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Dungeon Crawl is a 1997 ASCII roguelike game developed by Linley Henzell. It’s recognized for pioneering the “species-god” concept, influencing later titles like Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup. The game presents a classic fantasy dungeon crawl experience and is primarily enjoyed by players interested in traditional roguelike gameplay and its historical roots.
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Dungeon Crawl ranks #86 of 398 in the Roguelike ranking, behind Jupiter Hell, ahead of SNKRX.
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Who created the original Dungeon Crawl?
The original Dungeon Crawl was created by Linley Henzell and released in 1997. It was developed as a freeware ASCII roguelike in the tradition of games like NetHack and Rogue.
What is Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup's relationship to the original Dungeon Crawl?
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is a community-developed fork of Linley Henzell's original Dungeon Crawl, created to maintain and expand the game after the original developer stopped active work on it. Stone Soup has since become the more widely played version and includes significant improvements to interface and gameplay.
What is the 'species-god' concept in Dungeon Crawl?
Dungeon Crawl pioneered a system where different playable species have affinities for different in-game deities, adding a strategic layer to character creation. This concept influenced later roguelikes, including Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, which expanded it significantly.
Is Dungeon Crawl free to play?
Yes, the original Dungeon Crawl is freeware, and Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup is open source and free to download. Stone Soup can be played both locally and through online web servers that support multiplayer scoreboards.
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