Let’s jump right into Ducksoup Dungeon. It’s a free web browser playable rogue-lite on Itch.io by developer Richard Lems, also known as Blastmode Games. You might have heard of Lems’ work on the game Mighty Goose.
In the game I’m discussing here, Ducksoup Dungeon, you choose one of four heroes. It is playable in a web browser or can be downloaded. Starting with “Slashchicken,” the first hero is a chicken.
Gameplay
With amazing firepower at your side, you’ll blast your way through and collect coins. Each play’s collection can be used to unlock the other three heroes. Every level features hidden procedurally generated areas, meaning it can be a different layout every time you play. The levels, of which there seems to be an infinite number, are filled with containers destructible for coins, reached by eliminating various mobs.
The game is ready to go in seconds and if you want to rebind the keys for your controller, you may be pleased by how satisfyingly this strategy works. Some neat things I noticed by doing this include: doing things like holding down and shooting with Slashchicken creates a slow-motion effect allowing you to unleash on enemies below (or in reverse, up!) You can also play with a mouse and keyboard just as well I presume.
Each of the four characters has a unique mechanic similar to the way Super Mario 2 worked, with a select screen at the title. I also experimented with Rollerpig–a pig who rolls… There’s also a snail name “Swarmbug” and a rat named “Ratbone.”
Overall Thoughts on Ducksoup Dungeon
There’s not too much I need to say, but Ducksoup Dungeon is super fun for what it is, and I found the learning curve quick and engaging. Make sure to drop by the itchIO link below if you want to try this one out, and I’m always happy to get new subscribers over on YouTube, where you can watch the video above along with my other videos.
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