ArcRunner is a beautiful Cyberpunk-styled action rogue-lite set in the far future on board a huge space station where the controlling AI has gone insane, and its up to you to traverse the Arc to find and destroy it.
I died repeatedly, swore a lot, and tried plenty of different load-outs. I had a great time during each playthrough even though I knew failure was just around the corner. This sense of impending doom adds a layer of risk vs reward. Additionally, the opportunity to test new builds and permanently improve your hero was hard to turn down. Consequently,...
Thus comes the question: is it worth it to save Arc? Despite two gross issues, I'd say yes.
ArcRunner is a title that offers a solid and fun gaming experience, with well-structured gameplay and a variety of character classes that add depth to the game strategy. However, despite its qualities, it fails to stand out significantly in the roguelite genre, which is already very crowded and full of alternatives.
ArcRunner offers a satisfactory experience for fans of the roguelite genre, delivering exciting moments of facing challenges in a futuristic environment, filled with action and neon in spades.
Giving first-person shooting some roguelike twists helps to make things interesting, but it lacks overall depth
