omega-rpg
complex roguelike RPG with city and dungeon exploration
TLDR
Start a game
$ omega
SYNOPSIS
omega
DESCRIPTION
omega is a complex roguelike RPG from the 1980s featuring both dungeon crawling and city exploration. Unlike most roguelikes, the game has a persistent overworld with cities containing guilds, temples, shops, and other locations.The game offers multiple paths to victory through combat, magic, or diplomacy. Characters can join guilds, worship deities, and take on quests. Movement uses hjklyubn keys.
PREVIEW
######## #......# CITY #..@...# [Tavern] #......# [Guild] #...>..# [Temple] ########
CAVEATS
Very complex with many keyboard commands. Permadeath applies. The learning curve is steep even for roguelike veterans.
HISTORY
omega was written by Laurence Brothers starting in 1987. It was one of the most ambitious roguelikes of its era, featuring a scope far beyond typical dungeon crawlers.
SEE ALSO
rogue(6), nethack-console(6), angband(6)
