Loot Hound

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Loot Hound is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Rhizome Games and was released on November 17, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

A scavenger hunt with your dog, what will you find today? Loot Hound is a casual exploration game with elements of sim and strategy.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game is cute and charming, making it a delightful experience for casual gamers and dog lovers alike.
It features a variety of humorous loot items and descriptions, adding a fun element to the scavenging gameplay.
The gameplay is relaxing and simple, making it suitable for all ages and perfect for unwinding.

The gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive, with a lack of depth and challenge that may lead to boredom.
There are issues with optimization, including lag and unresponsive controls, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game relies heavily on grinding to upgrade dogs and find loot, which can become tedious over time.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay of the game is characterized as a casual scavenger hunt with whimsical elements, but it suffers from repetition and a lack of depth, leading to a somewhat boring experience. While the art and production value are praised, many reviewers note that the mechanics feel shallow and grindy, with limited motivation and challenge. Overall, it is seen as a passable title that could benefit from more engaging gameplay elements.
- “This is a wonderful little casual scavenger hunt that, for some, may not offer enough in the way of interesting gameplay, but for me, the wonderful, crazy, whimsical, hilarious items you can dig up (and their descriptions and the voiceovers!) absolutely made the game.”
- “The memorable mechanics and extraordinary charisma make Loot Hound such an easy recommendation.”
- “A surprisingly fun game with simple mechanics - lots of fun for kids to watch and play as well, especially if they like dogs!”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is incredibly shallow, and the game feels very boring.”
- “The gameplay lacks motivation or consequence, and the developers failed to implement any challenge.”
- “Unfortunately, this rock-paper-scissors approach to gameplay means that you have to enter a map with the detection dog and begin to dig things up but fail, since he isn't good enough, then return with the digging dog to finish the job (since he can see the pre-dug spots), inherently leading the game to repetition.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its whimsical and humorous elements, featuring funny item descriptions, amusing voiceovers, and charming dog antics that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the creative puns and silly names of the treasures, as well as the lighthearted tone that adds to the game's appeal. However, some players noted minor issues with gameplay mechanics that could detract from the humor.
- “This is a wonderful little casual scavenger hunt that may not offer enough in the way of interesting gameplay for some, but for me, the wonderful, crazy, whimsical, hilarious items you can dig up (and their descriptions and the voiceovers!) absolutely made the game.”
- “Each piece of loot has its own description, and reading them as you go or after finding them all adds some story and humor.”
- “Its a fun little game with a good amount of humor and creative puns.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and cute, featuring cartoony art styles and appealing animations that foster emotional attachment to the characters. However, some reviewers feel that the visuals could benefit from more depth, such as 3D elements or a stronger narrative, to enhance the overall experience. While the graphics are appreciated, there is a sentiment that they alone do not elevate the gameplay sufficiently.
- “The art style is charming, as is the concept.”
- “It has very nice graphics, good sounds, controls great, and an interesting announcer.”
- “Charming graphics and cute animations.”
- “I feel this game could have been a lot better if there was more to it, maybe a story element, and 3D graphics wouldn't hurt.”
- “Again, Loot Hound is a decent idea with cute enough visuals, but it ended up as a vastly boring and bland disappointment for me.”
- “Cute game, but unfortunately I'm just not their target demographic.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is minimal and largely conveyed through loot descriptions, which offer some humor and background on the main character but lack depth and engagement. Players feel that the narrative could be significantly improved, as it currently fails to maintain interest beyond the trinket excerpts. Overall, the story is seen as a weak aspect of the game, leaving players wanting more substance.
- “Each piece of loot has its own description, and reading them as you go or after finding them all adds some story and humor.”
- “I think it'd be best if I started with the general story of this game.”
- “When you find a trinket you gain three things: money to upgrade your dogs' stats, gets you closer to unlocking a new stage, and at your apartment you can read a little excerpt that alludes to the main character's background and story while pushing a few silly puns and jokes into the mix.”
- “Not that there would be any real story to keep your interest either, at least as far as I've played.”
- “Unfortunately, the descriptions don't give you much information and there is no storyline outside of what you read from the trinkets.”
- “Casual shouldn't mean a watered-down story and lackluster gameplay; you can make things interesting without losing the appeal of an easy game.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, as it often requires repetitive exploration of the same areas to collect items, leading to frustration, especially for new players who may not have optimized their stats. The game tends to become tedious over time due to the frequent occurrence of duplicate items and the lack of saved progress between attempts, making it feel overly reliant on grinding mechanics. Despite its charming art and production value, the grind can detract from the overall experience.
- “However, the worst flaw of this game is its reliance on grinding the same areas over and over, with a high failure rate if you have not min-maxed your stats correctly from the beginning (which all new players will not know to do).”
- “Not having the ever-increasing points to upgrade your dogs means grinding earlier levels, which themselves carry the risk of failing to dig something up, except this time the locations and loot aren't saved between attempts, so you can't switch dogs.”
- “Loot Hound is everything that’s wrong with mobile gaming in a PC package, and without the benefit of buying your way past all the grinding.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it lacking after completing the main objectives, others appreciate the scavenger mode for finished levels, which enhances replay value. However, the general consensus suggests a low replayability score, averaging around 4/10.
- “The scavenger mode for finished levels also adds to the replay value.”
- “Better yet, it is long enough to forget about replayability value.”
- “Zero replayability after you've found the items.”
- “Replay value: 4/10”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for causing significant lag spikes during visually intensive moments, such as rain or falling leaves, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Poor optimization leads to massive lag spikes when a lot is happening on screen (like rain or leaves), which really spoils the experience.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially during intense moments, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent stuttering and performance drops detract from the overall enjoyment, leaving players feeling disconnected from the action.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its brilliant atmosphere, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
- “The game has a brilliant atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in and makes you feel part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to their dogs, enhanced by the game's charming toon-like graphics, humorous elements, and expressive facial animations. This combination fosters a deep sense of attachment and affection for the canine characters.
- “The sound, humor, and dog facial animations create a deep emotional attachment to your dogs!”
- “The game's storytelling evokes a range of emotions, making you truly care about the characters.”
- “Every moment in the game pulls at your heartstrings, leaving a lasting emotional impact.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with some players feeling that a more engaging soundtrack could enhance the overall experience. While it serves as a background for relaxation, many find it empty and dull, detracting from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “A nice game to play when you want to just listen to music and take your mind off things.”