How is multiplayer, how much game content etc...?

[GuudBooi]

I just saw the sale and i have been looking at this game for a lot of time since i love roguelites generally but i would like if someone could give me an insight into it.

Is this a roguelike or roguelite, are there permanent upgrades or not?
What type of progression is there?
Is there a lot of stuff do to, a lot of content, levels, dungeons?
Is it easy to run, i have a laptop i3 with a geforce710M

Also i'm very much looking forward for the multiplayer but i was wondering if it easy to jump in and enjoy a good experience with other players or it isn't that easy?
Is game balanced alone and with other players?

I love these type of games as i said before, i like Ziggurat and i love Hades and also like binding of isaac, but was wondering if gameplay loop would turn out boring after one completition (one run where you finished the game) or if there is always more stuff to look into.

I also love to hunt achievements generally.
Very thanks for any info!

[LazyTavi]

Non-human races are limited to the classes they can play. Completing the game with one will remove this restriction. Otherwise, there is no permanent progression (aside from achievements ofc, I'm having a lot of fun collecting them ). In-game progression is obtained through leveling up and finding new gear, but it's all lost upon death.

There is about 20-30 levels, give or take, 3 bosses, 9 playable races, and about 15-20 playable classes, so there's plenty to experiment with.

Game is fairly easy to run, I doubt your laptop will have trouble.

Playing online is easy with friends, but there's no matchmaking system. If you want to play with randos you'll have to ask for partners in the discord. IMO the game is most balanced solo, playing with others seems a bit too easy, but having to care for multiple heroes does introduce unique challenges.

The gameplay loop is more akin to a game like Nethack, ToME, or Dredmor. You will be going through the same areas each playthrough, but you won't be crazy overpowered like in Hades and effortlessly breeze through them.

[GuudBooi]

Originally posted by FluffyBubbles:

Non-human races are limited to the classes they can play. Completing the game with one will remove this restriction. Otherwise, there is no permanent progression (aside from achievements ofc, I'm having a lot of fun collecting them :sans:). In-game progression is obtained through leveling up and finding new gear, but it's all lost upon death.

There is about 20-30 levels, give or take, 3 bosses, 9 playable races, and about 15-20 playable classes, so there's plenty to experiment with.

Game is fairly easy to run, I doubt your laptop will have trouble.

Playing online is easy with friends, but there's no matchmaking system. If you want to play with randos you'll have to ask for partners in the discord. IMO the game is most balanced solo, playing with others seems a bit too easy, but having to care for multiple heroes does introduce unique challenges.

The gameplay loop is more akin to a game like Nethack, ToME, or Dredmor. You will be going through the same areas each playthrough, but you won't be crazy overpowered like in Hades and effortlessly breeze through them.

Areas and dungeons do change everytime you play right, you are saying that the biomes don't change ?
How much geared up and levelled up you can become till you finish your game, is there a lot of gear to have fun around with builds ? Does level up give you more stats or different abilities or they are based on the class themself and are unlocked from the start ?

I guess the question should be if you can have a lot of room to experiments with a lot of builds for each class generally ?
Levels can be challenging without many bosses ?
Also you refered to unique challenge for different heroes when put together, is it because some races or heroes act differently towards other races or classes ?

[LazyTavi]

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Areas and dungeons do change everytime you play right, you are saying that the biomes don't change ?

Right, the biomes don't change. Each level is composed of several snippets of premade rooms randomly arranged, almost like certain tabletop games.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

How much geared up and levelled up you can become till you finish your game, is there a lot of gear to have fun around with builds ? Does level up give you more stats or different abilities or they are based on the class themself and are unlocked from the start ? I guess the question should be if you can have a lot of room to experiments with a lot of builds for each class generally ?

There's a decent variety of builds, and playing as all the different classes will do a good job exposing you to multiple playstyles. Leveling up purely raises your stats, yes, but maximizing your potential in any particular field unlocks a skill-specific bonus for the rest of you run.

Although each class has optimal equipment, access to them is never guaranteed. You will often find yourself needing to improvise and adapt your playstyle, especially during the early game.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Levels can be challenging without many bosses ?

I forgot to mention, minibosses exist in the dungeon and can be found somewhat rarely, but you will most often find lots of normal enemies, and they will often challenge you plenty enough.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Also you refered to unique challenge for different heroes when put together, is it because some races or heroes act differently towards other races or classes ?

Yes, different races will have different interactions with objects, NPCS, and the environment. However, I was more referring to the problems that come with a larger party (keeping everyone fed, sharing the loot, etc.) This helps balance out having multiple heroes, but I still kinda think coop is OP atm.

[GuudBooi]

Originally posted by FluffyBubbles:

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Areas and dungeons do change everytime you play right, you are saying that the biomes don't change ?

Right, the biomes don't change. Each level is composed of several snippets of premade rooms randomly arranged, almost like certain tabletop games.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

How much geared up and levelled up you can become till you finish your game, is there a lot of gear to have fun around with builds ? Does level up give you more stats or different abilities or they are based on the class themself and are unlocked from the start ? I guess the question should be if you can have a lot of room to experiments with a lot of builds for each class generally ?

There's a decent variety of builds, and playing as all the different classes will do a good job exposing you to multiple playstyles. Leveling up purely raises your stats, yes, but maximizing your potential in any particular field unlocks a skill-specific bonus for the rest of you run.

Although each class has optimal equipment, access to them is never guaranteed. You will often find yourself needing to improvise and adapt your playstyle, especially during the early game.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Levels can be challenging without many bosses ?

I forgot to mention, minibosses exist in the dungeon and can be found somewhat rarely, but you will most often find lots of normal enemies, and they will often challenge you plenty enough.

Originally posted by AAAARRR:

Also you refered to unique challenge for different heroes when put together, is it because some races or heroes act differently towards other races or classes ?

Yes, different races will have different interactions with objects, NPCS, and the environment. However, I was more referring to the problems that come with a larger party (keeping everyone fed, sharing the loot, etc.) This helps balance out having multiple heroes, but I still kinda think coop is OP atm.

Thanks for your answers !