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Editor' Choice Roguelike Pixel ( Video Games ) Season 1 Episode 17

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"Editor's Choice" Roguelike Pixel games refer to highly-regarded, pixel art-style, roguelike games chosen by various editors or reviewers. These games are typically praised for their gameplay, art style, and innovative takes on the roguelike genre. One prominent example is Shattered Pixel Dungeon, which is a traditional roguelike dungeon crawler with randomized levels, enemies, and items. Another popular title is Pixel Dungeon, known for its challenging gameplay and exploration of a dungeon.

Key aspects of these games:
Roguelike elements:
Procedurally generated levels, permadeath, and turn-based combat are standard features.
Pixel art:
The visual style is characterized by the use of pixels to create the game's graphics, often evoking a sense of nostalgia for older games.
Editor's Choice recognition:
These games are often highlighted by reviewers and gaming websites for their quality and innovation.
Examples:
Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Pixel Dungeon are popular choices, but many other titles fit this description.
Challenging gameplay:
Roguelikes are known for their difficulty, requiring strategic thinking and adaptation to overcome challenges.

Examples of Editor's Choice Roguelike Pixel Games:
Pixel Dungeon:
A classic mobile roguelike known for its challenging gameplay and pixelated visuals.
Shattered Pixel Dungeon:
A traditional dungeon crawler with randomized levels, various characters, and many items.
The Legend of Zelda: Dungeons of Infinity:
A procedurally generated dungeon crawler inspired by Link to the Past, built from scratch using the original assets Bleeding Cool News.