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"Roll Player - The Board Game" is a digital adaptation of a strategy board game where players compete to build the greatest fantasy character. By rolling and drafting dice, players optimize their character's attributes, purchase weapons and armor, and gain skills and abilities. The game ends with a fully created character sheet, and the player with the greatest Reputation wins. Randomly assigned RPG classes, alignments, and backstories add replayability to the experience.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Great digital adaptation of the board game, maintaining the fun and strategy of character creation.
Smooth gameplay with a clean interface, making it easy to pick up and play, whether solo or with friends.
High replay value anticipated with future expansions, adding more depth and variety to the game.

Lacks online multiplayer and AI opponents, limiting the gameplay experience for those without friends to play with.
Some users find the game overly reliant on RNG, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of strategic depth.
The user interface can be clunky, requiring excessive clicks and lacking intuitive navigation, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as smooth and natural, allowing for quick sessions that can fit into spare time, though it may feel less engaging due to reliance on dice rolls rather than character creation. Some users suggest that the mechanics could be better suited for other genres, like farming sims or space colony builders, and note the absence of tabletop expansions that could enhance the experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, it may lack depth for some players.
- “Combine this and the nature of the role player's gameplay and you get a perfect way to squeeze a game or two in your spare time.”
- “Gameplay flows rather naturally minus any unwanted bulk.”
- “Smooth gameplay.”
- “The whole thing could easily be reskinned as a farming sim or a space colony builder -- and now that I think about it, both of those ideas would be better served by the gameplay than the RPG character creation conceit.”
- “However, because the mechanism used to do this is through dice rolls, the process is both shorter and less fun than actually rolling a character up.”
- “It also contains none of the tabletop expansions, which add a ton more to the gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise them for creating a great atmosphere and feeling immersive, others find them to be simple and reminiscent of flash or mobile quality. Overall, the visuals are considered nice but not groundbreaking.
- “The graphics are great, and the atmosphere is perfect when playing.”
- “The game is done so well, I love the graphics; it feels like I'm physically playing it.”
- “The graphics aren't special by any means, but they're definitely nice to look at.”
- “Graphics are simple, flash/mobile quality.”
- “Graphics aren't special by any means, but definitely nice to look at.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around character generation that integrates narrative elements, allowing players to create unique backstories while also facing challenges in achieving specific traits. However, the randomness in class and backstory selection may limit players' ability to fully customize their characters, leading to a mix of frustration and strategic planning in character development.
- “Score 8 or more points from the obnoxious trait while also getting 6 points from your backstory. That would be hard, but should be achievable if you try to build around it.”
- “No ability to choose a specific class, backstory, etc., just a random draw.”
- “I had been looking for a way to generate player characters for an OSR/D&D style game that incorporated a bit of story progression in the player character generation.”
- “Finally, I can min-max my character's backstory.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Reviews on replayability are mixed; while some users highlight the potential for increased replay value with expansions and additional content, others express disappointment, noting that once most combinations are explored, the game lacks significant replayability. Overall, the game's value is seen as good, but its longevity may be limited without new content.
- “The more people who get on board, the more likely for an expansion - monsters and minions, which will make the replay value off the charts!”
- “Worse than that, however, is the low replayability.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is considered basic and repetitive, with a lack of variation that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, users have noted issues with the music slider functionality.
- “The music is a bit basic; it could use some more variation.”
- “The sound is repetitive, and the music slider works oddly.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its ability to create a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere, reminiscent of playing board games with friends, where laughter and camaraderie are central. However, some players feel that the digital format diminishes the social aspect that contributes to the humor of the experience. Overall, the game is described as interesting, relaxing, and funny.
- “Interesting, relaxing, funny game.”
- “Playing a board game on the computer defeats the whole purpose of the game, which is supposed to be played with friends at a table, laughing at their good luck while cringing over your own bad luck.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users report that the UI is well-optimized, running smoothly and providing a clear and easy-to-understand experience.
- “The UI continues to run smoothly.”
- “The UI runs smoothly, and everything is clear and easy to understand.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's graphics and highlight that the overall atmosphere significantly enhances the gaming experience, creating an immersive environment.
- “The graphics are great, and the atmosphere is perfect when playing.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews suggest that the grinding aspect of the game feels more suited to a farming simulator or space colony builder than its current RPG framework, indicating that the repetitive tasks may detract from the character creation experience.
- “The whole thing could easily be reskinned as a farming sim or a space colony builder -- and now that I think about it, both of those ideas would be better served by the gameplay than the RPG character creation conceit.”
- “Grinding feels more like a chore than an engaging part of the game, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding detracts from the overall experience, turning what could be exciting gameplay into a tedious task.”