- Publisher: Thunderful
- Release Date: Jun 17, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
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Jun 10, 2025It’s certainly not fair to say that Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a bad project—far from it—but there’s a clear and undeniable sense that it’s a far less daring effort than expected. That said, it remains a solid roguelite that, with a fair amount of cleverness, manages to attract genre fans thanks to a wide range of ability combinations and an element of unpredictability that enhances its overall replay value. Still, when considering the full narrative and artistic potential of the world of Alea—with its biting critiques and grotesque tales—it’s hard not to feel a tinge of regret.
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Jun 26, 2025An immensely charming roguelite in an interesting world, but the poor balance turns everything on its head.
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Jun 10, 2025If you loved the first installment and don’t mind roguelikes, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers a fresh perspective on this intriguing game universe, perhaps less inspired, but still full of charm and plenty of content to explore. Others might struggle with its approach, which is quite a departure from the original, and there are certainly better alternatives within the genre. However, don’t overlook it if you’re looking for a solid action-RPG that’s not overly long but packed with character.
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Jun 10, 2025Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an enjoyable roguelike with satisfying gameplay loops, rewarding combat, and lots of features to unlock and upgrade, but the narrative-rich source material is overshadowed by a new focus on combat, largely wasting a concept ripe for more storytelling.
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Jun 11, 2025With post-launch content updates, I could see The Eternal Die winning over even more fans. It’s very charming and has a lot to love. I could even see this becoming the type of game to win over fans who don’t like roguelikes all that much. At this point, if I could choose? I’d love to see Stormteller Games continue to innovate on the Lost in Random franchise. Maybe the next game could be an action RPG, or something completely different. The world is interesting and unique, and they have the potential to truly make it sing. [Highly Recommended]