Get on Play Store"Dice & Spells" is a turn-based Role Playing Game with a good story and stellar gameplay, boasting exceptional visuals. In this dice game, players can engage in epic battles as knights and wizards, using swords and spells. However, the experience can be disturbed by ads. Overall, it's an immersive adventure that combines the excitement of tabletop gaming with the convenience of a digital platform.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features a unique art style reminiscent of Mike Mignola's work, which many players find appealing.
- Gameplay is engaging and offers a mix of strategy and randomness, making it enjoyable for fans of dice-based mechanics.
- There are minimal mandatory ads, and players appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without feeling forced.
- The game suffers from significant difficulty spikes, often requiring players to grind or spend money to progress.
- Many players have reported issues with lost progress and lack of developer support, leading to frustration.
- The monetization model is heavily criticized for being predatory, with numerous microtransactions that hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay65 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics and a unique dice-rolling system that encourages strategic thinking. However, many players note a grindy experience, difficulty spikes, and a lack of depth in gameplay variety, leading to some frustration. While the art style and overall aesthetics are praised, the presence of ads and microtransactions can detract from the experience for some users.
“The art is great, the controls are smooth and the overall gameplay and mechanics are awesome.”
“Cool gameplay, interesting mechanics, good variety of characters, weapons and spells, and great art style.”
“Incredibly enjoyable gameplay, art style is nice to look at, and the in-game purchases are fair and fairly cheap.”
“But this is another example of how little information there is in-app about certain aspects of the mechanics.”
“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.”
- monetization45 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 69 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of mandatory ads and the option to watch ads for rewards, while others criticize the prevalence of microtransactions and the pressure to spend money for progress. Many users express frustration over the game's reliance on ads and in-app purchases, labeling it as predatory or a cash grab, despite acknowledging enjoyable gameplay. Overall, while some players find the monetization acceptable, a significant number feel it detracts 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.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique art style, heavily inspired by Mike Mignola's Hellboy comics and the aesthetics of Darkest Dungeon. Players appreciate the immersive and detailed visuals, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some note that the style may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the artwork is considered fantastic, contributing significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
“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, which is a big plus in my opinion, with all the different spells and weapons you take into battle. It only makes the game more special since you have such a variety of different abilities.”
“The graphics are great, the art is astounding, and the story is entertaining. It's easy to play.”
“I love the art style, and the simplistic but unique dice rolling RPG system is extremely entertaining.”
“The art style is blatantly copying Mike Mignola's Hellboy comics, which I love, but the game should give some credit somehow.”
“The visuals are not my thing but they are very detailed and well made.”
“With an art style pulled straight from Darkest Dungeon, this game is a good bit of fun so far, though some of the dialogue seems a little off.”
- music23 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its unique blend of styles, including grunge and traditional instruments, which enhances the overall atmosphere. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it invigorating, some have noted issues with volume control and repetitiveness. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal, despite a few technical drawbacks.
“I enjoyed the game's art style, kudos to whoever drew it, and the music, oh!”
“Awesome game, awesome soundtrack.”
“Exquisite art, invigorating music!”
“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.”
“The soundtrack gets cut off after an ad plays.”
- story13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, described as interesting and engaging, with a classic yet darker tone that complements its art style. While some players find the narrative to be simple and not groundbreaking, it effectively supports gameplay progression and adds to the overall enjoyment. Overall, the combination of a fun story and appealing character design contributes to a positive gaming experience, though some players feel it could be more developed.
“The graphics are great, art is astounding and the story is entertaining and it's easy to play.”
“Wow awesome totally addicted! This has so much style. I love turn-based RPGs, and to do it with dice is cool. Great art style and story; it's so in-depth with all the upgrades and spells. I've had heaps of fun.”
“Pretty good game with a Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons feel, featuring an excellent storyline. I would recommend.”
“The story doesn't blow me away, but it gets you through the game with some sense of progression.”
“No character creation, no story, just tap this, drag that.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive and monotonous, often hindering progress in leveling up weapons and characters. The reliance on gear-checking further exacerbates the grind, leading to concerns about the long-term enjoyment of the game, especially with the potential need for microtransactions. Overall, the grinding aspect is viewed as a significant drawback.
“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.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 weapon 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, the theming seems to be 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; there's no replayability.”
“Immersive graphics and theming seem to be really good, but the gameplay feels pretty random due to the dice rolls. While there's strategy in choosing the right weapon, the different challenges in each level do not significantly improve replayability.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting its quirky Eastern European style and amusing storylines. Suggestions for new characters, such as a comically inept necromancer who can only raise animal undead, indicate a desire for humor that blends creativity with gameplay. Overall, the humor is seen as a strong point that enhances the gaming experience.
“I like it so far but would like to see a new character maybe... hehe it would be funny playing a necromancer that can't control the bad undead and that the necromancer can only make animal undead like a cat or dog or maybe bigger ones like a wolf or lynx would be cool and funny at the same time.”
“Quirky East European styling and humor.”
“Good mechanics and funny story.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as "buggy" and experiencing 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.”
