I thought this game was really solid! The graphics were well done and the like blue/purple/red effect for the shadow realm really gave the other world a nice look! I do really love the dice mechanic! Gives the game a great strategic element; making the player think of their actions!
Few things that irked me, however…
- The lock on the dice! It does it’s job, but it confused me in that the dice itself shifted on the screen causing me to think the lock didn’t work. This is a minor thing, really (as the mechanic worked), but I was expecting the lock to not just keep the number, but position as well.
- The introduction to the shadow realm was otherwise solid with the exception of talking about extending the time within. At the very first portal, I spent a lot of time exploring that area thinking I was missing something because the dialog kind-of suggested there was more. I think holding off on describing how to extend the time in the shadow world until the second portal (where it’s more important) would have been better.
- I’m not entirely sure snapping the player right back to the portal when exiting the shadow realm is the way to go. It’s very jarring and if I have turns left in the shadow realm, but not enough to accomplish anything, there’s little reason to explore because any progress you make is taken back when returned to the portal.
Ultimately, though, these are minor quibbles to an otherwise very well made game! Excellent entry! Here is the link to me playing the game on my stream if you’re interested :)