Loop Hero

"Loop Hero will put you in a spin—but it&s;s the kind you won&s;t be able to stop going round and around in."

"Loop Hero combines familiar mechanics in unfamiliar ways, producing an exhilarating and tactical roguelite that you&s;ll struggle to put down."

"It becomes addicting and enticing to anyone. Even someone like me who struggles with in-game strategy."

"Thought it seems simplistic at first, it doesn&s;t take long to see the true depth of Loop Hero. Thanks to its very approachable design and killer gameplay hook, this is the kind of addicting and engrossing experience that can steal …"

"A commentary on games and players and a compulsive grind to boot."

"Loop Hero is a dense and dangerous journey that puts you in full control, merging deck building and the rogue-like genre brilliantly. With tons of options to choose from, and lots of surprises along the way, it would be a …"

"This is a fun and intriguing genre mashup, placing the player in a management role instead of controlling the swing-to-swing minutia of combat"

"Loop Hero is a unique and different proposal that brings a fresh approach, with character and capable of engaging anyone who approaches it with an open mind. One of those titles that must be approached with restraint if you don&s;t …"

"Loop Hero succeeds as an adventure game by blending together elements of strategy and roguelikes in a way that feels clever and fresh. Giving players agency on the adversaries they encounter, and the frequency of said encounters, is an exciting …"

"The spirit of early-&s;90s fantasy games, cleverly revived in an original and digestible form."

"Despite the repetitiveness inherant to the genre, the player is constantly hooked by the depth of the game, filled with subtelties and hidden features. Indeed, Loop Hero encourages him to experiment new approaches in order to gather more and more …"

"Loop Hero is one of the most interesting roguelites we&s;ve set our eyes on recently. The idea of "taking away" the player&s;s participation from the fights finds vent in a real "metagame" in which to define the canons of the …"

"Even with its pacing issues, Loop Hero begs to be played over and over again. There’s always something to work towards and an undeniable mystique to its unspoken complexity."

"Loop Hero combines gameplay elements from a multitude of genres to create something special."

"Loop Hero successfully borrows from a surprising range of genres to create a refreshing new twist on some very old RPG ideas"

"It fulfills a certain niche not just with being a roguelite, but a create your own adventure sort of way while doing so. Most games of the genre have this appeal somewhat by having things like weapon variety and perks; …"

"I would highly recommend checking this out if you&s;re looking for an original indie experience. I tend to criticize games when they make me run around in circles, but I&s;m more than willing to make an exception for Loop Hero."

"While it&s;s reliance on randomness can make the game annoying at times, Loop Hero is a rare treat Switch owners should check out. It&s;s unique blend of RPG adventure and deck building mechanics provide you with a gaming experience you …"

"There is nothing like Loop Hero, and it feels born for Nintendo Switch. If you love roguelikes, nothing should stop you from playing this refreshingly weird game. And if you&s;re like me and generally detest roguelikes, I sincerely believe you …"

"Loop Hero&s;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 …"

"Loop Hero is a one-of-a-kind adventure. Blending roguelike elements with deck building and auto-battling feels like a combination that shouldn&s;t work, but Loop Hero pulls it off in magnificent style. It might not be for everyone, but the core gameplay …"

"Loop Hero is a brilliant piece of work that plays and succeeds with the idea of repeating gameplay loops via gameplay, story and even meta angles."

"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. …"

"Loop Hero proves to be a fascinating and creative take on an RPG, distilling the genre down to its most important gameplay elements and throwing in some fresh ideas. Though some may be put off by the obviously repetitive nature …"

"While it may seem unengaging because it effectively plays itself, it really is just prompting the player to look at gameplay from another angle, namely a more systems-driven one. For a person like me, who doesn&s;t really craft "builds" in …"

"Overall, 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."

"I&s;ve tried roguelikes. Tried deck builders. Tried auto-battlers and tile-placers. But Loop Hero makes me wonder what all those others were missing."

"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 …"

"Don&s;t come into Loop Hero with expectations simply because you&s;ve never really played anything like this before. Whatever those expectations might be, they&s;re probably wrong. But do come into Loop Hero as it embodies so much of what makes games …"

"An interesting almost-idle game with a pair of nice twists in a 16 bit dress. If it catches on you it may turn into a huge time-waster."

"Loop Hero functions as a statement of persistence in the face of the seemingly insurmountable."

"Loop Hero combines idle game&s;s passiveness with the mechanical depth of a fantasy RPG. The result is a deeply absorbing and rewarding game."

"Loop Hero is yet another stunning gem that fans of the rogue-lite genre will enjoy. It’s a blend of so many different types of games that it becomes a completely unique entity on its own, and it’s hard to think …"