Eternal Die Creators Always Envisioned Lost in Random as a Roguelike

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You know what? 2021’s “Lost in Random” wasn’t a roguelike, not even close. But the folks behind that wacky adventure game always kind of felt the chaotic world and dice-rolling madness seemed like it’d totally fit with the frantic vibe of a roguelike. Weird, right?

So, I was talking to Martin Storm, the director dude for the new roguelike spin-off thing called “Lost in Random: The Eternal Die.” And he’s like, “We thought making it a roguelike was a cool idea—like, let’s put a fresh twist on the whole thing.” It just kind of kicked off from there. That’s basically the gist of how it all began.

In this new adventure, you’re not playing as the old protagonist Even, oh no. You’re slipping on the shoes—or maybe the mask?—of the first game’s baddie, Queen Aleksandra. Aleks, teamed with her quirky die buddy, Fortune, sets off through these bizarre, constantly changing levels. They’re trapped by some powerful artifact or something. The randomness, it’s real.

Storm mentioned how they were a small crew at the beginning, just a tight-knit team tasked with whipping up a roguelike out of the Lost in Random universe. They wanted to pivot towards combat but still keep that whimsical dice-and-chance feeling. Interesting angle, really.

Now, if you’ve played “Hades,” you’ll totally vibe with “The Eternal Die.” There’s no leisurely stroll through the Kingdom of Random here. It’s battles, battles, and more battles mixed with narrative bits—especially right before you face off with the big bosses or catch a breather between runs. And Storm didn’t hold back on praising “Hades.” Supergiant Games really turned the roguelike world on its head, he thinks, especially by balancing gripping stories with slick gameplay.

Stormteller Games is the brains behind this sequel. They’re a different crew than the ones who crafted the original Lost in Random, but about half of them? Yep, they were on the first ride too. Having these original gang members is great for keeping that quirky, eccentric feel alive, if you ask me.

As for what lies ahead in the Lost in Random world? Storm’s keeping mum. No juicy details about future plans, but he did spill that new stuff’s coming for “The Eternal Die.” It’s under wraps for now, though. Stay tuned, I guess.