Lost in Random: The Eternal Die Reviews
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers a different, roguelite perspective on the world of Randomness, where the focus is entirely shifted to action, while the story is set aside.
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Roguelites are a hard nut to crack, especially as they are popping up more frequently. However, Thunderful Games has produced a fantastic entry that leans on the “less is more” aspect. Whilst some players may find it on the shorter side compared to other titles of this genre, an 8-10 hour game is nothing to fold your hand for. Even though this isn’t perfect with the narrative wrapping up far too hastily and side content that is a little thin, it still retains an addictive loop that will keep you coming back for more. The art style is absolutely invigorating and I can only assume, like the previous game, that fans will cross their fingers in hope for another incredible sequel.
In a poker game, The Eternal Die would look insecure with his hand, even holding a Full House. Not strong enough to beat a Royal Flush from Hades, its clear inspiration, but enough to surprise the table that was expecting, at most, a pair.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a fantastic addition to the isometic rogue-like genres and while it doesn’t reach the highs of Hades, it offers a constantly compelling combat loop, fun, witty dialogue, and enjoyable world to explore that will keep you coming back until you eventually roll credits, even despite its short length.
While I may have been let down by the isolated nature of Lost In Random: The Eternal Die’s design, with its single-note narrative and detachment from its predecessor, I was happy to be back in the wonderfully weird world of Random, with its charming cast and bizarre rules. I thoroughly enjoyed its fun, easy-to-pick-up combat, progression systems that offer variety and strategy, challenging boss fights, and delighted in the superb voice acting and singular art direction. I may not be a gambling man, but if you like a good roguelite, Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is a sure bet for a great time.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an isometric action roguelike that stands out for its original universe centered around luck, risk, and strategic choices. With fast-paced combat, a wide variety of relics, a rewarding progression system, and a memorable art direction, the game delivers a fun, addictive, and technically solid experience. A pleasant surprise among indie titles, it’s a great pick for fans of the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die may not live up to what it is clearly inspired by, the game itself is a shining example of how to spin-off from a previous entry and create something enjoyable as you approach the story and its world from a new perspective. While the requirement of playing the previous game is needed to understand the story, the context of what Aleksandra is fighting for, as well as why you should care about the game’s cast, the game built around those things is ultimately well executed and has made me excited to play the previous game to understand those relationships and the context behind them.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a clever rogue-lite twist on the Lost in Random universe. Its dice mechanics and strategic depth shine, even if repetition and limited variety hold it back. It's a fun, satisfying gamble worth taking.
While its gameplay systems feel more restrained than they should, and its progression mechanics lack the depth or reward loop found in stronger roguelikes, the visual direction and narrative intrigue are more than enough to carry curious players through. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a game that shines best as an experience, not necessarily a system-heavy time sink, but for the right kind of player, that may be more than enough.
For the story side of things, the game is amazing. I was excited to learn more about the tragedy that happened to Queen Aleksandra in the first games. And more so on finding out how the world of Random was created. Gameplay-wise it’s solid, but it does also feel less random with not a lot changing between runs. But that doesn’t take away from the great combat and fun abilities you’re able to combo together. I would say the last boss was a little bit of a letdown. However, I love the Duke & Duchess boss as I felt it suited the theme of Randomness world perfectly. And not just from a story standpoint, but in combat as well. If you loved the first game, then I’d highly suggest Lost in Random: The Eternal Die just for the bits of lore alone. Playing new games, there’s always a chance that it’s not the one. Luckily enough, the game rolled a six with me. And that’s why Lost in Random: The Eternal Die gets the Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a fun and well-structured roguelite, with a narrative that, although simple, works efficiently as a backdrop for the experience. However, despite the good start, the experience loses strength over time. The repetition of rooms, the limited variety of enemies and the shallow randomization cycles make the gameplay tiresome. In the end, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die delivers a solid foundation, with creative ideas and a striking visual style, but stumbles precisely in the execution of its randomization systems - the central and vital element for a roguelite, compromising the depth of the experience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die doesn’t try to revolutionise the roguelite genre, but it doesn’t need to. Its combination of stylish presentation, solid combat, and clever mechanics makes it a worthy addition to the genre. If you’re feeling burnt out on roguelikes, it might not reignite your passion, but for fans of the format or the world of Lost in Random, it’s an easy recommendation.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die has a well-crafted world, clever mechanics, and satisfying action. While it has its flaws, it’s a game that’s worth your time, whether you’re a fan of the action roguelite genre or not. Between the inventory management and its fascinating exploration of how to explain a roguelite mechanic through the game world, I hope many future titles in the genre are paying attention.
While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die delivers a roguelike experience with a distinct personality. Its clever upgrade system adds a strategic twist to the familiar gameplay, and the Burton-inspired art style creates a captivating world. A solid recommendation for anyone seeking an accessible yet characterful roguelike.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lost In Random: The Eternal Die manages to be an enjoyable roguelike at times, with design values carried faithfully from its predecessor giving it a stunning look and feel – despite this, the game fails to deliver anything new and captivating to the genre.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers a challenging and varied gameplay loop with strategic combat and engaging mechanics, though its fragmented storytelling makes it hard to connect with protagonist Aleksandra despite the lore-filled world.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is one of the most successful Hades-like experiences. Despite the complexity of the development process, Stormteller Games and Thunderful have succeeded in the far from easy task of creating a fun and immediate product that manages to carve out its own place in the increasingly crowded roguelike landscape.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers a solid formula that blends intense action with elements of luck in a dark and stylized universe. The striking setting, variety of weapons, and customization options provide enjoyable moments throughout the campaign. The combat stands out for being fast-paced and challenging, and although the dice mechanics aren’t as influential as promised, there’s still room to experiment with different battle approaches. However, the experience is limited by repetitive environments and enemies, as well as a progression system that’s less deep than it seems. The unpredictability hinted at by the theme rarely has a significant impact on gameplay, diminishing the player's decisions. Still, while it lasts, The Eternal Die offers an engaging journey, appreciated for its aesthetic and pace, even if it doesn't take as many risks as it could have.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is a fun roguelite jaunt at most, with some polish and tweaks that are welcome in the genre. You'll make good progress with the game's story while also revelling in its intense action and temporary roguelite power-up system that's in tune with its analog gaming backdrop. It's not a royal flush, but it's a steady hand that's enough to sate your roguelite action-heavy tendencies.