Looper Tactics
- August 28, 2023
- 墨香如故
- 20h median play time
Get on Steam"Looper Tactics is a single-player, turn-based strategy game that combines deck-building and card battle elements, reminiscent of Hearthstone. Explore a board-style map, battling enemies and leveling up your deck with new allies and creatures, with an estimated 20-hour gameplay time. The game offers freedom to progress at your own pace and strategy."
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Reviews
- The game features a unique mechanic where cards provide permanent buffs, adding depth and strategy to the gameplay.
- The deck combat is enjoyable, with a variety of card types allowing for interesting deck combinations.
- There is a good amount of replay value, with numerous upgrades and a balance of difficulty that keeps the gameplay engaging.
- The story and localization are poorly executed, leading to confusion and a lack of engagement with the narrative.
- The overworld exploration feels tedious and not fun enough for the amount of time spent away from combat.
- Some design choices, such as the initial text-heavy introduction, can be overwhelming and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of enjoyable card battles and an expansive overworld that some players find tedious, with mechanics that can feel simplistic or imbalanced. While the deckbuilding elements and combat mechanics are praised for their depth, the overall difficulty is considered easy, making it less appealing for hardcore gamers. Despite some localization issues, players can expect around 15-20 hours of gameplay, with a focus on strategy and creature placement in battles.
“Pretty good deckbuilder with interesting mechanics.”
“An intriguing rogue-lite card battler which stands out in a crowded field due to the depth of its mechanics.”
“The gameplay revolves around playing creatures in the five columns between you and your opponent, and then having them fight.”
“But then you spend half the game wandering around in an overworld, which the mechanics and challenges are okay, but not fun enough for how much time you spend there.”
“The gameplay is alright but feels a bit simplistic and imbalanced.”
“The graphics are above average, but the gameplay is ruining the entire game.”
- story24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as elaborate yet difficult to follow, primarily due to translation issues and presentation flaws. While some players find it engaging and filled with hidden easter eggs, others express frustration, opting to skip the narrative altogether. Overall, the story has potential but is hampered by localization problems that detract from the experience.
“The story line is a trip and the gameplay is a grind, but those aren't bad things.”
“There is an elaborate setting and story, although it's hard to follow, partly because it's written to be mysterious, and partly due to some understandable translation issues.”
“The story is great and multiple easter eggs can be found in some hidden places of the game as well.”
“One downside I found with the game was the whole story or lore of the universe.”
“I don't know, but personally, I skipped the entire story after a while and just clicked past all the speech bubbles.”
“The story wants to be Chrono Ark so badly, but it's completely kneecapped by the presentation and the localization.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it initially seems simple but becomes engaging as they work towards unlocks. The mechanics ensure that farming is countered by regular attacks between commanders, adding a layer of challenge that keeps battles fast-paced and dynamic.
“To counter any farming, the commanders attack each other each turn as well - so no matter how stable your board is, or how nifty your combo, each fight will end quickly.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered above average, but many users feel that the gameplay detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“The graphics are above average, but the gameplay ruins the entire experience.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally considered reasonable, contributing positively to the overall experience despite some design flaws. Reviewers appreciate its unique approach while acknowledging that it effectively functions within its monetization framework.
“Despite all its weird design issues, it's hard to give it a bad review because it works, it's unique, and it has reasonable monetization.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, requiring additional polish and performance adjustments. However, the developers are actively addressing these issues with frequent patches, suggesting that improvements are on the horizon.
“It's a little rough at the moment, and could do with some polish and performance tweaking, but the developers are releasing patches at a furious rate, so I imagine it'll improve rapidly.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it offers a lot of fun and value for its reasonable price, making it a worthwhile purchase.
“Buy it, the price is reasonable, there's a lot of fun to be had, and a lot of replay value.”
