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Ep 84: RogueLike vs RogueLite
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Episode 84
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RogueLike vs RogueLite Criteria
The episode wherein Professor Seth gives us a primer on what ACTUALLY constitutes a roguelike, with the sole intention of proving Katie wrong about Peak.
What do YOU think constitutes the criteria for a roguelike?
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Intro
What we've been playing this week
Seth: Ball x Pit / Teamfight Tactics
Seth: Skyrim
Katie: Rimworld
Katie: Skate Story
Dempsey: Hades II
Dempsey: A Game About Digging A Hole
Dempsey: Bus Driver Simulator
Dempsey: The Pedestrian
Topic: Roguelites vs Roguelikes
What is Rogue?
Inspiration for Rogue
D&D 2nd Edition Inspiration
What defines a Roguelike?
High value factors of a Roguelike
Low value factors of a Roguelike
Evaluative criteria
Games that are obviously not roguelikes
What is a Roguelite?
Roguelite is a relatively new idea
The Roguelike/Roguelite pentathalon
Comparing Roguelites against our criteria
Pointing out issues with the criteria
Final definitions
Does Peak fit any of the criteria?