En Rogue

Off Rogue is the segment of En Rogue where Ally and Michelle talk about topics bigger than a single game. Despite this, we give our first impressions on Returnal, the possibility of AAA roguelikes. We also talk about Epic vs Apple, its’ possible impact on games media, and the chilling effect of some of Apple’s stances.

Ally and Michelle somehow talk about The Binding of Isaac without talking about the amazing soundtrack. How could they do that, you ask? Well, it’s because there’s a lot going on here, folks. This might be the largest game the two of us have reviewed yet! Isaac holds a special place in Michelle’s heart, so things get pretty personal in the end.

Content warning for talk about child abuse.

Ally and Michelle talk circles around a recent darling. Is Loop Hero going to become one of the classics, or is it going to be forgotten as quickly as the matter that makes up this game’s world? We can say one thing for sure: the art is really pretty.

Ally and Michelle take you into the far, cold north. UnReal World is a game about starving to death in a fantastical ancient Finland. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite games in the genre, and dig into why it’s held our attention for years on end.

Off Rogue is the segment of En Rogue where Ally and Michelle talk about topics bigger than a single game! We get a lot more casual and personal as we talk about our most-played roguelikes, and philosophize on the nature of genre.

I’d like to take a few moments here in the description to thank our listeners for listening thus far. Every view means a lot to both of us.

The walls are moving. Ally and Michelle talk about Spelunky and its effects on Roguelikes. We also learn that Michelle has never watched an Indiana Jones movie, which has since been rectified.

Welcome to the Drakalor Chain! Ally and Michelle delve into Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM), one of the largest and most influential roguelikes in existence. This one had a big impact on us when we were young and there's a lot of criticism, but it comes from a place of love.

Welcome to the Dungeons of Doom! Also welcome to our first episode. Join us as we delve deep into the history of roguelikes to where it all started - or at least where the genre gets its name.