Each run is built around different floors driven by a seed – that is actually editable in the hub.
I loved how the randomly generated levels are presented in UnderMine since it makes for a very addictive gameplay loop.
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You can also upgrade your pickaxe – which is your main weapon -, upgrade your pickaxe throw strength or the percent of the gold acquired during each run that you can bring back to the next peasant. You can upgrade your equipment, which will grant you, say, additional hit points for subsequent runs. Relics will be lost when you lose all of your hit points, but at least curses will also be gone for your next run!Īs you do more and more runs, the hub will slowly turn into a busy marketplace in which you’ll be able to buy potions, relics, new pets, and most importantly, upgrade your arsenal. There will be a ton of monsters, treasure rooms, and relics that give you some perks in your quest, as well as curses that can end up being a minor – or mayor! – annoyance for your run. At first, when you die, you’ll be able to keep half of the funds you’ve collected when you return, which you can put to good use to upgrade your peasants with some more permanent updates. You’ll begin in an empty hub above the mine that will eventually fill up with shops as you save the captive people on the floors below.īeing a roguelike, you’ll send peasant after peasant into the mine because death is a big part of the gameplay loop. Arkanos, an archmage, gives you the mission to go into the UnderMine to discover the source of the disturbing tremors that occur deep within. In UnderMine, you’ll be playing as different peasants on their way into the world of the UnderMine. Decipher the cryptic messages of the Undermine’s residents and unfold the mystery at the heart of the dungeon. Challenge dangerous bosses and rescue helpful characters that provide new upgrades for your adventure. Mine gold, die, upgrade yourself, and try again! Discover hundreds of items including relics, potions, blessings, and curses that all combo and stack for a new experience every run. Delve deep into the UnderMine and discover its secrets, one peasant at a time! UnderMine is an action-adventure roguelike that blends combat and dungeon crawling with RPG-like progression.