EMPTY SHELL: THE LOOP - PROLOGUE
- July 15, 2024
- CC ARTS
Get on SteamEMPTY SHELL: THE LOOP is a different take on the gameplay of the original EMPTY SHELL. You'll be thrown into The Loop, a secret facility built on a Japanese island in the middle of nowhere. Volunteers are forced to enter the eerie rooms of the complex, seemingly without an exit. But what is that massive door in one of the rooms? Is there perhaps a way to escape? Followed by a top-down black-an…
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and unique spin on the original, providing a more streamlined roguelite experience.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and allows for experimentation with different gun combos and perks, making it engaging and rewarding.
- The visual aesthetic is appealing, reminiscent of classic flash games, and the combat mechanics are enjoyable.
- The game suffers from repetition, with limited content leading to boredom after extended play sessions.
- Enemy design and variety are lacking, and the game feels barebones in its current early access state.
- The mechanics can feel unbalanced, with issues like stamina management and melee hitboxes detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has shifted significantly from the original, focusing on clearing rooms of enemies while earning experience points for upgrades. It combines elements of survival horror with a more frantic run-and-gun style, leading to a clash between slow-paced mechanics and fast-paced action that can feel disjointed. Players may find the experience challenging due to the constant enemy aggression and stamina management, suggesting a need for a more cohesive approach to the mechanics.
“It's a more run-and-gun game that starts off with survival horror mechanics (weapons felt slow at first) which turn into a run-and-gun experience with survival horror combat on the side.”
“Because otherwise you are fighting with two mechanics: one is a deliberate slow-paced survival horror with the occasional frantic fight, and the other is a run-and-gun experience.”
“All together, if you're going into this expecting the same gameplay as the original, then you'll be surprised; it's very different.”
“Gameplay is centered around entering a room and clearing waves of enemies in that room while earning XP to gain stat boosts or drone companions.”
“Because otherwise you are fighting with two mechanics: one's a deliberate slow-paced survival horror with the occasional frantic fight, and the other is a run-and-gun experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its originality and complexity, offering a grueling yet fascinating narrative that incorporates elements from the original, enhancing the overall experience with a frenetic and challenging approach.
“If you enjoy variety in your life, then you'll appreciate the original for its grueling, fascinating storyline, and you'll also enjoy this for how it incorporates aspects of the original into a frenetic and challenging experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their amazing visual aesthetic, contributing to a super cool and engaging experience in the simple roguelike combat gameplay.
“Super cool, simple roguelike combat game with an amazing visual aesthetic.”
