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.

82%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

story, stability

85% User Score Based on 363 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

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Heroes of Loot is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Orangepixel and was released on May 25, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 363 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is super fun and addictive, providing hours of entertainment.
Great retro graphics and sound, reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers like Gauntlet.
Offers a good mix of challenge and replayability with randomized dungeons and loot.

Controls can be unresponsive and lead to frustrating deaths, especially during intense gameplay.
The game lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a while.
Some players experience technical issues, such as crashes and graphical glitches on certain devices.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming retro style, colorful design, and smooth performance, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. However, some users have reported significant graphical glitches and issues with resolution settings that detract from the overall experience. Despite these problems, many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and the game's artistic direction.
- “Compelling design, great music, charming and original retro graphics; it is one of those titles that has a special kind of magic.”
- “The art style is perfectly adapted to the game and brings a lot of nostalgic charm.”
- “Perfect retro graphics mixed with fantastic music and sound, all brought together with lovely smooth gameplay, make this an absolute gem.”
- “The graphics for this are bugged when using a custom 400dpi resolution on my OnePlus One.”
- “Also, randomly during gameplay, half the graphics disappear, forcing me to close the game.”
- “The game is trying to use the lowest resolution graphics possible, rendering most of the graphics out of view.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
55%
17%
The gameplay is characterized by its nostalgic, retro style reminiscent of classic titles like Gauntlet and Diablo, featuring simple yet engaging mechanics that become increasingly challenging. Players appreciate the art direction, sound design, and the randomization of dungeons, although some express frustration with certain design choices, such as secret area spawns. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience that is easy to pick up, with potential for deeper gameplay in future iterations.
- “Love the art style, sounds, pacing, and characters/dungeon design direction and easy to jump into gameplay.”
- “Love the hero classes, randomization of each dungeon, and the difficulty since it reminds me a lot of hardcore mode gameplay in Diablo 2.”
- “You basically kill stuff without having the slightest idea what the purpose is, what the rules are, what the mechanics are, what you are doing.”
- “This really has very little impact on the gameplay.”
- “The simplicity and structure of gameplay along with the level randomization for the environments makes this worth every single penny.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The story of the game is generally well-received, described as cute and engaging, though players express a desire for a longer narrative and more companion characters. While the game features interesting concepts and quests, some players find certain quests frustratingly difficult and question the utility of various items. Overall, the story contributes positively to the game's charm, but additional content and clarity in gameplay mechanics would enhance the experience.
- “Great game, good gameplay, and a nice story.”
- “This game is hours of fun; it's like a pocket version of old school Gauntlet with a bit extra and even a cute storyline.”
- “Graphics, gameplay, story... this game has it.”
- “Just wish the story was longer and they had companions for us to use.”
- “It's great fun, but after a while I noticed a number of issues: quests are sometimes close to impossible and not worth doing - like kill a few rockos (very rare) to get a rune (they're everywhere).”
- “This game is great in concept and design, however, more gear and quests would be appreciated.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring funny jokes, engaging gameplay, and a charming retro aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players particularly enjoy the comedic elements, including character voices and humorous load screens, although some feel that the gameplay itself may not fully meet expectations. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game, making it a joy to play.
- “A very funny and cool game!”
- “Funny little jokes, engaging gameplay, and a retro look and feel make this game quite a joy to play.”
- “The humor on load screens is funny and light-hearted as well.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant issues such as freezing, graphical glitches, and stuttering controls, particularly after updates. However, others report smooth performance on certain devices, indicating that stability may vary depending on the platform. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Runs great on LG G2.”
- “So far so good; runs great. Everything about the game is perfect!”
- “But it freezes now since the update.”
- “Starting up the game, everything glitches out as if my screen was attacked by a bunch of missingno.”
- “The game seems like it would be fun if it were playable; I have also experienced the graphical glitches others have reported.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering massive depth and nonstop action that keeps players engaged. Users highlight the fun and satisfaction derived from repeated playthroughs, along with a wealth of loot and dungeon diving experiences. Overall, it is considered highly polished with significant replay value.
- “Great game, massive replay value, and surprising depth.”
- “It's got great replayability, loads of fun, and really satisfying.”
- “Nonstop action, dungeon diving, loot, tons of replay value, highly polished.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes diminish the overall replay value.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its compelling design and charm, complementing the retro graphics and smooth gameplay. Reviewers highlight it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, making the game feel magical and worthwhile despite its price.
- “Compelling design, great music, charming and original retro graphics; it is one of those titles that has a special kind of magic.”
- “Perfect retro graphics mixed with fantastic music and sound, all brought together with lovely smooth gameplay, make this an absolute gem.”
- “Gameplay, music, pacing.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with the music often drowning out important sound effects and dialogue.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for sluggish response times on tablets, leading to a frustrating experience where input lag causes erratic movement behavior.
- “I rated the controls based on performance on my tablet, which frankly sucks.”
- “The response is sluggish (not performance, just reading movement input), and then it goes crazy trying to process a backlog of movement inputs.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a straightforward monetization model, requiring a one-time payment of $2, which eliminates in-app purchases and ads, making it appealing for players seeking an uninterrupted rogue-like experience while supporting the developers.
- “Not sullied by in-app purchases, a must for anyone looking for a great roguelike game.”
- “Support great developers and pay the $2; you also get no ads.”