An evolving tower defense roguelike for PC
Rogue Tower is a premium strategy game for PC developed by Die of Death Games. It is a tower defense title that features charming minimalist graphics and roguelike elements. Its map boasts an ever-expanding area that players can influence depending on their actions.
Compared to other titles in the genre like Bloons TD 6 and Kingdom Rush, which feature static levels and stationary towers, Rogue Tower is a game that is constantly evolving. Each chosen path can veer off course in unpredictable ways forcing players to consider every move and placement they make throughout.
The path less traveled
Rogue Tower can be seen as an open-ended tower defense game wherein you can influence the flow and outcome of the gameplay. You get to decide what direction the path will start as it begins to expand, but it will make random twists and turns along the way. This makes the placement of towers much more important and impactful if you want to properly defend against enemies.
There are a variety of tower types to choose from, each with its own unique characteristics that make them effective against specific enemies. As mentioned earlier, there is a roguelike element to the gameplay, and it comes in the form of randomly-generated cards that will let you unlock upgrades and towers as you play. Experience gained can be used to unlock permanent upgrades that will persist with every run.
Regain some level of control over how the area expands with carefully placed towers and structures that can help you guide enemies toward specific directions and paths. However, despite the unique premise and fun gameplay, there is a certain lack of in-game content that makes playing it feel dull and repetitive after a while. A future update to add more things to do is definitely in order.
Potential and promise
Rogue Tower is a unique blend of game genres that gets plenty of things right. From the charming graphics to the solid gameplay, it's well worth giving a try if you're a fan of tower defense and roguelikes. It's just a shame that it hasn't seen any significant updates to its core content. Nevertheless, you'll like what you'll play if you give it a try.
