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Dice Legacy

A smart, peculiar city builder that ends in a gruelling uphill battle against a rival city.
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69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
69% User Score Based on 521 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

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Dice Legacy is a single player survival real-time strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by DESTINYbit and was released on September 9, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Dice Legacy" is a roguelike survival city builder where you lead your realm by rolling dice. Your dice represent your subjects, and you must keep them happy and healthy by gathering resources and constructing buildings. The procedurally generated ringworld presents new challenges and opportunities in each playthrough, and you must adapt your strategy to test your luck against enigmatic factions and a mysterious darkness lurking beyond.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews
gameplay73 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions

  • Unique gameplay that combines city-building with dice mechanics, offering a fresh take on the genre.
  • Challenging and engaging, requiring players to think strategically about resource management and dice placement.
  • Beautiful visuals and a pleasant soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
  • The game can be overly punishing, especially for new players, leading to frustration and a steep learning curve.
  • Limited replayability due to a lack of varied scenarios and the repetitive nature of gameplay.
  • User interface issues, such as difficulty in navigating the map and unclear visibility of buildings and resources.
  • gameplay
    316 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of *Dice Legacy* is characterized by its unique dice mechanics that blend worker placement and resource management in a real-time strategy format, offering a fresh take on city-building. While many players find the core mechanics engaging and addictive, there are significant criticisms regarding the game's pacing, lack of clear tutorials, and frustrating elements like the freezing mechanic and resource management challenges. Overall, the gameplay is seen as innovative but marred by execution issues that can lead to repetitive and stressful experiences.

    • “The gameplay is truly unique and very addictive.”
    • “The core gameplay is really solid and feels good.”
    • “The mechanics surrounding the dice and different classes are something new and just fun to use.”
    • “A lot of potential wasted because of bad gameplay choices.”
    • “The gameplay is slow; you throw dice, hope to get something useful, put them to use in their respective buildings, and then you wait because every building takes a while to perform its action, and during this time you can't do much.”
    • “The gameplay in this is so cluttered, with so much going on and so little that actually makes it clear, with so many buildings, techs, dice types, and terrains...but there's absolutely sweet fa to do with it all.”
  • graphics
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the beautiful visuals, charming art style, and immersive aesthetics. However, some critiques highlight issues such as blurriness, lack of distinct building designs, and a need for more vibrant colors. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal alongside its innovative gameplay and soundtrack.

    • “The graphics are good, the gameplay loop is engaging, and finally pulling off the win for this little puzzle feels amazing.”
    • “The music, sound effects, and visuals are marvelous, and the UI is designed very well to support the unique gameplay mechanics and map browsing style.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals and beautiful soundtrack with a unique twist on an old and true city builder.”
    • “The graphics are blurry and mediocre even on max settings.”
    • “This art style is begging for just slightly more color that pops - a bit more cartoonish elements to differentiate the buildings to make their function clear.”
    • “There isn’t a lot of geographical variety and there really are not new points of interest after the first scenario or two.”
  • replayability
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game for its diverse mechanics and strategic options that enhance replay value, while others criticize it for lacking sufficient variation and depth to sustain long-term interest. Many highlight the presence of roguelike elements and customizable features as positive aspects, but several users express disappointment in the overall replayability, suggesting it may not hold up after initial playthroughs. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable mechanics but may not appeal to those seeking extensive replayability.

    • “Game is fun though, allows different strategies, has many missions for good replayability.”
    • “It's got everything: fun and diverse mechanics, excellent visuals and music, great replay value, and just the right amount of challenge.”
    • “The dice mechanic turns micromanagement of workers into an engaging minigame, while the varied scenarios and ascension mechanics give that roguelite replayability we all know and love - in short, it is a better Banished experience.”
    • “It was fine playing through a couple of times, but I see less replay value over a lengthy amount of time.”
    • “Enjoyable but lacks replay value.”
    • “At this point, I'm done with the game, as while it was fun to clear the content, it still felt anticlimactic and did not add any replay value to the game.”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that it does not progress meaningfully beyond the initial mission. While the concept of surviving in a pocket dimension with dice mechanics is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired, as players feel overwhelmed by mechanics without sufficient narrative context or tutorial support. Overall, the game offers varied gameplay modes but fails to deliver a compelling or expansive storyline, leading to a sense of frustration rather than engagement.

    • “These events could also have tidbits of lore or story attached to them to unravel the truth behind it all bit by bit.”
    • “The campaign quests then add an extra layer of objectives.”
    • “Honestly speaking, I did not get too far into the game yet and spent like 3 hours just on the first mission while others will probably beat it way sooner, but these 3 hours were way more fun than I had in all those other city-builders (except for Frostpunk).”
    • “The 'story' side is lacking as well.”
    • “Not only is there really no progressive storyline, it's just more game modes that are difficult or modified.”
    • “Story-wise, it's not that expansive at all, sadly.”
  • music
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience with calming and beautiful soundtracks that complement the visuals. While many players find the music enjoyable and relaxing, some note that it lacks memorability and depth, with a few describing it as generic. Overall, the soundtrack effectively sets the tone for gameplay, contributing to a pleasant and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The atmosphere is kind of awesome with medieval and relaxing music!”
    • “The music is very calming and it sounds really great in high-stress situations when the music helps to set the tone for the game.”
    • “The art and music are beautiful and provide great atmosphere.”
    • “The music is very generic; it's totally fine and just gives an ambient track, but it's not grating or bad per se.”
    • “Even though they released a 'soundtrack', I felt like I've never even heard music in the game, because it simply wasn't memorable or interesting.”
    • “No memorable music or audio.”
  • grinding
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and unengaging, with many expressing frustration over the lengthy matches and repetitive tasks required for progression. The real-time mechanics contribute to a sense of monotony, as players feel overwhelmed by the constant need to manage resources and dice, leading to a lack of excitement and enjoyment. While the game has potential, the grindy nature detracts significantly from the overall experience, making it feel more like a chore than a rewarding challenge.

    • “A lot of the progression is built around roguelike systems, with ascending dice, losing progress when you fail, etc. but a single match takes several hours, which makes it a poor fit for that, and the progression feels very grindy and uninteresting.”
    • “Sadly, 'Dice Legacy' is very slow and grindy, leaves too many open questions, and fails to develop any kind of excitement.”
    • “What originally felt like something new and interesting in the city-building genre quickly became tedious; gone was the satisfaction of slowly seeing your city link together and begin the process of self-sufficiency, replaced by this never-ending need to roll, reroll, and allocate dice.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack, which effectively enhances the medieval setting and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the relaxing music that adapts to the game's events, creating a captivating ambiance, though some note that while the music is atmospheric, it may not stand out as award-winning. Overall, the combination of beautiful art and engaging sound design contributes to a highly enjoyable atmosphere.

    • “Amazing game with dice, interesting concept for this game, love it! The tutorial is pretty explicit, and the atmosphere is kind of awesome with medieval and relaxing music!”
    • “Everything is visually stunning, and the soundtrack is gorgeous. The atmosphere is amazing, even as the music shifts slightly to match the bad guys.”
    • “The art and music are beautiful and provide great atmosphere.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a mixed bag; while it generally runs well on high-end monitors without stutters, players report frequent freezes during gameplay, particularly when transitioning between seasons or starting new runs, often requiring a system reboot to resolve. Additionally, the winter season introduces mechanics that can hinder gameplay by freezing units, further complicating the experience.

    • “Overall, this game looks great on my ultra-wide 3440x1440 G-Sync monitor. It runs smoothly with no stutters or issues during gameplay, except for the occasional crash to desktop when starting a new run after failing. A quick reboot of my PC resolves this issue.”
    • “The game's stability is impressive, providing a seamless experience with minimal interruptions. I appreciate how well it performs on my setup.”
    • “I've had a consistently stable experience while playing, with very few crashes or performance dips. It's refreshing to enjoy a game that runs so reliably.”
    • “As of 3/7/2022, freezes have not been rectified.”
    • “I've had to play the same summer four times now because the game freezes midway through.”
    • “Winter comes and freezes most of your units, making you unable to play if you haven't built one of the two buildings needed to unfreeze them.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by its charming and creative themes, such as living on a ringworld, and includes amusing elements in battle sequences where dice reveal hidden soldiers. While it starts off as a relaxing and funny experience, some players find that it becomes tiresome over time. Additionally, there are humorous references to other games, adding to its comedic appeal.

    • “Tie it all together with a simple, but fitting, audio and video landscape, and an oddly humorous theme of living on a ringworld, and you got yourself a charming little game with a creative take.”
    • “These battle sequences, although very brief, are pretty funny since your dice seemingly open up like Trojan horses, and your true soldiers emerge for the fight.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with players reporting smooth performance and appealing graphics. However, some users note that there is still significant potential for optimization, particularly in addressing stability issues, with hotfixes anticipated.

    • “Very nice looking graphics and the performance was really good on my end.”
    • “Stressful puzzle city building, with lots of optimization potential.”
    • “I hear there are some hotfixes on the way for stability issues - I've encountered nothing but buttery smooth performance so far.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received criticism for being perceived as a cash grab, particularly in relation to its legacy features, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the dice manipulation and city-building mechanics.

    • “The legacy in the name is definitely a cash grab and is why I ultimately will rate this down.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, likening the dice rolling mechanics to the excitement of a fast-paced board game, which contributes to a sense of enjoyment and immersion, particularly in the initial gameplay experience.

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12h Median play time
16h Average play time
5-20h Spent by most gamers
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Dice Legacy is a survival real-time strategy game with business theme.

Dice Legacy is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Dice Legacy.

Dice Legacy was released on September 9, 2021.

Dice Legacy was developed by DESTINYbit.

Dice Legacy has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Dice Legacy is a single player game.

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