Dicey Elementalist

"Dicey Elementalist" is a single-player Fantasy Turn Based Strategy game that offers ingenious gameplay inspired by Yahtzee, where you roll five dice three times and keep the best score. The game boasts beautiful visuals and high replayability, but is disturbed by ads and can be very buggy. Despite its flaws, the unique combination of dice rolling and strategy make it a compelling choice for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,403 reviews

gameplay68 positive mentions

monetization362 negative mentions

The mechanics are deeper than they seem, providing a fun and engaging gameplay experience.
Different characters offer unique play styles, enhancing replayability.
The game is free to play with minimal ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

The game frequently crashes, especially after defeating enemies, making it unplayable at times.
Many characters are locked behind a paywall, limiting free-to-play options.
Ads can be intrusive, sometimes opening the Play Store unexpectedly during gameplay.

monetization
412 mentions
6 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, which can be intrusive and often disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate that many ads are optional and can provide rewards, others feel that the game heavily relies on ads for progression, making it feel like a cash grab. Additionally, issues with in-app purchases and the inability to fully remove ads have led to dissatisfaction among players, with many requesting a one-time payment option to eliminate ads entirely.
- “I love it, I played a few rounds and immediately knew I would support this game with the in-app purchases of new characters and VIP.”
- “You could reasonably unlock everything without paying a dime towards microtransactions, but it's such a neat game that I felt compelled to support the developer.”
- “Very nice game, great puzzles, and no aggressive monetization.”
- “Plus, some of the characters being locked behind a paywall on top of the incessant ads is sleazy and shows just how greedy the devs are.”
- “The reason why I won't give more than 2 stars is due to the way in-game purchases are organized... I understand you want to make money, but putting ads during the whole gameplay, using the 'lost crown' to unlock rewards, gems that are necessary to buy in-game upgrades, and making most of the characters unlockable only by paying is kind of too much, don't you think?”
- “Everything is locked behind a paywall, and the monetization feels predatory.”
gameplay
123 mentions
55 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its depth, variety, and engaging mechanics, with many players enjoying the unique character abilities and strategic elements reminiscent of roguelike and deck-building games. However, frustrations arise from the prevalence of ads, paywalls for character unlocks, and occasional balance issues that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a fun and rewarding gameplay loop that keeps players invested.
- “The mechanics are deeper than they seem but still easy to get a hold of, and I love how different characters give you very different playing styles.”
- “Gameplay is fun and engaging, and the different characters you can play as are unique to their own.”
- “This game is genuinely very fun and challenging, with plenty of variety and interesting mechanics.”
- “However, the actual gameplay is quite different, and the developers let that dictate how the game actually works.”
- “The reason why I won't give more than 2 stars is due to the way in-game purchases are organized... I understand you want to make money, but putting ads during the whole gameplay, using the 'lost crown' to unlock rewards, gems that are necessary to buy in-game upgrades, and making most of the characters unlockable only by paying is kind of too much, don't you think?”
- “Ads interrupt gameplay and the ones that are supposed to come with rewards often don't reward the player.”
graphics
65 mentions
66 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, which many players find appealing and reminiscent of other popular titles. While the visuals are generally considered high-quality and engaging, some users have noted issues with text readability and occasional glitches. Overall, the artwork significantly enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to its fun and addictive nature.
- “The art style is completely unique and interesting.”
- “The mechanics are great and the artwork is brilliant!”
- “The art style is so unique and well done, the gameplay is super fun and pretty much never-ending!”
- “It's a shame that such neat art and graphics is wasted on a flawed gameplay experience; this game design lacks the basics of what makes a gameplay experience relevant, engaging, and worthy of word of mouth.”
- “It's a good game but has too many exploitable options, and I found one instance of glitchy graphics.”
- “Not bad; despite its poor art style, it has some potential.”
replayability
24 mentions
58 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game boasts a high replayability factor, driven by its randomization of levels, diverse characters, and strategic deckbuilding elements. While many players appreciate the endless variety and engaging gameplay, some express disappointment over the limited unlockable characters and the need for additional depth. Despite these concerns, the game is frequently described as addictive and enjoyable, making it a standout choice for those seeking replayable experiences.
- “Excellent game with nearly endless replay value.”
- “The randomization of levels and cards with each campaign (an hour of play) means this game may be infinitely replayable.”
- “Endlessly replayable due to the variety of cards, distinct characters, and the random elements.”
- “Zero replayability unless you like tedium.”
- “Although the replay value suffers heavily with the lack of characters you can play that aren't locked behind a paywall.”
- “Ok amount of replayability if you shell out some cash but the game isn't too deep.”
stability
23 mentions
9 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and crashing, particularly after defeating enemies or during ad playback. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these glitches, despite enjoying the gameplay overall. While some users note that the game runs well at times, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a need for urgent fixes to address the persistent bugs.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches or bugs.”
- “It runs great, and the ads are fair.”
- “The game freezes and crashes a lot.”
- “I love this game, but recently every time I enter a new run and kill an enemy, the game freezes and I can't do anything.”
- “After defeating a monster, the game freezes and you can't proceed.”
music
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its uniqueness and charm, significantly enhancing the overall enjoyment of gameplay. However, some users express frustration with the inability to mute the music and the disruptive nature of ads that pause their personal music. Despite these issues, many reviewers consider the music a standout feature worthy of high praise.
- “The music and art style are awesome.”
- “Music by itself is worth the 5 stars.”
- “Amazingly unique, nice music, and charmingly satisfying.”
- “Though I do hate when they pause my music and fail to start it when the ad is over.”
- “There is no way to mute the music or audio.”
- “Ads aggressively stop your music player.”
story
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and character development, despite some minor bugs like quests displaying in Chinese. Many find the storytelling and art to be exceptional, enhancing the overall experience, while the game is noted for being enjoyable even without a heavy investment in the storyline. Overall, it strikes a balance between fun gameplay and a compelling narrative, making it a worthwhile time-killer.
- “The progression is great and doesn't feel pay to win; the ads are balanced, and the art and storytelling are absolutely *chef's kiss*.”
- “I don't normally like games like this, but the graphics and storyline make this one enjoyable.”
- “Extremely fun as well as nice storytelling.”
- “There's also a bug where the quests from Julian are in Chinese sometimes, even when playing in English.”
- “It's a great time killer without having to invest in the story.”
- “I really love this game even though sometimes I felt cheated or they just got lucky at that time, but still I like this card strategic/dungeon-like offline game; the flow of the story and the characters are lacking, even though we can only purchase one other character with gems and the rest are purchasable with real money.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, particularly praising its heartwarming cutscenes that enhance the overall experience. However, the presence of intrusive ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, detracts from the emotional impact for some users. Despite this, many appreciate the wholesome content and the unique way ads are integrated into the game.
- “The first ending cutscene is heartwarming.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the early game to be excessively grindy, particularly criticizing the grind required for meta progression, which detracts from the overall experience and feels tedious.
- “Early game is a bit grindy.”
- “Too grindy for the meta progression, in my opinion. Points off for that area of monetization.”
- “Tedious.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is praised for its creativity and uniqueness, complemented by an original art style that enhances the comedic elements. Players appreciate the witty dialogues, surprising moments, and the overall fun experience of the card battle mechanics.
- “It's funny, creative, and the art style is actually unique and not just asset rips.”
- “Art styles, characters, humor, dialogues, surprises.”
- “It's a funny card battle game!”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
While players find the game enjoyable and full of potential, there are concerns regarding performance and balancing, although the overall gameplay runs smoothly.
- “Everything runs smoothly.”
- “I think this is a really fun roguelite with a lot of potential.”
- “I think this is a really fun roguelite with a lot of potential, but my main gripe with the game is the performance and the balancing.”