GnollHack Hyvän mielen pelit ry GnollHack is a modern reimagination of the classic roguelike game NetHack. It features a streamlined user interface, vib… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsGnollHack 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 SUPPORT - Discord: https://discord.gg/cQuExnzUQy Information Seller:Hyvän mielen pelit ry Genre:Role Playing Release:Mar 21, 2023 Updated:Feb 21, 2025 Version:1.92 Size:711.4 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gnollhack/id1626979951 Collin Well-Known Member Jul 29, 2010 719 46 28 Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Art Director Colorado Springs, CO https://www.theislandsofmisfitcreativity.com/ #2 Collin, Apr 27, 2023 The video amused me, and I enjoyed NetHack, so I'm going to give this a try. It being "free" concerns me though. I'll be back some time to post some impressions. sebgo and Anotherkellydown like this. Stronsay Well-Known Member Aug 6, 2015 987 230 43 #3 Stronsay, Apr 28, 2023 First impression, it’ll take me a week to learn the interface. If I get past that then looks like GnollHack goes real deep. Stronsay Well-Known Member Aug 6, 2015 987 230 43 #4 Stronsay, Apr 28, 2023 Second impression, I never played NetHack but it seems GnollHack uses the same open source code as NetHack. Has added graphics and some minor changes, made by a non-profit developer. Graphics make it easier to get into but still complicated. Collin Well-Known Member Jul 29, 2010 719 46 28 Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Art Director Colorado Springs, CO https://www.theislandsofmisfitcreativity.com/ #5 Collin, Apr 28, 2023 I played for around two hours last night - no sign of ads, no in app purchases, so it seems to be properly free. But also very little explanation, and looking at the two pages of commands in the "more" section (on iPad), it looks like it could get pretty deep. But I'm also not sure if/when I will get back to playing it, to be honest. There's something there that I like enough to have stuck with it that long, but there are also bits that I find annoying. I wish there was a way to get a few more of the useful commands added to the bottom row on the iPad. "You", "Attributes" and "Skills" would be nice to have accessible on the main screen, instead of split across two pages of "more" commands. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Password: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
The video amused me, and I enjoyed NetHack, so I'm going to give this a try. It being "free" concerns me though. I'll be back some time to post some impressions.
First impression, it’ll take me a week to learn the interface. If I get past that then looks like GnollHack goes real deep.
Second impression, I never played NetHack but it seems GnollHack uses the same open source code as NetHack. Has added graphics and some minor changes, made by a non-profit developer. Graphics make it easier to get into but still complicated.
I played for around two hours last night - no sign of ads, no in app purchases, so it seems to be properly free. But also very little explanation, and looking at the two pages of commands in the "more" section (on iPad), it looks like it could get pretty deep. But I'm also not sure if/when I will get back to playing it, to be honest. There's something there that I like enough to have stuck with it that long, but there are also bits that I find annoying. I wish there was a way to get a few more of the useful commands added to the bottom row on the iPad. "You", "Attributes" and "Skills" would be nice to have accessible on the main screen, instead of split across two pages of "more" commands.
