Worlds

Worlds

Red Rogue has three main worlds: the Overworld, located one floor above the first floor; the Underworld, only accessible through an underworld portal; and the Chaos Dungeons, where most of the game takes place.

Overworld

The Overworld is the only place in the game with color, and characterized by the blood on the wall that says, "The Overworld will be sort of a time bubble," time does not pass there. The implications of this time bubble is that items can be left here in a game, and at those items will persist, even after reincarnating. Items will only disappear from here when save data has been reset or when the game hasn't yet been saved.

In the Overworld a grindstone and a healstone can be found on either sides of the map. There's also a chest positioned atop the grindstone, which can be opened only once, unless save data is reset. The chest contains items relative to Rogue's current level, and can be accessed with the Amulet of Yendor or with a quickening.

Underworld

The Underworld, like the Chaos Dungeon, has no color. Additionally, the red that appears in the dungeon to mark blood or the Rogue's outfit does not appear. The only area available in the world is a boat with the portal and the Reaper on it, the only other entity able to be interacted with. As with the Overworld, time does not flow in the Underworld. In the sky, stars can be seen forming and exploding, showing the separation of time.

If the minion dies, he will respawn at an Underworld portal if you approach. Attacking the Reaper will only push you back, but as a nymph you can steal Death's Scythe from him. Other than ressurecting the minion and acquiring Death's Scythe, however, there is not much to do in the Underworld, although you can sleep to regenerate health. This may simulate the bleakness and hopelessness of Death.

Chaos Dungeon

The Chaos Dungeon is where most of the game takes place and is stylized in being entirely black, with only the grey outlines of blocks. Descending deeper into the dungeon, text will appear to signify a change in the maps, from Dungeons, to Sewers, to Caves, to Chaos.