Eternal Die Creators Always Envisioned Lost in Random as a Roguelike

You know, I remember when “Lost in Random” hit the scene and, honestly, it wasn’t even in the same league as roguelikes. But the folks behind it? They had this inkling that its wacky world, with all those dice antics, would really shine in a fast-paced, combat-heavy twist. Like, why not, right?

So, let me tell you, Martin Storm, the big cheese directing this new thing called “Lost in Random: The Eternal Die,” spilled the beans during some video call. Apparently, they were thinking a roguelike spin on this IP was genius. Or maybe it was just a chance to shake things up a bit. Either way, that’s how this whole thing got rolling.

This new deal, The Eternal Die, flips the script. You step into the bad gal shoes of Queen Aleksandra from the original tale. She’s got this companion, Fortune, who’s not just a sidekick but a talking die. Together, they’re battling through these levels that seem to change every time you blink. All in an attempt to escape some crazy artifact that’s got them trapped. Typical day in fantasy land, really.

Storm mentioned they had this quirky match between the dice theme and a roguelite format. They started small, like really tiny, team-wise. The direction was clear: brew up a roguelite in the “Lost in Random” universe, with extra oomph on gameplay and combat. Pretty neat, huh?

Now, here’s the kicker. Remember Even from the first round? She had all the time in the world to meander about. Forget that here. The Eternal Die’s pace is relentless. Think Hades – but with more weirdness drawn from some wild fever dream. You get those storytelling bits between frantic fights or right before you slam into those monstrous bosses. Turns out, Hades really was a big muse for them. Storm practically tipped his hat to Supergiant Games for the narrative eye-opener and action-packed excellence.

Anyway, did I mention that Stormteller Games took the reins for this? It’s not the original team from “Lost in Random,” but a bunch of them tagged along. About half of the gang, if you’re keeping tabs on numbers, came back for more madness. That kind of reunion keeps the funky spirit alive, adds a touch of nostalgia too.

As for what’s looming on the horizon for this zany universe? Well, Storm’s playing it close to the vest. Classic move. But, he did tease that they’re not done with The Eternal Die. Expect more surprises, though he’s not saying what or when. Guess we’ll just have to wait for the dice to land.