Heroes of Loot

Heroes of Loot looks at first glance like a seriously no-frills budget package, but if you venture into this portable dungeon crawler, you'll find much to enjoy. The slick real-time combat is as satisfying and addictive as it is cheap to access. As such, this is a game for everyone who has ever enjoyed that sweet, sweet feeling of swiping loot from under the corpses of hundreds of enemies – and thanks to this Vita edition, you can do it in style on the bus.

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Heroes of Loot is a unique dungeon game that combines the action of twin-stick shooters with the dungeon crawling of rogue-likes. The game features hordes of enemies to fight, quests to complete, and secrets to uncover. With each playthrough, the dungeon changes, providing a new experience every time. Play solo or with a co-op buddy for added chaos and loot distribution drama.

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Reviews

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful pixel art and fast-paced gameplay that keeps players engaged, often leading to extended play sessions.
It offers a fun mix of dungeon crawling and shooting, with a variety of power-ups and loot that enhance the experience.
The humor and charm of the game, along with its simple yet addictive mechanics, make it enjoyable for casual play.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that can be completed quickly.
Many gameplay mechanics are poorly explained or inconsistent, resulting in confusion and frustration for players.
Technical issues such as bugs, unresponsive controls, and a lack of customization options detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
21 mentions
14 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable for short sessions due to its simple mechanics and chaotic nature, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic, buggy, and lacking clear instructions on basic mechanics. Many feel that the roguelike elements do not mesh well with the gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience that often feels limited and linear. Overall, while some appreciate the graphics and the fun factor, the gameplay is seen as inconsistent and not particularly engaging for extended play.
- “Despite the frantic nature of the game, gameplay felt more preventive than reactive.”
- “I love Heroes of Loot; the graphics are great and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “[Enjoyable mix of crawling generated dungeons and shooting hordes of enemies, simple gameplay is easy to pick up and play, plenty of silliness ensues.]”
- “What bothers me most is that the game doesn't tell you how basic gameplay mechanics work.”
- “The dev says it's part of the fun, but in my opinion it's frustrating, because gameplay mechanics are buggy and inconsistent so you never know what's intended behavior and what's a bug.”
- “The gameplay is non-existent, as most of the time you are shooting enemies down a corridor, with no space for dodging and a single direction for shooting.”
story
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with quests that lack coherence and are often impossible to complete due to poorly designed mechanics. Players frequently encounter random objectives that do not align with the available resources or time constraints, leading to frustration rather than engagement. Overall, the narrative aspect is deemed unfulfilling and detracts from the overall experience.
- “The quests in this game, which you can get by entering the rooms that will sometimes show up on the level, are very poorly designed.”
- “It will give you a random quest to either kill monsters, collect a certain type of currency, or save friends, but sometimes these quests are impossible because the type of monster you need to kill can only be found on much deeper or much higher floors, making it difficult to find enough of them. Additionally, the time limit is often too short to gather the required items given the size of each floor.”
- “The quests should always be completable, and since you’re given a time limit, the game should provide quests based on the amounts of certain enemies and items that you will be able to find on your current and upcoming floors.”
graphics
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as charming and cute, with a simple aesthetic that aligns with its mobile origins. While some players find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for a roguelike, others feel they fall short of expectations, noting that they don't significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag—appealing to some but potentially disappointing for those prioritizing high-quality visuals.
- “Very charming game - simple, but challenging, cute graphics.”
- “This game has all the right premises to be awesome: it's a gauntlet-like twin-stick shooter filled with humor, with captivating polished pixel graphics and nice music.”
- “I love Heroes of Loot, the graphics are great and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “The graphics are exactly what you’d expect for a game ported from mobile devices, and while it’s not that bad for a roguelike game, I wouldn’t say it’s quite up to par.”
- “This isn’t the worst aspect of the game, and doesn’t really affect gameplay too much, but it’s worth mentioning to anyone who finds graphics to be very important.”
- “That said, it's not a terrible game; the graphics are cute and it was a little bit of fun to navigate the levels, but certainly not a worthwhile purchase on my part.”
music
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice soundtrack, many criticize the inability to control the volume, which defaults to excessively loud levels. This issue can detract from the overall experience, as players may feel compelled to turn off the music entirely. Additionally, some reviewers suggest that more upbeat tunes could enhance the game's frantic pace, though this is ultimately a matter of personal preference.
- “This game has all the right premises to be awesome: it's a gauntlet-like twin-stick shooter filled with humor, with captivating polished pixel graphics and nice music.”
- “They have unusual icons, and you can’t control the overall volume of sounds and music, both of which are extremely loud by default.”
- “You have to turn it off entirely to get rid of it, which kills the point of having a soundtrack in your game.”
- “My only criticism would be the music; with some more upbeat tunes, it could turn into a much more frantic game, but that's a matter of preference.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its engaging humor, which complements its gauntlet-like twin-stick shooter mechanics. Players appreciate the combination of witty elements with polished pixel graphics and enjoyable music, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This game has all the right premises to be awesome: it's a gauntlet-like twin-stick shooter filled with humor, with captivating polished pixel graphics and nice music.”
- “I like the humor that is in the game also :D”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players report significant frustration with the game's stability, citing buggy and inconsistent gameplay mechanics that blur the line between intended features and glitches. While the developers suggest that this unpredictability adds to the fun, many users find it detracts from their overall experience.
- “The dev says it's part of the fun, but in my opinion, it's frustrating because gameplay mechanics are buggy and inconsistent, so you never know what's intended behavior and what's a bug.”