Shane
Lost in Random is a surprise indie adventure and strategy game released by EA Games in 2021.
A dark narrative where children are giving a number when they turn a certain age. The ‘lucky’ ones are chosen to live in the Queen’s tower. But this is simply by chance, by a roll of the dice.
Now developers Thunrderfull and Stormteller Games has released the second chapter; Lost in Random: The Eternal Die.
But things have changed since the first game.
You take on the role of the now dethroned Queen Aleksandra, who once reigned and controlled the citizens of Random. She is joined by her companion Fortune, a dice.
This new adventure, styled in the same way graphically mixes up the gameplay across four procedurally generated worlds.
As the Queen you now must battle your way through different stages and survive boss battles.
What makes both Lost in Random games different is the combat.
You use the animorphic dice in order to roll a ‘punch’ or use a combat skill. In The Eternal Die Fortune can also be used to pave the path ahead, sometimes the journey is hidden.
But The Eternal Die takes a more battle arena feel as opposed to an adventure. Areas you go to and from are much like arenas and are only escapapble by clearing the area of enemies, and of course surviving.
Difficulty spikes almost immediately from the first combat scene. The Eternal Die is not kids play at all.
Fortune and Queen Aleksandra will encounter many NPC’s. Some will need you to do things for them before they offer any help, others just have a grudge against the once ruling monarch.
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is a commitment of a play. Given that levels newly generate, each play through is different, you die and return, but it’s not what it was before.
This definitely makes the game refreshing, although the actual gameplay is somewhat repetitive.
The Eternal Die is a worthy play, if you have the patience and are familiar with the first game.
If you’re new to the world of Random, my recommendation is start with the first game before taking this one on.
Released: June 2025
Rating: PG
Platform reviewed: Xbox Series X|S
Genre: Adventure, Strategy
Developer: Stormteller Games
Publisher: Thunderful Games