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CD-Action
It looks like a simple little game, but give it some time, acquire more cards and it will surprise you with its unfolding complexity and addictiveness. Admittedly, initial loops are boring, but ultimately I spent hours on end with Loop Hero and had tons of fun. [05/2021, p.38]
When it comes to card games, Loop Hero brings a unique and refreshing take to the table. While initially its format may take some getting used to and its graphics may appear simple, the game’s mechanics pack a surprising punch. With cards generating complex enemies, resources, and terrains, no two playthroughs in Loop Hero will be the same. Through this impressive degree of variety and replayability, Loop Hero offers a unique challenge for card game newbies and veterans alike.
Loop Hero is a fresh indie success that’s more interested in your time than skills. Maybe you’ll be able to kill hours upon hours in its repetitive loops. And perhaps you’ll lose your patience halfway through.
8
Erdibsl
Son zamanlarda "şuna bir bakayım neymiş ya?" diye oturup saatlerimi gömdüğüm oyun. Farklı bir oyun ve farklı deneyimler yaşamayı seviyorum. Çok basit temellere dayansada fazlasıyla yettiğini sana hissettiriyor.
10
ddtv0236
Small but so replayable. This is the exact type of game that hooks me for hours, and drives away the tedious workplace hours.
8
donmopa
Loop Hero takes you through three very distinct emotional phases. At first, there's confusion. The game feels like a strange mix of idle mechanics, roguelike progression, and deck-building strategy. You're not quite sure what you're doing, or what the cards are really for. It’s messy and unclear, but still somehow intriguing. Then comes the moment when everything clicks. You start to understand how terrain affects enemy spawns, how different cards interact, and how to build loops that work to your advantage. The synergy system is surprisingly deep. At this stage, the game becomes incredibly addictive — every new combination feels like a small discovery. Eventually, though, repetition sets in. Once you’ve optimized your builds and upgraded your camp, the loop starts to feel mechanical. The freshness fades, and the sense of progress slows down. In the end, Loop Hero is a clever and unique experience. It pulls you in with its originality and keeps you engaged with its depth, but it also risks burning out due to its cyclical nature.

Loop Hero

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Mar 4, 2021
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
90% Positive
52 Reviews
10% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Mar 17, 2021
98
Hooked Gamers
There is much more to praise this game for: the complexity of it’s deckbuilding and tile placements and how these can be a test of knowledge to maximise their potential; the superb blend of gameplay mechanics intertwined with the theme of entropy and destruction as well as the open-design methodology towards accessibility with a series of optional aids. But to talk about these more would be a disservice to the rewarding experience of discovering these mechanics for yourself, so here’s where I’ll leave it...I can think of no higher praise than to admit that even as I write this review, I have Loop Hero playing in the background. My adventurer, step by step, ticking away at his sisyphean struggle to restore the world.
Mar 8, 2021
90
Gamer Escape
I was a little bit skeptical of this game when I first started it, despite being published by Devolver, whom I know to have put out some excellent games recently. But Loop Hero delivers, both for retro and roguelike/lite gamers alike. It is clearly a lovingly crafted game that compromises on nothing. It offers creative story, game, and progression mechanics, and a wonderful overall aesthetic.
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Generally Favorable
62% Positive
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ddtv0236
Small but so replayable. This is the exact type of game that hooks me for hours, and drives away the tedious workplace hours.
Feb 18, 2023
10
Hurricane124555
Overall a decent game, but it could use some variety. The game can get quite repetitive after playing it for 5-8 hours. But if you don`t care about repetitiveness and enjoy these types of games, then go for it.
Mar 4, 2021
88
COGconnected
I had a great time with Loop Hero. I just wish I’d been able to unlock the Necromancer class sooner. Smashing my enemies with an army of summoned skeletons is amazing.
Mar 18, 2021
82
Everyeye.it
A rich, disruptive and worthy of discovery experience. Devolver Digital has hit the mark again.
Mar 17, 2021
80
IGN
Loop Hero's cleverly stripped-down RPG concept demands attention for as long as it takes you to work out the clear "best" way to guide each hero class, and its fantastically dark story setup stands out as one of the best in years.
Mar 4, 2021
80
Hey Poor Player
Loop Hero is a fascinating roguelike that will excite fans of the genre and entice those burned out by it to come back and fall in love all over again. Its beautiful art style and addictive core loop will cause players to lose track of time, not realizing hours have passed between loops as they slay the day away. Loop Hero could use a few tweaks to make certain aspects more understandable, but in its current state, it is absolutely worth your time and money. Still unconvinced? Download the Loop Hero demo from the game's Steam page. Don't make me keep talking in circles -- be sure to check out Loop Hero as soon as possible.
Mar 25, 2021
50
Edge Magazine
Once you let go (or are forced to), it all seems a little empty, like perhaps the only thing compelling you onward was the hypnotic effect of watching something go round and round. It doesn't take too many repeats before the theming rubs away, leaving only the exposed machine beneath. How much do we need to feel like we're on an adventure? A little more than this, it turns out. [Issue#357, p.120]
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Aug 12, 2022
10
peterev0
Absolutely unique game, amazing gameplay, stunning visuals, the plot is delivered in a simple form, but still keeps you entertained and focused.
Jun 22, 2022
7
BaldursThones
Its pretty neat at the start but the game got repetitive quickly and there isn't much to change it up.
May 21, 2021
7
Violett
Ну, для низкобюджетной инди игры в принципе неплохо. Игра короткая и довольно простая, процесс регулярно повторяется, но в принципе даже и затягивает. Для ПКшки есть и поинтереснее игры, а вот была бы она на телефоне - можно было бы немало часов в электричке на работу скоротать.
Nov 13, 2023
4
miob
(Дропнул ~ на 25-м часу ; 3-ей главе) Думал что генерация рогаликам нужна для создания интересных, уникальных ситуаций и следовательно высокой реиграбельности ? Вот наивный дурачёк, у нас так не принято) Генерация нужна что бы ты как обезьяна бегал десятки, сотни кругов в ожидании того что сейчас то наконец тебе с ней повезёт на карты в руке и таланты. Только после чего появится шанс зайти дальше обычного. Не нравится ? Сходи погринди денёк что бы скоменсировать отутсвие удачи бафами домиков. И даже самый прекрасный аудио-визуал с нарративом не вытянут на себе эту убогую концепцию. Это уже не говоря о том, что в других геймплейных аспектах игра посредственна а зачастую и проблемна.
Oct 24, 2021
4
aditya1101
Interesting game, I enjoy autobattlers in general but this got repetitive way too quickly. There was far too much grinding to access anything that made the loops feel different from one another.
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Summary The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero.
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Mar 4, 2021
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