Dicefolk

Dicefolk is an excellent new addition to the enormous roguelite genre that manages to feel fresh without getting too far away from the core ideas that make these sorts of games so addictive and popular. An attractive art style, strong combat system, and meaningful player choices make this one a brilliant addition to the library for anyone looking for another great roguelite on Switch. Even if you aren’t typically a fan of this genre, we’d suggest you at least consider this as a possible entry point. Dicefolk is approachable without being patronizing and it’s tons of fun once you get a grasp of its various quirks.

Dicefolk has truly amazing combat that makes great use of its rotation and dice mechanics, and it's bolstered by a ton of impressive designs in tthe Chimeras, each packing their own skills that are fun to experiment with as you craft your dream team and playstyle. Unfortunately, the lack of any interesting story hinders the experience and can easily leave you wanting more. Still, as long as you desire a unique spin on the traditional creature-collecting formula and the battles associated with it, Dicefolk can still be worth checking out, even if the odds of you enjoying the game for longer periods may boil down to a dice roll.

Dicefolk is an excellent game that takes full advantage of the Switch. It is challenging but balances that out with giving the player full control over every turn - both their and their opponent's actions. Progression can feel a little skewed towards the luck of what upgrades you get offered run to run; but there is so much you can control to help guide your fate. If the game boiled down to a roll of the die; well, you can even upgrade the faces of that as well.

As a fan of roguelites and turn-based combat games, Dicefolk surprised me very positively, quickly becoming an adventure that I would easily recommend to anyone who also enjoys these genres. Although some aspects such as the narrative and the relationship with the Chimeras are underused, it is difficult not to engage with its innovative combat system, especially given the vast number of possible combinations in each new game.

"Roll the dice once. That's fine. Roll again."

Dicefolk offers a unique experience with its dice mechanics and distinct cultural flair, but it fails to leave a lasting impact. The inconsistent creature design and lack of emotional depth due to the questionable combination of Monster Collector and roguelite hurt the experience. In the end, the title is interesting, but it won't stick in your memory.

Despite its pitfalls, Dicefolk was one of the more fun roguelikes I've played. It successfully tantalized me with the idea that this might be the time that I managed to pull a team together, after crushing me again and again.

A polished and highly competent roguelike deck builder with some neat twists, that can sometimes feel a touch too random for its own good.

Dicefolk is a solid mix of Slay the Spire and dice action. If that sort of mashup is your thing, then you’ll love this game.

A unique bit of strategic fun that takes deckbuilding concepts and turn-based combat in a great new direction