Right and Down and Dice

About

"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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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

The game features a unique and engaging dice-based combat system that adds depth and strategy to gameplay.
Each character has distinct abilities and playstyles, enhancing replayability and providing varied experiences.
The artwork and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere.

Gameplay can become repetitive due to limited enemy variety and predictable dungeon layouts.
Balancing issues lead to a lack of challenge in the late game, making it feel less rewarding.
Quality of life features are lacking, such as drag-and-drop mechanics for dice and insufficient controller support.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a unique dice-rolling mechanic that offers strategic depth, allowing players to turn unfavorable outcomes into advantages. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and varied, they require further refinement for balance and polish. Some players find the gameplay confusing, particularly in distinguishing it from deckbuilding or card battling genres, and there are notable technical issues, such as crashes when interacting with dice.
- “Despite the core mechanic being just rolling dice, I found the strategy of when and where to place dice presenting many interesting options to turn even bad RNG in your favor.”
- “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.”
- “Maybe adding a death mechanic similar to Chocobo Dungeon where the grim reaper appears and chases you down to the next floor if you dawdle.”
- “Lastly I have to say I don't miss traps at all, they were an infuriating mechanic in the previous game.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its self-referential title, which cleverly points out the repetitive nature of gameplay, as players consistently move right and down through dungeons. Additionally, the exaggerated effectiveness of certain game mechanics, like ice, adds a layer of comedic absurdity that players find amusing.
- “The title of this game is hilarious, because it tells you how repetitive this game is - all you do is go right and down in the dungeon every level to end the level.”
- “Also, certain gimmicks like ice are so hilariously powerful that you would be crazy not to save up money for it.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics and sound 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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability due to its diverse characters, each with unique abilities that enhance the fun and encourage multiple playthroughs. Players appreciate the variety and engaging mechanics that keep the experience fresh.
- “It's got good replayability and is a ton of fun.”
- “Each character has a different gimmick, so the game has a nice replayability.”
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.