Dicey Dungeons
Platforms: Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC and iOS
Genres: Adventure, Fighting, Puzzle, Strategy and Turn-Based
Released: August 2019. Added to this library 4 months ago, last updated 3 months ago.
Overview
Dicey Dungeons is video game adventure where you build a deck of cards to represent characters, attacks and weapons. Here the novelty is that these cards combine with dice roles to determine who wins battles.
Each turn, you or your enemy roll dice that slot into the equipment cards to determine their powerfulness. You can play as one of six characters each who have different starting kit. You then explore the branching dungeon map and encounter monsters to battle. Along the way you can discover treasure chests, health items, shops, and upgrade stations and exits to the next level.
If you die you have to start again, so it's a game you play in short bursts over and over. The goal is to reach the lowest level of the dungeon and defeat the boss. This then unlocks some progression that stays with you after death.
It's a great game to step into what is called roguelike dungeon adventures, without having to deal with overly complicated levelling up or complex battles. Here, even a beginner player can understand what is happening and make progress. That said, the game itself takes no prisoners and requires considerable skill to conquer.
Tip
This game is good if you want to take on a mountainous challenge, play games without in-app purchases or cope with losing.
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Ratings
This game has been rated PEGI 3+.
ESRB EVERYONE 10+ with fantasy violence.
Accessibility
System settings: Android has accessibility settings including ways to navigate and interact, although not all games support this. Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games.
Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators. iOS has a very extensive suite of accessibility settings including ways to navigate with voice and comprehensive screen reading, though most of the features don't work with games... read more.
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