A recent resurgence in “classic” style games has continued with another tribute to classic dungeon crawlers. Pangeon is a combination of the “best elements known from various games of the genre,” says the developers. The game is available on Steam for purchase right now; all other platforms can expect a release before the end of 2020.
This is a new title from independent developer MrCiastku. It is a roguelike game, like many others, but the creators hope to make it more than just another fantasy adventure. Only time will tell if their attempt will work, but for now, fans are just happy to have another new world to explore on Steam.
Pangeon is focused on a single-player experience. The goal of the player to make their way through several dungeons and slay many monsters within. The mission is very difficult as it draws from a classic mentality of skill over brute force.
The title of the game, Pangeon, is the name of an evil organization within the dungeon that has the potential to destroy the entire planet. Not much is known about them other then they are, for a fact, evil and the ultimate goal of each suicidal dungeon run.
The game itself is gaining recognition for being a relatively short experience. It contains a mix of many roguelike elements and is mounted on a classic styled retro aesthetic. There are eight diverse levels with different looks and themes. New enemies and items will be encountered on each level as well as several different weapons.
The audio and visual styling is unique and as close to classic styling as most modern games can get. True to the genre, the eight levels contain several secrets and easter eggs waiting to be discovered by perceptive fans.
There are many games that claim to be tributes to the classic genre. It is not often that they can reach those goals both in aesthetic and in difficulty. Pangeon seems to be able to do both based on description alone. Most reviewers and fans seem to agree that although the game lacks in many roguelike qualities, it still is a fit casual action-RPG to pass the time with. Classic style gameplay mixed with standard fantasy heroes creates the perfect environment for a rush of nostalgia.
You can find Pangeon available on Steam for $9.99. Enjoy a classic experience mixed with an epic quest that will test your mettle against eight dungeon levels.
