Quite a fun game, with far more depth than it might appear at first glance. Imagine that Angband and Minesweeper had a child. This game manages to pick some of the character of the former, and the strategy and simplicity of the latter, adding some of the modern rogue-like progression tactics (a la Rogue Legacy), and leaving most of the frustrating elements of all of them out of the mix. At a glance it might remind you of Desktop Dungeons, but the underlying mechanics are quite different, and I find it more enjoyable. The game manages to strike a good balance between strategy and RNG: even for the easiest runs you do need to be careful, and learn the benefits of a well-timed retreat, and even for the difficult ones the game doesn't feel completely unforgiving. Progression so far feels natural and well-paced. The upgrade mechanics, while not as deep as in e.g. Rogue Legacy, are quite interesting, and promise to take some of the edge off the RNG's cruelest attempts. The simple play mechanics and faster pace (compared to your average Rogue-like) make it easy to pick up and replay. I also quite like the loot/shop mechanics: enough drops and variation to make a difference, but not so much to be overwhelming or game-breaking. Perhaps one of my criticisms would be that the text is not always well translated, though the grammatical mistakes are not too glaring. I am not too convinced by the flavour text overall, it seems a bit disjointed sometimes, and out of context, but it may be because I haven't progressed too far into the story yet. I would like a little more background to make things more consistent, but that is just my personal preference. It's this, and the slight lack of polish around the edges, that dock one star off the rating for me. Overall, a fun, unpretentious, and surprising little gem of a game. It has just enough depth, design, and balance for time-deprived rogue-lovers like me. I strongly recommend it, especially if it's on sale.
