RollScape
- May 22, 2024
- Leonardo the Vinchy
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"RollScape" is a game where players roll dice to reveal tiles and earn points to enhance their value. The goal is to conquer a challenging path, with decisions along the way on which artifacts to wield for strategy. Players can unlock new skins, visuals, and sound packs, and can choose from various game modes and difficulties. The standard game mode must be completed to unlock challenging variants, but difficulty can be adjusted for a casual experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and perfect for short play sessions, making it great for casual gaming during breaks or while traveling.
- The soundtrack is outstanding, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- There is a surprising amount of strategy involved, with various upgrades and artifacts that can lead to different builds and gameplay experiences.
- The game heavily relies on RNG, which can lead to frustrating experiences when runs are determined by luck rather than player skill.
- There are balance issues with upgrades and relics, where some are overpowered while others are nearly useless, leading to a lack of meaningful choices.
- The game can become repetitive after a few runs, with limited variety in strategies and gameplay, making it feel less engaging over time.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players praising its simple mechanics and relaxing atmosphere, while others criticize it for being overly reliant on luck and lacking depth. Many find the experience frustrating due to the randomness of dice rolls and limited player control, leading to a repetitive and linear gameplay loop. Despite its potential for fun when everything aligns, the overall consensus suggests that the game could benefit from more diverse mechanics and upgrades to enhance player engagement.
“Original, compelling gameplay.”
“The mechanics are very simple, and it is quite relaxing to play.”
“Certainly recommend for the price, especially if you like satisfying gameplay and score-chasing!”
“Gameplay is terrible.”
“Nothing is linked to skill; the game lacks depth in its mechanics and player influence on probabilities.”
“If it was on sale for a couple of bucks I might have a different opinion, but I'm sick of all these middling games charging $10 or more for a gameplay loop that is going to get boring fast.”
- music11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as outstanding, with a standout soundtrack that features engaging and memorable tracks. Reviewers appreciate the unique association of each artifact with its own environment and music, highlighting the impressive effort from a solo developer. The sound design is also noted for its relaxing and satisfying qualities, elevating the overall gaming experience.
“The music is outstanding and easily the best part of the game.”
“Also, from an aesthetics standpoint, it's worth mentioning that every artifact has its own environment and soundtrack associated with it, which I found pretty impressive for a solo developer to include in a small title like this.”
“Not to mention its relaxing soundtrack and satisfying, almost ASMR-like, sound design that hits those dopamine receptors in just the right way.”
“I was expecting to roll dice, not to bob my head to the music.”
“Personally, I really like the music as well; it seems to be a bit better than the average indie game where the dev just got the cheapest guy on Fiverr to write some filler music.”
“A relaxing roguelite with a banger soundtrack.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their creativity and clean aesthetics, with many users appreciating the unique environments and soundtracks associated with each artifact. However, some players noted the lack of adjustable graphics settings, which can hinder performance on lower-end devices during intense moments. Overall, the visuals are considered enjoyable and suitable for a relaxing gaming experience.
“Far as I can remember, it has simple controls and simple but yet great graphics.”
“Also, from an aesthetics standpoint, it's worth mentioning that every artifact has its own environment and soundtrack associated with it, which I found pretty impressive for a solo developer to include in a small title like this.”
“Otherwise, the graphics are fun and the visuals are creative.”
“The only main con is that there doesn't seem to be any graphics settings to lower the quality of the animations, so trying to play this on a work laptop during my lunch break isn't really ideal as it chugs whenever a lot of effects are going on.”
“At least, we can say that they did work a bit on the visuals, even if it feels quite empty most of the time.”
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- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a fun concept with decent replayability, but many players find it becomes repetitive after completing all available game modes. While it has potential, the lack of diverse gameplay options and limited decision-making can hinder long-term engagement. Adding more varied modes, such as endless play, could enhance its replay value significantly.
“I'd put this up against games like Vampire Survivors and Ballionaire in terms of quality, enjoyment, and replayability, but it does need a bit more polish to hit those levels.”
“It's a really fun concept though, and adding game modes with more replayability like endless modes would definitely make it worth the $5-7 price.”
“Very replayable but can get repetitive once completed all the game modes.”
“The problem, however, comes in how non-replayable the game starts to feel after a certain run.”
“It's a really fun concept, though adding game modes with more replayability, like endless modes, would definitely make it worth the $5-7 price.”
“Replayability is limited, and the decisions you make are also restricted if you want to do more than press the space bar a hundred times and then restart.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in variety, with limited strategies and a heavy reliance on RNG. While some enjoy the pursuit of achievements, many casual players may feel the game is too short and repetitive, leading to a sense of underwhelming value for their time and investment. Overall, the grinding can feel rewarding for dedicated players, but it may not appeal to those seeking a more varied or engaging experience.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“Not much variation to the runs, not much variation to strategy (really only 2 that work consistently), a lot of RNG, kind of tedious overall... but if you get enjoyment out of chasing achievements, you might like it.”
“Plus, there is also a winning strategy that, upon figuring out, can dull out further runs, leaving a restart to be only motivated by small variations, challenges, or grinding achievements, none probably desired by the casual player.”
“It's a game that is really about tedious math if you want to play it well, and some upgrades are heads and shoulders above others.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as chill, complemented by simple mechanics; however, some players find the gameplay frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The game's atmosphere is chill, and I like the simple mechanics of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game appears to be forgettable, as one user noted they had completely overlooked it until reminded by a YouTube video. This suggests that the comedic elements may not leave a lasting impression on players.
“I sincerely forgot this game existed until dangerouslyfunny launched another YouTube video about it yesterday (that I only saw today).”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is straightforward, focusing on maximizing die rolls through repetitive clicking until a win or loss occurs. Players find the mechanic simple but potentially monotonous.
“It's a pretty basic optimization problem for how to roll the largest die value, and then you sit there and click roll until you die or win.”
“The game lacks any meaningful optimization mechanics, making the experience feel repetitive and dull.”
“I found the optimization system to be poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay rather than strategic decision-making.”
