Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition

Nongunz: Doppelganger Edition, developed by Brainwash Gang and published by Digerati, is a roguelite action-platformer that deliberately positions itself at the edge of accessibility, offering an experience that is as cryptic as it is mechanically engaging. From the moment it begins, the game provides almost no guidance, dropping players into a stark, monochrome world where understanding must be earned through trial, error, and careful observation. This design philosophy defines the entire experience, creating a game that feels less like a guided journey and more like a system to be deciphered. The core gameplay revolves around fast-paced side-scrolling combat, where players move through procedurally generated rooms filled with enemies, hazards, and opportunities for progression. Combat emphasizes momentum, encouraging players to chain kills together to build combos and maximize rewards. Movement and shooting feel responsive, and once the mechanics begin to click, there is a satisfying rhythm to clearing rooms efficiently. However, reaching that point requires patience, as the game offers little in the way of tutorials or clear explanations, leaving players to piece together its s…

If you dont like this game, that's the point. This game is intentionally confusing, brutal and vague.(like cruelty squad but more subtle). Push through it and you'lll find a gem that sticks. Is the game's movement weird? Yes. Can it be so ridiculously fun? HELL YES. There's alot I can say but i will only say this: Trust me, it gets GOOD.

This is absolutely one of the worst games I've ever played in my life. There's just nothing good about it. I tried to give it a shot, but there's nothing new (that's good) in this game. Controls are ♥♥♥♥. Visual clarity is ♥♥♥♥. Ninety percent of the rooms are just projectile spam in a game with the worst dodges ever made. The upgrades are not very clear, so they can't be that interesting. What cool ♥♥♥♥ can you describe in two symbols? I have no idea what the meta progress is, despite this being a "rogue-lite".

One of those take-it-or-leave-it games that has a lot of good qualities but doesn't quite cross the threshold into standing out. The original version of this came out 8 or 9 years ago and I remember it being viewed positively, I liked it too but didn't stick with it much. The updated Doppelganger edition was made free to people who owned the original and I downloaded that since it seemed good as a Steam Deck game. It is in fact a good Steam Deck game. Some of the systems are a mixed bag. The disposable card system is great and I like that you can add some stakes to your runs by bringing high value cards with you when you want to go for broke (reaching a new floor or beating a very annoying boss - I don't love the bosses in this). The way you store items like cards sucks, you just have some crypts and unlockable holes that you throw items in. Because you can't filter cards by their stats, you might end up like me and overorganizing all your storage units so that, say, one hole has all the low level bones that, while they're less good for creating minions later on, you can still use them as healing items while one crypt has all your nice cards that you keep running out of space for …

This game is ass I mean c'mon

Great game