Rogue Legacy ($14.99)
A lesser known indie game, Rogue Legacy is a 2D action platformer with rogue-like elements. The concept of this game seems simple at first; you need to go into a castle that is controlled by an evil force, kill the bosses and take it back for your royal family. However, there is a catch – the castle is randomly generated and will never be the same twice. This means different locations for the bosses, enemies, and items. There is also a perma-death mechanic. When you die, that’s the last you’ll ever hear of that hero again. You then take control of one of your now dead hero’s offspring and try again. These offspring can have a variety of traits, some being good and others being terrible. For example, one hero can have nearsightedness, making it hard to see enemies until it’s too late.
Over time, you will collect gold to buy permanent upgrades to help you tackle the castle, a task not easy in the slightest. This is a lengthy game that will take hold of you and never let go until you finally beat it, and even then, there is a new game plus mode with much harder enemies. For those of you who who love grinding, are okay with dying a lot, and love pixel art, Rogue Legacy is the game for you.
