When comparing UnNetHack vs HyperRogue, the Slant community recommends HyperRogue for most people. In the question“What are the best roguelikes on Android?” HyperRogue is ranked 41st while UnNetHack is ranked 63rd. The most important reason people chose HyperRogue is:
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.
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 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.
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.
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.