Clock Rogue

such a simple concept which ends up being incredibly fun. it almost plays like a rhythm game and you can either count in your head or intuitively time it without counting, and both are very satisfying to pull off. the roguelike part is simple but ties it together nicely giving you the power scaling and choose-1-of-3 dopamine spike

I'm a gamedev myself, and that's the only review you need [h1]Short description[/h1][hr][/hr] Roguelike about time. You have a clock which you fill with symbols. Each symbol has a different effect (damage, heal, etc) On every turn you start the clock (real time timer). Tricky part that you don't see time. When you click again, the hand moves around the clock by the elapsed time and performs the action under it. So if you have a good sense of time, you can easily win. It's all about a sense of time [h1]Worth highlighting / What is unique[/h1][hr][/hr] * The idea itself is very unique [h1] Overall rating 5/10[/h1][hr][/hr] Very simple and short. Not many attacks or ways to play. Not even artifacts or any type of modifiers And I didn't like it. I stress a lot when playing :D It's a very niche game that some people will definitely like. Especially people who want to improve their sense of time If it sounded interesting to you - try it! [h1]Extra[/h1][hr][/hr] Follow my curator page, [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45084582-Dev-inspiration/] Dev inspiration[/url] for more reviews from a developer's perspective.

Clock Rogue takes a wonderfully simple idea and turns it into the foundation of an unusual roguelike. Developed by MONO ENTERTAINMENT and published by Phoenixx Inc., the game replaces conventional attack inputs with a stopwatch-based system where judging the passage of time becomes an essential combat skill. Instead of simply pressing a button when an ability is ready, players must stop a hidden timer at the correct moment to activate the attack assigned to that position on their clock. It is immediately understandable, yet surprisingly demanding once battles start placing pressure on your concentration. The most interesting part of the combat is how it tests something players rarely need to think about in games: their internal sense of time. Once the stopwatch starts, the actual elapsed time is concealed, leaving you to estimate when the desired number of seconds has passed. Stop too early or too late and you may trigger something other than the attack you intended. This produces an unusual kind of tension because even a perfectly sensible tactical decision still depends on accurate execution. After several encounters, it becomes satisfying to notice yourself becoming better at j…

This game is a hidden gem. There are multiple different characters with unique game mechanics that don't stray too far from the core teachings of the game. Each enemy feels different from the previous ones without making the game too difficult for new players. I adore the art style and design of the characters. This is without mentioning the fact that there are many fun and creative actions to add to your wheel and the actual timing of clock strikes a perfect balance between easy to pick up and hard to master. This game is a steal for £4.29 and I highly encourage you to pick this game up if you have the spare time.

unique mechanic for a rougelike game

fun little game to pass time during work meetings. I realised my internal clock is absolutely garbage and have set out a 6 months training regiment to improve my counting skills. cant wait to try my skills at those restaurants that give you a free meal if you stop the clock blindly at 10 seconds, but i'd prob screw it up