06-08-2003, 10:12 PM
Hmmm, either I'm blind or this thread is severely lacking in roguelikes. So I'll add a couple:
Angband (open source freeware, PC/Mac/Amiga): One town, one dungeon with 100 levels (each of which is randomly regenerated every time you visit), and the game's only quest is at the bottom: to slay Morgoth. Definately a Diablo precursor, and definately worth the download if you don't mind the ASCII graphics.
Ancient Domains of Mystery (freeware, PC): Less random than Angband, more quests, more bizarre Nethackish rituals than Angband. The learning curve for this game is extreme (and even moreso without spoilers) but it can really be fun.
Angband (open source freeware, PC/Mac/Amiga): One town, one dungeon with 100 levels (each of which is randomly regenerated every time you visit), and the game's only quest is at the bottom: to slay Morgoth. Definately a Diablo precursor, and definately worth the download if you don't mind the ASCII graphics.
Ancient Domains of Mystery (freeware, PC): Less random than Angband, more quests, more bizarre Nethackish rituals than Angband. The learning curve for this game is extreme (and even moreso without spoilers) but it can really be fun.