When comparing HyperRogue vs Golden Krone Hotel, the Slant community recommends Golden Krone Hotel for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes/roguelites on PC?” Golden Krone Hotel is ranked 50th while HyperRogue is ranked 73rd. The most important reason people chose Golden Krone Hotel is:
Rather than having no idea what the potion or scroll may be, you are given 3 possibilities of what it could be. This allows you to make more educated guesses in clutch situations rather than grasping at straws.
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Pros
Pro Unique geometry
HyperRogue takes place in the hyperbolic plane. The grid of hexagons and heptagons and the straight lines which seem to be parallel diverge and never cross and many more unique and unusual geometric shapes.
Pro Easy to get into
A bit like in chess, the basic mechanics are based purely on movement, so no keys to learn. There are no stats, and most creatures are killed with a single hit -- the same is true for the player, but like in Chess, moves which would immediately lead to being killed are forbidden, so the game is over only when you are checkmated. Advanced parts of the game world include lands based on more complex mechanics, and magical orbs which give temporary special powers.
Pro Many different areas
Many areas based on various themes (R'Lyeh, Desert, Overgrown Forest, Living Cave, Palace, Carribean, etc.)
Pro Turn-based roguelike or local coop roguelite
Can be played both as a turn-based roguelike, and as a roguelite with smooth time. Local coop is available in the roguelite mode.
Pro Unique way of dealing with unidentified items
Rather than having no idea what the potion or scroll may be, you are given 3 possibilities of what it could be. This allows you to make more educated guesses in clutch situations rather than grasping at straws.
Pro The transformation mechanic
It doesn't matter whether you choose to play as a human or a vampire, you will end up switching between the two. You only remain a human for a limited time before transforming into a vampire. When you are a vampire, it is sometimes useful to turn back into a human using a special potion. Human enemies will not attack you in human form. Vampire enemies will not attack you in vampire form. This leads to amazing strategic moments in the game that will have you on the edge of your seat!
Pro Unique light mechanics
Many creatures (and sometimes yourself) are affected by light shining through cracked windows in the hotel. Sunlight does massive damage against vampires, moonlight turns werewolves, etc.
Cons
Con Strange visual choices
One of the selling points of the game is also one of its biggest weaknesses. For some, it's simply headache inducing to look at.