Overview

Golden Record Retriever (GRR) boldly steps into the roguelike deck-building arena, but with a unique twist: it replaces cards with dice. This innovative approach creates a fresh subgenre, dubbed 'Roguelike Dice Building'. Players embark on an adventure where they collect and upgrade a variety of distinct dice, each contributing to their team's strategy in its own special way. The core loop involves navigating challenges, growing stronger, and ultimately transforming from a victim of chance into a master of luck and destiny.

The narrative follows River, a golden retriever on Earth whose owner, Paul, a passionate inventor, poured his life savings into building a spaceship. This vessel, loaded with golden records intended as friendly greetings to extraterrestrials, embarks on a journey into the cosmos.

Players will experience this charming premise as they dive into the dice-rolling gameplay.

Highlights

  • Innovative Roguelike Dice Building: GRR pioneers a new genre by utilizing dice instead of traditional cards for its deck-building mechanics.
  • Strategic Dice Collection and Upgrades: Gather and enhance a diverse set of unique dice, each offering distinct tactical advantages to your team.
  • Engaging Narrative: Experience a heartwarming story about a golden retriever named River and his inventor owner's ambitious space exploration.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy roguelike and roguelite experiences, particularly those with a penchant for deck-building or board game mechanics. If you're looking for a fresh take on the genre with a charming story and strategic depth, Golden Record Retriever offers a unique challenge.

Game Info

  • Developer: Hoochoo Game Studios
  • Publisher: Hoochoo Game Studios
  • Genre: Indie, Deckbuilding, Board Game, Roguelike, Roguelite, Casual
  • Release Date: March 22, 2024
  • Languages: English, Korean, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese
  • Features: Multi-player support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Controller support.