{"id":136499,"date":"2026-03-18T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-198819"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:00:00","slug":"devolvers-new-dungeon-scroller-dark-scrolls-is-packed-with-retro-fantasy-goodness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/03\/18\/devolvers-new-dungeon-scroller-dark-scrolls-is-packed-with-retro-fantasy-goodness\/","title":{"rendered":"Devolver&#8217;s New &#8216;Dungeon Scroller&#8217;, Dark Scrolls, Is Packed With Retro Fantasy Goodness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8589fe456ecfa\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8589fe456ecfa\/small.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.nintendolife.com\/8589fe456ecfa\/large.jpg\" class=\"ff-og-image-inserted\"><\/div>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"v5pkLRPuNd0\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v5pkLRPuNd0?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<p>[embedded content]<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>If last year&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/nintendo-switch\/absolum\">Absolum<\/a> put you in the mood for more fantasy roguelike action, then <strong>Dark Scrolls<\/strong> is here to fit the bill with a retro twist.<\/p>\n<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/gato_roboto\">Gato Roboto<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/games\/switch-eshop\/gunbrella\">Gunbrella<\/a> dev Doinksoft, with Devolver Digital on publishing duties, Dark Scrolls is a &#8216;dungeon scroller&#8217;, that&#8217;s part procedurally-generated roguelike, part shmup.<\/p>\n<p>In it, you&#8217;ll choose from a cast of nine fantasy characters and adventure through dungeons, taking out hordes of enemies and dodging their attacks while you&#8217;re at it. There are branching paths, boss fights, shops for some sweet upgrades, and the opportunity to do it all either solo or in local\/online co-op.<\/p>\n<p>The most eye-catching part, however, is the retro aesthetic. Just look at those chunky pixel art heroes! Listen to the music! Talk about a throwback.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a rundown of the game&#8217;s key features and a handful of screenshots, courtesy of Devolver:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8211; Choose from a cast of nine playable characters and hurl axes, fling arrows, toss knives and even flip steaks at a rogues\u2019 gallery of bizarre enemies<br \/>&#8211; Each character, whether it\u2019s a burly berserker or a saxophone-playing rat, has unique skills, side objectives and customizable trinkets to experiment with<br \/>&#8211; Play solo or invite a pal aboard to help. Dark Scrolls supports both local and online co-op and collaborating players can strategize and revive each other mid-level<br \/>&#8211; Super authentic old school visuals, SFX and music. Looks and sounds like classic games of yore, but with the sparkle of modern controls and design<br \/>&#8211; Procedurally generated levels stitched together from hand-crafted rooms. Every run offers new surprises, branching paths and skill-testing bosses<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<aside class=\"gallery\"><figcaption class=\"caption\"><em class=\"credit\"><span class><\/span> Images: Devolver Digital<\/em><\/figcaption><\/aside>\n<p>We still don&#8217;t have a precise release date for this one just yet, though Devolver has confirmed that it&#8217;ll be launching at some point this year. We&#8217;ll be keeping an eye out for more info in the coming months, because this looks like it could be a slice of couch co-op fun.<\/p>\n<p><em>What do you make of Dark Scrolls? Adventure down to the comments and let us know.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[embedded content] If last year&#8217;s Absolum put you in the mood for more fantasy roguelike action, then Dark Scrolls is here to fit the bill with a retro twist. From Gato Roboto and Gunbrella dev Doinksoft, with Devolver Digital on publishing duties, Dark Scrolls is a &#8216;dungeon scroller&#8217;, that&#8217;s part procedurally-generated roguelike, part shmup. 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