interface, but actually I warmed up to it after a few games. (In fairness, the somewhat obscure keyboard method wasn't much better on PC's, but it was all we had.) I'm embarrassed to say that my largest complaint was simply that it may not be a great fit for the itouch. The screen is just a little too small to play without eye strain, and a zoom feature would make this much more comfortable to play, even though when I've had it on other versions (like for the Atari ST), I always needed to keep zooming out in order to see the whole map in order to figure out which direction to go in next. However, I say 'was going to be a complaint' because I played it several times without realizing that if I rotated the screen, the game automatically zoomed into a well drawn and playable closeup. Very nice. It may feel a little old school to some, but it is definitely well worth the playtime..Version: 0
✓ Nostalgic!Love the graphical adaptation to this classic! Thanks for making it free! Auto-save is also awesome, 5 stars.Version: 0
✓ I love it!I'm from the younger generation so I got born a decade after this was originally made. Despite this, I love it! I highly recommend this FREE app!.Version: 0
✓ A worthy portThis classic game gets a solid port with some nice additions - love the gesture commands..Version: 0
✓ Good stuff if ......You like games like nethack/angband etc. The guestures to accomplish tasks is very interesting ((I wonder if the programmer had a palm?)). Personally, I would have preferred an option for an "on screen" keyboard or buttons as an alternative choice to the command system. Oh, and the font isn't very dungeony IMHO. Other than that, prepare to get addicted old school style..Version: 0
✓ Great possibilitiesIf make a little less buggy. It can be a great game. Nothing else close to this on Apple.Version: 2.0.1
✓ MrAwsome brings back memories.Version: 0
✓ Great game very old school.Surprisingly fun, and easy to use. now waiting for angband..Version: 0
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