Was Loop Hero Worth It?

Hey look, it’s another sprite based deckbuilding indie roguelite! This game might go in circles, but we’ll get right to the point: was Loop Hero worth it?

Background

The world as you know it is gone, and the only way to bring it back is to gradually restore it by completing loops. Along the way, you recruit help (and enemies). After each loop, you can return to camp or keep going. You gather materials which you spend on persistent upgrades. This isn’t necessarily a new premise, but at least it’s transparent. There’s some deckbuilding where you can choose features like buildings or terrain for your run.

This game originally dropped in 2021 but we’re just now reviewing the Switch version because our physical copy just arrived.

What does Loop Hero do well?

There’s an immediate sense of despair and loneliness, and the lack of permanence really hammers in that it’s a grim, bleak world.

As you can imagine, this is the type of game that lends itself well to playing on the go. I played entirely on my Switch Lite, and while the text and sprites were quite small, everything was still legible. There are a lot of QoL features that keep play from ever feeling frustrating, and some good customizability options.

As is often the case with these titles, system mastery is rewarded and there are some fun easter eggs. Certain tiles have interesting interactions when you place them next to each other, which means that a little foresight and planning can go a long way.

The soundtrack is great. JoJo fans will be elated to see the OST tracklist. I’m not sure if chiptune music can be categorized as darksynth, but it certainly tries. You can hear the inspiration in the tracks. My favorites? Loop Blues and Cosmic Temperance.

What could Loop Hero do better?

Navigating memos felt janky at times. At one point I tried to build in the camp and I couldn’t select the tile I wanted to build on. I had to tap the screen instead of pressing a button, but subsequent builds didn’t require this. While this game is fine on the Switch, I do think that the interface probably feels better with a mouse rather than a cursor.

Was Loop Hero fun?

As someone who enjoys being able to pick up (and put down) games

Is Loop Hero good value?

There’s a lot to unlock here, and a lot of replayability. It’s at a good price point at 14.99, but we’ve seen it go as low as 10.49 on the eShop. It has also gone below $5 on Steam.

Who is this game for?

Much like similar games, replaying is both necessary and expected. If you don’t enjoy the basic gameplay…loop then you’re not going get much out of it. Bear in mind that all the combat, movement, etc is entirely automated. It’s not an idle game, but this is quite a far cry from an action game. Keep that in mind if you aren’t content watching your hero whale on enemies without your input.

Was Loop Hero worth it?

Loop Hero stands out in the very crowded indie roguelite space. It’s at a very reasonable price point and offers a novel take on the genre. It’s a relatively relaxing game that you can play on the couch, in bed, or on the go. No talking in circles here: the official AggRev stance is that Loop Hero is worth it.

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