A roguelike dungeon crawler about a competitor in a deathmatch
Gone Viral is a roguelike game and a dungeon crawler. The player takes on the role of a contestant in a bloody contest. They must fight for their lives in front of an audience of eager fans hoping for a high kill count.
Games like Enter the Gungeon and Hades offer a reasonable comparison to Gone Viral in terms of gameplay and visual styles. There is also an upgrade system that is directly tied to the fan’s level of entertainment.
Take part in a killer show
The story of Gone Viral sees the player competing in a lethal entertainment show, where they must fight to the death for the amusement of a bloodthirsty audience. The combat arena takes the form of a dungeon, and the gameplay is regular dungeon crawler fare.
Game show features
Most of the features of the game are built around the game show concept. For example, the more fans the player acquires, the more upgrades they can afford. Kills translate to fans, with flashy combinations resulting in more fans than basic kills.
A detailed game world lacking a little in gameplay
Gone Viral has received generally positive feedback from the gamers who have played it, with the art style and narrative being particular points of praise. It has also received criticism for the gameplay itself being somewhat lacking in variety, making for a less entertaining experience. Still, fans of roguelikes should find something to enjoy about this game.