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Item Variants and Randomization in Roguelikes

Grid Sage Games

Some items can also be transformed through external means, such as being cooked, coated, rusted, or upgraded by NPC services (one of the main uses for gold). Other types of NPCs can modify or convert other types of items. Brogue’s trippy colors come from impactful terrain features like water, lava, and gases.

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The Lost Ark Has Found its Way

Deconstructor of Fun

The map models are rich and varied in terms of items, buildings, and terrain changes, which offsets outdated graphics performance. These dialogues, sounding more akin to whispering, usually take place among the crowds of NPCs who don't have names. Fortunately, the art design of the game performs well. The grand scene).