As much I like this stop-start mechanic, it does interrupt the flow of battle a little too much for my tastes. Especially if you keep rolling low numbers or don’t receive the desired card loadout on your throw. No default attack option means you’ll constantly be farming Dice Crystals from enemies mid-battle, which can get really annoying at times.

But at the same time, it can get frustrating how intrinsically tied Lost in Random is with the game’s dice system. There’s a whole heap of cards with exciting effects that are fun to trial out and experiment with too.

Or even set up a time bomb in JUST the right location for anyone unfortunate enough to be caught in the blast radius. It’s ultra-satisfying to summon a sword from the cards, power it up, move over and then heavy attack an enemy in one fell smack to the face. But since our young protag can stop time with every roll of the die, and physically position herself in an advantageous spot for some major butt-kicking, it gives the game a turn-based-meets-action kind of vibe that opens up a whole gamut of battle strategies.

In fact, Even can’t actually attack on her own until she draws a weapon or damage spell from the cards themselves. The stop-start tactical concept is great! Plus a whole new set of cards are drawn on each throw, and all have assigned values like 3 and 4 which must be rolled by Dicey to use. Upon rolling her team-mate, Dicey (the dice, of course) she’s able to select from a range of damage, defence and effect cards that directly impact the flow of battle. Allowing the main character, Even – who’s looking for her sister, Odd (hilarious, I know) – the ability to stop time when she collects enough Dice Crystals from her enemies. But to help separate itself from the pack, the game quite literally throws a die onto the board. You know the drill: get in close for melee, shoot from afar with a projectile, heal when necessary, etcetera. When it comes to combat, Lost in Random utilises the traditional, third-person action staples. Our VIDEO REVIEW of Lost in Random! The Fighting Style of Lost in Random

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