Navigating the game and controlling your adventure in PokeRogue is both intuitive and customizable. Whether you’re using a keyboard or a controller, here’s how you can easily manage your journey.

Universal Navigation

  • Keyboard: Use the arrow keys or WASD for menu navigation and movement.
  • Controller: Use the D-pad or right stick for navigating through menus or moving around.
  • Customization: Adjust your control preferences in the settings menu under “Keyboard/Gamepad” pages.

Pokerogue PC Controls for Keyboard

  • Select/Proceed: SPACE, ENTER, or Z – Choose or advance through options and dialogues.
  • Cancel/Back: BACKSPACE or X – Go back or cancel the current selection or move through dialogues.
  • Menu: ESC or M – Open or close the game’s main menu.
  • Pokémon Stats/Moves Info: C or SHIFT (Hold) – View your Pokémon’s current stat changes and detailed info for TMs.
  • Battle Info: V (Hold) – Display seen or learned enemies’ Pokémon moves, time, and active battle effects.
  • Game Speed: + to increase, – to decrease.

Starter Screen for Keyboard

These controls are active once you’ve caught or hatched multiple Pokémon with varying traits (e.g., natures, abilities).
  • Start Run: ENTER – Begin your adventure without navigating to the “Start” button.
  • Select Starter: SPACE or Z – Choose the starter Pokémon under your cursor.
  • Cycle Shiny Status: R – Toggle between shiny and regular sprites.
  • Cycle Forms: F – Switch between available forms of Pokémon.
  • Cycle Genders: G – Choose between available genders.
  • Cycle Abilities: E – Select from available abilities.
  • Cycle Natures: N – Pick from different natures.
  • Cycle Variants: V – Switch between available variants.

In the ever-expanding universe of Pokémon fan games, a new star has emerged that captures the essence of exploration, strategy, and the timeless joy of Pokémon battles. PokeRogue is a game that has quickly garnered attention for its innovative gameplay, nostalgic charm, and its unique twist on the Pokémon formula we all know and love.

PokeRogue combines the classic elements of Pokémon games with rogue-like mechanics, offering a fresh and exciting gameplay experience. Set in a richly detailed world, players embark on a journey as a Pokémon trainer with the goal of becoming the ultimate Pokémon Master. However, PokeRogue introduces a twist – every adventure is unique. The game features procedurally generated environments, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same. This unpredictability adds a thrilling layer of challenge and encourages players to think strategically at every turn.

PokeRogue pays homage to the classic Pokémon games with its pixel art style, evoking a sense of nostalgia while offering a visually pleasing experience. The landscapes, Pokémon designs, and battle animations are meticulously crafted, blending the old with the new in a delightful visual feast.