You Need To Play Dicey Dungeons

Dicey Dungeons is the latest creation by indie dev Terry Cavanagh, and it took a great deal of discipline to stop playing the game to make this video. Let's talk about why you NEED to play it!
My full fight with Cornelius: • Dicey Dungeons - Fight...
Thanks to Marlowe Dobbe for help with the thumbnail art as well!
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[@user-qi3gh6be5x]

a funny thing about cotnelius, if you apply weak on him he will do 998 damge insted of 999. so usefull

[@snivygreen2216]

Lol you are sarcastic

[@alentadic7330]

@@snivygreen2216 thanks captain obvious

[@alentadic7330]

Thanks for the advice man really helped me

[@user-qi3gh6be5x]

@@alentadic7330 np

[@snivygreen2216]

@@alentadic7330 hehe

[@TurnOneForrest]

"At least for me, it raises the stakes." >Shows the Drake fight with the Wooden Stake equipment You clever man, you...

[@snomangaming]

Forrest In The Woods I was really hoping someone would notice that LOL

[@davidespanti]

I WAS GOING TO WRITE THE SAME THING I SWEAR

[@zamnaz7536]

n o s w e a r i n g

[@snivygreen2216]

#punz

[@MK-dr7dx]

The thing about this game's RNG is that while it can totally screw you over, it can also make you feel like a total badass every now and then. When playing the thief's bonus round, I ended up with the rules Hothead (all sixes immediately catch fire), Cowboy (enemies always roll a six), and Bounty Hunter (you never roll a six). These rules that I got by pure dumb luck synergized really well and gave me a big advantage against the boss in that run. It's those little moments when the stars align that this game is at its best.

[@ChristopherMoom]

Number 1 reason to play it: Chipzel (Composer for Super Hexagon) made all of the songs

[@BetterDonutGamer]

_music decides if the game is good or not_

[@KailTirasleen]

Chipzel is wonderous.

[@chironthecuddley6144]

Dude, why are you everywhere?

[@ladictator6920]

@@chironthecuddley6144 i wanted to ask the same thing

[@sub7se7en]

Why not just get the soundtrack instead, then?

[@NotSoIndependentGamer]

I gotta say, you're one of the few KZbinrs whose opinion I actually take into consideration when you say "You need to play..." I've bought quite a few of the games you've reviewed, even some I would never have heard of or given a second glance. Haven't been disappointed yet. Great reviews and content in your vids! Keep it up!

[@thatdanjamesguy.330]

This is a skill-based dice game ... think about that for a second!

[@snivygreen2216]

Yeah, that makes no sense but it works and I love it

[@imadomdom3059]

Wait...WAIT...OH GOD HOW DIDNT I NOTICE THIS

[@wilhelm915]

@@imadomdom3059 what does it mean, i did t hget it

[@c.s.hayden3022]

It’s randomness that doesn’t lean on luck. You might say it...subverts expectations. Smart design.

[@drumman22]

Not too uncommon. Look at the board game Castles of Burgundy

[@michaeladams927]

6:19 What's even more maddening is that during the bonus round, where more rules are added the further into the dungeon you go, there is 1 rare rule which makes all fiery equipment icy and all icy equipment fiery, meaning the devs had to program reverse versions for ALL fire and ice abilities, plus upgraded and downgraded versions for the new abilities. Which is insane to me. Like they were willing to program in liquid nitrogen as a weapon, for that 1 guy who got the reverse fire and ice rule change whilst wielding a molotov cocktail.

[@goatsfluffy8254]

wait, who had the cocktail????

[@austino2184]

Very much reminds me of Poker Quest. Loved that game. Will definitely be checking this game out, if it is even nearly the same quality I might as well call out of work for the week.

[@L4Vo5]

I played this game waaaay back in it's early infancy, when you could play it on the web for free. I even helped start the first wiki (that seems to not exist anymore, rip). I stopped playing it very suddenly after a week or two simply because I was playing so much that I burned myself out xD As soon as I get $15 to buy it (which is tough for a minor and in my country), I'll see what it's like after countless updates Edit: MAN I remember cornelius! he was one of the most memorable bosses in the early alphas for sure DOUBLE EDIT: Since I joined the dicecord near it's beggining, Terry Cavanagh gave me the game for free! :D HECK YEAH NOW I CAN PLAY THIS

[@spectacularsceptile3879]

oh was he a boss before? or are you intentionally using boss flippantly.

[@L4Vo5]

@@spectacularsceptile3879 iirc he appeared at the end of the game so yeah I'd say he was a boss... Is he a normal enemy now?

[@snivygreen2216]

Cornelos is a normal enemy

[@slachnahoff]

in my first run with the thief i DID steal the alchemist's potion and turned into a bear :') it was a fun run!!!

[@Kbabknight]

Same, it was a great experience haha

[@snivygreen2216]

I'm going to try that sometime

[@RappingRain]

I did that as well. It made the run incredibly easy. Lol.

[@Costas1003]

When you streamed Dicey Dungeons it made it look fun and interesting, and with this video now I want it even more! Great video Sno.

[@edge-of-the-internet]

i turned into the the bear on my second ever playthrough (right when i unlocked the thief) i was instantly convinced that this game is awesome

[@shinigamisecret]

im so happy you made this series. Its introduced me to so many new games

[@necromax13]

Terry Cavanagh simply doesn't disappoint. Every single game of his that I've played has been a massive bop, even his smaller flash games on his site. I NEED this game, just because Terry developed it.

[@Scorer-df8nj]

You always seem to alert me to the COOLEST GAMES that somehow flew under my radar. Like, I love this. HOW DID I MISS THIS.

[@DennisNowack]

They mispelled Snoman in the Game ^^

[@snivygreen2216]

I never noticed that

[@TheRealPunkachu]

Me, after losing Thief's Elimination Round for the umpteenth time: "I think that's enough dicey dungeons for today." KZbin Reccomendations: "Oh-ho-hooo no you don't..."

[@goatsfluffy8254]

cancel to main menu then continue when you die to restart the fight.

[@kevinmccabe64]

Okay, okay, I'll play this game

[@angelbaitgames5427]

I recently have been binging your design videos and they've been lovely, thanks for telling me this was a Cavanaugh! I had no clue 💜

[@TehGenericGuy]

Weather Update: It took me 11 losses before I could win as witch, and my first win was solely due to the fact that the penultimate enemy was someone I could leech life to full health before I faced the final boss. Protection and Healthcare are no joke.

[@raimbowdash360]

SNOMAN!! I totally forgot your channel existed for almost a year and you come back out of nowhere with a new series?!

[@commercialchase8442]

5:52 When I saw that you haven't tried Robot/Inventor/Witch 4, I was like... "Ohhhh boy, he's not gonna have fun with those."

[@AnonymousB460]

This game is amazing. When I turned into the bear, I thought it was just for the fight. Nope, I was stuck as a bear with new moves. I thought, this game is awesome.

[@jademonass2954]

I am so glad i found this game on my own but i didnt know it was made by the same person that made vvvvvv, thats amazing!

[@RKNELIAS]

This game is just so fun and it was put so much effort in it. Thanks for giving it some exposure!

[@DForSpiD]

Everything about Dicey Dungeons is amazing... except episode 4 as the witch, which can burn in hell

[@BCGpp]

"Hi!" - Episode 6 hard mode as the witch

[@DForSpiD]

@@BCGpp Didn't have much problem with hard mode ep 6, but ep 4 is the only thing in the game I haven't managed to beat

[@BCGpp]

@@DForSpiD Well, ep6 hard mode is strictly worse than ep4, as it's a combination of ep4 (enemies have upgraded equipment) and ep6 normal mode (random rules on each floor).

[@DForSpiD]

@@BCGpp you also have a wider range of spells available and the possibility of alternate status effects which can be very advantageous in certain fights. It's not strictly worse, it just has far wider variance and I find the conditions easier to work around. Thorns, for example, can be very hard to play around for the witch with upgraded enemies, but much easier if you have the alternate status effects so they don't deal extra direct damage. Therefore you're not forced down as narrow a set of moves to play around it. On average ep 6 hard might be worse, but you are still more likely to encounter a favourable situation, especially at the witches most vulnerable points

[@snivygreen2216]

What's episode 4 again

[@qwerwert2739]

I feel like most of the complements you gave this also apply to Slay the Spire. Gonna have to get it sometime soon!

[@RKNELIAS]

Will probablyh remind you a lot to that game. It was as addictive for me lol.

[@shmirko1665]

I was also thinking bout that game too. Might pick up this one because of that.

[@cumberk8859]

Looks interesting! I've never played a game like this, and all the enemies and characters look so cute! Plus, I reallllllly wanna hear more Chipzel after playing Just Shapes & Beats.

[@jknifgijdfui]

They also did super hexagon and while i personally didnt like it everyone else did so im dumb so for moar musics play that its like 2 bucks

[@EzraM5]

Finally got this game on the Switch now that it's out, and damn it all it's a must have. I mean, it really fits the "Pick up and Play" mentality of the Switch to a T. And yes that sound bird is the worst that guy can take a hike.

[@virtueisdead]

I actually knew about Dicey Dungeons because I've followed Terry Cavanagh's developer blog at Distractionware for 6 years. Do you think you could do some analysis on the strange design of his collaboration "Experiment 12"? He has some really underrated works, like the aforementioned Experiment 12, Judith, Naya's Quest, Constellation Machine, Copycat, and many more! I'd strongly recommend you try some of his available free games. Naya's Quest is honestly a work of art, as well as Experiment 12 and it's incredibly unique atmosphere and playstyle. I really appreciate somebody finally going out of the way to talk about one of Terry's works.

[@triphazard2906]

Looks amazing, thanks for a great review

[@scottwilson6362]

I have no money to support on patreon, so I just don’t skip the ads 😭 Love your work man

[@saulitix]

Great video, I got the game on Switch thanks to it and I love it. I just wish you wouldn't spoiled me the Conrelius fight though xD

[@ampersand.8888]

FYI • The mobile version was released yesterday. $5.00.

[@ivankoshan5104]

One Shot has really good game design as it interacts with YOU (player) . Really great game

[@LorenTR]

Thanks. Glad to see that channel is not dead.

[@Zyyk0]

Super hexagon was the game me and the boys grinded the most for a few months back in 8. grade or something like that, super cool to see more of the developer!

[@spongyoshi]

I love the idea but I don't know if I'm into dungeon crawlers yet.. I'd love to try it out tho!

[@AlbertBalbastreMorte]

I've been looking forward to this game ever since I saw this video and finally got it for Switch this weekend. It's my first dungeon crawler / deck builder, and God, what a good game this is.

[@ClemmyGames]

Great video!

[@jmanrocks152]

Glad DD is getting some love from ya, it deserves it

[@3_14pie]

Reminds me of binding of isaac, not just on setting, but on the dedication of the developer too

[@ryanberell4561]

Love the art style

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

Only $6 with Steam's regional pricing in Russia. A must buy for sure!

[@MoonWilts]

Over a year later, the Switch port just dropped and I'm here to try decide whether to pick it up (after purchasing Grindstone yesterday too)

[@Lugmillord]

This actually looks really cool. Now that's really using the fully potential of a normal 6-sided die.

[@Lemonsrt]

I fought against loud bird on low hp (could only have enough to use limit fury once) with only one attack move I breathed a sigh of absolute relief on turn 23

[@ShenDoodles]

*hears Terry Cavanagh* I’m sold!

[@Tyler.Burleson]

Super Hexagon was honestly such a fun game to play, definitely an underrated gem

[@supercommando440]

And recommendations for something similar but without the cartoony artwork?

[@vicentevvga]

thank you so much for recommending this game it's been one of my favourite gaming experiences so far :)

[@lynthecookie2k23]

"You Need To Play Dicey Dungeons" *watches the video* Okay, I'm sold.

[@GTRichardson7]

Was this once a game jam game? i could be 100% wrong but i feel like i've played a stripped down version of this before (like it was just the hint of this idea) anyone know? Also if its coming to switch i'll wait and buy it then! looks great.

[@liz7457]

Terry released a really early build of this game online for free, so that's probably what you played!

[@neckapples3526]

I really hope they release the game on consoles or on mobile. It can work way better than expected on consoles by assigning a specific button to each action slot so all you need to do to select a dice is to move from left to right and press the specific button for the attack.

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

Coming to Switch :)

[@hikariyagaza]

Well....they did. There's even a release on mobile

[@liampeterson8299]

mods are also coming soon

[@jonnyeh]

What platforms is it available on?

[@sonicthepineapple2080]

Looks awesome is it on switch if not it should

[@jesusvazquez2489]

I don't know if you have listened about the mistery dungeon franchise, but it'd be really interesting if you played a Pokemon mistery dungeon and then talked about it, and the good or bad design of it.

[@woodman811]

I made a meme character that was a Dice block with hands, and 11 people liked my meme, to see a game use a similar idea for characters is amazing, I wish I could find a way to get my little joke character in the game, but that’s unlikely

[@bombyman84]

What kind of hands were they?

[@snivygreen2216]

Lol the irony

[@AnthonyKeydel]

my favorite combo ive got so far is crowbar-countdown rogue. Double a 6, get 12 off all your other items, it's a fun time

[@AnthonyKeydel]

I also had one of those 'ohmygod that was so lucky' moments fighting a dragon boss where i won with 1 hp thanks to some quick, smart thinking and a lucky roll

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

I just like the snowman is a swole snowman. This looks cool

[@jamalgs3388]

Its $3 Candain rn on switch. Im very happy I picked it up

[@CjJello]

I watched a bit of dicey dungeons gameplay and got really interested. So I bought it and tried out a couple stages and.. it just lost me. Things felt same-y and repetitive, even with different characters, and it just felt like I was spending a lot of time on something I just wasn’t having fun with. I’m hoping if it comes to mobile, I’d like it a bit more. Something to pick up and play in my downtime. It definitely feels like it would be right at home on a phone, with how simple the control scheme is.

[@aperson2739]

Shame no one talks about this game its one of the best rougelites ive played

[@alexanderburkhart4078]

I just picked this up for $4 on switch! Happy to find this review first and convince me to :)

[@Kozi69]

9:19 I see what you did there snoman, switching to the vampire boss and making the joke "Raising the stakes"

[@otakon17]

I can't remember who, but someone played the Early Access of this with the Thief on a run. And they stole an Enemies form(and dice) and ended the battle. They were a BEAR the rest of the run and broke the game over their knee. It was great.

[@goatsfluffy8254]

that’s still a thing, whole extra character basically.

[@zer0legend109]

Snoman please do a video about eagle island, it's a great game that needs more attention and I can see u liking it

[@snomangaming]

I've started playing it, I did enjoy it. We'll see

[@greenmaillink]

Got half-way through the video, bought the game...I should really finish the other half now. I'll do it after one more battle (I've said that now for nearly half an hour)

[@vivavaldez87]

I purchased Dicey Dungeons and Slay the Spire both on sale at the same time. I hated playing the Witch. The Jester was my favourite, so I knew I'd have a good time with Slay the Spire. Ended up putting around 30 hours into DD and 75 into STS. I generally don't like turn based stuff, but they were both great.

[@jucom756]

I saw a steam review mention it not being replayable, but i thibk they hadn't reached parralel universe yet. Like that's basically the replayabilty episode for evvery character.

[@KR_Kosmik]

Waiting for switch release so I don't forget about it sometime and never play it again

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

Switch version is coming :)

[@rabidpenguinies99]

If you're on the fence, here's a free demo to try out- www.terrycavanaghgames.com/dice/9/html5/

[@Satano99]

I wasn't really interested in this game. After watching this video I can't wait to play it.

[@xxxBURSTANGELxxx]

Gotta buy this ! :D

[@23slife]

holy heck, it's yahtzee: the rpg!!!

[@turretboi]

If anyone is worried about bad luck, it can be worked around with planning and skill.

[@awesomefuzz4008]

Don't forget the modding community! Megaquest adds another 36 episodes and tons of equipment, and even a couple of new enemies, More Fluff adds in over 700 more equipment to find, and there's many more, including entirely new playable characters, such as the Keymaster enemy!

[@ty_sylicus]

This game looks like a lot of fun.

[@Chocolatepain]

You convinced me, I'm quite interested in the game. But fuck, not on switch. :(

[@lehtspelt]

I bought it recently and it's actually more amazing than I thought

[@seppestraetemans4533]

What s that at 5:22

[@wariolandgoldpiramid]

Well, it took me a while. But I finally played it, and the game is so much fun.

[@MrWerwoolf]

Отлично сделано, и видео, и игра.

[@liampena8475]

“36 episodes” then immediately shows the bonus door also halloween & reunion

[@happycamperds9917]

This seems really overly complicated. *I love it!*

[@LucciPlay]

I played for the first time this year, the songs are so nice

[@lukesavage2757]

Can you do a video on wandersong

[@snomangaming]

I do talk about it a decent amount in my Good Game Design on Music :)

[@TheStashOfNash]

holy shit.. mobile ports coming? A MUST HAVE!

[@sahle17]

Survive an attack from Cornelius? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO- Oh... dodge.

[@rolling.reggie]

I am a simple man. I just do whatever Snoman says

[@Aymen19827]

What if he tells you to do somthing imposible

[@dinoaurus1]

@@Aymen19827 then this person will do it!

[@Aymen19827]

@@dinoaurus1 imean spesifcly impposible for this guy

[@FutaYuuta]

The soundtrack in this game is godly

[@splattim3180]

why did 5 channels upload at the exact same time

[@CratthewF]

Splat Tim I had the same thing happen

[@ThKolle]

Sounds great, will buy it when its on switch. BTW I'm buying way too much games because of you... thanks :D

[@TheFartGod69]

Reminds me of slay the spire a bit

[@Papermaker.]

Nicey Dicey Video!

[@cupofjoe1785]

Saw this game on steam but didn't think much of it

[@spree2162]

already am playing it lol

[@TheREALGalamineGary]

Quick PSA: “dice” is a plural word, and the singular is “die”.

[@LuriTV]

thank you that I don't have to write this

[@snomangaming]

They actually make fun of this in the game - they didnt want to confuse the word dice with die, because the player might think it means they actually "die", so a boss in the game says they "looked it up" and dice is both fine for plural and singular because colloquially we know what you're talking about hahaha

[@ralzet]

Well im trying to get the money for it