When comparing UnNetHack vs Pathos: Nethack Codex, the Slant community recommends Pathos: Nethack Codex for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes on Android?” Pathos: Nethack Codex is ranked 10th while UnNetHack is ranked 63rd.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Tilesets and ASCII modes
There are two available tilesets (graphics) for the game as well as an ASCII mode. This gives the player a few choices as to how they would like their game to look and the additional ASCII mode gives the feeling of playing the original game this was forked from, for the purists.
Pro Fork of the original NetHack
UnNetHack is a fork of the original 1987 NetHack, a famous game for its time. For those familiar with the original there will be a good sense of nostalgia while playing.
Pro Literally feels like Nethack, despite totally intuitive interface
Pro Active developer continually adding new content and features
Pro 100% free
No in app purchases either.
Pro Scales well on multiple sized devices
Supports phone, tablet, and desktop/laptop sized screens.
Cons
Con Can be complicated to understand
Many areas of the game can be complicated to understand what they are, which can be not only intimidating in learning but also frustrating.