[rainmouse]

Thanks for the suggestion; Just had a go. It was a blast. Things seemed to be going well until I ate a giant mushroom, got confused and then eaten by some kind of hybrid giant mutant plant bunny or some such. Bookmarked.

Would recommend.

[vanderZwan]

All roguelikes have an element of "losing is fun". My memory of playing IVAN is one where losing is often hilarious.