It’s funny how the meaning of some words changes over time. Take the word ‘rogue’ for example. Its origin is disputed but it’s generally accepted to come from a ye olde term for a sneaky beggar. Throughout western history it has been used to describe a devious cut-throat or dashing swashbuckler. In more modern times it’s commonly used in role-playing games of all kinds to identify a character that puts dexterity, cunning and guile above physical strength and toughness, and is present in pretty much every RPG ever. At the dawn of video-games, however, rogue meant one very specific thing.
Written to allow college students to play role-playing games on their computers, Rogue became a sensation and inspired a whole genre of its own, dubbed ‘roguelikes’. Known for their incredible difficulty and randomly generated environments, these basic, UNIX-based adventures formed the basis for the modern RPG and are still fondly remembered and played by many. -
Starting today, Rogue Legacy and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter are free at Epic Games Store. The free game offer runs until April 14 at 11 AM Eastern. Once you claim it, it’s yours to keep.
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Hollow Knight was a masterpiece. I cared less for the arena combat (Gods, not in the in-game arena) but everything was tight and the exploration was extremely enjoyable. Absolute masters of their craft in level design. I hope Silk Song gives the bees a second chance since their area was only a short subsection.
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