- July 7, 2022
- eBrain Studio
- 7h median play time
Loopmancer
If you’re looking for a new Metroidvania, and you like your bosses big and your violence sweary, Loopmancer is an absolute treat.
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About
"Loopmancer" is a single-player Hack and Slash game set in a cyberpunk-style Eastern city in 2046. As a private eye named Xiang Zixu, you'll investigate the disappearance of a famous female journalist, only to be killed and wake up back in your apartment, reliving the day over and over. The game boasts wonderful mechanics, phenomenal visuals, and seven large stages, including the vibrant Dragon Town and the grim Shuigou Village. For the latest updates, follow the game on Discord and Twitter.











- The game features beautiful graphics and a well-crafted cyberpunk atmosphere, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with a fun hack and slash combat system that allows for various upgrades and combos.
- The game offers multiple endings and a decent amount of replayability, especially for fans of roguelike elements.
- The game suffers from optimization issues, leading to frequent crashes and performance problems, especially with RTX enabled.
- The story and dialogue are often criticized for being bland and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some players find the combat mechanics to be clunky and unresponsive, which can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
story
111 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, particularly due to its time-loop mechanic and multiple branching paths. However, many criticize the execution, citing poor dialogue, lackluster voice acting, and plot holes that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the depth and lore, others feel the story is average and could benefit from further development and refinement.
“Interesting story that keeps you interested as you piece together what's happening to you and how to progress.”
“The story is quite elaborate and has a good flow.”
“For a 20 bucks game, it's impressive that you get a progressive story to invest in, voice acting, cutscenes.”
“I don't think the story is told very well.”
“Combat feels floaty and the story is so bad it's not even worth mentioning in the positive reviews.”
“There's definitely some missed opportunities to tell a more complete and fulfilling story, especially with so much lore and world building invested already.”
Loopmancer
Loopmancer has difficulty committing to the hallmarks of better roguelites, making progression a chore. But past the questionable localization and writing is an action-focused platformer with personality and a few good ideas.
75%Loopmancer review — Loops, I did it again
Loopmancer has some nifty concepts and flashy combat. However, it's also bogged down by some simplified mechanics and a hammy narrative.
70%Loopmancer Review
Loopmancer is like a great cover of a classic song, in 2D action-platformer roguelite form. It may not be very creative, but it’s excellent and highly replayable nonetheless.
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