Dice Gambit

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Dice Gambit is a single player tactical role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Spelkollektivet and was released on August 14, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Dice Gambit" is a strategy game where you lead a customizable family of Inquisitors, battling monsters in the city of Neo-Talis. Combat is roll-based, allowing you to control knights and unleash powerful abilities with dice combinations. With over 2

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Audience ScoreBased on 489 reviews

gameplay85 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
The character customization and class system allow for a wide variety of builds and strategies, making gameplay engaging and dynamic.
The soundtrack is catchy and complements the game's aesthetic, adding to the immersive experience.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and maps, leading to repetitive gameplay as you progress.
There are issues with balancing, particularly in the difficulty spikes between acts, which can make the game feel either too easy or frustratingly hard.
Some mechanics, such as the stamina system and the reliance on RNG for actions, can lead to frustrating moments where players feel powerless.

gameplay
216 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Dice Gambit" is characterized by a unique blend of turn-based tactics and dice mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience that encourages strategic planning and adaptability. Players appreciate the depth of character customization and the innovative family lineage system, although some express a desire for more complexity and clearer mechanics. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and replayable, there are concerns about pacing and the potential for repetitive elements as the game progresses.
- “The gameplay is lots of fun and causes you to really be able to adapt to poor dice rolls.”
- “The gameplay itself hits a sweet spot of addicting randomness that still rewards forethought and planning on multiple levels.”
- “The unique dice mechanic for combat makes every battle feel different and challenging.”
- “Gameplay is a bit boring.”
- “Weak tutorial, poor visual clarity, unexplained mechanics, no key rebinding, no option for grid lines, some slow unskippable animations, some scattered bugs.”
- “But it really needs to be upfront with some of the mechanics, and I don't feel like they do that much with the family mechanic; I mean when you have 2 teams of 2, you basically have the game on lock.”
story
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The game's story is generally straightforward and enjoyable, featuring lighthearted characters and a fun narrative, though it lacks depth and complexity. Players appreciate the character interactions and the emergent storytelling that arises from gameplay mechanics, but many express a desire for a longer storyline and more varied missions to enhance replayability. Overall, while the story is engaging, it feels rushed and could benefit from additional content and character development.
- “The story is fun, but nothing crazy or innovative.”
- “The characters are all unique and have so much personality, the art style is so lovely, and the plot is easily understandable but with quite a bit of nuance packed in there too.”
- “I can't stop playing it, it's as tough as you want it to be, the story is fun, the customization is fantastic and the battles are just a blast!”
- “The characters are amusing, but there is no deep story or meaningful interactions.”
- “The story basically felt rushed, which didn't give the final boss and ending the climactic feeling it deserved.”
- “The plot of the game is pretty simple, and it's quite easy to predict.”
music
160 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its catchy and vibrant soundtrack, with many tracks described as "bangers" that enhance the overall experience. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive over time, particularly during longer play sessions. Overall, the combination of unique musical styles and engaging art contributes significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is great; the music is good enough to never grow tired of.”
- “The music is amazing and is a vibe to listen to, the complete customization to the combat and modifiers you can apply to it for making it easier/harder.”
- “The art and music are incredible and make the game feel so immersive.”
- “The audio mixing is a bit wonky; the OST is full of bangers, but the SFX and voices are on the same slider, with the SFX being louder than the voice lines, so I couldn't hear the voices unless I muted the music, which I refused to do.”
- “The music was repetitive as each area would play the same song every time.”
- “In fact, the unique visual and audio style becomes a detriment because you see the same levels and hear the same songs back to back for so long that you can become very sick of them.”
graphics
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are characterized by a unique and vibrant art style that many players find charming and engaging, though it may not appeal to everyone, particularly those not fond of anime aesthetics. The visuals are complemented by a strong soundtrack, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay. While some users reported technical issues like freezing, the overall consensus is that the art and character customization are standout features that contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is wonderfully unique and a breath of fresh air, and the gameplay is engaging.”
- “The art style is fantastic, and I have not been disappointed by one aspect of the game so far.”
- “The sheer customization, beautiful art style, and gameplay remain addicting for me.”
- “Graphically, the game is decent, not stunning, but serviceable.”
- “Your mileage may vary with the goofy anime art style - I had a little trouble making an appealing avatar, and I try my best to love my ugly, ugly children - and the music isn't anything incredible - or maybe it is and it just isn't to my taste - but it strikes the vibe of the anachronistically modern Italian renaissance of the game's aesthetic.”
- “I really want to like this game as I do adore the art style and how your family are tasked to hunt monsters, but it's just too simple and not enough content.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its well-written, quirky characters and engaging dialogue, which often draws on exaggerated and erratic comedic styles. While the humor can be hit or miss for some players, many find it charming and enjoyable, particularly if they appreciate anime-inspired humor. Overall, the combination of funny character interactions, whimsical art, and clever writing contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining gaming experience.
- “The characters are well written, funny, and each very different from each other.”
- “Very fun to play, with amazing character customization, deep, unique and powerful classes, well-written and humorous character design.”
- “The dialogue was pretty funny at times and I enjoyed every character scene, each one felt like I really got to know the characters very persona-esque.”
replayability
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Overall, the game exhibits strong replayability through customizable difficulty settings, various gameplay modifiers, and a high degree of randomness that can lead to different campaign experiences. While some players note a linear story that may limit replay value, many appreciate the ability to tailor challenges and the potential for diverse outcomes in subsequent playthroughs. The combination of engaging gameplay mechanics and the option to skip dialogue further enhances its replayability appeal.
- “The art style and music are stellar, topped off with really fun gameplay with quite a bit of replayability.”
- “Dice Gambit is a really good roguelite with tons of replayability and combinations.”
- “Lots of replayability, broad choice of difficulty to fit your needs - for when you want a challenge, or just to relax after work.”
- “Another thing is to me, there’s not really any replay value.”
- “So far, the game feels very linear; there's no mode without story as far as I can see, which makes replayability a little less desirable since you need to go through the same story, rather than having randomly generated boss fights or similar.”
- “It also baffles me that, as far as I can tell, all the lineage content is restricted within the single playthrough, and the game settles on making replayability hinge on Hades-like gameplay modifiers, instead of leveraging the family system to make the choices and families of previous playthroughs impact the future ones.”
character development
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its depth, variety, and engaging customization options, allowing players to create unique and powerful characters. The well-crafted character designs and humorous dialogue enhance the overall experience, although some players feel the game's shorter length limits deeper narrative exploration. Overall, the combination of stylish art and rewarding character progression contributes to a compelling gameplay experience.
- “Very fun to play, with amazing character customization, deep, unique and powerful classes, well-written and humorous character design.”
- “This game has consumed my life, not only is the combat just so fun but the character development is so deep and rewarding.”
- “The character development quickly shows itself to have a good variety of options for builds, with enough randomness to mix it up as you level up.”
- “The story is also interesting, but the length of the game is too short (3 acts) to give proper character development.”
- “Aside from the character designs, which were not my cup of tea, I think the game looks and sounds superb.”
- “This is kind of like if you turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a rogue-like with a mixture of RimWorld for the character development.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the combat system and class variety start off engaging, it quickly becomes repetitive and tedious, especially with tasks like leveling up factions and managing builds. Many reviewers noted that the grind can detract from the overall enjoyment, particularly when faced with linear progression and unchallenging enemy encounters. Despite these issues, some players still appreciate the fun of experimenting with class combos and large kill combos, suggesting that the game can be enjoyable if one is willing to endure the grind.
- “While it starts off fun, it gets grindy, repetitive, and uninteresting rather fast.”
- “I don't care if I lost my family in the game, but having to re-level each faction is tedious, and if you have to do that for each new game, it does not allow for experimentation all that much because of linear progression leveling up the different factions.”
- “This is a game that was in development for quite some time, and I know this was a small team working on it, but the fights started to get tedious, and the buildup at the start for the interesting world was quickly put on the sidelines as I've seen next to no indication that there will be much payoff for the story.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting minor UI glitches and occasional softlocks during combat that require restarts. While a few users found the game polished and free of significant issues, others noted that it can be buggy and messy at times, suggesting that it may not be worth playing until further bug fixes are implemented. Overall, the game's stability is a concern, but it remains engaging for many players.
- “There are minor UI glitches here and there, such as character profiles overlapping each other or the reroll button being obscured by a fast forward button. Nothing game-breaking, but they can happen frequently.”
- “Game is admittedly kinda buggy; I had a couple of combat encounters that I had to restart due to the game soft-locking, requiring me to reset. There are also some typos throughout the dialogue, but the devs have been incredibly vigilant with fixing them, especially considering their tiny size.”
- “I have had over three boss room fights freeze due to character attack glitches, and the only fix is to either restart the game or go back to the main menu. It will fully reset the fight, so I will say at this current point, this game is not worth playing until it has received a ton of bug fixes.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features great style and presentation, users report minor performance issues and occasional crashes. The matchmaking and breeding systems offer some fun optimization opportunities, but they lack depth and meaningful impact on gameplay.
- “While there are some minor performance issues, this game has good potential if there was maybe a little bit more to the gameplay.”
- “It oozes with style, and although there are some minor hiccups here and there, the performance and presentation are both great.”
- “It's a bit unoptimized and crashes every once in a while.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively engages players emotionally by making decisions feel impactful and allowing for strategic depth, enhancing the overall investment in gameplay. However, the music fails to energize the experience, potentially detracting from the emotional intensity for some players. Overall, while the emotional stakes are heightened, the soundtrack may not resonate with everyone.
- “A fresh take on tactics that actually made me feel like my decisions mattered and lets you craft some epic combos.”
- “I think that's great because it adds another layer of emotional investment and strategic balancing that raises the stakes.”