Rogue

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Welcome to Rogue, the classic dungeon crawling game that started it all! First released in 1980 for Unix systems, Rogue revolutionized computer gaming and gave birth to an entire genre: the roguelike.

What is Rogue?

Rogue is a dungeon crawling adventure game where you, the adventurer, must navigate a dangerous dungeon, fight monsters, collect treasure, and ultimately retrieve the Amulet of Yendor. The game features:

Procedurally generated levels, ensuring a unique experience every time
Turn-based gameplay
Permadeath - once you die, it's game over!
ASCII graphics that leave everything to the imagination

How to Play

Here's a quick guide to get you started:

hjkl - Move left/down/up/right
y u b n - Move diagonally
. - Rest for one turn
, - Pick up an item
i - Show inventory
q - Quaff a potion
r - Read a scroll
w - Wield a weapon
W - Wear armor
T - Take off armor
d - Drop an item
> - Go down stairs
s - Search for hidden doors and traps

Legacy

Rogue's influence on gaming cannot be overstated. It spawned an entire genre of games known as "roguelikes," which include popular titles such as:

Modern interpretations of the roguelike genre, often called "roguelites," include games like:

The Binding of Isaac
Spelunky
Hades

Play Rogue Now!

Ready to embark on your adventure? You can play Rogue right in your browser!

Click here to play Rogue online

For the authentic experience, you can also compile and run Rogue on your Unix-like system. Here's how:

    git clone https://github.com/Davidslv/rogue.git
    cd rogue
    make
    ./rogue

Good luck, adventurer! May you find the Amulet of Yendor and escape the dungeon alive!