GnollHack
by Hyvän mielen pelit ry
Major roguelike RPG reinvented: Dungeon exploration game based on NetHack.
| App Name | GnollHack |
|---|---|
| Developer | Hyvän mielen pelit ry |
| Category | Role Playing |
| Download Size | 685 MB |
| Latest Version | 1.91 |
| Average Rating | 4.79 |
| Rating Count | 210 |
| Google Play | Download |
| AppBrain | Download GnollHack Android app |
GnollHack is a modern reimagination of the classic roguelike game NetHack. It features a streamlined user interface, vibrant animated graphics, and immersive voiceovers, bringing a fresh and engaging experience to both new players and fans of the original.
STORY
In GnollHack, you are a hero sent by your deity into the perilous Dungeons of Doom, tasked with recovering the stolen Amulet of Yendor from the clutches of the malevolent god Moloch, who has hidden it in the fiery depths of the underworld. Along your journey, you will encounter formidable enemies, discover great magical artifacts, and strive for glory. You must either triumph or perish in the attempt.
ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY
- Explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and treasures.
- Every playthrough is unique due to randomized elements.
- Traditional roguelike with turn-based gameplay, grid-based movement, and no meta-progression.
- Delve into the dungeon and recover the Amulet of Yendor to win the game.
RICH CLASS AND RACE SYSTEM
- Choose from 13 different character classes (e.g. wizard, barbarian, or rogue) with unique abilities.
- Choose from 5 different races (e.g. human, elf, or gnoll) with unique traits.
COMPLEX AND INTERACTIVE WORLD
- Highly detailed mechanics, including hunger, item identification, and environmental interactions.
- Solve puzzles, disarm traps, and experiment with items in unexpected ways (e.g. dip a weapon into a potion of poison to coat it with poison).
DEEP ITEM AND MAGIC SYSTEM
- Hundreds of items, spells, and artifacts with diverse effects.
- Strategic inventory management and item identification are critical for success.
CHALLENGING PERMADEATH
(Classic Mode Only)
- Death is permanent, requiring players to adapt, plan, and learn from mistakes to progress further.
- High-stakes decision-making encourages careful exploration.
MODERN GRAPHICAL UI
- Animated graphics, immersive sound effects, original music, and engaging voiceovers bring the dungeon to life, setting GnollHack apart from classic ASCII-based roguelike games.
- GnollHack's user-friendly, modern user interface makes the game approachable for new players.
- Includes options to tailor difficulty and gameplay experience to your preferences.
OPEN SOURCE
- Built on the legacy of the legendary NetHack, GnollHack is faithful to its spirit and gameplay mechanics while adding new features.
- Developed as a free and open source game.
- Players have opportunities for giving feedback and collaborating in the development.
TUTORIALS AND GAMEPLAY INFORMATION
- Check out our wiki: https://github.com/hyvanmielenpelit/GnollHack/wiki
TROUBLESHOOTING
- If the game won't start and presents a black screen, please go to Android's Settings > Accessibility > Visibility Enhancements and disable Remove Animations. (This problem is exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices.)
- On some devices, GPU acceleration can cause crashes. If a crash occurs, please go to GnollHack's Settings and disable Game GPU Acceleration there.
SUPPORT
- Discord: https://discord.gg/cQuExnzUQy
Recent changes:
Build 23 makes various bug fixes.
STORY
In GnollHack, you are a hero sent by your deity into the perilous Dungeons of Doom, tasked with recovering the stolen Amulet of Yendor from the clutches of the malevolent god Moloch, who has hidden it in the fiery depths of the underworld. Along your journey, you will encounter formidable enemies, discover great magical artifacts, and strive for glory. You must either triumph or perish in the attempt.
ROGUELIKE GAMEPLAY
- Explore procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and treasures.
- Every playthrough is unique due to randomized elements.
- Traditional roguelike with turn-based gameplay, grid-based movement, and no meta-progression.
- Delve into the dungeon and recover the Amulet of Yendor to win the game.
RICH CLASS AND RACE SYSTEM
- Choose from 13 different character classes (e.g. wizard, barbarian, or rogue) with unique abilities.
- Choose from 5 different races (e.g. human, elf, or gnoll) with unique traits.
COMPLEX AND INTERACTIVE WORLD
- Highly detailed mechanics, including hunger, item identification, and environmental interactions.
- Solve puzzles, disarm traps, and experiment with items in unexpected ways (e.g. dip a weapon into a potion of poison to coat it with poison).
DEEP ITEM AND MAGIC SYSTEM
- Hundreds of items, spells, and artifacts with diverse effects.
- Strategic inventory management and item identification are critical for success.
CHALLENGING PERMADEATH
(Classic Mode Only)
- Death is permanent, requiring players to adapt, plan, and learn from mistakes to progress further.
- High-stakes decision-making encourages careful exploration.
MODERN GRAPHICAL UI
- Animated graphics, immersive sound effects, original music, and engaging voiceovers bring the dungeon to life, setting GnollHack apart from classic ASCII-based roguelike games.
- GnollHack's user-friendly, modern user interface makes the game approachable for new players.
- Includes options to tailor difficulty and gameplay experience to your preferences.
OPEN SOURCE
- Built on the legacy of the legendary NetHack, GnollHack is faithful to its spirit and gameplay mechanics while adding new features.
- Developed as a free and open source game.
- Players have opportunities for giving feedback and collaborating in the development.
TUTORIALS AND GAMEPLAY INFORMATION
- Check out our wiki: https://github.com/hyvanmielenpelit/GnollHack/wiki
TROUBLESHOOTING
- If the game won't start and presents a black screen, please go to Android's Settings > Accessibility > Visibility Enhancements and disable Remove Animations. (This problem is exclusive to Samsung Galaxy devices.)
- On some devices, GPU acceleration can cause crashes. If a crash occurs, please go to GnollHack's Settings and disable Game GPU Acceleration there.
SUPPORT
- Discord: https://discord.gg/cQuExnzUQy
Recent changes:
Build 23 makes various bug fixes.
