Golden Krone Hotel is a solid roguelike that takes a lot from the basic entries into the genre and explores a couple of straightforward, unique ideas that lend it a cool flavor and make it an interesting experience. I liked it quite a bit.
GKH has a simplified equipment system. Anything you pick up is automatically equipped if better or converted to cash if not. This works well and equipment isn't really the focus of the game.
Random elements in the dungeon come in the form of potions. There is a really good identification system here, each potion can be one of three different things, allowing you to mitigate risk and leverage your knowledge of potion rarity to determine how safe something is.
Books in the dungeon also give you random stat increases as well as allowing you to learn random spells, which can heavily affect your run.
You can also choose from several unlockable classes to start as, each of which has different starting setups and sometimes passive abilities (turning into a werewolf in moonlight, better spellbooks, etc...).
All that is pretty straightforward, but where Golden Krone Hotel shines is in its light system and its vampire transformation system.
Light traverses around the level, shining in through windows at different angles, creating areas of danger (if you are a vampire) or safety (if you are a human). Darkness and stealth is also a part of the game, so light can come into play in that regard as well. This system is very straightforward but adds a lot of depth to the game. Understanding how sunlight (and moonlight, in some cases) works can be key to winning your run.
Every human you can play as will eventually turn into a vampire, but can transform back by using a potion. Humans can cast spells and use guns, vampires cannot, but get a large bonus to their physical stats and can heal by drinking the blood of injured monsters. The Hotel is also populated by humans (who attack vampire players), vampires (who attack human players), and monsters (who attack everything). This gives Golden Krone Hotel a super unique feel and it is very engaging to manage the state of your character and the different tactics you need to use as you switch from human to vampire and back.
Golden Krone Hotel is a fun little roguelike that isn't trying to do too much, but executes well on its premise. If you want a good, straightforward game in the genre or are an expert looking to try something a little different, Golden Krone Hotel is a pretty good option!
GKH has a simplified equipment system. Anything you pick up is automatically equipped if better or converted to cash if not. This works well and equipment isn't really the focus of the game.
Random elements in the dungeon come in the form of potions. There is a really good identification system here, each potion can be one of three different things, allowing you to mitigate risk and leverage your knowledge of potion rarity to determine how safe something is.
Books in the dungeon also give you random stat increases as well as allowing you to learn random spells, which can heavily affect your run.
You can also choose from several unlockable classes to start as, each of which has different starting setups and sometimes passive abilities (turning into a werewolf in moonlight, better spellbooks, etc...).
All that is pretty straightforward, but where Golden Krone Hotel shines is in its light system and its vampire transformation system.
Light traverses around the level, shining in through windows at different angles, creating areas of danger (if you are a vampire) or safety (if you are a human). Darkness and stealth is also a part of the game, so light can come into play in that regard as well. This system is very straightforward but adds a lot of depth to the game. Understanding how sunlight (and moonlight, in some cases) works can be key to winning your run.
Every human you can play as will eventually turn into a vampire, but can transform back by using a potion. Humans can cast spells and use guns, vampires cannot, but get a large bonus to their physical stats and can heal by drinking the blood of injured monsters. The Hotel is also populated by humans (who attack vampire players), vampires (who attack human players), and monsters (who attack everything). This gives Golden Krone Hotel a super unique feel and it is very engaging to manage the state of your character and the different tactics you need to use as you switch from human to vampire and back.
Golden Krone Hotel is a fun little roguelike that isn't trying to do too much, but executes well on its premise. If you want a good, straightforward game in the genre or are an expert looking to try something a little different, Golden Krone Hotel is a pretty good option!