Cheat Death

[h1][b]《赌命无常：出千为王》——竟敢说我出老千？我还要动你的牌！[/b][/h1] [quote]掷下骰子，挑战死神；命悬一线，出千翻盘！本作是一款黑暗风的策略骰子肉鸽游戏，玩家将与死神1v1牌桌赌命，以掷骰构筑牌型，危急关头还能巧用道具操控骰子、叠加恩赐改写规则；开局的四大面相直接影响对局策略，还有多项局外升级内容也能助你一臂之力……你的任务就是闯过层层关卡、解决随机的致命事件、最后将Boss斩于马下。总之，这里不看过程只论输赢，在一把把对决中用尽一切手段活下来才是王道！[/quote] [h3]【总体印象】[/h3] 初看这个游戏，它的布局啊画风啊一下子就让人联想到了另一个四字游戏，刚好又都是棋盘对赌类型的，一秒都不用犹豫肯定非常好玩！这个游戏的规则其实并不复杂，但细节比较多，所以开始会用两把降低难度的对局手把手教学，比如骰子和骰型、道具的使用方法、恩赐和骷髅兄弟的作用，以及棋盘上的路径选择、随机事件等等。前中期主要是挑恩赐构筑流派同时积累资本，到了后期死神强度也上来了，就要利用积攒的资源稳扎稳打保护血量，最后的终局之战才能有足够的回转余地避免翻车，胜利后也是成就感满满。整体体验下来能感觉到玩法花样相当多，一旦开了游戏根本停不下来，简直就是杀时间的一把好手。 [h3]【死神死神，瞧瞧我是什么面相？】[/h3] 接下来主要介绍一下游戏流程。开局首先是面相四选一，初始时只有“治疗时获得额外生命”的痛苦面相，其余需要完成对局提升到对应等级才能解锁，依次是牺牲面相（提升星界之力积累速度）、孤独面相（强化金色格子和骰子效果）、悲伤面相（始终显示隐藏条件）。 由于玩家的血量是没有上限值的设定，这个“治疗额外加血”就相当好用了，初始的血量只有12，有个恩赐的效果是骰型为三条时回2血，效果叠加后就能一次回3血，再搭配其它带有三条加成的恩赐就很舒服，比如三条效果+5、三条骰面均为6则效果+10等等，走个“三条流”，打着打着就很容易血越来越多甚至到30+，连扛几下都没问题，算是练成不死族了。 [h3]【五颜六色的骰子都要看花眼啦！】[/h3] 至于骰子则分为白金紫红四类，白色无特殊效果但不受隐藏条件影响（在结算时对某种骰子产生Buff或Debuff），金、紫、红的骰面为1时分别获得金币、随机骰子、随机道具，这些骰子都是一次性的用了就消耗，只有六面均为1的初始骰子“一点骰”（即必生效某种效果）是永久的。与死神对掷主要是拼点算分，包括骰面得分、骰型得分，死神在前期只会扔两颗骰子（往后才逐步递增至5个，伤害亦随之增加），因此我们只需比他多扔1-2个就能明显提高胜率；如果骰子够多，也可以趁这个时候直接5骰齐下拉大得分差距，这些分差会等额转化为星界之力。 消耗一定数额的星力可以直接控制场上所有骰子中的某一个以特定角度落下，掌握好了就是“说啥投啥”，相当于是最强老千、翻盘绝招，既可以给自己凑出高分，也能破坏对面骰型，谁用谁说妙（当然死神也会耍花招）；当然偶尔也会出点意外出个跳骰，明明摆好了却还是打了个滚变成其它点数，也为出千增加了一些不确定因素。注意，星力每次用后都会增加下一次的使用消耗，不到万不得已尽量少用，或者使用道具、花5金币找骷髅购物解难也成。 [h3]【亡命赌徒到哪都在赌赌赌！】[/h3] 路线选择上一般是三选一，不同的六角格子路径遭遇的事件数量和类型均有不同（格子颜色产生的效果同骰子），包括低风险的普通战、高收益的精英战、商店、转盘、抉择事件等，根据当前情况选择即可。如果遇到商店一定要把骰子补充够，要是因为凑不齐5个骰子而吃败仗就太可惜了；转盘可以选择是保本求稳锦上添花，还是放手一搏别墅靠海；要是遇到“？”随机事件，还能当一把判官断凶案、贿赂法官救小民，选择不同奖励不同，有可能还会招来惩罚，所以这种小剧场可一定要三思后行啊！ [quote] 恭请雅鉴 [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45531068/]黑白测评[/url] [hr]黑夜显真 白昼辨伪

Interesting game, a bit slow and short of its potential (I was expecting something closer to ACT I of Inscryption), but the cheating mechanics are pretty fun.

Played the demo version before, and compared to it, the full release of Cheat Death is a massive improvement! They kept that dark atmosphere and polished out most of the nitpicks. The new quality of life mechanics make playing very smooth, and the small touches are just awesome (our Skull Companion is just the best). If you liked the early concept, I would definitely recommend getting the full game!

I like this game, I want to keep playing it, but the rate its crashing at I worry about my prolonged time playing this game. I feel I need to refund it while I still can due to the crashes. I plan to check back in in a bit and see how its going because I want to recommend this but feel I cannot at this time due to the crashes.

Cheat Death, developed by GG Studio and published by Polden Publishing, takes a familiar roguelite formula and reshapes it into a dark game of survival where the player sits across from Death itself. Rather than fighting enemies with swords or firearms, the game places its faith in poker hands, cursed dice, and the constant temptation to manipulate fate. Its premise is simple yet highly effective: every match is a wager against oblivion, and every victory is another opportunity to postpone the inevitable. From the moment the Grim Reaper welcomes players to his table, Cheat Death establishes a distinctive identity that combines horror aesthetics with strategic gameplay. At the heart of the experience is an inventive dice-building system inspired by poker. Players collect and upgrade an assortment of dice, each carrying special traits that can significantly alter the outcome of a run. Building powerful combinations becomes the primary objective, and the game succeeds in making experimentation rewarding. A seemingly weak die may become invaluable when paired with the right relic or boon, encouraging players to constantly rethink their approach. The roguelite structure ensures that adaptability is essential, creating a satisfying loop of learning, failing, and returning with a deeper understanding of the game's systems. What makes Cheat Death particularly memorable is its embrace of dishonesty as a gameplay mechanic. This is not a fair contest, and the game makes that abundantly clear. Death bends the rules whenever possible, and players are expected to respond in kind. Various items and abilities allow players to manipulate outcomes, protect valuable hands, or sabotage their opponent's plans. This focus on cheating transforms each encounter into a psychological battle rather than a straightforward numbers game. It is an unusual design choice, but one that perfectly complements the title and overall theme. The game's additional activities, including roulette-inspired events and other chance-based diversions, help break up the pacing between major encounters. These sequences reinforce the central idea that survival is tied to risk management. Success is rarely determined by luck alone; players who understand when to take chances and when to play conservatively are far more likely to endure. By introducing these side activities, Cheat Death prevents its primary mechanics from becoming repetitive and keeps every run feeling unpredictable. Visually, the game leans heavily into its grim atmosphere. The isolated setting, unsettling presentation, and constant presence of the Grim Reaper contribute to an experience that feels oppressive in the best possible way. Its first-person perspective adds intimacy to each confrontation, making every loss feel personal. While it shares certain thematic similarities with other horror-inspired tabletop games, Cheat Death ultimately distinguishes itself through its focus on dice manipulation and the tension created by wagering one's existence. The soundtrack and visual effects further enhance the mood, creating a sense of dread that persists throughout each session. Replayability is another area where the game performs well. Multiple heroes, unlockable upgrades, and a wide range of build possibilities provide strong incentives to return after each defeat. The progression system gives players a sense of momentum without undermining the challenge, while the randomized nature of individual runs keeps strategies from becoming stale. GG Studio has clearly designed Cheat Death with longevity in mind, ensuring that players continue uncovering new combinations and tactics long after their first successful run. Cheat Death is an excellent example of how combining familiar mechanics with a strong thematic vision can produce something genuinely engaging. It understands the appeal of roguelites while introducing enough original ideas to avoid feeling derivative. Its blend of poker strategy, chance manipulation, horror elements, and replayable progression creates a uniquely tense experience that consistently rewards experimentation. Although players who prefer fully deterministic games may struggle with its reliance on probability, those willing to embrace uncertainty will find a compelling battle against fate itself. Rating: 7/10

Good game but way too easy. It feels good to ramp but I think i've lost health like 3 times total ever.

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man the legal cheats mechanic is SO GOOD!! you are basically cheating at poker but it somehow doesn't break the game because death is a massive cheater herself. it just becomes a battle of who can out rig their combo using buffs and items the dice mechanics are actually pretty deep too with all the hidden/open conditions and dice abilities matching them up with the right cheats to make a solid build is satisfying also its kinda like an ASMR game every sound of the dice rolling or coins dropping is so nice and scratches that brain itch! finally waited for the release and can learn the whole plot!

최근에 했던 게임 중 아직까진 제일 재밌고, 스토리도 괜찮고, 잘 만들었다고 생각함. 발라트로? 벅샷 룰렛? 그 사이 어딘가..

Very good game so far! Im not far in it by any means, but Im loving the gameplay loop. I'm looking forward to the many hours I plan to spend on this game :) Edit: Also, the visuals and sounds are *really* good! I get immersed :)