Dexterous: Time to Steal

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Dexterous: Time to Steal is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by HalfZach and was released on October 22, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You just got out of prison, serving time for a crime that you did not commit, and on top of that you have had debts that have been accruing this whole time. Now it's time to take to the ever-changing streets to acquire gold, and take on bounties to take out rival crime bosses. Dexterous: Time to Steal plays like a combination of Candy Crush and Slay the Spire. Loot powerful offensive and defensiv…

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gameplay4 positive mentions

Unique and satisfying match-3 roguelite gameplay with strategic depth and combos.
Good progression system with upgrades, relics, and evolving difficulty providing replayability.
Charming pixel art, catchy music, and smooth gameplay loop are engaging and addictive.

RNG can be unbalanced at times, making runs feel too easy or frustratingly hard due to luck.
Visual feedback and UI could be improved, including clearer combat effects and relic icons.
The game length feels short and some upgrades or relics may not be fully utilized within runs.

gameplay
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The gameplay offers a satisfying and unique twist on classic match-3 mechanics, enhanced with roguelite elements such as relics and passive buffs. It features meaningful moves, engaging combos, and a gradual increase in challenge, making it both accessible and rewarding for fans of strategic gameplay loops.
- “The core gameplay is incredibly satisfying, and every move feels meaningful.”
- “A fun twist on classic match-3 gameplay that layers on elements of the roguelite genre.”
- “Unique battle mechanic of matching tiles to inflict damage, gain shields, and life, which brings a nostalgic yet fresh experience.”
- “Really fun game, reminding of Slay the Spire, but also feels unique as it actually has different gameplay.”
- “While it starts off relatively easy, later runs add in handicaps that can make it quite challenging, even after you're familiar with the mechanics and various power-ups available to you.”
- “In addition to blocks, you sometimes receive relics, which provide passive buffs and make gameplay easier.”
replayability
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Users find the game highly replayable, highlighting its addictive nature and roguelike elements that provide endless replay value even after multiple completions.
- “Add to that the roguelike elements, and you’ve got endless replayability.”
- “Lots of replay value even after beating it a few times.”
- “I will start with saying this game is very fun and addictive, with a decent replayability.”
music
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The music is generally well-received, described as decent and catchy, effectively complementing the game's visual theme. Its integration with gameplay elements, like the clock-based difficulty, enhances the overall experience by avoiding repetitiveness common in roguelites.
- “The clever use of the clock for difficulty levels lets you know how much further there is to go, and combined with the surprisingly catchy music, avoids the trap of many roguelites where you endlessly slog through increasing 'heat' levels with no end in sight.”
- “Great visual theme that all feels really well tied together, decent music throughout.”
- “Soundtrack is pretty decent as well.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the graphics simple but suitable, appreciating the straightforward style without elaborate details. They suggest adding a window around the text to improve readability against the background, indicating that basic but clear visuals are preferred.
- “Just add a window around the text to distinguish it from the background more clearly, and it would be good enough; no need for fancy artworks or detailed backgrounds.”
- “+ appropriate graphics”
- “Graphics are very simple, true, and I have nothing against it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story effectively combines elements of puzzle quests with Slay the Spire-style gameplay, creating an engaging and well-integrated narrative experience.
character development
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The character development is engaging, featuring fun designs that enhance the gameplay experience across various difficulty levels.