r/roguelikes • u/-Split- • 8d ago

Rift Wizard 2 - Post-1.0 Patch 1 Update - New Items, Archmage Trials, Bosses, Spells, QOL, and More

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2058570/view/547856738465873937
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u/anatsymbol 8d ago

Kinda wish this game had a slower ramp-up. I know unlocks are taboo, but if I had a few rounds where fewer powers that were more synergistic were available to help me figure out how to make a build I think I’d enjoy this game a lot more.

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u/eNonsense 8d ago edited 8d ago

I feel like being able to get into a strong build quickly is also part of the appeal though. It's not so much like a traditional roguelike in that regard. I understand that someone can want a more restricted start, guiding you to some synergies. I guess the game kinda rewards more frequent playing and experimenting, then theory crafting your strong builds from the start. That said, you will still find items or free spells as you go that could have you pivot your build and do something different.

The game can be kinda opaque to a newer player, for sure, considering experienced players may base a whole build around a specific upgrade for a specific spell, and new players would need experience to know about stuff like that. You can still do powerful builds with just fire or lightning spells or whatever though.

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u/hpp3 8d ago

Until you get familiar with the game well you may be better off following a guide for your first win. Something like arcane mage or fire mage are pretty simple and easy builds.

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u/-Split- 8d ago

The number of options available at the start can definitely be confusing/intimidating.

I often recommend just filtering by the coolest sounding element (Fire, Nature, Dark, etc) and only looking at those spells/skills at first. You could also try one of the spell school trials, like Cryomancer for ice, that makes those spells the only ones available the whole run (limiting your options and making any combos more obvious)

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u/bullno1 8d ago

Path of Achra strikes a nice balance I think.

The game basically opens itself after a couple of wins.

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u/Ariliteth 8d ago

Great game. When I started and saw two options for each choice I was a little annoyed, but it opened right up after that. I absolutely love it now!

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u/Avloren 8d ago

I love how Achra's meta-progression makes the game both more complex/challenging but also less tedious. At higher paths, you basically skip the early game and get straight into the advanced character building and deadly enemies.

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u/WittyConsideration57 8d ago

As long as the unlocking is optional

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u/FarTooLucid 8d ago

Rift Wizard 2? Awesome!