Kalyp

Kalyp is a Java-based roguelike game that follows in the footsteps of popular titles like Nethack. With a focus on AI, it is a single-player game that runs in a text terminal. The core engine, written in Java, handles rulesets, basic actions, and user interface, while scripting is used for game design.

A new release of Kalyp has brought about several new features and improvements. Dungeon entrances are now located near mountain edges, and NPCs can be engaged with using the #chat command. Aural events, such as sounds of fighting and doors, have been added, as well as the ability to mine for gems with pickaxes. Players can now kick using CTRL-D, and pathfinding has been improved with a rewrite to the A* algorithm.

Kalyp also includes artificial intelligence that allows NPCs to have opinions on friend/enemy status, making for a more immersive experience. Random town generation with basic wandering townfolk and "building blocks" for outdoor maps provide even more variety.

Players can now cast spells and refer to a list of known spells, and the game includes day and night cycles, inventory selection filters, and more. Character attributes and effects, such as being hasted and encumbrance based on size, add depth to the gameplay.

The new release includes bug fixes, such as being unable to drop cursed weapons/armor and issues with keyboard control during gameplay rounds. New armor types, spells, and wand items have been added, and monsters now leave corpses and carried items behind when they die.

Overall, Kalyp is a solid roguelike game with a focus on AI and immersion. The new release has brought about many new features and improvements that enhance the gameplay even more.