Void Scout

Brilliant presentation with a unique design and feel for a Rogue-like. The combat in [i]Void Scout[/i] feels a lot like a game of chess. The attacks are in patterns—think of how a knight moves—and the gameplay largely revolves around positioning oneself so that the pattern of one’s attacks are most advantageous to themselves, and the pattern of their enemies’ attacks are least advantageous to them. To aid one in their quest there are two weapons slots and three nanotech augmentation slots. Some nanotech is active, like an attack yielding grenades, and some nanotech is passive, such as a ”stealth” mode that decreases enemy count. The combination of one’s weapons, nanotech, and tactics is what makes [i]Void Scout[/i] what it is. When encountering new threats, one is not always sure what combination will fit the bill: some experimentation may be required! The simplicity of [i]Void Scout[/i] is a boon rather than a bane. It is straightforward and unpretentious. While it [i]is[/i] a Rogue-like, and can be tough as nails, the graphics, sound, and narrative elements set it apart from its peers. It’s worth checking out!

Easy to pick up, but it does keep your attention, and even on casual difficulty the boss fights still present quite a challenge. The switch between free movement and turn-based combat gets surprisingly smooth after a while.

An atmospheric, engaging and immersive turn based game.

Tense and quite challenging from the outset. The dark techno music is great and really amps up the intensity of the fights! (Which I keep running away from!)

I enjoyed the first level. The second level persisted in "Here's a room with a dozen ranged buggers. Good luck" Six deaths later, I am forced to uninstall.

Not liking this game. Lots of reading and its in bad font - got bored and went skip skip skip... sfx and music muted because when you walk you can hear robots humping each other. gameplay was ok. fights ranged from bs to easy sweep. Really liked bonuses that can combine with each other and thats it - good for doing something while listening to podcast