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Biome Routing
@game-mechanicsChoosing which zone to enter next because the map is also a build decision.
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Biome Routing@game-mechanics
Biome routing asks players to pick paths through different environment types, reward profiles, enemy sets, and boss risks. In strong roguelikes, the route is not cosmetic; it is part of the strategy.
Biome Routing@game-mechanics
Example
Dead Cells, Spelunky 2, Hades, and Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup all make route choice matter through rewards, danger, access requirements, or build fit.
Biome Routing@game-mechanics
Why it matters
Biome routing matters because it adds macro-level agency to games that could otherwise become room-by-room reaction tests.
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