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Dice With Death

92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, grinding
92% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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                                A Dice Poker based strategic game of risk and reward!              I am afraid you have passed into the world beyond our own. Before you get there however, Death has offered to give you time to process your demise through means of some friendly competition.                             Engage in a game of Dice with the mysterious entity - collect new dice and thei…

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 110 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game has a solid and addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged and encourages experimentation with different relics and dice combinations.
  • The art style and humor, particularly in the interactions with Death, add a unique charm and personality to the game.
  • Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential for future updates and content, with developers actively responding to player feedback.
  • Currently, the game lacks sufficient content, with only two characters and limited relics, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
  • There are issues with balance and RNG, as players often feel at the mercy of luck, particularly in later rounds against Death.
  • Some players have reported performance issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience, indicating that the game still needs optimization and refinement.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a solid and addictive loop that builds on core mechanics with the introduction of relics, adding depth and variety. Players appreciate the strategic elements and the gradual increase in complexity, while the game's art style and engaging themes enhance the experience. Although some find the static nature of the gameplay and scoring system a bit confusing, the overall consensus is that it offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience, with potential for future content and character types.

    • “I enjoy the gameplay loop and the newly added relics have already added more depth to the game from its initial release.”
    • “Rolling dice against death is a fun gameplay loop that only becomes more fun with more relics (both yours and death's). Finding relic and dice synergies has been the most fun for me.”
    • “Great game, a lot more depth of gameplay than I was expecting.”
    • “I wouldn't know how to describe it, but since the majority of the gameplay is looking at the table, which doesn't have much movement apart from the dice rolling, the game looks static.”
    • “A snappy fast mode would elevate the gameplay loop enormously.”
    • “This is the only mechanic that often makes me stop playing.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are praised for their unique blend of retro and indie styles, featuring beautiful art that enhances the overall experience. While some players note that the simplistic graphics can lead to high GPU temperatures, the art and design are generally considered captivating and engaging, contributing to a fun gameplay loop. Overall, the visuals are a standout aspect, drawing players in with their charm and aesthetic appeal.

    • “The graphics are great - the perfect blend of retro and indie, with great music to boot.”
    • “Scratches quite a few itches for me: excellent gameplay loop, contemplative, beautiful art style reminiscent of old school point and clicks.”
    • “Super challenging and addictive roguelike with beautiful art style, can see me sinking a lot of time into this.”
    • “The game has some really cool art and seemed fun at first glance, but it makes my RTX 4070 Ti's temperature shoot up like nothing else I've ever played despite the very simplistic graphics.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Initial reviews indicate that the game's optimization was lacking, leading to performance issues. However, recent updates have significantly improved optimization, alleviating previous concerns. Overall, while there were early criticisms, the situation appears to be improving.

    • “Edit: Game optimization has significantly improved, and is no longer an issue!”
    • “The game is relatively unoptimized as of right now, but hopefully that will be fixed soon.”
    • “The game is relatively unoptimized as of right now but hopefully that will be fixed soon.”
    • “I can't recommend it until its performance issues are ironed out.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and integration with the overall experience, others find it boring and repetitive, particularly from a composer's perspective.

    • “I absolutely love the music, dialogue, gameplay, and graphics.”
    • “The graphics are great - the perfect blend of retro and indie, with great music to boot.”
    • “As a composer, the music was boring and repetitive.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story and thematic elements of the game are engaging and well-integrated, encouraging players to return for new content and characters. However, the focus on unlocking relics and dice can detract from the narrative experience, making it feel more like a burden than an enhancement to gameplay.

    • “I'm not the type of person who likes to keep playing rogue-likes run after run once I've figured out the strategies that are consistently good, but the story and thematic elements are interesting and designed in a way to organically add more characters, content, playstyles, etc. So I can see myself checking back in periodically to try the new stuff.”
    • “The story is interesting, but the unlocking of relics and dice overshadows this and it becomes a burden - taking away the option from a run build and force gifting you the new unlock.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game highly enjoyable with significant replay value, considering it a worthwhile investment for its engaging content.

    • “Very fun and has great replay value.”
    • “Worth the very reasonable price for a great game with plenty of replay value.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by the quirky character of the "death guy," who adds a comedic twist to the gameplay, despite misconceptions about his appearance. Players appreciate the lighthearted approach to the enhanced dice mechanics, which are complemented by magical relics and special dice that maintain an engaging challenge.

    • “This game is awesome! The death guy is a funny fella; however, contrary to belief, he is not an egg and he isn't wearing sunglasses!”
    • “A humorous take on an enhanced dice game with magical relics and special dice to keep the challenge up.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive action of clicking each die individually.

    • “Having to click each die is tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “It takes too long to level up, making the game feel like a chore.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively captures a moody and somber atmosphere while also establishing a distinct soul and identity, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.

    • “Definitely nails the moody, somber atmosphere while maintaining a unique soul and identity.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its hauntingly beautiful world.”
    • “Every sound and visual element contributes to a palpable tension that keeps you on edge.”
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