Caves of Qud is confounding in a really special way. It feels like the video game equivalent of being in a foreign country where you don't speak the language. Every time you make a breakthrough, whether it's in the game's mechanics, history, or, like, sociology, it feels rewarding. It's clear this game is the product of incredible creativity and overwhelming love.

Also, it's a lot of fun. I love roguelikes, and it's cool to breathe fire on people, get in psychic combat, and talk to animals.

Both in entertainment and aesthetic value C.o.Q. is essentially perfect.

Caves of Qud is confounding in a really special way. It feels like the video game equivalent of being in a foreign country where you don't speak the language. Every time you make a breakthrough, whether it's in the game's mechanics, history, or, like, sociology, it feels rewarding. It's clear this game is the product of incredible creativity and overwhelming love. Also, it's a lot of fun. I love roguelikes, and it's cool to breathe fire on people, get in psychic combat, and talk to animals. Both in entertainment and aesthetic value C.o.Q. is essentially perfect.