Roll for the Galaxy
- August 25, 2020
- Temple Gates Games
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Get on Apple StoreRoll for the Galaxy is a dice-based strategy game where players build space settlements. Each die roll activates different actions, such as producing goods, exploring new planets, or developing technology. The goal is to accumulate the most victory points by settling and developing successful space colonies. Players must carefully manage their resources and make strategic decisions to outpace their opponents.
Reviews
- Excellent digital adaptation of the board game with a clean and intuitive interface.
- Challenging AI that provides a good level of competition, enhancing replayability.
- Fast-paced gameplay with a good balance of strategy and luck, making it fun and engaging.
- Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially during online play, detract from the experience.
- The tutorial is lacking in detail, making it difficult for new players to fully grasp the game's mechanics.
- Asynchronous play can be frustrating due to mandatory actions that slow down the game unnecessarily.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and strategic, particularly due to the reassign mechanic that enhances decision-making with dice placement and world development. While the tabletop version can be somewhat fiddly, the automated interface improves understanding of the mechanics, making it accessible and enjoyable once players grasp the rules. Overall, it has received high praise, pending further gameplay experiences.
“I'm not a big fan of a lot of dice drafting games because the dice are often too random to be useful, but the reassign mechanic allows for a lot more thought and strategy to be put not only into your dice after you roll them, but into what worlds you place, what developments you place, and even the color of dice you use.”
“Fun game once you understand the mechanics.”
“The tabletop game can be a bit fiddly, and really benefits from some automation, while the interface makes it easy to understand the dice mechanics that can sometimes be a bit opaque in the board game version.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, providing many hours of enjoyment and value for its low price. Players appreciate the numerous opportunities to revisit the game.
“Many hours of replayability are to be had here.”
“There's a lot of replay value in this inexpensive game.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their wonderful digital adaptation, featuring great visuals and a slick, intuitive interface. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay and solid graphical quality, enhancing the overall experience.
“A wonderful digital adaptation of the dice game; great visuals and a slick, intuitive interface.”
“Smooth gameplay and the graphics are solid.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-aligned with its theme, featuring satisfying sound effects and a calming background score that enhances the experience without being intrusive.
“The look and feel fit the theme, the sound effects were pretty satisfying, and the background music was zen and not intrusive.”
