Dice & Spells

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Dice & Spells is a single player tactical role playing game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It received positive reviews from players.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 740 reviews

gameplay54 positive mentions

monetization42 negative mentions

The artwork and music are fantastic, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay is engaging and offers interesting mechanics, making it fun to strategize.
The game has a unique aesthetic reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, which many players appreciate.

The game is heavily reliant on microtransactions and has a steep difficulty curve that can feel predatory.
Many players experience issues with lost progress and lack of developer support.
The user interface is often criticized for being confusing and not user-friendly, making gameplay frustrating.

gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its interesting mechanics, unique art style, and fun combat, while others criticize it for being repetitive, grindy, or overly reliant on luck due to dice rolls. Many appreciate the balance between challenge and enjoyment, though some express frustration with difficulty spikes and the presence of ads. Overall, the gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, with a variety of strategies and character options available.
- “The gameplay is fun and there are quite a few ways to play with all the different heroes and weapons.”
- “Cool gameplay, interesting mechanics, good variety of characters, weapons, and spells, and great art style.”
- “Incredibly enjoyable gameplay, the art style is nice to look at, and the in-game purchases are fair and fairly cheap.”
- “A game involves gameplay, which this doesn't have.”
- “The gameplay is boring.”
- “Fairly monotonous game with a shallow gameplay loop and a developer that won't actually read reviews but copy pastes a canned response to feedback.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and immersive art style, often compared to the works of Mike Mignola and the aesthetics of "Darkest Dungeon." Players appreciate the bold, grim-dark visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, with many noting the artwork's quality and detail. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually engaging and enjoyable.
- “I enjoyed the game's art style, kudos to whoever drew it, and the music, oh!”
- “The art style is very unique which only enhances the immersion into the game, the gameplay is very interesting and makes you really think before you act.”
- “The graphics are great, the art is astounding, and the story is entertaining and easy to play.”
- “The art style is blatantly copying Mike Mignola's Hellboy comics, which I love, but the game should give some credit somehow.”
- “Would give higher with better graphics.”
- “The visuals are not my thing but they are very detailed and well made.”
monetization
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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71%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads and microtransactions. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the ability to pay to remove ads, others find the costs excessive and the overall approach predatory. Overall, players note that while the game can be enjoyable, the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the experience.
- “No ads (that I saw) is a huge, huge, huge plus though.”
- “Incredibly enjoyable gameplay, art style is nice to look at, and the in-game purchases are fair and fairly cheap.”
- “The in-game purchases don't seem too invasive and it has interesting battle mechanics.”
- “Can't recommend it to others though due to the predatory design of its in-app purchases.”
- “Even if you pay to remove ads, there are still many options to pay for boosts and other benefits, which I think is ridiculous.”
- “The amount of ads you have to watch to get the most out of the game is absurd.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The music in the game has received a generally positive reception, with many players praising its unique blend of styles, such as grunge and lute, and its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with volume control and repetitiveness, while others expressed a desire for more customization options regarding sound settings. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's art style effectively.
- “I enjoyed the game's art style, kudos to whoever drew it, and the music, oh!”
- “The music is a little loud, but the game is cool ”
- “Exquisite art, invigorating music!”
- “I wish I could adjust the sounds of the dice, their effects, and the music separately.”
- “Loud rock music with no way to turn the sound off until the end of the tutorial.”
- “The music can get repetitive, that's the only complaint I have.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and character design, though some find it lacks depth. Many reviews highlight the story's ability to provide a sense of progression and entertainment, while the art style complements the storytelling effectively. Overall, the narrative is seen as a solid aspect of the game, contributing to its fun and addictive gameplay.
- “The game is easy enough to learn and has a good story.”
- “This game provides a great interface to enjoy, has great storytelling techniques matching the vibe of comics and a strategic difficulty.”
- “Pretty good game, Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons feel with an excellent storyline; would recommend.”
- “The story doesn't blow me away, but it gets you through the game with some sense of progression.”
- “Still working on learning the story; will adjust rating as the game develops and is worked on.”
- “No character creation, no story, just tap this, drag that.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and monotonous, often hindering progress in leveling up characters and unlocking new weapons. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding and the reliance on microtransactions for gear-checking have raised concerns about long-term engagement. Overall, many feel that the grind detracts from the overall experience.
- “If that's the case, then grinding becomes way too monotonous since you can't progress levels to unlock weapon levels, character levels, or new weapons.”
- “Lots of gear-checking, which requires extensive grinding and/or microtransactions.”
- “This game is really grindy and repetitive.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the bonus challenges and varied gameplay elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the grind for resources and harsh difficulty limits the incentive to replay. The immersive graphics and strategic choices add depth, but the randomness of gameplay may not appeal to everyone.
- “I appreciate the bonus challenges for level replayability, and the comic book style artwork of the cutscenes.”
- “Immersive graphics and theming are really good, and the gameplay feels random due to the dice rolls. However, there's strategy in choosing the right weapon, and the different challenges in each level improve replayability as well.”
- “The grind for rewards/resources to keep up with the difficulty is pretty harsh, no replayability.”
- “Immersive graphics, theming seems to be really good and the gameplay seems to be pretty random due to the dice rolls, but there's strategy in choosing the right weapon. However, the different challenges in each level do not significantly improve replayability.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by quirky, Eastern European influences and a playful narrative, with players expressing a desire for comedic character concepts, such as a bumbling necromancer who can only raise animals as undead. Overall, the blend of good mechanics and a humorous storyline contributes to an enjoyable experience.
- “I like it so far but would like to see a new character. It would be funny playing a necromancer that can't control the bad undead and can only make animal undead like a cat or dog, or maybe bigger ones like a wolf or lynx. That would be cool and funny at the same time.”
- “Good mechanics and a funny story.”
- “Quirky Eastern European styling and humor.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
- “Cool game with a captivating atmosphere!”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as "buggy" and prone to frequent glitches.
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
- “There are constant glitches that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the steady and consistent character development throughout the game, noting that it enhances the experience as challenges increase. Many anticipate further content that will continue to enrich this aspect.
- “I'm sure there'll be a lot more content as the game improves, but this is a very steady and consistent experience with increasing challenges and character development.”