Sunday, February 3, 2019

Review: Tangledeep - A Challenging Roguelike That's Best Appreciated By Grizzled Genre Veterans

Tangle tamer.

On the surface, Tangledeep might seem like yet another very generic addition to Nintendo Switch’s vast eShop offerings. 16-bit graphics? Check. Turn-based combat? Check. A vast RPG-driven world to explore? Check. Myriad subsystems and mini-games scattered throughout? Check, check and check. But Impact Gameworks' pixel art adventure is more than just the sum of its parts; it's a throwback to what made RPGs addictively tough 25 years ago while introducing just the right amount of modern enhancements. The result is a roguelike odyssey that makes for an ideal fit on Switch.

Tangledeep’s name is a fitting one, because there’s a lot to take in and it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed the sheer amount of choice and depth at your fingertips. There are 12 classes to choose from, each with very specific skills and weapons, with a handful locked away until you’ve progressed further. Tying a specific difficulty to these classes is the first masterstroke, where the sword and shield of a Vanguard will offer new players a more balanced approach, while the speed of the Bladedancer will demand far more dexterity in combat.

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