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[@MrJankTv]

Thank you very very much for the video review and I’m so glad you enjoy the game. I really wish the game could be cheaper but I would be cutting out half of the game to make it that $60 price point. Even with games like Thunderstone Quest you’ll get about 1000 cards for about $100, but in Lost Pixel you’ll get 1000 cards for about $100 but unlike Thunderstone, every single card is different. I really did work hard on this game and did my best to make it a Rogue-like simulation in the shape of a board game. Maybe one day Kickstarter would be a viable option. Thank you again though for your review and I truly hope you enjoy the expansions!

[@p4n95]

This looks amazing! Hoping you can do some crowdfunding or something to bring this to a larger audience :)

[@911Gargoyle]

And why not try kickstarter? :D

[@MrJankTv]

@@911Gargoyle I’m not great at marketing or the business side of the game making process. My passion is in making games and sharing them with anyone wanting to try something new.

[@911Gargoyle]

@@MrJankTv I don't mind the price. But I live in Europe.

[@goncaloferreira6429]

Hi. So i take you are just an amateur game designer that creates games more as an hobby? some thoughts. 1- is the game only for solo playing? 2- what were your inspitations for this one? ( it reminds me of a mix of Fighting fantasy and early final fantasy/DD 3- price is what evryone keeps mentioning. If it would improve the game´s chances for sucess, why not cut it in half? 2 shorter campains of 5 levels. It would lower the price of entry and those who dont mind the price could upgrade their game/experience. Anyway, just from this video, let me tell you did a good job.

[@GeekGamers01]

So glad you enjoyed this gem of a game. I knew you would. :) I would love to see the designer get connected with a publisher that could make him some money and at the same time get it distributed with a lower price point. This was my #1 bright spot of gaming in my 2020 countdown vid. It’s a wonderfully inviting game to play. N.B. I have played it using DungeonQuest tiles and a random rolling mechanism to see what you encounter on each tile. That worked really well (and decreased the game’s footprint significantly.) I also make some modifications to how spells work, thus allowing characters to “see” more of the spell cards each game. Great stuff.

[@TheDungeonDive]

It seems like a game just waiting for house rules to add some layers. The base layer is solid, making for an easy job off adding more elements.

[@01hornsfan]

Thanks for the video Daniel. I often think of your channel as appealing to a niche segment of gamers, and this video probably applies to a niche segment of that niche due to the price point. But I'm very happy to see you give coverage to games that don't get much exposure or that most people won't even be able to obtain. I can find plenty of videos on all the current "hot" games everywhere. Seeing products like this being given some love is what keeps me coming back to your channel.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thank you. Glad you appreciate it. :)

[@JoannaParkerTS]

Greatest dungeon game I've ever seen that suits me down to the ground! Really happy I found your channel.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@JoannaParkerTS]

@@TheDungeonDive thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Sure thing! I've also got a very detailed video on the entire game, including the expansions kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2aVqXhrqqiBipIsi=y4_67JZh1b9CTTVN

[@jakobzgela]

Absolutely love love love the art and the manual. Seems fun as all get out.

[@mcelroyguy76]

Wow, this is a great channel! Thanks for showing us all these games. I just bought rogue dungeon on your overview! Now i want this, especially with all the cards you get but it will have to wait! Still, great video!

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks for watching!

[@raziel2273]

The graphics remind me of the old final fantasy games somehow and i really like that!

[@MelvLee]

Individual arts for each card? That is a lot of work for 1000 cards even if they are pixel arts!

[@MrJankTv]

Correct!!! Minus the sheep and gems, each card is unique.

[@DKM80]

Nice game :) would love to have it. Just recieved Iron Helm the other day. Also somewhat pricey, but just a kicker of a game. One of the best games in my collection. Be a year before i can afford this one though. Keep up the good videos :)

[@dustinfreund5196]

Love them graphics!

[@jonathana6298]

I’m sold. I just completed check out for all expansions. I’m been searching for the perfect Roguelike game for years and am happy to take a chance on another. D100 Dungeon, Bag of Dungeon, Hero’s Journey Home, Hand of Fate, and some others have been misses for various reasons. Hopefully this checks all the boxes I’m looking for. My only reservation is that Bag of Dungeon wan’t just 1 or 2 steps too light for me, I couldn’t even get through a single play. But I’m willing to take a chance.

[@TheDungeonDive]

This might be the perfect game for you. I really like it.

[@MrJankTv]

I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to email me (email is in the Game Crafter page)

[@Hector-rj5nu]

Thank you for the play through! I too also saw this on the geek gamers channel and went and purchased the base game +1 expansion. It comes in just a few days! I read that you pulled the trigger on Rogue Dungeon. I’m torn between that game and Dispel the Darkness... both on game crafter

[@T_U3721]

Thanks for sharing yet another hidden gem out there! I'm pretty intrigued. Sorry for being so wordy as I consider myself old school. This game looks and feels almost like an analog version of Pixel Dungeons (the "Shattered" version being my all time favorite game on my phone for years), with much bigger varieties of treasures and monsters. I see that the monsters and treasures are sorted in levels. How about the dungeon tiles? If the levels don't differ much then it may feel samey over time. For the Star Wand, I wonder if you can activate only one type of elemental attack at a time instead of all four at the same time, which seems a bit OP (and less thematic imo). The timer mechanism is a nice touch to keep the game moving and to avoid tedious grinding and farming. (btw Pixel Dungeons & Co. achieve this by linking XP and loots to character's levels, hence no limitless farming) There seems to be no mention about the expansions. Do they add yet more stuff or introduce different themes? At first sight the price tag seems too much but I personally don't think the game is that much overpriced, compared with similar games like Thunderstone Quest. Also recently I acquired a complete set of the good old Dungeoneer. The whole set (8 boxes altogether) contain 770 cards and cost around $15 on average per box. A crowdfunding (KS, Gamefound, or Indiegogo) project for this title should lower the cost and price a bit and will be a sure hit, though. Possibly the reason why people feel put off by the price is due to the game not carrying a big brand. I really like this kind of indie projects which both scratches nostalgic itch and gives a breath of fresh air in the gaming scene among all those bloated projects out there. Had this project handled by cmon or mythic I am quite sure it will turn into a deluxified minis fest with a triple all-in option on FOMO. How would you compare this game with other overlooked titles like Dungeoneer, Jack Dawkid's D series (Dungeon, Island, Adventure), and Iron Helm?

[@MrJankTv]

There are many dungeon tiles that make each floor seem different. Plus, the expansions do add new themes such as the Crystal Caverns, Ember Chasm, and Swamps. In these new themed areas, you can find new Set Items that get more powerful the more of a specific set you have. That expansion is called Risk and Reward. All the expansions offer new and fun mechanisms and mini games to keep each game quite different.

[@AlarianDarkwind]

I unfortunitly did the exact same thing you did. Watched the video and headed to gamecrafter to purchase the game. Saw the price, debated for several minutes and just couldn't justify the cost. Still on my Gamecrafter wish list, but I don't know if I'll ever pick it up.

[@TinyDiodes]

Ordered. There is just something about the combination of art and the magical stats... entranced.

[@TinyDiodes]

I just found out that the art is all freeware. That hurts. It was one of the strongest reasons I wanted to purchase the game, because it looked like such a passionate art project. Ouch, $130 for public domain images.... I know it shouldn't change my end user experience but it just feels different to me.

[@TheDungeonDive]

the art was made by a community of pixel-art artists who offer up their art to use on things. What you are paying for with this game is simply the fact that it's nearly 1,000 cards all printed on demand. That's just very expensive.

[@TinyDiodes]

@@TheDungeonDive You mention revised rules on the Gamecrafter website but I have not been able to find them, only a download of the stock manual that comes in the box. I also checked board game geek.

[@deaconfuse3850]

The old Zelda or 8-16 bit look works for me and all the info on the cards looks easy to read. I am freaking over some of the art in boardgames lately. Someone told me to get a new laptop for Table top sim (my laptop is shot) so I won’t end up on ramen noodles for a mouth lol

[@MrJankTv]

This game is on tabletop sim with all the expansions.

[@dunbruhajones6490]

Thanks for the review! I've been teetering on the fence ever since I saw the Geek Gamers review. I may just have to get this game...

[@Darkestpack]

This looks amazing! How long did it take for delivery?

[@TheDungeonDive]

About three weeks.

[@jaybuzz7703]

Hello, I've seen this game a few years ago and didn't buy it cause price. I'm glad to see its price has been explained. Looking back I've spent $400+ ON Lord of the Rings LCG over the years. So in theory quest for the pixel isn't that expensive compared to gatcha expansions from lotr lcg by a big publisher fantasy flight.

[@williamparker7584]

Hello dungeon dive. I bought Quest for the lost pixel in 2021. I watched your video and you mentioned the rules have been updated and balanced because the artifacts that you could carry made the game too easy. As stated, i went to the gamecrafter and downloaded the rules, but they are the exact same as the copy of the rules that came with my game! Can you tell me how i can get the updated rules that corrects the overpowerful artifacts? Thanks in advance! Love your channel and i am a very happy subscriber of yours!

[@TheDungeonDive]

The updated rules are part of one of the expansions. Can’t remember which one. You should be able to download the expansion rules so check those out.

[@MrJankTv]

Where can I get those deck holders?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Amazon. Hold It card organizer.

[@AFatalPapercut]

For anyone's reference/planning, I bought the base game and all 3 expansions a month ago and it came up to: $216.26 USD It's an insane amount of cards really lol

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks for the hard number! :)

[@AFatalPapercut]

@@TheDungeonDive Glad you're covering this and other stuff from TGC. There's some good/unique stuff on there, just have to find it haha.

[@TheDungeonDive]

Thanks! A couple of days ago I also put in an order for Rogue Dungeon. Looks cool. What else do you recommend?

[@jonathana6298]

Really? I just ordered yesterday and my total came up to $237.47 (or $197.96 before tax and without shipping).

[@AFatalPapercut]

@@jonathana6298 yea mine was 197.96 before shipping. I just went with cheaper shipping

[@belmo2587]

Anyone know if Mr. Jank is still working on an updated version of Quest for the Lost Pixel? I'm really itching to buy it but with my luck two days after I buy this the Kickstarter will be announced for the second edition version.

[@TheDungeonDive]

He’s not. He’s working on 4th and final expansion now, and it will remain on Gamecrafter for now.

[@belmo2587]

@@TheDungeonDive ok thanks

[@movingcardboard8254]

He only makes thirty cents per unit sold? Holy shit

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yep. He made the game just for himself, family and friends, and put it on GC. Truly a DIY / passion project.

[@seriouslyiknowhowtoread]

is this solitaire game?

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yes, it can be.

[@erikpeters7072]

If this was 50 bucks I’d buy it in a second but at 130 hell no

[@TheDungeonDive]

Yes. Wish it was cheaper. For sure.

[@Luchiop]

Really like this game. I would never pay that price tho. No matter the economy or the amount of copies or whatever. That price is an insult.

[@TheDungeonDive]

This past weekend I spent $75 on Arkham Horror card game. 2 sets, with about 350 cards. So when you look at the basic numbers, Arkham Horror LCG costs a lot more in terms of how many cards you're getting. It's also pretty much a play once and you're done with the campaign game, before you have to spend more money to buy more cards. With Lost Pixel, the replay is really high, because it's more like an arcade game. Just thinking about it. Yes, I wish it was cheaper, for everyone. I wish the designer actually made some money on it! It sucks it's so expensive, but I don't feel insulted by the price. I've spend $200 on multiple Kickstarters that ended up sucking, even with all the stuff. Price is a weird thing, for sure. This really should be Kickstarted. He'd probably make a killing!