Homebrew FAangband : Angband variant

[chris28]

Nick Mc Connell and Michael Smith have ported FAangband, an Angband variant, on DS. This version is for me the best rogue-like available on DS : more interesting than Powder or Nethack . The game seems difficult to learn but after few hours it become very exciting. The gameplay of Michael Smith is excellent : stylus to run, possibility to redefine all key bindings ...

You can download last version on Michael Smith site and discuss on Angband forum.

 

[klyick]

No screens? Shame!

But seriously, this is needed. I'm afraid that nethackDS is rather crappy, hard to see, and has other problems.

 

[kobykaan]

screenshot

 

[klyick]

Thank you! Looks amazing.

Unfortunately, on my CycloDS latest firmware, it goes to a black screen when run. Any ideas?

 

[chris28]

Did you copy the "faangband" directory into the top level directory of your card ? If yes you can report the problem to Nick on gbadev Forum.

 

[wolfmanz51]

screenshot

looks like crap i'll stick with powder

 

[JDandy]

looks like crap i'll stick with powder

Trying to get people angry on purpose much? That's what roguelikes are SUPPOSED to look like.

ON-TOPIC:
I played it, and I love it. Usually I don't like Angband variants, but FAangband beats Powder and NethackDS hands down. (Ugh, Nethack. Woot, ADOM!)
-Excellent interface
-Swapping screens to get to the touchscreen keyboard is well implemented
-zoom is welcome
-Extensive list of options

10/10 from me, definitely!

 

[klyick]

Did you copy the "faangband" directory into the top level directory of your card ? If yes you can report the problem to Nick on gbadev Forum.

Oh man. As you have correctly guessed, I was simply not bright enough to put the directory in there.

This game gets everything right, readability, ease of use, and bringing back that rougelike feeling. Fanfuckingtastic job.