Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano remains deeply immersed in the evolving landscape of modern roguelikes.
In a recent Reddit interaction, the team at Mega Crit shed light on the diverse array of titles that have influenced the development of Slay the Spire and its highly anticipated successor, Slay the Spire 2.
Yano shared a poignant sentiment, admitting that the developers often feel a sense of loss because they can never experience their own creations through the fresh, unbiased eyes of a fan.
Despite this, his passion for the genre remains undiminished. He noted that he actively explores contemporary roguelikes, some of which served as foundational inspirations for the first game, while others are currently shaping the mechanics of the sequel or simply providing personal enjoyment.
Among the standout titles Yano mentioned are Ball x Pit, Blue Prince, Dead Cells, Elden Ring Nightreign, FTL: Faster Than Light, Hades, Inscryption, Luck be a Landlord, Noita, Nova Drift, Rogue Legacy, Spelunky, and The Binding of Isaac. He emphasized that the roguelike genre offers a unique laboratory for dissecting intricate game mechanics and exploring the boundless possibilities of procedural variability.
Source: iXBT.games