Roguelikes are one of my favorite genres because it’s mostly about skill and tactics. You can beat Enter the Gungeon or Dead Cells with subpar weapons, on your first attempt or through clever use of the mechanics of the game. It also makes progression interesting, as might gain new powers,...

One of the challenges to a game like RAD is knowing the ins and outs of the mechanics. Sometimes there is a secret room, other times there are chests you should and should not open and it makes for a learning curve. The most important thing really isn't what you should and should not do, as much...

Arguably the hardest trophy/achievement in RAD is I Am Bat Man. This is almost entirely due to the complicated addressed in our review. Simply put, melee combat is not as advantageous as ranged combat, leading to more damage and a higher likelihood of death. So when you do De-Made style, which...

Part of what makes roguelikes both fun and frustrating is the knowledge that something is important, even if you don't know why. RAD does this with the Mender Altar by putting it on the map and making it a seemingly important element, except it isn't clear what or how you use it. Surprisingly,...

The hard thing about roguelikes is figuring out how to maximize your power. RAD makes this even more difficult by limiting the amount of abilities you can have. Even if you're able to hold an unlimited amount of perks, your abilities are what makes or breaks a run. So much so that certain ones are...

As we get closer to the fall season, we're starting to see more interesting games release. This week we actually have a few noteworthy titles to play before Control releases. Starting the week off we have RAD bringing a new roguelike to consoles. It's a neat game, even if it could use better...

One of the struggles to making a good roguelike is balance. There needs to be enough mechanics to allow someone to succeed, regardless of circumstances, but enough where almost anyone can win. RAD tries to find this balance through melee, largely positive mechanics and a strong focus on mutations....

Bringing a roguelike to E3 is an interesting choice. Since levels are randomly generated, it’s hard to get the full experience or RAD, but at the same time it gives the perfect idea of what to expect. And, based off what I played, it was interesting enough to be excited. RAD is about as...