Nrisca: a retro LCD roguelike
Slash ghost knights, beat a boss at every depth, solve torch puzzles and pick upgrades. One fixed screen, square LCD pixels, one stick and one button. How deep can you go?
What you do
Fight
Each depth starts with a wave of ghost knights: swordsmen, archers and shield knights. Slash, spin and cut their arrows out of the air.
Beat a boss
Every depth ends with a boss whose attacks show a warning first. Learn the pattern, dodge, strike. Bosses repeat in a cycle and get tougher each time.
Solve and rest
Between fights you may meet a special level: torches, mirrors, keys and arrows. A healing room gives you a breather before the boss.
Grow stronger
Pick one of three upgrades after every boss. Earn Umbra and buy permanent upgrades in the Hall. Unlock new weapons by beating bosses.
Guides
The Nrisca wiki covers the basics without spoiling the story.
- Getting started How a run works: depths, bosses, healing, Umbra and the Hall.
- Beginner tips Ten habits that help new players go deeper.
- Controls Stick or D-pad, slash, spin slash and the pause menu.
- Weapons Sword, dagger, greatsword and spear, with reach and speed.
- Bosses The five depth bosses, how they attack and how to beat them.
- Upgrades and shop Rarities, run upgrades, Umbra and permanent shop tiers.
- Special levels The six puzzle and challenge levels between fights.
- Awakening and the Bloodstain What Awakening does as it drops and how the Bloodstain pays you back.
Where to play
Browser
Available now on phone and PC. Open the game. Use the fullscreen option in Display settings for the best view.
Android
An Android build is in preparation. Store links will appear here.
Windows
A PC build is planned. Store links will appear here.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nrisca?
Nrisca is a retro LCD roguelike. You play a knight on one fixed screen with a green-and-black LCD look, slash ghost knights, beat a boss at every depth, solve torch puzzles and pick upgrades. When you die the run ends and you start again from depth 1.
Is Nrisca free to play?
Yes. You can play it free in your browser at nrisca.pages.dev. There are no ads. Umbra, the in-game currency, is earned by playing.
Which platforms does Nrisca run on?
The browser version works today on phone and PC. Android and Windows builds are in preparation, and store pages will be linked here when they go live.
Is Nrisca like Brick Game 9999 in 1 or Tank Classic?
It is inspired by the look of 90s brick game handhelds: one fixed screen, square LCD pixels, a stick and one button. The game itself is an action roguelike with bosses, upgrades and permanent progress.
Do I need an account?
No. A guest account is created for you. You can claim a name and password later to join the online leaderboard and keep a cloud copy of your save.
How do I contact the developer?
Use the contact form at nrisca.pages.dev/contact/ for bugs, feedback and questions.