Dicey Tales

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Dicey Tales is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Superlazy and was released on December 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Game InformationDicey Tales is a deck-building roguelike RPG inspired by board games. Roll the dice to attack enemies and predict their moves. Recruit allies as you progress and shape your own adventure! Dice + Tactics Battles take place on a 7×7 grid. Use dice to move your heroes and attack enemies. Combine dice values to unleash powerful skills! Sometimes, a crisis can t…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and interesting variety of characters and items, providing a unique tactical experience.
The art style and music are aesthetically pleasing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
The combination of strategy and luck-based mechanics offers a fresh take on the roguelike genre, making each run feel different.

The game suffers from significant balancing issues, with enemies being overly powerful and RNG mechanics leading to frustrating gameplay.
Progression can feel slow and cumbersome, with limited mobility and healing options that make it difficult to protect characters.
There are numerous bugs and a lack of customization options, such as keyboard shortcuts and controller support, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their aesthetically pleasing art style and music, successfully avoiding the pitfalls of retro graphics often seen in other titles. Reviewers appreciate the game's commitment to a visually appealing design rather than relying on retro styles due to technical limitations.
- “The aesthetics are nice.”
- “Love the art style and music.”
- “I sometimes get the feeling other games chose retro style graphics because realistic graphics is too hard, but this game avoids the trap; it's very aesthetically pleasing.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for resembling a slot machine experience rather than offering tactical or strategic mechanics, leading to disappointment among players. Many are hoping for future updates to introduce more engaging mechanics and environmental elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Gameplay surpasses every gimmick we expect in fantasy or strategy RPGs.”
- “Would not recommend this game to anyone unless you like slot machines rather than tactical or gameplay mechanics.”
- “Counting on further updates for more mechanics and environmental components.”
- “Gameplay lacks the depth and innovation we expect from fantasy or strategy RPGs.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is primarily event-based, similar to the structure found in titles like "sts," focusing on key occurrences that drive the narrative forward.
- “The story is event-based, similar to STS, which keeps the narrative engaging and dynamic.”
- “I love how the story unfolds through various events, making each moment feel impactful.”
- “The narrative structure is reminiscent of STS, providing a captivating experience that draws you in.”
- “The story feels more like a series of events rather than a cohesive narrative.”
- “It's structured like an event-based story, similar to other games, but lacks depth.”
- “The plot is disjointed and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features only one or two tracks, which can lead to a repetitive experience; however, players appreciate the overall sound effects and design, as well as the art style that complements the audio.
- “Love the art style and music.”