Few studios can claim responsibility for establishing a new genre of gaming, but Cellar Door Games managed just that when it coined the name ‘roguelite’ (a roguelike with the twist that you become stronger over subsequent runs). But that badge of honour comes at a heavy price. Rogue Legacy 2 enters a market that’s flooded with roguelites built upon the very template that Cellar Door established over a decade ago.
Fortunately, that template still has room for experimentation, and