Little Scavenger

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Little Scavenger is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by CodeRed Studio and was released on July 27, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Little Scavenger is a roguelike game featuring isometric top-down combat inspired by titles like Diablo and Hades. Players explore a diverse, replayable world where permanent death adds tension and strategy. With a wide array of weapons and tools, each run offers unique playstyles and challenges to master.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features a charming art style and catchy music that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of builds and gear, allowing for interesting combinations and strategies.
Controls are tight and responsive, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.

The game lacks sufficient content for long-term engagement, with some players feeling it becomes repetitive after a few hours.
UI and tutorialization issues detract from the experience, making it difficult for players to understand certain mechanics.
Some items and abilities can trivialize the game's challenges, leading to an imbalance in difficulty.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by efficient mechanics that blend melee attacks with spell recharging and various elemental effects, creating a smooth and engaging experience. While players appreciate the moment-to-moment action and the ability to level up and reroll items, some criticize the lack of depth and variety in player actions, often reducing encounters to repetitive spam-clicking and dodging. Overall, the game offers enjoyable mechanics but may not provide enough innovation to keep all players fully engaged.
- “The art style is appealing and well done, and the controls/mechanics feel very smooth.”
- “A good player could complete the story in a few hours, and I was even finding new and interesting mechanics 5 hours into my playthrough.”
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is great, and I can see myself coming back until I beat the final boss.”
- “The gameplay works but it lacks anything amazing.”
- “The game only teaches you basic combat mechanics, but nothing about other systems.”
- “Rooms in roguelike must provide variety, but due to the gameplay and mechanics specifications there are little to no differences in player actions: spam-click, danger, dash, repeat.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming low poly 3D art style that is both unique and coherent, contributing to an appealing atmosphere. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the effective combination of graphics and music, which enhances the overall vibe of the game. The world design and boss graphics are particularly well-received, adding to the game's visual appeal.
- “It's a cute rogue-like with unique graphics.”
- “First, a little about the game: it's a single-player roguelike with low poly 3D graphics and a coherent art style.”
- “First, a little about the game, it's a single player roguelike with low poly 3D graphics and a coherent art style.”
- “Unique art style, low poly 3D, with a bit of retro feeling.”
- “- the art style is very charming.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its fun and immersive qualities, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere alongside the art style. Reviewers appreciate the combination of catchy tunes and engaging sound effects, which enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, adding to the game's enjoyable vibe.
- “The music is immersive and the gameplay is simple enough anyone can just pick it up and go.”
- “The art style, music, and NPC dialogue all give a nice sense of atmosphere.”
- “Cool music, fun explosions, and has plenty of potential.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating strong stability and performance.
- “Played this on Steam Deck, everything runs great.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the performance is, even during intense moments.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by a cohesive art style, immersive music, and engaging NPC dialogue, creating a rich and inviting environment for players.
- “The art style, music, and NPC dialogue all create a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment and haunting soundtrack truly enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Every detail, from the lighting to the ambient sounds, contributes to an incredibly rich atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and can be completed in just a few hours, yet it offers new and interesting mechanics that continue to unfold even after several hours of gameplay. Players appreciate the narrative and express enthusiasm for the game's development.
- “A good player could complete the story in a few hours, and I was even finding new and interesting mechanics 5 hours into my playthrough.”
- “Discovered your game via Twitter and read your story - keep going, mate!”