Dungeonmans is a truly top-tier roguelike developed by Adventurepro Games (Jim Shepard), released in late 2014. I had the opportunity to write the soundtrack for the game and even contribute a few kibbles worth of content. If there's a single game that has been a big inspiration for Tangledeep, it would have to be Dungeonmans.
Jim has also been a game programming and design mentor to me from the start, before Tangledeep was even a twinkle in my eye. Without his extensive experience and valuable advice, this game simply would not have been possible.
So, it's with great excitement that can announce Jim is joining the Tangledeep team as a full-time programmer! This is a huge deal since I've been the only one writing code so far, and there are so many things I want to do. He'll be squashing bugs, collaborating on awesome new features, optimizing the engine, and doing prep work for ports to other platforms yet to-be-announced.
Exciting times!
If you're a fan of Dungeonmans, you'll want to read his update announcement here about how this will affect future Dungeonmans dev. (Spoiler: It will slow down, especially compared to the 2+ years of support the game has already received, but Dungeonmans is NOT dying and there is more to come!)
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Available DLCs
Tangledeep combines the 16-bit graphics and polish of classic SNES-era RPGs with elements from roguelikes and dungeon crawlers to create a magical experience for players of all skill levels. Trapped in underground villages with no memory of the world at the surface, you must survive an ever-changing labyrinth to discover what lies above. Experience rich turn-based gameplay as you explore a sprawling dungeon that’s different each time you play. Tangledeep features a customizable job system and hundreds of collectible items that allow you to approach each playthrough in a totally new way!
The Setting
For hundreds of years, people have lived in the safety of underground settlements and villages – where the only route to the surface is “Tangledeep,” a mysterious and ever-changing labyrinth. With memories of the surface world long forgotten, you set out for the labyrinth to discover what lies above. With each floor – full of magical beasts, ancient automatons, bizarre environments and hybrid biomes – the mystery grows ever deeper…
Key Features
Experience finely-tuned, procedurally-generated gameplay as you fight challenging monsters, complete quests, and collect items.
Master deep, tactical combat across 9 unique jobs. (More to come!)
Choose between two game modes – including Adventure Mode, which removes the permadeath restriction.
Share some of your progress between characters by using the banking system, or planting magic trees and raising monsters in town.
Take in the scenery – comprised of beautiful 16-bit graphics and carefully handcrafted maps!
Relax to a beautiful soundtrack composed by award-winning composer Andrew Aversa – joined by Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana) and Grant Kirkhope (GoldenEye 007, Civilization: Beyond Earth).
Multiple Platforms and Control Methods
Runs on both PC and Mac, with Linux support in continuing development (already works great on several distros)
Play with virtually any controller, and remap any control, binding, or shortcut
Old-school keyboard-only support (numpad movement) as well as WASD preset bindings available
Full mouse support - can even be played with ONLY the mouse!
MINIMAL SETUP
OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ / Steam OS+
Processor: SSE2 instruction set supportMemory: 2 GB RAM
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Graphics supporting DX9 or DX11 with 9.3 capabilities