Right and Down and Dice

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Right and Down and Dice is a single player role playing game. It was developed by mc2games and was released on January 23, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Right and Down and Dice" is a roguelike game where you navigate randomly generated card dungeons, only able to move right and down. Use dice in turn-based battles to defeat enemies, gain abilities, and collect artifacts. Each playthrough is unique, with unlockable artifacts and skills adding variety to the gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and sound design, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and dungeon crawling, with varied mechanics and character abilities that keep gameplay engaging.
The game is well-balanced with a good mix of strategy and randomness, providing a satisfying challenge for players.

Gameplay can feel slow and drawn out, with some players wishing for options to speed up runs.
There are significant quality-of-life issues, such as the lack of drag-and-drop functionality for dice and unclear controller indicators.
The game suffers from balance issues, with some mechanics feeling overpowered or underwhelming, leading to repetitive strategies.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique core mechanic involving dice combat and a card dungeon exploration system, offering varied powers, strategies, and classes. While the mechanics are interesting and can lead to diverse gameplay experiences, some players find the balance lacking and the overall gameplay somewhat confusing. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes when picking up dice have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.
- “I am amazed how such a simple mechanic can lead to so different gameplays.”
- “Right and Down and Dice takes a unique approach to roguelike gameplay, introducing a challenging card dungeon exploration system where your only choices are to move right or down.”
- “The core of the game revolves around using dice to combat enemies, and this mechanic is where Right and Down and Dice truly shines.”
- “Neither deckbuilder, nor a card battler, gameplay is rather confusing.”
- “I am amazed how such a simple mechanic can lead to such different gameplay.”
- “Lastly, I have to say I don't miss traps at all; they were an infuriating mechanic in the previous game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and sound design of the game are highly praised for their beautiful artwork and immersive aesthetic, which effectively enhance the overall dungeon-diving experience and encourage thoughtful decision-making.
- “The aesthetic of the game, both art and sound, set the tone for a beautifully fun, yet simple, dungeon-diving experience that has you second guessing many of your decisions before they're even made.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be a deeply engaging experience, highlighting the emotional impact of its varied powers, strategies, and classes, which contribute to a satisfying gameplay experience. Despite some minor complaints, the overall sentiment is positive, emphasizing the game's ability to evoke strong feelings.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the exaggerated effectiveness of certain gimmicks, such as ice, which players find amusingly overpowered, leading to a playful and entertaining experience.
- “Certain gimmicks, like ice, are so hilariously powerful that you would be crazy not to save up money for them.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability due to its diverse characters, each featuring unique gimmicks that encourage players to explore different playstyles and strategies.
- “Each character has a different gimmick, so the game has great replayability.”