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Add to SafariWhen comparing Retro Rogue vs Ananias, the Slant community recommends Ananias for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes on Android?” Ananias is ranked 19th while Retro Rogue is ranked 54th. The most important reason people chose Ananias is:
There are four available classes Alchemist, Arcane, Paladin, and Hunter, each with their own abilities. This gives a good variety to play with making a different experience when each one is used.
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Pros
Pro Simple gameplay for newcomers to the roguelike genre
For those that are new to the genre Retro Rogue is a good game to play to get their feet wet and learn the mechanics.
Pro Slider for graphics to emulate look of playing on a CRT
There is an option in game to allow an effect on the graphics that makes the game look as if it is being played on a CRT.
Pro Four classes
There are four available classes Alchemist, Arcane, Paladin, and Hunter, each with their own abilities. This gives a good variety to play with making a different experience when each one is used.
Pro Free version available
There is a free version of Ananias available for user to try before they purchase the full game.
Pro Basically a full game
Although a demo - as the developer calls the game, you can use up to 4 classes to complete the WHOLE game. There's no restriction whatsoever.
Pro Combat based on D&D dice rolling
Player and enemy hits are calculated from random dice rolls just as it would be in a Dungeons and Dragons game. This randomizes battles a bit making it somewhat luck based.
Pro Leverages touch screen nicely
Pro Animal companions
Players can choose an animal companion to accompany them in the game with each one differing in health and strength, giving even more variety to the game over top the player classes to choose from.
Cons
Con Not a free software
There are some libre alternatives.
Con Not much replay value
Once one has beaten the game, there is not much incentive to play again.
Con Application is updated frequently
Sometimes features are replaced with other features which significantly change the feel of the game. This can be disorienting.
Con Too much focus on animal companion
If or when the players animal companion dies the game becomes too difficult, making for a scenario where it is best to start over. This makes too much focus on the animal during gameplay as it needs to be kept alive the whole time to succeed.
