This week in “wait, that’s not a roguelike!” we tackle the Souls-like shooter Remnant: From the Ashes! A lot of high-budget games that aren’t rogue-first have been coming out with rogue modes and Remnant is no exception with it’s DLC-based mode: Survival. Join us to complain about getting bodied by bosses, watching out for archers, and trying to figure out just how much chocolate you need in a cake before you call it a chocolate cake.

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Transcript

2:18 - game stats

3:54 - one sentence description

8:28 - Roguelike elements debate and randomization requirements

11:04 - Story mode experience and memorable narrative moments

13:29 - our story begins

19:12 - Hub world design and Ward 13 underground base

24:22 - Solo gameplay experience and earth biome exploration

30:07 - Base game vs roguelike classification discussion

34:14 - Story progression through different biomes and bosses

39:39 - Survival mode introduction and DLC content discussion

42:56 - Solo vs co-op gameplay balance and design

48:21 - Trait system and loot mechanics in survival

1:03:11 - Community feedback and souls-like accessibility discussion

1:07:55 - community correspondence

1:16:04 - rankings and final thoughts

1:25:25 - similar games

Next episode: Azure Dreams

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Intro music: Kenny Dorham - I Had The Craziest Dream

Outro music: Remnant OST - Black Wolf and Bloodshed