- Spin Hero is a newly released RNG-focused roguelike deckbuilder
- Put yourself in the hands of fate, as your inventory is randomly chosen
- Accrue as many items as possible to help in battles against monsters
The role of RNG in RPGs is a contentious one. Who hasn’t faced a TPK in Dungeons & Dragons due to a bad dice roll? Or opened a chest in Skyrim only to find a Bracelet of Minor Alteration (perfect for your barbarian)? Well, in Spin Hero, it’s all about putting yourself in the hands of the RNG Gods.
Spin Hero is a roguelike deckbuilder, but before you go assuming that you know what it’s about by virtue of how saturated the genre is, it’s worth exploring further. That’s because Spin Hero digs deeper into the world of RNG, with a slot machine-like minigame during battles.
Spin Hero isn’t entirely random, as you gradually amass an inventory of items to use during battles. But no matter how much you accrue, you’ll still be reliant on the roll of the, erm, slots, to see what you get and whether you succeed.
In the hands of fate
I can envision Spin Hero being a divisive release. If you prefer to have your gaming experience managed purely by your own actions, then the idea of the central mechanic being all about giving up and putting yourself in the hands of fate won’t be particularly compelling.
But for those willing to give it a chance, Spin Hero offers a refreshing take on the roguelike deckbuilder genre. And with its crunchy pixel visuals and variety of battles with a bestiary’s worth of monsters to be had, you’d be forgiven for diving in and giving it a chance.
But if you want to expand your RPG experience and try out some of the other varieties on offer, there’s plenty to pick from. Why not check out our list of the top 25 best RPGs on iOS and Android to experience everything from gritty grimdark to flighty fantasy?
