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"EMPTY SHELL: THE LOOP - PROLOGUE" is a challenging action game with procedurally generated challenges. Players control volunteers in a mysterious facility, fighting off monstrous abominations and trying to uncover the facility's secrets. With each death, players take control of a new volunteer and can purchase new equipment and upgrades to help them progress. The goal is to survive long enough to escape the facility and uncover the truth behind the Loop.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun twist on the original, providing a fresh roguelite experience.
Gameplay is engaging and allows for experimentation with different gun combos and perks, making it rewarding.
The visual aesthetic is appealing, reminiscent of classic flash games, and the combat is fast-paced and enjoyable.

The game suffers from repetition, with limited content leading to boredom after extended play.
Enemy design and variety are lacking, and the mechanics can feel unbalanced, particularly with melee combat.
As an early access title, it feels barebones, with many features and lore elements still underdeveloped.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The gameplay has shifted significantly from the original, focusing on a mix of survival horror and run-and-gun mechanics, where players clear rooms of enemies to earn experience and upgrades. While initially slow-paced, the game evolves into a more frantic style, leading to a clash between survival tactics and aggressive combat. Reviewers suggest that the dual mechanics can create confusion, advocating for a more streamlined approach to enhance the overall experience.
- “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 with survival horror combat on the side.”
- “With how enemies sprint at you all the time while you are still stuck with the mechanics of the survival shooter, running out of stamina will kill you.”
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its originality and depth, offering a grueling and fascinating narrative that captivates players. Additionally, it effectively incorporates elements from the original, enhancing the overall experience with a frenetic and challenging twist.
- “If you enjoy variety in your life, 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.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their amazing visual aesthetic, contributing to an engaging experience in the simple roguelike combat setting.
- “Super cool, simple roguelike combat game with an amazing visual aesthetic.”