Canadian indie studio Pengonauts has announced that the strategy roguelike game Dicevaders is now officially available on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game is priced at 54 CNY in the Steam China region, with a limited-time 10% discount during the first two weeks of launch. Additionally, the developers have released several bundles, including special combinations with Star Invaders and Balatro.
Game Trailer:
As a new title following Star Invaders, Dicevaders combines dice mechanics with roguelike deck-building gameplay. Players take on the role of a commander, deploying units and adjusting dice results in an ever-changing battlefield. By building unique strategies through units, artifacts, and skill keywords, players seek breakthroughs amidst the interplay of randomness and strategic choices.
Dice-centric design for controlled randomness
The core design of Dicevaders revolves around "how to master randomness." The dice in the game are not merely tools for determining luck but are integral components of building strategies and making tactical decisions. Players need to adjust their deployments and actions based on dice rolls, turning unpredictable outcomes into opportunities that serve their builds through synergy between different systems.
As the game progresses, players can gradually acquire new units and artifacts, leveraging their synergistic effects to create chain reactions. Different choices will further alter subsequent build directions, allowing each playthrough to develop unique gameplay paths.
The development team stated that the goal of Dicevaders is to create Pengonauts' own "engine-building" roguelike. In addition to tactical synergy, it incorporates growth systems like skill keywords and artifacts, giving players more means to actively influence random outcomes.
Key Game Features:
l 10 Commanders and numerous build combinations
l 60+ Units and Twisted Units: Bringing a vast array of combinations and chain possibilities;
l 120 Artifacts: Providing additional enhancements for different builds;
l 30+ Constellations: Altering gameplay in each session through special modifier effects;
l 6 Difficulty Levels: Offering greater challenges for players familiar with the game systems;
l Multiverse Campaign: Including 13 additional challenge modes;
l Daily Challenges: Fresh challenges provided every day.
A new title born after Star Invaders
The development of Dicevaders originated from a creative experiment conducted after the completion of Star Invaders.
Pengonauts initially created a small prototype centered around dice mechanics. As development progressed, this prototype revealed richer strategic potential and eventually evolved into a full-fledged game.
In terms of worldview, Dicevaders continues the cosmic background of Star Invaders, unfolding new adventures upon this foundation.
For players who participated in the demo tests, community feedback became an important part of the development process. Pengonauts stated that player feedback and suggestions helped the team continuously refine various details in the game, driving its growth from the initial prototype to the final released version.
The game is now officially released
Dicevaders is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch. It is priced at 54 CNY in the Steam China region, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks after release. Furthermore, players can choose from various official bundles, including special packages featuring Star Invaders, Balatro, and Raccoon Coin Pusher.