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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an action-packed, rogue-lite adventure in the world of Random. Play as Queen Aleksandra and wield her living die-companion Fortune, as they go all in against the ancient evil that took everything from her.
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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72
"Lost in Random: The Eternal Die" impresses with strong character development and an engaging narrative arc for Queen Aleksandra and her talking die, Fortuna. Critics praise its themes of revenge and redemption, and the satisfying conclusion to the original's story. However, many highlight significant flaws, including a fragmented narrative that alienates newcomers, less dynamic storytelling, and a reliance on static scenes. While fans may appreciate the depth, the disjointed delivery leaves many players craving a richer, more cohesive experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
43%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
52%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
4%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
"Lost in Random: The Eternal Die" impresses with strong character development and an engaging narrative arc for Queen Aleksandra and her talking die, Fortuna. Critics praise its themes of revenge and redemption, and the satisfying conclusion to the original's story. However, many highlight significant flaws, including a fragmented narrative that alienates newcomers, less dynamic storytelling, and a reliance on static scenes. While fans may appreciate the depth, the disjointed delivery leaves many players craving a richer, more cohesive experience.
Gameplay Mechanics
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81
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die impresses with fast-paced combat, diverse weapons, and engaging roguelike mechanics, earning praise for its strategic depth. However, some critics highlight issues with repetitive gameplay and a steep difficulty curve that could frustrate players. Overall, it’s a solid entry into the roguelike genre, appealing to both newbies and veterans, despite some concerns over lack of variety.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
81
Positive Reviews (80-100)
70%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
30%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die impresses with fast-paced combat, diverse weapons, and engaging roguelike mechanics, earning praise for its strategic depth. However, some critics highlight issues with repetitive gameplay and a steep difficulty curve that could frustrate players. Overall, it’s a solid entry into the roguelike genre, appealing to both newbies and veterans, despite some concerns over lack of variety.
Graphics and Visual Design
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82
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die dazzles with its vibrant, Tim Burton-inspired visuals, earning high praise for its charming art style and smooth 60 fps performance. Critics celebrate its distinct biomes and cohesive enemy designs, enhancing the immersive experience. However, some note issues with visual clarity and repetitive asset use that could detract from the overall variety. Despite minor drawbacks, the game stands out for its captivating aesthetic and strong artistic direction, solidifying its place as a remarkable title in the genre.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
82
Positive Reviews (80-100)
74%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
26%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die dazzles with its vibrant, Tim Burton-inspired visuals, earning high praise for its charming art style and smooth 60 fps performance. Critics celebrate its distinct biomes and cohesive enemy designs, enhancing the immersive experience. However, some note issues with visual clarity and repetitive asset use that could detract from the overall variety. Despite minor drawbacks, the game stands out for its captivating aesthetic and strong artistic direction, solidifying its place as a remarkable title in the genre.
Music and Sound Design
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77
Critics largely praise the sound design and music of "Lost in Random: The Eternal Die," highlighting excellent voice acting and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances gameplay. While some note the rock tracks can get monotonous and the sound design feels secondary in the roguelite format, the overall sentiment remains positive, indicating an engaging auditory experience that aligns with the game's whimsical charm.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
77
Positive Reviews (80-100)
67%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
33%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics largely praise the sound design and music of "Lost in Random: The Eternal Die," highlighting excellent voice acting and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances gameplay. While some note the rock tracks can get monotonous and the sound design feels secondary in the roguelite format, the overall sentiment remains positive, indicating an engaging auditory experience that aligns with the game's whimsical charm.
Voice Acting
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The voice acting in Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a standout feature praised by critics for adding emotional depth and enhancing storytelling. Reviewers highlight the high quality of performances, particularly that of Aleksandra, which enriches character interactions. While some note minor issues with narrative complexity and limited character animations, the overwhelming consensus is that the voice acting significantly elevates the game's overall experience, making it a key strength.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
82
Positive Reviews (80-100)
82%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
18%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
The voice acting in Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a standout feature praised by critics for adding emotional depth and enhancing storytelling. Reviewers highlight the high quality of performances, particularly that of Aleksandra, which enriches character interactions. While some note minor issues with narrative complexity and limited character animations, the overwhelming consensus is that the voice acting significantly elevates the game's overall experience, making it a key strength.
Technical Performance
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79
TLDR: "Lost in Random: The Eternal Die" shines on Xbox Series X and PS5 with smooth performance and minimal issues, earning high praise from critics. The PC version is mostly solid but suffers from occasional glitches and long load times. However, the Nintendo Switch version struggles with lag and framerate drops, hindering gameplay. Overall, while the game excels on some platforms, it highlights the need for better optimization, particularly for the Switch.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
56%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
44%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
TLDR: "Lost in Random: The Eternal Die" shines on Xbox Series X and PS5 with smooth performance and minimal issues, earning high praise from critics. The PC version is mostly solid but suffers from occasional glitches and long load times. However, the Nintendo Switch version struggles with lag and framerate drops, hindering gameplay. Overall, while the game excels on some platforms, it highlights the need for better optimization, particularly for the Switch.
Replay Value
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75
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die boasts strong replay value with engaging rogue-like mechanics, diverse upgrades, and progressive challenges that keep players coming back. However, criticisms arise over repetitiveness due to limited variety in runs and environments, alongside a short completion time of 6-8 hours, which may hinder long-term interest. While many enjoy the unique experiences each session offers, some warn that the excitement could fade quickly.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
75
Positive Reviews (80-100)
52%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
48%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die boasts strong replay value with engaging rogue-like mechanics, diverse upgrades, and progressive challenges that keep players coming back. However, criticisms arise over repetitiveness due to limited variety in runs and environments, alongside a short completion time of 6-8 hours, which may hinder long-term interest. While many enjoy the unique experiences each session offers, some warn that the excitement could fade quickly.
Overall Verdict
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MONSTER
OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
79
Positive Reviews (80-100)
70%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
30%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
"Lost in Random: The Eternal Die" garners mostly positive reviews, praised for its engaging gameplay and innovative mechanics that blend roguelite elements with the franchise’s charm. Critics highlight its accessibility and replay value, but note shortcomings in narrative depth and character attachment, with some pointing to repetitive content and limited weapon variety. Despite these flaws, it’s considered a worthy sequel that offers a fun, vibrant experience for both fans and newcomers, making it a solid addition to the series.
79
MONSTER
Reviews
55 reviews found90
PlayStation Universe
Jun 17, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is praised as one of the finest spin-off games, crafted with care and attention to detail, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and fans of the original.
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90
Digital Chumps
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a deeper and richer action roguelite experience than expected, with engaging gameplay and a good progression system.
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90
Loot Level Chill
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is praised for its incredible combat and upgrade system, making it a worthwhile experience despite some issues with randomness in gameplay.
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85
Critical Hits
Jun 13, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a successful addition to the franchise, blending solid rogue-like mechanics with the series' unique identity, making it appealing to both fans and newcomers.
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85
Checkpoint Gaming
Jun 11, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a smart sequel that successfully builds on its predecessor's strengths while offering a high-quality gameplay experience.
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85
CGMagazine
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is a worthy addition to the Switch library, balancing challenge and chaos, and hinting at a bright future for the series.
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85
Wccftech
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a solid experience with satisfying action and appealing visuals, but it falls short in storytelling and mechanical depth compared to its influences.
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80
GameGrin
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a fun and engaging roguelite that stands on its own despite its inspirations. It offers a great experience for fans of the genre, with some minor technical issues.
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80
GameBlast
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers an engaging experience with solid action and a unique aesthetic, but is ultimately limited by repetitive content and a less impactful progression system.
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80
Multiplayer.it
Jun 10, 2025
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Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a successful roguelite that excels in synergy and character building, despite lacking some depth and mystery. It is recommended for newcomers to the genre.
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