Loop Hero

A bit grindy and setup based but a great time killer

I wish I knew how to stop playing Loop Hero. But there is no Quit button. There is only the loop. There is no sleep. There is only the loop. There is no life... there is only... the loop.

This game took me off guard. I literally went into it because I saw retro graphics and read something about deck building in the description, so I figured it could be my type of game... and it was on sale. So... a no brainer, right? Dang. The music, the graphics... They're just the tip of the ice-burg. They're beautiful, and lend perfectly to the dark fantasy atmosphere that the story portrays. Then it goes and mixes genres in the best of ways... I'm still blown away at its execution: Story (No spoilers)- The world is destroyed, but you're not. Go find out why by exploring the world, which practically disappears every time you return to camp. Strategy- You have a "deck" of available cards for each run. These are your landmarks to place in the world for every new loop. Each landmark carries with it either an advantage to you're character, a hindrance to your character, or both. And there's usually consequences for placing too many of the "advantage only" landmarks. RPG- As you defeat monsters you get loot... either the cards i mentioned or equipment to suit up your character. With each loop you're character gets stronger with new equipment, and the monsters get more difficult. Rogue-Lite- You're character will either die or retreat back to camp after each run. Upgrade you're camp, if you can, to gain perks for you're future runs. The loop is randomized and you're back to square one. Board-Game feel- You're character runs around a loop automatically, though you can pause time when you want to place your landmarks or upgrade equipment. The fights are all automatic, and you're character depends on his equipment to improve his attack time, health, health-regeneration, vampirism, etc... The more you progress, the more you build your camp. The more you build your camp the more you can progress the story. (This includes unlocking new classes!) Be prepared for that "just one more run!" urge to grab you and never let you go. I love this game, it's money well spent.

This is a fantastic game. Very good. Excellent!!!!!!

I dont know how ppl can find this game so cool and addictive, consider i really hate "clicker" games or such kind of games too. The game is boring and very repetitive, its grind based built around doing nothing else, and it does not involve much strategy compared to other strategy games/ turn based games / card games, you can get in comparison. I dont see much fun or satisfaction playing it, I agree the concept is quite fresh, or better may be, the concept is quite "trendy" for new generations of gamers who wants very fast and casual things to play, but the gameplay is not for me, also the full price tag is really expensive considered you can easily buy a couple of really great games with the same money.