Ether Loop

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Ether Loop is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Moon Lens and was released on January 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Ether Loop is a hardcore bullet hell action game with roguelike elements, offering single-player gameplay with dynamic environments and ruthless creatures. With a multitude of unique monsters, items, weapons, and abilities, every run creates a new story, and procedurally generated levels allow for unique approaches to intense fights. Compete with other players through leaderboards and uncover the secrets of a mysterious world to help Ether escape his fate."

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Audience ScoreBased on 164 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

replayability5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop, making it enjoyable for both short and extended play sessions.
It features a variety of weapons and abilities, allowing for different playstyles and strategies during runs.
The pixel art and music are well-received, contributing to the overall charm and atmosphere of the game.

The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under a few hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
There has been a significant lack of updates and content additions since its release, leaving players feeling abandoned.
The game suffers from balance issues, with some bosses being disproportionately difficult compared to others, and a general lack of variety in enemies and items.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
The gameplay of Ether Loop is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, featuring smooth controls and engaging bullet-hell elements. However, many players feel it lacks depth due to limited content, progression, and synergies, leading to a sense of repetitiveness over time. While the game offers a satisfying experience for a short duration, concerns about its overall value and potential for future updates have been raised.
- “The gameplay is fluid, the animation and graphics are good.”
- “Great fun bullet hell roguelite with tight controls, clean mechanics, and lots of dakka.”
- “The fast resets after death make for a fun and accessible gameplay loop, and the different floors have unique atmospheres and enemies that are worth continued explorations.”
- “I've heard it's short but I suck and can't get past the third boss, so what can I say? I've been getting lots of gameplay so far, lol.”
- “Very basic, without any extra classes or huge item pools, the game focuses mainly on the gameplay.”
- “What is not so similar is that I found the game relatively easy and beat it after 30 minutes of gameplay on my second run.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The graphics of Ether Loop are generally praised for their unique and charming art style, with many reviewers appreciating the pixelated visuals and fluid animations. While the game features a polished look reminiscent of titles like Children of Morta, some players noted inconsistencies, such as larger hitboxes than the visual representation. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some critiques regarding the game's unfinished feel.
- “The gameplay is fluid, the animation and graphics are good.”
- “A nice little rogue-lite with pretty visuals, fine soundtrack, interesting items to collect and enemy patterns.”
- “Ether loop is an addicting roguelite bullet hell in the same vein as Gungeon with visuals reminiscent of Children of Morta.”
- “Bullet hitboxes felt larger than the art visuals.”
- “The art style is rough overall but serviceable.”
- “Ether Loop is an addicting roguelite bullet hell in the same vein as Gungeon, with visuals reminiscent of Children of Morta.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
28%
45%
The reviews on replayability are mixed, with some players praising the game for its excellent replay value and simplicity, while others criticize it for lacking content and poor enemy design, leading to minimal replayability. Overall, the game seems to have potential for replayability, but significant design flaws hinder its effectiveness in this aspect.
- “Excellent replay value and simplicity make it a great game to pick up just to unwind and relax.”
- “It has much more polish and is a lot more replayable.”
- “The replay value is endless.”
- “It has no replayability and is just mediocre at best.”
- “Fun at first, but then you realize there's very little content and the enemies are designed poorly.”
- “Main issues are that the game is lacking in replayability and the endless mode suffers from a bad design choice.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the great soundtrack and find it enjoyable, others feel it lacks variety and becomes repetitive throughout the gameplay. Overall, it contributes positively to the atmosphere but is noted as feeling somewhat unfinished and not fully utilized.
- “A nice little rogue-lite with pretty visuals, fine soundtrack, interesting items to collect, and enemy patterns.”
- “Movement is fluid, great music, and it's pretty hard.”
- “Not to mention the music for this game is also great.”
- “The environments all blend together; the music feels like one single loop throughout the entire game, and there's a weird lack of feedback from various character actions.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and fails to enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, making it feel disjointed and unengaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for being limited, as it is capped at 60fps with no adjustable video options, preventing players with high refresh rate monitors from fully utilizing their hardware capabilities.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a dynamic atmosphere with distinct environments and enemies across its various floors, enhancing the exploration experience. Fast resets after death contribute to an engaging and accessible gameplay loop.
- “The fast resets after death make for a fun and accessible gameplay loop, and the different floors have unique atmospheres and enemies that are worth continued exploration.”