Dice 'n Goblins

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Dice 'n Goblins is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Tsukumogami Software and was released on April 4, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Explore a mysterious dungeon in this dungeon-crawler RPG. You are Gobby, a small goblin wanting to find an exit from this seemingly infinite dungeon. But beware! Deadly traps, mad monsters, and even humans infest the labyrinth. Worse, it seems the place is only growing! Exploration Discover 10 interconnected levels with classic grid-like controls. Walk, run, jump, swim, take stairs, and fal…

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an adorable art style and charming characters, making it visually appealing and engaging.
The unique dice-driven combat system adds depth and strategy to the gameplay, allowing for meaningful choices and satisfying combos.
Exploration is enjoyable with well-designed levels and a cozy atmosphere, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.

Some players have reported issues with the controls and UI, which can feel unresponsive and frustrating at times.
The game can lack direction, leading to confusion about objectives and progression, especially in longer corridors.
There are minor bugs and glitches present, such as incorrect health displays and occasional softlocks during traversal.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by its charming and heartwarming narrative, featuring adorable characters like Gobby the goblin and engaging plot twists that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and fun gameplay, although some noted minor issues with text quality in the French version. Overall, the story complements the exploration and dungeon-crawling mechanics, making for a satisfying adventure.
- “Experimenting with builds is fun, the exploration is solid and the story and characters are really charming and earnest.”
- “Heartwarming game that is fun to progress through while enjoying the story.”
- “The exploration, calming soundtrack, fascinating characters, and plot all enticed me to continue exploring the winding tunnels, traps, and progression to assist Gobby in saving her friends and tribe while plunging further into the deadly dungeon.”
- “Only downside in the French version, some texts could be improved (many typos) but you'll still understand the story.”
- “The map is generally pretty good but you can run into trouble of not really knowing where to go next, and there's no quest log/next objective reminder.”
- “I haven't found much story yet but the hand-drawn crayon art for the characters is adorable and the dungeoneering seems promising.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The gameplay of "Dice 'n Goblins" is characterized by its charming art style and engaging tactical turn-based combat, with a standout dice mechanic that adds a fun layer of strategy. Players appreciate the balance between luck and skill, as well as the game's forgiving nature, making it accessible while still challenging in the late game. Overall, it offers a delightful dungeon-crawling experience that appeals to fans of tabletop RPGs.
- “The art style is clean and charming, with expressive goblin characters and readable environments that keep the focus on gameplay.”
- “If you enjoy tactical turn-based combat, dice mechanics done right, or compact RPGs with a strong design focus, Dice 'n Goblins is an easy recommendation.”
- “It's a lovingly crafted dungeon crawler with a unique dice mechanic.”
- “It doesn't punish the player much when dying and is easy to work through the fight mechanics.”
- “It is a bit on the easier side for most of the game, as long as your luck isn't awful and you understand probability/push your luck mechanics, but the late game really makes you think about your build and be flexible about changing it to suit conditions.”
- “The dice mechanics are the star of the show.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a charming and simplistic art style that combines cute, cartoony aesthetics with expressive character designs, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The blend of 3D environments and hand-drawn elements evokes a nostalgic tabletop RPG feel, making the game visually appealing and accessible, even during challenging moments. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable and engaging for players.
- “I love the two different art styles of the dungeon being 3D in one style and all the characters and loot in the paper hand-drawn style; it makes me feel like I'm in someone's D&D game where they have maps from books and such, but not the income for a ton of minis so they draw them themselves.”
- “Art style is cute and heartwarming; everything works well.”
- “The art style is clean and charming, with expressive goblin characters and readable environments that keep the focus on gameplay.”
- “I personally like the cartoony aesthetic and chill vibe, though sometimes the battles are challenging and you can just get as far as you get until you've leveled up or get some new gear.”
- “Art style is cute and heartwarming, everything works well.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it acceptable but noting it as a weaker aspect overall. However, others appreciate the calming soundtrack and catchy tunes that enhance the exploration experience and complement the game's charming aesthetics. Overall, while the music may not be groundbreaking, it effectively supports the game's atmosphere and narrative.
- “The exploration, calming soundtrack, fascinating characters, and plot all enticed me to continue exploring the winding tunnels, traps, and progression to assist Gobby in saving her friends and tribe while plunging further into the deadly dungeon.”
- “I also really like the music and aesthetics, but you can figure out if that's for you from the trailer.”
- “The music and sounds are acceptable; probably the game's weakest point, but it's not terrible.”
- “While quite minimalist in soundtracks and visual design, it gave off a lot of charm.”
- “Music and sounds are acceptable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and whimsical charm, making it enjoyable for a wide audience. Players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining portrayal of characters, such as the amusingly adorable gobglin, which enhances the overall experience.
- “This game has the sort of cute and funny that you would be happy to show anyone.”
- “I found myself gamboling through dungeon corridors as not just any goblin, but a cute and funny goblin!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while grinding is present, it is not the primary focus of gameplay; instead, strategic elements like positioning and ability timing take precedence. Players can level up efficiently through farming respawns, suggesting that grinding can be managed effectively without detracting from the overall experience.
- “Every fight feels like a little puzzle, where positioning, ability timing, and smart dice management matter far more than grinding or luck.”
- “You can easily level up by farming respawns.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its cute and heartwarming art style, which enhances the emotional experience. Players find it enjoyable to progress through the story, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and a sense of warmth.
- “The art style is cute and heartwarming; everything works well together.”
- “It's a heartwarming game that is fun to progress through while enjoying the story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a cozy and whimsically cute environment, enhanced by thoughtful details like note-taking on the map. Players appreciate the unique combat system and the depth of build variety, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable experience.
- “With a whimsically cute atmosphere, little touches like being able to take notes on the map and a surprisingly deep build variety after you manage to find or buy enough weapons and unlock skills, there's quite a lot to enjoy here.”
- “Very unique and interesting combat system, with a very cozy atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a high level of stability, with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.