Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos Review: Entertainment with Glitches Galore (Switch)

Looking for a challenging yet rewarding gaming experience? Unleash your inner warrior in Rogues Heroes: Ruins of Tasos to defeat the formidable Titans! Rogue Heroes is an RPG dungeon crawler with a lot to offer through its fantastic graphics and engaging gameplay, but it also needs a lot of adjustments.

Rogue Heroes Ruins of Tasos Review Entertainment with Glitches Galore (Switch) CoverThe plethora of roguelites is overwhelming. Plenty of them are released yearly, and it’s difficult to determine which ones are worth playing. Rest assured that Heliocentric Studios’ Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos won’t disappoint! It’s a dungeon crawler that reminds us why roguelites are loved.

While Rogue Heroes has many outstanding characteristics, such as easy mechanics and diverse classes, the glitches are bothersome.

You can purchase Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos on the Nintendo Switch or Steam for $19.99.

STORY – WHEN DISASTER STRIKES

The game’s plot is straightforward, making it very easy to follow.

Long ago, four Goddesses died to prevent the malicious Titans from taking over Tasos. The Goddesses locked the Titans in four Great Dungeons, but the seals grow weaker while the beasts grow stronger. 

Only a noble hero can save Tasos from their grasp. It’s up to you to annihilate the Titans and their menacing henchmen! 

GAMEPLAY – LOADS OF FUN… AND BUGS

The story is basic, but this is one of the most engrossing RPGs I’ve played in a while. You can also play with up to three people via online and local co-op mode. You’ll solve those dungeon puzzles in a cinch if you venture with friends! 

SO MANY OPTIONS!

One feature I love is the character customization. You may choose their skin tone, hair color, and cloak color. Creating a character that resembles myself is exciting because it makes me feel more immersed in the game. 

After customization, you choose your class. Only two class options are available at the beginning, but you unlock more by obtaining clothing threads and bringing them to The Rusty Needle. The selection of classes in many other games is usually scarce, but Rogue Heroes has ten character types! The class versatility is one of my favorite aspects of the game because each one has special abilities. For example, the Witch crafts more effective potions than other classes and uses their broom to hover over threatening obstacles. 

Every player can find a class that fits their fighting style. If you get bored with one class, just switch to another. Simply open your wardrobe, select the one you want to be in, and it’s done! 

The Mage is one of my favorite classes.

The Mage is one of my favorite classes.

You can also use various weapons to slay your enemies, such as a wand or sword. All classes have access to every weapon, but some excel at using certain ones. For instance, the Knight deals more sword damage than the Mage. In addition, you can quickly shift between inventory items, which is convenient when you’re in the heat of battle. As mentioned before, all classes have special powers, many of which make you temporarily immune to taking damage. These powers range from the Mage’s lighting-fast Blink ability to the Reaper’s mind-blowing Burst ability. As a result, I mastered the art of dodging enemy attacks and following up with swift blows. Dodging and attacking with precision is crucial since several foes are nimble!

BECOME INVINCIBLE!

You can build your strength in countless ways. Use gems to upgrade your health at the Intori Clinic, increase your stamina at the Fitness Center, upgrade your weapons at Rick’s Tool Shed, and more! Since you need gems to reach maximum strength, keep your eyes peeled for them. You can also fish and farm to sell your items for Tasian Gold, which is used to open chests.  

They just aren't taking the bait today.

They just aren’t taking the bait today.

Talk to NPCs to unlock quests, gain valuable items, and discover new classes. Most are unmemorable since their backgrounds aren’t disclosed. Nonetheless, it was always exciting to encounter unfamiliar faces, since I knew I’d be getting stronger soon.  

THE JOY OF HACKIN’ AND SLASHIN’

Entering Terakar Keep in the Tufton Fields region.

Entering Terakar Keep in the Tufton Fields region.

Now for the best part of the game: the dungeons. Rogues Heroes’ dungeons are procedurally generated, meaning the layouts are different each time you die and revisit them. I love this feature because people can’t memorize the structures of any dungeons; therefore, the game doesn’t seem repetitive. You also relinquish all your gems upon entering a dungeon, but on the bright side, you don’t lose any gems when you die.

Prepare yourself for enemies, traps, and puzzles in these dangerous places. I can’t tell you how often I’ve been stumped by a puzzle or surprised by a hidden trap. The dungeon bosses are fun to battle since they have unique attack patterns, but you’ll have to learn each of them to be triumphant. The feeling of defeating a boss after I’ve learned its system is exhilarating!

THE UNENJOYABLE PART

As amazing as Rogue Heroes is, I can’t talk about it without mentioning glitches. Some are menial, but others are too significant to ignore. For example, when a teammate dies, you must carry their skull to an altar to resurrect them. Your fallen comrade remains a ghost while assisting you in combat until then. This resurrection system is creative and fun, but my friend couldn’t see my skull once after I died in online co-op mode. We had to abandon the run, which negatively impacted the gameplay. 

The trajectory of the projectiles from the wand is another major issue. Sometimes, the missiles locked onto enemies across the room instead of those in front of me. As a result, I switched to other weapons out of frustration. I could go on about the bugs in this game, but that would take too long. According to users on Steam, multiplayer mode is more buggy than single-player mode, and I couldn’t agree more. 

GRAPHICS AND SOUND

Despite the glitches and bugs, Rogue Heroes’ graphics are aesthetically pleasing. They’re one of the best features of the game! The art style is a salute to the Zelda franchise, and it’s a wise choice.

The dynamism in the different locations is astounding. They vary from a freezing mountain range to a scolding lava site, all of which are lively with fascinating creatures. A tremendous amount of detail is in each environment as well. For example, you’ll find squirrels scurrying around and green leaves falling in Tufton Fields. Meanwhile, you’ll track footprints in the snow and see snowflakes falling at Sekoset Mountain. The dungeon environments also match the climates they are in, producing unique puzzles. 

A room in Fyrotek Castle in the Overgrowth region.

A room in Fyrotek Castle in the Overgrowth region.

The sound design and music are of high quality too! The background music changes according to the atmosphere. For example, in Intori Village, the music is whimsical and calming, telling you it’s safe to let your guard down. On the contrary, the background music in dungeons is lower-pitched and threatening, warning you to tread carefully. In terms of sound design, subtle things in Rogue Heroes, such as stepping on mud vs. stepping on snow, impress me the most. Also, the disturbing screams the monsters make upon being slaughtered are unforgettable.

Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos was reviewed on the Nintendo Switch.

Summary
Although Rogues Heroes is another Zelda-esque dungeon crawler, it sets itself apart with its numerous class options, captivating environments, and addictive gameplay! The game has noticeable bugs and glitches, especially in co-op mode. Nonetheless, it offers an adventure you won’t want to miss!
Good
  • Art style
  • Controls easily
  • Combat is fun and challenging
  • Co-op
Bad
  • Way too many glitches (mainly in multiplayer co-op mode)
  • Projectile trajectory from the wand is off sometimes
7
Good

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