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PokeRogue

PokeRogue takes everything you love about the Pokémon universe and mixes it with thrilling roguelite gameplay. This browser-based gem offers endless excitement as you battle your way through diverse biomes, collecting powerful items that stack up for maximum impact. Face off against trainers and challenging bosses in a fresh, unique experience that'll keep you coming back for more. With its perfect blend of familiar Pokémon charm and addictive roguelite elements, PokeRogue is a must-play for trainers everywhere!

How to Play PokéRogue

Getting Started

PokéRogue offers instant fun with no account required! Here's how to jump right into your Pokémon adventure:

  1. Visit the Website: Go to https://playpokerogue.com/

  2. Start Playing: Click the "New Game" or "Continue" button on the main page to begin your adventure immediately.

  3. Main Menu: You'll see the following options:

    • New Game: Start a fresh adventure from the beginning.
    • Daily Run (Beta): Try a special daily challenge with unique conditions.
    • Settings: Adjust game options, controls, and preferences.

  4. Gameplay:

    • Your progress is automatically saved as you play.
    • To continue a game later, use your browser's local storage. Make sure not to clear your browser data if you want to keep your progress.
    • For the best experience, we recommend using the same device and browser for your gaming sessions.

  5. Enjoy the Game: Catch Pokémon, battle, and explore - all without the hassle of account management!

Remember, PokéRogue is designed for seamless, instant play. No sign-ups, no passwords - just pure Pokémon fun!

Gameplay Instructions

Controls

You can navigate menus and move your character using:

Note: You can customize controls in the Settings menu under Keyboard/Gamepad options.

How to Play

  1. Meta Progression: PokéRogue focuses on meta progression. Each run builds upon your previous achievements, making your future runs more powerful.
  2. Starter Pokémon: As you obtain various Pokémon, you'll unlock them as potential starters for future runs.
  3. Catching Pokémon: Explore diverse biomes to catch Pokémon from all generations.
  4. Egg Gacha: Redeem egg vouchers in the Egg Gacha to obtain eggs. Hatching these eggs can provide powerful starting egg moves.
  5. Improving Starters: When you catch or hatch a Pokémon, its beneficial traits (Ability, Gender, Form, Shiny Variant, Nature, and higher IVs) are transferred to its corresponding starter for future runs.
  6. Starter-Specific Candies: As you catch, hatch, and use your starters, you'll obtain starter-specific candies with various uses.
  7. Battle System: During battles, select moves strategically to defeat enemy Pokémon and gain experience.
  8. Item Collection: Gather items dropped by defeated Pokémon or found in the environment. These items stack and provide various benefits.
  9. Team Management: Build a diverse team of Pokémon and switch between them strategically during battles.
  10. Progression: Face increasingly difficult challenges, including trainers and boss Pokémon, as you advance through the game.

Remember, each run in PokéRogue is unique, but your overall progress persists. Learn from each run, unlock new starters, and improve your Pokémon to progress further in subsequent playthroughs. For more detailed information on starters, you can explore the Starters section organized by generation.

Highlights

FAQs

Q1: What is PokeRogue?
A1: PokeRogue is a fan-made Pokémon game that combines elements of traditional Pokémon gameplay with roguelike mechanics, focusing on high-stakes battles and strategy.

Q2: How does PokeRogue differ from traditional Pokémon games?
A2: PokeRogue features permadeath, no Pokémon Centers, a focus on consecutive battles, and a unique starter selection system. It also emphasizes the importance of IVs and introduces new ways to collect and power up Pokémon.

Q3: How do you start a game in PokeRogue?
A3: Players can choose starter Pokémon from a list that expands as they catch more Pokémon. Each Pokémon has a value from 1-9, and players can select multiple starters as long as their total value doesn't exceed 10.

Q4: Are there gyms in PokeRogue?
A4: While there are no traditional gyms, players face gym leaders as part of the 10-battle gauntlets that make up each level of the game.

Q5: How do you heal Pokémon in PokeRogue?
A5: Players must rely on healing items obtained after battles or purchased with in-game currency. All Pokémon are fully healed and revived after completing a 10-battle gauntlet.

Q6: What happens when you lose a battle in PokeRogue?
A6: Losing a battle in PokeRogue means "death," implying that the game ends and the player must start over.

Q7: How important are IVs in PokeRogue?
A7: IVs are crucial in PokeRogue, as they directly affect a Pokémon's power. Players are encouraged to catch multiple of the same Pokémon to improve their starter versions' IVs.

Q8: How do you get new Pokémon in PokeRogue?
A8: Players can catch wild Pokémon during battles, hatch eggs from gacha machines (obtained by defeating gym leaders), and unlock new starters by catching Pokémon.

Q9: Is PokeRogue an official Pokémon game?
A9: No, PokeRogue is an unofficial, fan-made game with no affiliation to Game Freak or Nintendo.

Q10: Where can I play PokeRogue?
A10: PokeRogue can be played right here, playpokerogue.com.

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