Loop Hero - Review @ Gamerant

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Gamerant reviewed the auto-RPG Loop Hero:

Loop Hero Review

Loop Hero distills build-making, inventory management, and level creation into the primary mechanics of an auto-RPG, making it an innovative gem.

At first, Loop Hero might just look like another deck-building game, sprinkled with dime-a-dozen terms that blend together when one unfocuses their eyes over the front page of Steam: "indie," "pixel," "rogue-like," "RPG." However, the game's popularity is well-earned, and it is the perfect example of why indie games are so important - sometimes they manage to innovate something truly unique and special using even the most basic components. Loop Hero blends together familiar mechanics and tropes into something that feels totally refreshing, and it's worth sinking some time into.

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here are three classes of hero to choose from, Warrior, Rogue, and Necromancer, all of whom require a different type of planning. There are countless types of tiles to unlock, and four chapters to the respectably-long (for a small rogue-like) campaign. The music is satisfyingly retro-funky, and the pixel-art is done right, with careful use of color and pleasingly nostalgic designs. On top of it all, there's a layer of polish, attention to quality-of-life, and intuitive design. Little details like the combat screen pausing when the player hovers over an enemy or inventory item, just in case they want to read a foe's stats or switch out a weapon on the fly, go a long way.

Downsides include the frustrations of randomized loot, an occasional grind to getting enough materials for the next camp upgrade, and the fact that by the time the fourth and final chapter rolls around there are few more secrets and combos to discover. Still, the game is a genuine gem, and for $15 at full price, it's worth getting hooked on.

Score: 4.5/5
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