Loot Rascals

About

"Loot Rascals is a strategic roguelike set in a peculiar outer space, where you collect Loot Cards to gain abilities and reach The Thing Below. Your card choices are vital, as they also serve as resources for healing and using powers. Watch out for sneaky enemies who can steal your cards, which then appear in other players' games. Decide whether to return the stolen cards or keep them, risking retaliation from that player's Holographic Helper. Every playthrough is unique in this procedurally generated game, offering a blend of friendship, loss, and redemption."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

gameplay31 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and humorous narrative that keeps players engaged.
The card-based mechanics and strategic gameplay provide a unique and enjoyable experience, allowing for creative combinations and tactics.
Loot Rascals offers high replayability due to its procedurally generated levels and the thrill of discovering new cards and abilities.

The lack of a save feature means players must complete runs in one sitting, which can be frustrating and time-consuming.
The game heavily relies on RNG, leading to runs that can feel unfair or impossible due to random enemy placements and card drops.
Some players find the difficulty spikes too harsh, making it challenging to progress beyond the early levels without feeling overwhelmed.

gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
54%
4%
The gameplay of "Loot Rascals" is characterized by its engaging turn-based mechanics and clever card placement system, which many players find addictive and enjoyable. However, criticisms arise regarding the lack of a mid-run save feature, unbalanced mechanics, and repetitive gameplay, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is praised for its charming art style and accessibility, making it appealing to both casual and dedicated roguelike fans.
- “Loot Rascals is a fun modernized true roguelike with a very well implemented and cleverly central core mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is great and surprisingly addictive, though!”
- “Its beauty is undeniable, but it's the depth of its gameplay that will keep you coming back.”
- “The devs have a really solid rogue game on their hands if they ever decided to expand upon it and improve some of the UI and gameplay elements that drag the game down.”
- “This is a little older now, so the comparison to newer games may not be entirely fair, but I found the gameplay loop to be unexciting, and not being able to save mid-run is a deal breaker.”
- “Add to this the possibility of the game randomly crashing halfway through a really promising run - which has happened to me 5 times in 9 hours of gameplay - with no save/recover feature in place, it makes for an incredibly infuriating experience.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
51%
7%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique aesthetic, featuring vibrant colors and whimsical character designs that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the synergy between the visuals and the soundtrack, noting that the art style is a significant draw, even if it may not appeal to everyone. While some critiques mention that the visuals can wear thin over time, the general consensus is that the game's artistic presentation is a standout feature that adds to its appeal.
- “The art style is unique and impressive.”
- “The visuals and narration are hilarious and definitely one of the game's strengths.”
- “This game is incredibly charming, and I adore the art style.”
- “I expected to like the art style, and I didn't.”
- “Two things I cannot bear, plus visuals that I don't like.”
- “The limerence of a game’s aesthetics does wear down with time to expose flaws, and Loot Rascals is one tough game, and it feels more like that mostly because of chance.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
22%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its unique and atmospheric qualities, complementing the visuals and gameplay effectively. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as enjoyable and fitting, though some note that it can become repetitive over time, especially if players remain in the same area. Overall, the combination of sound effects, voice acting, and music contributes to a whimsical and engaging experience.
- “The music, storyline, and narration are all nicely done.”
- “Art style and music are fantastic!”
- “I enjoyed the music for a while but then it got repetitive because a) I'm stuck in area 1 most of the time, so if there are different tunes in other areas I'm not aware of them, and b) there is no audio setting!”
- “The soundtrack is sufficiently goofy too and just adds to the ridiculousness.”
- “Loot Rascals' art is some of the oddest art I've seen in a game, but the art and music can begin to have a homey feel after playing for a while.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its strong sense of humor, featuring creative and hilarious enemies, clever writing, and a colorful art style that enhances the comedic experience. Reviewers highlight the blend of visual gags, quirky character designs, and engaging storytelling, which together create a uniquely entertaining atmosphere reminiscent of classic animations and absurd sci-fi narratives. Overall, the humor is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's charm and replayability.
- “The enemies are creative and some of them are hilarious.”
- “The visuals and narration are hilarious and definitely one of the game's strengths.”
- “It manages that perfect balance of weird and cute that could make even the most die-hard Nintendo fans blush while telling a story that is so awesomely surreal, so hilariously over-the-top in ways the most old school cartoon and sci-fi comic geek could appreciate.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and artistic presentation, while others criticize its lack of depth and repetitive quests. Although it features a whimsical narrative about intergalactic adventures and a mission to rescue a character named "big barry," many feel that the storyline is underdeveloped and fails to engage players fully. Overall, while the aesthetic and comedic elements are praised, the simplistic and repetitive nature of the quests detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music, storyline, and narration are all nicely done.”
- “A humorous intergalactic story of survival and a daring rescue of the coveted 'big barry' from the clutches of a cosmic entity is brought to life by the talented hands of this impressive collaboration of artists, and I couldn't have been more intrigued by the prospect.”
- “It manages that perfect balance of weird and cute that could make even the most die-hard Nintendo fans blush while telling a story that is so awesomely surreal, so hilariously over-the-top in ways the most old school cartoon and sci-fi comic geek could appreciate.”
- “With no real story and a bland objective, there's little appeal to playing it.”
- “The story has a beginning and end, but not much in between.”
- “There is only one guy that gives a quest on every level, and it's the same thing every time: 'go kill some guy and bring my card back and I'll give you some small reward.'”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its randomly generated levels and enemies, providing a fresh experience with each playthrough. However, some players note that the reliance on procedural generation can lead to frustrating runs, diminishing the overall enjoyment. While many appreciate the game's humor and challenge, there are concerns about a lack of incentive for continued play after completing the main objectives.
- “A really fun game to play, hard game to master, tons of replay value as levels are randomly generated.”
- “High replayability because every map is generated at random and so are your enemies.”
- “It's an entertaining game with endless replay value albeit with a steep learning curve.”
- “I understand a lot of roguelike/roguelite games enjoy using procedural generation to create the illusion of variance and replayability, and sometimes it works really well. However, Loot Rascals falls short of being playable roughly 50% of the time.”
- “In a game where you're relying on randomness to provide replayability, you better make sure it doesn't make playthroughs impossible to navigate.”
- “You can get some replayability out of it, but once you beat the game, there isn't any incentive to do more runs.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is described as adorable and fun, featuring a fresh outer space theme complemented by atmospheric sounds and music. Its light, innocent melodies contribute to a playful, "not-so-serious" vibe reminiscent of a children's TV show.
- “Adorable, fresh, atmospheric, and fun.”
- “The sounds and the music are A+ too; they are quite atmospheric and suit the outer space theme.”
- “The background tune is a light, innocent melody, and the general atmosphere would not be out of place in a children's TV show.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's card system offers an engaging optimization experience reminiscent of board games, while the gameplay runs smoothly on a variety of hardware, not necessitating a high-end PC for optimal performance.
- “The card system reminds me of some board game type optimization, and it's very cool to see this in a digital title.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and doesn't require a high-end PC to run effectively.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with bugs affecting gameplay, such as characters moving erratically after opening the HUD. Users express hope that these problems will be resolved, as they see potential in the game.
- “A really neat game, but seems super buggy so far - I could place a snail on my screen and it would move faster than my character after opening the HUD. Once these issues are ironed out, I would definitely recommend this game.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times. I hope they release a patch soon.”
- “I love the concept, but the stability issues are frustrating. I've experienced multiple freezes and random disconnects.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by its dynamic day and night system, which influences the behavior of the planet's lifeforms during auto-battles, creating a sense of unpredictability and connection to the environment. This mechanic adds depth to player interactions, evoking feelings of tension and engagement as players navigate the changing emotional landscape of the game.