A Look at Rogue Dungeon

[@denouement231]

I too think that if us dungeon divers could organize ourselves to support designers for great games like this, the world would be a better place.

[@unaigom]

I got this one not long ago also and I am really enjoying it so far... it plays so well!! Hopefully more people will get it thanks to this video cause it's very worth it!

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's a great game!

[@wishmeheaven]

It has an expansion (beside the third player, I think it adds more stuff). Did you try it .?

[@AlbertDanysh]

Hi Daniel, this is a wonderful in-depth video of Rogue Dungeon with great explanations. I love how the colors come through as well. I'm just finding out about your channel and it's what I've been looking for since I love dungeon dive games.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thank you!

[@AlbertDanysh]

To answer a couple of questions I saw in the video. There is a small expansion on TGC with a few extra rooms you mentioned and other stuff. But I agree, another expansion with more options would be great. As far as the difficulty, I guess I'm the only one who thinks the game is still too easy. I still play it all the time, because it's fun. I would say I win a solo game about ~40-50% of the time.

[@TheDungeonDive]

That’s great to hear! Glad to hear it’s doable. Those numbers jump up pretty quickly! Just important to stay ahead of the curve.

[@AlbertDanysh]

@@TheDungeonDive Definitely a learning curve to win. A good friend of mine once won with 11 prestige! but it took him like 20 plays to win his first game. So, it's very doable. Also, with multi-player or multi-hero it's much easier.

[@fabiansteins6223]

Damn it! You sold me on this in the first three minutes. Will need to shop at Game Crafter again ... Thank you again for this insightful review. Great game it seems.

[@drcfungis2045]

Dan, I have been looking at this game. I picked up Iron Helm after your review. I like it. Picked up the expansion(card packs) also. I will be picking this one up. Keep up the great work.

[@ClOwNyGrIn]

Mine just came in the mail! I got it because of your recommendation from your Top 4 solo small games video!

[@TheDungeonDive]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@ClOwNyGrIn]

@@TheDungeonDive what do you do for organizing all the cards and insert wise? I’m trying to find sources talking about it but there aren’t any 😢

[@TheDungeonDive]

I always just use ziplock baggies.

[@loarnchilcote9895]

Ooooomg... thank you so much for telling us about this game! It is aaaamazing! Thank you!

[@michaelmitchell2123]

To me that hand drawn art looks really good, the 3D effect is really nice

[@TheDungeonDive]

Totally! Some of the art is really good.

[@BAD-Canon]

Ive recently discovered your channel. Thank you for posting this video. This is now on my radar.

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's a great little game.

[@BAD-Canon]

@@TheDungeonDive if you could afford 1 and all expansions if it had any, what game would you recommend more based on your experience with it; quest for the lost pixel, rogue dungeon or iron helm? Do you plan on doing any play through of these games?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Quest for the Lost Pixel. I will probably not be doing play throughs - I don't do too many of those. Not my forte.

[@BAD-Canon]

@@TheDungeonDive never the less, thanks for posting videos. I think this genre is my favourite.

[@Lwilibert]

I would love to illustrate for a dungeon crawler. I think my style fits. Tired of doing rethemes that only we play at home. Love this channel. Can't play any of these since I'm from Argentina and importing is prohibitive but I enjoy the games through your channel.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks!

[@sinerequie5022]

I've been writing a dungeon crawler board game slash gamebook in the past two years. I'm at the playtesting and editing phase, and some vintage illustrators would really help shape this adventure. Let me know if you're interested, and if so, where I can contact you.

[@philwilliams4923]

You left out a really fun aspect. you can flip the room markers to doors and not know what type room you're getting.Great for an "Oh crap!" moment.

[@randrzejakjr]

Always enjoy your videos and impressions on games. I know you said that you’d like to help get the word out there about this game. Maybe you could do a kickstarter preview video, going over the new Kickstarter for this game. I would Love to get a rundown of your thoughts on what’s changing and being added. This is the perfect time to spread the word and get more people interested in this game, and the more backers, the more content can be added.

[@TheDungeonDive]

I don't really have anything to say about any of the changes / additions, because I don't know what any of them are.

[@randrzejakjr]

No worries! Thanks for the response.

[@randrzejakjr]

Thought about maybe doing a play through video? I bet you can get further than the level 4 you talked about!

[@mcelroyguy76]

Thanks for turning me onto this game!! Im definitely mostly a solo player and ive been wanting a card based dungeon crawler (was also looking at dark souls card game) and i think im gonna get this instead!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Great! It’s a really cool little game.

[@garyclarkson5246]

My Kickstarter copy just arrived today

[@TheRASDEL83]

I was finally able to play this game and it is a blast! I totally get all your points now and I could not agree more if we could get a 2nd Edition of sorts with a new art direction this could take the genre (specially for solitaire play)

[@CharlesTabony]

The art that looks more like it’s 3D rendered is, I think, the earlier pieces. They’re all 3D rendered, but Jon started painting over them to provide more detail and color. He went back over some of the older pieces as well, but maybe not all of them. I don’t think there was any attempt to capture a computer art era. I personally prefer the later pieces. I also think the game mat is way too busy. I think it should be more muted to let the card art stand out more. The slots are covered most of the time anyway.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks for the info, Charles!

[@MrJankTv]

Super cool ideas here for sure!

[@allanoipistoupe4843]

where did u buy the card holder on top of the screen , what type is it ?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Amazon. Hold It organizer.

[@AlbertDanysh]

Would you mind if I put a link to your video on BoardGameGeek for our game?

[@AlbertDanysh]

Also, I can mail you a copy of the expansion if you'd like

[@TheDungeonDive]

I already submitted the video to BGG. I’d love a copy of the expansion.

[@michaellahl9777]

If you had to choose between this and Iron Helm, which one would you go with?

[@TheDungeonDive]

This one.

[@SwordAgainstChaos]

This is a no-brainer for me to purchase. The difference in art styles has a sort of charm to it. I wouldn’t mind if the art design went all hand drawn.

[@TheDungeonDive]

It's pretty great!

[@sauronguitar]

Very interesting.. will you do a gameplay?

[@TheDungeonDive]

No. I don't normally do game play videos.

[@dazir_solo_board_gaming3840]

I am late to the party - as always:) Great overview of the smaller format games. I already ordered some based on your recommendation. A question now - which one I should go for - this or Iron Helm? They are available from the same website and are quite expensive. Help!

[@TheDungeonDive]

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[@marcbennett9232]

Hey nice video! I may have to check that out! I do have a question, since you play several of these types of games would you be interested in helping me playtest one I am working on? It's not quite ready yet but I'm almost to the point I will need help testing

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! I don't really have the time to playtest games. Sorry! However, if you join the Dungeon Dive FB group, there might be some people there who would like to.

[@marcbennett9232]

@@TheDungeonDive unfortunately I do not do Facebook at this time. That may change who knows.

[@legendodinson7082]

Where did you get that card holder?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Amazon.

[@p0ck3tp3ar]

How long does this take to play? Is the 30-60 minutes on the box accurate?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Probably close to 60 minutes. Sometimes with bad luck, much faster.

[@captainnolan5062]

So, do you like this game or Iron Helm better?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Rogue Dungeon all the way.

[@ajurban2010]

There is a expansion that lets you play with 3 players and adds 2 new characters, some new monsters, skills and treasures.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep! Got it.

[@gregorycook3550]

@@TheDungeonDive Would you recommend getting the expansion even if just 1 or 2 players? Or is the content enough to warrant getting it unless you have specifically 3 players?

[@TheDungeonDive]

I wouldn't recommend this game for anything but solo. The expansion adds a bit - two new characters, a few new items and a couple rooms. I can't say if its worth it, I was sent the expansion for free to check out after I bought the main game and did this video.

[@warpaint9385]

Wow this is pretty good. And this is just self published on game crafter?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep!

[@gabrielnorena]

It will be great if this game can be played as a 2 player coop.

[@TheDungeonDive]

There is an expansions that allows this, but I have not played it.

[@geerstyresoil3136]

Can be played up to 3 player coop! helps to get the MP expansion for additional play mat and dice/meeple.. also more cards which is also nice. I had 2 player game with my 14 year old son and he loved it. Really challenging as a rogue-like should be. It's probably a bit more challenging as coop as you have to split the loot/xp, but there are some perks to coop as well...

[@VlasiosAngelides]

In my opinion what the game is missing is old school art, or at least at a higher degree than now

[@geerstyresoil3136]

So If had to pick this or lost pixel, what would you choose? I am not a fan of pixel art, I play enough PC games. I do like coop though and I see there is a 3 player version expansion for RD.... decisions, decisions.

[@TheDungeonDive]

If you're not a fan of pixel art, I'd stay away from Lost Pixel. :)

[@geerstyresoil3136]

@@TheDungeonDive Thanks, bought RD!

[@dafrca]

Thanks for this review. Helped me realize I do not want this game. I appreciate when you help me save money once in a while.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad I presented information you could use.

[@denroy3]

Rewatching review because of another video...you gave so many negatives at the beginning after saying how much you loved it, that it made me more than a little wary.

[@TheDungeonDive]

I’m super critical of even the things I love. Everyone should always be aware of positives and negatives so they can make informed decisions.

[@TheDungeonDive]

My favorite game of all time has a ton of issues that a lot of people hate. :)

[@denroy3]

@@TheDungeonDive just sounded like a lot of red flags...but The Geek Gamer agrees with you...except she likes the art. So...like you she preferred this to Iron Helmet in the end.

[@TheDungeonDive]

If red flags are going up, maybe it's not the game for you. I present information for you to do with what you will. I'm not part of a marketing plan for the games, nor am I here to just hype up games (like a lot of people do on youtube). I don't put games in my top 50 of all time without reason. Games are expensive, and take a lot of time and effort to get played. You should know what you're getting into.

[@denroy3]

@@TheDungeonDive all good, I was just commenting that you raised some issues but like all games, I do have to decide myself. Though your taste is more in line with mine than the Gloomhaven crowd. Haha.

[@hywel4767]

I feel like id probably enjoy this game but here in the UK its a nightmare to get hold of and the fact its sooooo damn ugly is whats stopping me paying big bucks for it sadly. Definitely needs a revised edition because its hideous to look at 😂

[@TheDungeonDive]

They had a recent Kickstarter this year. You can probably still pre-order the new retail version.

[@hywel4767]

@@TheDungeonDive i know but i just cant get past how bad it looks. Call me fickle, but the aesthetics and production value play a fairly important part in my enjoyment of board games and this game is just too bad to look at 🙈

[@TheDungeonDive]

I understand. I like some of the old 32bit PS1 era look, but don't like it all. Overall, the new edition will look nicer.

[@hywel4767]

@@TheDungeonDive well after taking a look at the games Pledgebox page and looking at the active updates ive decided to pay up front for a preorder of the 2nd edition. The artwork and changes to the aesthetics; although still not really my cup of tea, look far more unified and more polished. The fact the creator seems so genuine from the updates and actively keeping everyone up to date convinced me to buy. Along with your video of course. Now im looking forward to delivery early next year. Any chance you can do a “how to play” guide when it gets released? 😂

[@TheDungeonDive]

Nice! I do not do rules videos.

[@jtuarus]

You do realize this is gamecrafter and therfore the art is probably free sourced

[@TheDungeonDive]

I cover more GC games than any other channel. This game has an artist. They’re working non the art and design in the new Kickstarter.

[@MelvLee]

Love the PS1 style arts! I agree with the coherent part. If it is paying homage to 32 bits art, it should stick with it. Otherwise it may look like some early mobile games where the arts are all over the place (basic 3D but with lots of over the top fantasy arts)