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role-playing video game
Rogue Stormers
By Black Forest Games, released 1 Jan 2014
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- action game
What it is
Rogue Stormers is a run-and-gun platform shooter with roguelike and RPG elements, developed and published by Black Forest Games. It is set in Ravensdale, a medieval city whose people become monsters after discovering an energy-providing substance called goop. Players lead a group of knights through seven increasingly challenging levels to face the threat to the city. The game supports solo play and co-op for up to four players, including online and couch co-op. A run starts over after a death, while earned perks remain and help a character grow stronger over later raids. Levels combine chunks with enemies, hazards and loot, and different weapons and upgrades shape each session. Five unlockable character classes each have their own skills and base weapon. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards and Remote Play on TV. It is listed for Windows and Linux, with both platforms named in its Steam listing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Supports online and couch co-op for up to four.
- Earned perks carry over after death.
- Five unlockable classes have distinct skills and weapons.
- Available on Windows and Linux.
- Death sends a run back to square one.
- Only seven levels are listed.
- Metacritic score is 68.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a run-based action game with solo or co-op play, including online and shared-screen options. Those playing in a group can team up with as many as three friends.
Rogue Stormers pairs run-and-gun combat with persistent perks and changing combinations of level pieces, enemies and loot. Its listed co-op options support both online and couch play.
