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Die in the Dungeon: Origins

95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
95% User Score Based on 2,970 reviews

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About

"Die in the Dungeon: Origins" is a deck-building, turn-based roguelite where your deck consists of dice, each representing a different action. Improve dice quality, combine them, and acquire powerful relics to defeat monsters in the dungeon. The Relics and Events System allows you to create unique and powerful dice sets and make choices that can result in juicy rewards or cursed artifacts. Play as Lisver and discover the origins of Die in the Dungeon.

Die in the Dungeon: Origins screenshot
Die in the Dungeon: Origins screenshot
Die in the Dungeon: Origins screenshot
Die in the Dungeon: Origins screenshot

95%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,970 reviews
gameplay220 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics that combine dice rolling with strategic decision-making.
  • Charming art style and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
  • High replayability with various dice combinations and relics that allow for different strategies.
  • Heavy reliance on RNG can lead to frustrating experiences, especially with events that can end runs unexpectedly.
  • Balancing issues, particularly with the final boss and some relics that feel overpowered or underwhelming.
  • Limited content in the demo may lead to repetitive gameplay after several runs.
  • gameplay
    418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this roguelite is widely praised for its unique and engaging mechanics, particularly the innovative use of dice that adds depth and strategy to combat. Players appreciate the simple yet addictive gameplay loop, though some express a desire for more content and variety, such as additional bosses and enemy types. Overall, the combination of charming visuals, smooth mechanics, and the potential for strategic depth makes it a compelling experience, despite some concerns about balance and reliance on randomness.

    • “I actually found this game to have an extremely fun gameplay loop!”
    • “The strategic depth and unique mechanics kept me engaged from start to finish.”
    • “Unique and endlessly fun gameplay, with a cute art style!”
    • “Starting to become a trend: any time a game comes from itch to Steam, the gameplay suffers at the expense of slightly better graphics.”
    • “After trying the demo for the follow-up, I cannot help but feel that added mechanics there (roll dice to explore the dungeon, and slightly more stingy balance) left me cold.”
    • “A demo, which honestly lacks any meaningful gameplay at this state as there's no single progression or anything that would let you continue playing it if the final release is at this state of complete luck-based game.”
  • graphics
    202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received a largely positive reception, with many players praising the cute and immersive art style, smooth animations, and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience. While some users expressed a preference for older visuals or modern graphics, the majority found the pixel art and colorful designs to be charming and engaging. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, creating a captivating ambiance that complements its mechanics.

    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and the mechanics are nothing short of impressive.”
    • “Allow the eerie ambiance and immersive graphics to envelop you, setting the stage for your adventure.”
    • “The game's graphics are stunning, immersing you in the dark and moody atmosphere of the dungeons.”
    • “Starting to become a trend: any time a game comes from itch to Steam, the gameplay suffers at the expense of slightly better graphics.”
    • “A lot of potential, but please make the graphics more readable.”
    • “I really appreciate the idea of where this game is heading, I really like the pixel graphics, and I really do like the charm, but the gameplay itself needs work – and without engaging gameplay, no amount of cute graphics will hook me in.”
  • music
    156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality, fitting atmosphere, and nostalgic feel, often compared to classic titles like "Undertale." While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and immersive, some have noted a desire for more variety and dynamic tracks to match different game events. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's charm and addictiveness.

    • “The game is classic fun, sound and music design gives a nostalgic Nintendo feel and the colorful artwork places a familiar hand on your shoulder as you try to strategize your way to a new record!”
    • “The music perfectly matches the atmosphere.”
    • “It has everything - great soundtrack, addictive gameplay (that makes your brain move), and beautiful pixel art.”
    • “However, I think both the music and the backgrounds could do with more variety.”
    • “Must say the soundtrack is kinda boring.”
    • “The game is almost perfect, the only thing missing is a way to listen to the soundtrack; we need the soundtrack, please!”
  • story
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being underdeveloped, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and character motivations. While some appreciate the strategic gameplay, they feel that the lack of a substantial storyline detracts from the overall experience, leaving them wanting more depth and context as they progress. Anticipation for the full release includes hopes for a richer story and character development that could elevate the game to greater heights.

    • “Unfold the narrative: as you advance, uncover the layers of the game's story.”
    • “Die in the dungeon: origins offers a rich blend of strategic depth and immersive storytelling, delivering a satisfying and challenging experience for dungeon crawler enthusiasts.”
    • “A full story with the full game in 2024 would be so good, and I'd love to see what else they have planned.”
    • “More of a forward than a prequel, but even then there was no story.”
    • “I never knew the name of my character, why I'm in the dungeon, how long I've been there, etc. Not that I really care, but I don't think it should be presented as if there is some grand story here.”
    • “There are a few drawbacks, main of which I will put straight down: the lack of story.”
  • replayability
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, with many users praising its dynamic mechanics, randomized elements, and varied strategies that ensure a unique experience in each session. Players appreciate the potential for infinite replayability, especially highlighted in the demo, which can be played unlimited times. Overall, the combination of engaging gameplay and diverse challenges contributes to its strong replay value.

    • “Loved this, I can't wait for the full game. It's replayable, dynamic, interesting, and you can try many different strategies. 9.5/10”
    • “Randomized elements like dice outcomes, shuffled encounter decks, and varied dungeon layouts ensure a unique experience each session, enhancing replayability.”
    • “I love the mechanics of the game, as well as its infinite replayability.”
    • “Has no classes which would bring replay value.”
    • “Origins is the original version of ditd with small changes to item variety - the original was more challenging but this version makes up for it in replayability.”
    • “Easily replayable, granted the difficulty is evident.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is primarily centered around a comical frog character that engages players with its funny sounds and antics, particularly when interacting with insects. Reviewers appreciate the lighthearted and amusing nature of the game, suggesting that additional content and customization could enhance its comedic appeal and popularity. Overall, the game's humor is well-received, contributing to its fun and entertaining experience.

    • “I think this is a very fun game with a funny frog and nice visuals.”
    • “If this game was longer, had a story to follow along with, and included some funny customizables/memeable moments, I could see a full version of this game becoming as popular as Undertale.”
    • “The sounds the tutor makes (another frog) are hilarious.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive dungeon ambiance, enhanced by eerie soundtracks and stunning graphics that create a dark, moody setting. The thematic integration of narrative and artwork further enriches the experience, making it enjoyable in both cooperative and competitive modes. Overall, the sound design and music effectively complement the visual elements, contributing to a captivating atmosphere.

    • “Thematic integration, through setting, narrative, and artwork, creates an immersive atmosphere, whether in cooperative play, where players unite against challenges, or competitive mode, where they race to achieve objectives.”
    • “The sounds are satisfying, very fitting of the art style, and give the game an enjoyable atmosphere.”
    • “The game's graphics are stunning, immersing you in the dark and moody atmosphere of the dungeons.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a mixed perception of grinding in the game. While some players appreciate the minimal grinding and prefer a more engaging experience without excessive repetition, others find the combat can become tedious due to a lack of variety in enemy interactions, leading to a grindy feel in certain fights. Overall, a desire for more dynamic gameplay elements is evident to enhance the combat experience.

    • “I'd like to see a larger variety of enemy interaction with the board in the final game as those presented the most interesting fights, and without those the fights felt a little grindy.”
    • “The play leans towards tedious patterns.”
    • “Feel very tedious.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally well-received but is noted to be somewhat buggy and unbalanced, with users expressing confidence that these issues will be addressed before the full release. While some minor bugs are present, there are no significant graphical glitches or major stability concerns reported.

    • “Buggy and unbalanced”
    • “Great game, still a bit buggy, but nothing that won't be fixed ASAP until the full release.”
    • “I didn't notice any graphical glitches or any major jank to report.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game enhances depth by enabling players to acquire new abilities and equipment that tailor their play style. The stylish animations and vibrant character designs contribute to an engaging visual experience, making the characters both appealing and interesting.

    • “Character development adds depth, allowing players to gain new abilities and equipment that customize their play style.”
    • “The game is pretty solid, the animations are stylish, the character designs are both cute and interesting, with lots of color.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported significant improvements in optimization, particularly noting that performance issues such as stuttering have been effectively resolved.

    • “One last note for the developer: thank you for fixing performance issues!”
    • “Stuttering stopped.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, particularly criticizing the promotion of demo games as standalone titles and suggesting that the developers should seek free advertising from popular content creators to improve visibility.

    • “And stop advertising 'demo' games as separate titles, release it for what it is.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a sense of emotional disconnect due to the simplicity of the die rolling mechanics, which, combined with a confusing layout and similar die designs, leaves them feeling under-informed and less engaged in the gameplay experience.

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3h Median play time
12h Average play time
2-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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