Why Roguelikes are the BEST

I've come to realize Roguelikes might be my favorite video game genre. Thanks for watching :)
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FR!!

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@@JackSather I would love smaller videos like tier list videos or taking about movies if you want to also could start a second channel.

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Agreed

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I was actually hoping you would upload soon, glad to see it. I've been so happy watching your channel explode from 7k to 160k, Jack. You really do deserve it.

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Thanks so much :))

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Absolutely! I am always so excited to see a new upload.

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Ah thanks amanda!!

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Dude I don't care if that hades video isn't finished or if it's literally 40hours, I need it!

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hahah heard!

[@Sam-kj9ui]

I think he said he took 40 hrs editing the video. Not the video being 40hrs long.

[@Largentina.]

@@Sam-kj9ui Just Haku isn't very bright though. So he wasn't paying attention when Jack mentioned Hades in the video.

[@baconaterlover5399]

Roguelikes are consistently some of the best games out there. I love ETG, Isaac, Dead Cells, etc. Most modern ones are amazing.

[@tfuenke]

C:DDA

[@Solanine32]

Katana Zero Hotline Miami fucking love em

[@gloweyesca5339]

It's always a good day when Nuclear Throne gets the recognition it deserves. You perfectly summarised why this game is so special. It's so simple but also extremely hard with deeper depths than most triple A games. Truly one of Vlambeer's greatest works.

[@WilliamPertzer]

Roguelikes are MY. GAMES. I have a serious issue with coming back and completing long term games, Elden Ring and Halo Infinite to give a couple examples, but roguelikes just always keep me invested! EtG's huge arsenal and amount of secrets, RoR2's constantly evolving runs and character selection, e.t.c. is why I have over 600 hours in all of the roguelikes I have

[@ChinmayVP]

This guy's an Underrated Gametuber.

[@LightPink]

Let's hope he doesn't have any sus social opinions 🤞

[@ChinmayVP]

Btw I look forward to what kind of content you've got to offer Gamer-man Jack Sather😂, keep up with the Smart work...

[@viderevero1338]

@@LightPink He’s a gamer. Every gamer has at least that *one* view that could probably get them canceled. It comes from extensive X-Box exposure.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

@@viderevero1338 you mean he’s a human being. Every human being has different opinions. Yup.

[@viderevero1338]

@@Puppy_Puppington ...? What a weird point to bring into my obviously humerous comment. Plus it doesn't even make sense, with the differentiation of "Gamer" that I used.

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Everything this Jack guy makes is great. I watch even the stuff I’m not interested in because he always does so well

[@rainbow28453]

Absolutely loved the Stardust analogy! I feel like that movie is so underrated

[@JackSather]

So underrated!

[@ratatouille5172]

I'm late to this video but I haven't seen anyone talk about this one: My favorite roguelike is HyperRogue. Very simple turn-based combat alternating between You and the environment/enemies. It plays like chess with a check/checkmate system to prevent you from dying easily but still makes it difficult as you die with one hit. What I like about it is that there is no real leveling system, there is only really strategy. You can find magic orbs to powerup (things like walking on water tiles and phasing through walls) but they are all temporary. There is no strict goal line, just keep getting treasures and avoid checkmates. There are several randomly generated lands (72+) that keep the strategy interesting. Oh and the chessboard is hyperbolic (funky geometry)

[@brandonhill7335]

I have watched a lot of KZbin video game think peices and essays and reviews, but somehow only recently stumbled onto your channel recently. And I have to say, there is something about the way you write, edit, deliver, or all the above that makes you a cut above the rest. Always stoked to see a new video from you! Keep it up! P.s. absolutely love roguelikes. You only mentioned a few, but shout out to moonlighter, curse of the dead gods, and slay the spire (if you count that)

[@AdilMian]

man, you make awesome videos! they make me remember how much fun i have playing video games and how much of an impact they have on my life. now that we lead super busy lives with barely any time left to do what we want, your videos make me set out a few hours in my week to experience a new style of video game and be amazed and mesmerized by it all over again. wishing you the best of luck and waiting for the moment when you're over a million subs and i get to comment "i was one of the first 50k" :D

[@eddiemurphy4695]

Thanks for putting the spotlight on Nuclear Throne! It's my favorite game and very few people seem to even know about it.

[@JackSather]

Of course Eddie Murphy!

[@NahuelPavano]

I love nuclear throne too, i always come back. Another good ones to try: -Invisible inc (Turn based stealth game) -Xcom 2 in ironman mode(counts as a roguelike i guess) -Spelunky 1 and 2 (this are the ones that made me fall in love with the genre) -Cogmind (this game is incredible) -Tangledeep (Mystery dungeon SNES style roguelike, Awesome music) -Cataclysm DDA (Zombie survival roguelike) -Caves of qud

[@supersnow17]

I have almost 200 hours in Binding Of Isaac and it's DLC's. I maxed out the shop got to multiple endings and have seen almost every item because of greed mode. And yet, I only have over 100 of the 600 achievements and or items the game has to really offer. I see videos every once in a while of a place or item I've never seen in game and I'm off to play it another 30 or so hours.

[@thewitchidolsachika6682]

death certificate.

[@bl4ckmagic345]

the MPMD allusion got me good

[@Suilujz]

Noita is a pretty great roguelike. It has a bit of a learning curve and is slower paced at times, but really atmospheric and if you wanna get invested it's got tons of content and things to discover with some nordic lore behind it

[@EmersonFlemingEmRock13]

I absolutely love how roguelikes are trending towards the ending being “only the beginning.” Their endless replayability is what hooks most players, so offering more than double the content after initial completion is just so fitting and makes them an awesome ride whether it’s your first or millionth time playing.

[@AkimboPotatoes]

just discovered this channel, on an absolute binge! great vids brotha

[@Simtatic]

3:09 I really believed that the sound change was a real thing, had me dying until you said it was a joke. Then i had to laugh even harder. Great content dude, i have 0 interest in a lot of games you cover, yet i watch every video till the end!

[@JackSather]

hahaha hell ya!

[@Mysda_]

I'll be the annoying guy who reminds everyone that rogue is not actually the biggest inspiration for recent roguelikes but the Mystery Dungeon series is. Specifically Shiren the Wanderer, it's a pillar of strategy roguelikes. And yes most action games called roguelikes are pretty much not roguelikes (and don't call themselves roguelikes). It's fun how everyone uses this name while the devs don't, because yes it's not grid based, not turn based, not always with a heavy inventory system... So it's pretty much 2 different genre of games. Real roguelikes that are strategy turn-based dungeon crawlers and the action run-based games that are more popular now. In the end I really recommend trying Shiren The Wanderer, the last one came out on switch and pc not too long ago and is an amazing adventure.

[@xenos_n.]

My favorite genre. It all started with The Binding Of Isaac for me. I probably played roguelikes before that, but I didn't know what they were.

[@thewitchidolsachika6682]

same, the classic flash isaac, when killing the satan was an achievement and every room in sheol scary af.

[@Fantastical996]

Hey man, I wanted to let you know how much I love and appreciate your content! It's really awesome when I see you upload a video about one of my favorite games, and it's also really awesome when you make a video about a game I've never played before, and I end up loving it! I had quite the battle with depression back in December and January. I stopped caring about everything, including video games, which have brought so much joy to me. I was scrolling through KZbin, making myself watch something, and I ended up seeing your Halo Infinite video in my recommended. It put me in such a better headspace, and inspired me to get better, play some good games again, and get creative! Now every time I watch one of your videos, I think of how much they helped me back when I needed it the most! You're the best!

[@JackSather]

🥲 makes me so glad to hear that!

[@aguywithalotofopinions412]

One of the best things about roguelikes is that your character doesn't get better, YOU DO

[@gravitydragon4747]

exactly, it's entirely skill based

[@hyperbyte]

Nuclear Throne was my Introduction to the rougelike genre and it was one of the games where I genuinely wanted to get good at it, and eventually defeated captain and it was one of the most satisfying moments I’ve ever experienced in video games. And rougelikes have quickly become one of my favorite video game genres.

[@iMMortster]

2:30 "mroe plates more dates do a natty or not on him" got me cracking lad, amazing content!

[@user-zr4er6zy9v]

i'm so glad to finally see someone talk like this on my favorite genre.

[@jackw536]

Never was able to beat nuclear throne but it is a ton of fun. Also still working on Outer Wilds and absolutely loving it

[@dud5606]

Nuclear Throne is equally as great as it is fucking bullshit.

[@gravitydragon4747]

it technically is also roguelike

[@tassoszohrabyan6890]

ngl you did the binding of isaac dirty for playing the flash one

[@cristianshadows2083]

Man I love this channel, Jack, you're simply a KZbin hidden gem. What I wanted to mention too, is that one of the hardest rogue-like games I've played was a game inside a game, called Demontower inside a lil cutesy (not so cute) indie called Night In The Woods. Finishing the mini-game with it's secret ending is required for the platinum of Night In The Woods and oh boy it doesn't forgive; it was strangely super well put together, but man it was intense. If you ever need a challenge, try that, also Night In The Woods is a fantastic title and it actually teaches you lots of things!

[@abderrahmenameur9831]

Keep up the good work man i discovered ur channel today and it's pure pleasure, such a good content. Thank u for this and hope u ll grow even bigger u deserve it with all the edits and the script of ur videos ! PS: I need that Hades video !

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

There really is something satisfying about a game that demands your attention but only for what is ultimately a test of dexterity. Once you got the controls and gameplay down you can let your mind drift as you please while the muscle memory does most of the work up until the rise in challenge requires you "lean in" as mentioned in the vid. I've been playing Hollow Knight, and while not a roguelike it does have that sort of gameplay where you can bang your head against a particularly difficult challenge multiple times without any of that gamer rage frustration boiling up. It's all for the sheer enjoyment/rush of wanting that dub and made painless when there's no BS cutscene or other shit to wait through before each attempt. Just straight gameplay where your fingers can actually take the lead while your mind wanders a bit until shit gets serious. Having to sit and focus your entire being on a game can become a pain quick as hell if your having to retry something over and over again while listening and seeing the same old shit each time to get to what feels like such a short period of actual gameplay in those cases. Anyway, great vid, it really does make you think about the psychology behind it a bit! Most appreciated!

[@greenknightcc6728]

Perfect timing there man been feeling like shit all week this is what I needed

[@etiennecouture12]

i really appreciate the passion that goes in those videos keep up the good work!!

[@sender4636]

Now THIS is what i was waiting for, Another Jack Sather video.

[@bigyoshi7363]

the amount of care and quality that is put into these videos is amazing

[@Suavek69]

Roguelike players in hell, assigned to same punishment as Sisyphus be like: yo, this gameplay is fire

[@thejeaker384]

Thank you for making me aware of Returnal, I'm now very interested in it, and I hope that the rumors about it coming to PC are true. In exchange I'm also going to suggest you a couple of roguelikes games I enjoy very much, in the hope you don't know them yet. The first one being EverSpace (which now has a sequel, also on steam, in Early Access): I came across this one while looking to a cool alternative to Galaxy on Fire 2 (a cool spaceship RPG, with a "zero to hero" story type style). EverSpace is a very good game with a nice little story that I won't spoil, and very good spaceship "dogfights". I haven't played the 2nd one yet because I can't afford it but the first one is very good, and honestly even better when you just want to chill with some music underneath and shoot some space scum out of your way. The only critique I can make about it is that is severely limited in content, and it has a little DLC that it's a must have to enjoy the game to its fullest (although it's very cheap altogether, I bought both of them for 7 bucks in total); The second game is called "Synthetik" (which also has a sequel in Early Access on steam that is being actively developed): The only other method of coming across this game is by following "SsethTzeentach" channel here on the Tube, if people tells you they found it in their recommended on Steam they are lying. He boosted the sales of the game so much, the devs made an item in his honor if I'm not mistaken lol. Anyway Synthetik is a very cool roguelike (similar to Enter the Gungeon) filled to the brim with content and that will take you hundreds of hours to complete. I don't want to spoil to much because I think in roguelikes, finding stuff for yourself is half the fun but basically you shoot...a lot...and the enemies shoot back and very hard in most cases.....oh this one also supports co-op in both titles!

[@vulnoryx]

Some underrated roguelikes: -cogmind -streets of rogue -rogue glitch

[@electrictoazt0915]

I honestly don’t know why streets of rogue is so unknown it really doesn’t make any sense

[@mellowmarmot1191]

Just dropped what I was doing and sat in the couch

[@mrcheesemunch]

Yep definitely one of my favourite genres, they're just so mindlessly fun. To me they're like the new version of arcade games except not so limited to a singular experience, because all the characters you can play as and all the abilities you can unlock shape each run so much. Risk of Rain 2 is my favourite so far, that game is just insane. The way you can stack all the upgrades almost endlessly is amazing, I don't think I've ever played a game that got quite as crazy. You can be so powerful to the point where firing a single shot creates this massive chain reaction of other effects that kills everything on the map. But at the same time enemies endlessly scale with you so it will eventually get to a point where your God status can be wiped away in an instant when you get far too overconfident. AND THEN THERE'S MORE since you get those modifiers to customize each run even more, such as doubling the enemy count, making enemies get random upgrades each round(which can be ANY upgrade, even the legendary stuff) to having a doppleganger of you spawn in every so often to attack you. Incredible game.

[@thunderwise]

I was excited when you chose to talk about nuclear throne, it's a great game

[@BulgeWizard]

You have no idea how hyped I get when I see your video in my sub feed. Top work again! I can't stand roguelikes, but I really loved watching you talk about them!

[@LuisGonzalez-jl3dg]

The first video I watched from you was the rdr online video, and I couldnt process how good you were at making videos and how underrated you are, you make videos with such a high quality that its just mind blowing that all its being done by one person, I love your videos, your content in general its just great, if you countine to go on the way youre doing, I bet youre reaching a mill. followers half way into 2023, keep it up ❤️

[@mhhhmilk4455]

Roguelikes are one of my favorite genre’s ever so im very happy you made a video about this topic, keep up the amazing work

[@Ryan--G]

A few of my favorites that people might want to check out: Black Paradox, NeuroVoider, Rush Rover, and Ziggurat 2. Some of these might get overlooked for various reasons, e.g. I scrolled past Rush Rover for ages, thinking it was just more shovelware on PSN (apologies to the thumbnail artist!). Not sure what made me eventually buy it, but I love everything about it. There's a ton of upgrades/mods, and the feel of shots ripping through enemies is great.

[@BeegMonkee]

The passion with which you talk about games is super great. Love the videos :)

[@Marwin.]

So happy about the new video. Great job man!

[@DD69420DD]

Wow the more plates more dates shoutout! I cracked up

[@thats4thebirds]

You keep making videos in my brain. Good shit again, man!

[@Kalemundo2]

Love it dude. Always love the background music some of the best blendings

[@Johnny-ww7ic]

My brother plays Noita. The game is notorius for every pixel has the posibility to be hostile towards you.

[@yellowsaurus4895]

Noita is fucking tight

[@zacharron]

Very cool overview of Roguelikes! It's a genre I've been getting increasingly into lately. It's amazing how the gameloop can be adapted to various gameplay categories, from Returnal to Enter the Gungeon to Slay the Spire. My favorite: Risk of Rain 2.

[@dfyz5521]

Incredible work, thank you so much for this video!

[@lukelaws3545]

Another great video. What’s freaking funny is I was working and just randomly in my head I was thinking, “man I haven’t watched Jack video in a while”. Sure enough I get on my break there it was. So dope

[@JackSather]

Hahah hell ya!

[@Dexiclon]

One of my favorite rogue-likes/lites is this little indie game called Colt Canyon. In many respects it is like enter the gungeon but with a much more minimalist style art style, western theme, much more brutal and quick combat, and an interesting stealth mechanic. Definitely worth the few bucks it costs if you like rogue likes and it is one of the few I can actually play a lot without getting bored or frustrated.

[@ChozotheBozo]

Something interesting about Roguelikes is that you really only covered Action Roguelikes in this video. The genre has proven to work well in many other types of games like card games, strategy games, platformers, sports, multiplayer party games, sim management, tower defense, rhythm, slot machines, and even diner dash.

[@GeorgeUsedFire]

I love Roguelikes too! You were the reason I got into Risk of Rain 2

[@CWDevarian]

Always love the energy and detail in these videos!! :D

[@jamesstanfield7692]

Babe, wake up, there's a new Jack Sather video.

[@anthonyjohnson15937]

Love the videos man, keep up the great work!

[@joshsouthern4671]

The title absolutely had me nodding saying "yes, so do i"

[@MN-zg7fi]

Nothing but quality from Jack. Great vid mane!!

[@ItsAlpacaMan]

Lol the More Plates More Dates reference out of nowhere

[@douglasramirez5147]

Roguelikes are 100% my favorite type of game hands down, and I love em in all forms. My favorite is Spelunky 2 (still chipping away at CO), but I absolutely love Slay the Spire, Gungeon, Into the Breach, Hades etc. Really just a sucker for the genre as a whole, no matter what else it may be mixed with. Love the video, happy so many people share my passion for these games!

[@acyned8079]

Really loved you just talking about the topic!

[@Bayram.]

This is your 2nd video I've watched and I love it already. I'm subscribing hoping your other videos will be just as great

[@BorderlandsBoy0]

My new favourite KZbinr! Such great wholesome videos talking about amazing games

[@JackSather]

Hell ya!!

[@CI2oVv]

Amazing content really looks like a documentary but a cool one

[@sIimepoop]

Keep up the great content! Always nice when you upload

[@JackSather]

Thank you!!

[@robinfalkner-wedge824]

I highly recommend Noita if you havne't already tried it. It's best with a good computer but I somehow beat it on a toaster after about 200 hours of not knowing what I was doing. The main draw of Noita is that you find wands and spells to put in the wands, and your goal is to understand the magic system to string together spells in a really overpowered combination (and inevitably die in 1-hit from contact with some potion or something). Lots of content and very difficult, and tons to explore.

[@undead_corsair]

Lol that Stardust tangent was a really labored analogy but I appreciated the reference.

[@DioJeans]

As someone with over 2000 hours in BoI, it's depressing how much you're underselling it

[@closer5564]

Yea, Isaac's artstyle is a little bit of an acquired taste but it is still very well done and detailed And those 227 hours he talks about aren't even enough to scratch the surface of Isaac

[@Dopesnipa00]

I know I’m late here, but that Stardust reference was wild bro. Core memory unlocked 🔓

[@floobypants]

Nothing better than coming home from school to a new sather video

[@tadek7827]

I love how roguelikes let you develop your character as well as yourself as a gamer. It brings a different type of immersion when you feel like getting better not because of your gear lvl, but also because you are more experienced with mechanics. Games like "Sifu" makes you develop muscle memory to the lvl you feel like learning a new martial art. Love those games and I appreciate my favourite youtuber explored this genre.

[@JackSather]

agreed, and I LOVE sifu!!

[@Higginsfilm]

Oh my god a More Plates More Dates Reference. LOve it!

[@BangBang-wi9uy]

When the 'new' video pops up in my feed 11 days after publishing... is priceless. (With notifications on.)

[@gromburt]

"In Rogue you play as a character" In more ways than one!

[@CallForGrandPappy]

I was so glad to see atleast a split second of darkest dungeon even if you didn’t talk about it, that game is the poster definition of a love hate relationship.

[@prescott705]

Haha, love the More Plates More Dates feature

[@blue_1206]

Was about to go to sleep when I saw the notification. Love your vids and streams man!

[@erenyeager6513]

The highlight of my month so far! Truly a gifted creator!

[@berkeydjh]

Love your videos!! Keep up the great work 👍

[@capnpicard6146]

"The Berlin Interpretation" makes it sound really revolutionaty like its a new theory of quantum mechanics.

[@bobanoosh]

I really like your narration style commentary. It’s chill. I’ll say, I never played a rogue like game before I tried Returnal and I fell in love with that game. It was such a thrill to play. But yeah. Anyway. Good video 👍

[@organicallymaz]

I agree with everything you said here. As a player who has 500 hours in Enter the Gungeon, the primary reason why I keep coming back to it is that there's different stuff and different combos to get all the time. Also, indie devs usually are more consumer friendly and tend to make more polished games these days, which is another reason I love roguelites

[@masao2922]

my favorite rougelike is the bozak horde dlc from dl1. its a series of parkour, combat, race against time trials. and its multiplayer 4 player co-op is great

[@griffon3226]

Perfect timing for the video! Just got addicted to dead cells lol.

[@vinnyy4513]

I was fairly burned out on this genre till I played Synthetik, truly underrated. Hades is a banger as well.

[@jackw536]

got into Synthetik after seeing SsethTzeentach rave about it

[@josedorsaith5261]

Synthetik is boss

[@nicktubby9710]

Do you like violence? Of course you do.. it's a part of you.. and who are you, to deny your own nature?

[@DrRESHES]

I'm surprised it's not Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

[@timpeterson175]

Hey hey people

[@are_you_smarter_than_a_LLM]

Yes Jack! Big nuclear throne fan here, nice to see it used in a video like this! It's actually the game that got me into roguelikes... And now I barely play other genres, they just can't compete

[@abelldeez2146]

death star delt reference I'm here for it

[@chebypattern]

This may come as sudden compliment, but I'm glad I found this channel. Very chill, very nice, and you Jack giving away a nice charisma 👉👉

[@JackSather]

Thank ya!!

[@chrisk6716]

love your videos, keep up that good work! 👍🏻

[@peehoss6290]

nuclear throne was one of the first games i have ever bought and i still play it when I'm at school or when I'm bored.

[@mishisoo]

Oh my god, it’s Jack Sather

[@jakubhusi258]

Currently playing Rogue Legacy 2 after beating the first one, and just having a blast. The progression loop is highly addictive. That's what makes the good roguelikes so good, is that they constantly make you say "one more run" even when you keep dying.

[@SmokedTTS]

bro i found you like the day that red dead video started blowing up, u were at like 5k. u keep getting better man and ever video tops the last. ur more comfortable and seeing all the comments talking about wanting more from you. inspiring man. keep it fuckin movin brother

[@JackSather]

Thanks dood