Slice & Dice

2137/10

I genuinely don't understand how the gameplay loop is supposed to be fun. Maybe dice builders just aren't for me.

15 hours in, easily one of the most fun, engaging "dice deck-builders" I've played. Will probably be one of the best games, period, I've played. Perfect art and interface, sounds are whompy and clangy and fzzzt'y (some of the effects sound like the dev Tann recorded himself making them?), soundtrack is EPIC ("Assassin's Dirge" by Ziggurath is legendary), mechanics are astounding and the item interactions and possibilities seem unlimited. It's Yahtzee with the warped advanced algebra and nested equations (if you want it) of wand-crafting in "Noita," with a fantasy theme and intrepid heroes and determined monsters. Terrific opportunities to get "Big numbers funny!" damage outputs and weird synergies. Equally big chances to get just one- or two-shot-whacked by some enemies when rolls go their way. Just like life, in a way, depending on your luck any given day and which way the camera is facing. If you're reading this, you shouldn't even wonder if $9 is worth this - yep. That's like 1.5 cups of fancy coffees these days. You'll get far, far more hours of joy from this than 1.5 cups of fancy coffee. And try a 4 housecat x 1 hero run once you've unlocked "Select Party" - MAYHEM! Cheers.