Loot Train

About

Loot Train is a single player strategy game. It was developed by TechieMay and was released on September 2, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Loot Train is a procedurally generated game where you take control of a hooded thief, that has a will bent on robbery, in a train full of valuables. Progress through train cars to defeat colorful enemies, and weird bosses summoned by the Guild of Righteous Protectors, to stop your genocide!

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Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Loot Train offers a unique gameplay experience with a fun inventory system that allows players to carry multiple builds and swap between them, enhancing strategic play.
The game features an engaging soundtrack and interesting sprite work, contributing to its charm and replayability.
Despite a steep learning curve, many players find the game enjoyable and rewarding once they get the hang of it, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the roguelike genre.

The game suffers from a lack of polish and technical issues, leading to a clunky experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
Procedurally generated levels feel repetitive and soulless, failing to provide meaningful content or variety, which can make the game tiresome quickly.
The absence of a tutorial and poor conveyance of game mechanics can leave players confused and frustrated, hindering their ability to fully enjoy the game.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is centered around exploring train cars, battling enemies and bosses, and utilizing unique items to enhance the experience. While the mechanics are solid and enjoyable, some players feel the lack of meaningful level design and narrative progression detracts from the overall experience. However, the game is praised for its unique gameplay, impressive soundtrack, and striking sprite work.
- “Gameplay involves exploring different train cars, defeating enemies and bosses, and using items with unique effects to enhance your robbery.”
- “Beyond its unique gameplay, it has an amazing soundtrack and some of the most interesting sprite work I've seen.”
- “Love the game, great mechanics, good design. 9/10 would recommend.”
- “The developer chose not to do the job of a real game developer and create meaningful bespoke levels, narrative-based gameplay progression, and so on.”
- “Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been criticized as poorly executed pixel art, leading to a negative perception of the game's visual quality. While some players argue that similar games have succeeded despite subpar graphics, the overall sentiment suggests that the visuals detract from the experience rather than enhance it.
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its uniqueness and funkiness, complementing the engaging gameplay and vibrant sprite work. Reviewers note that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's replayability.
- “Beyond its unique gameplay, it has an amazing soundtrack and some of the most interesting sprite work I've seen.”
- “I enjoyed playing this game; the music and the sprites are funky, and seeing what items can combo with each other adds to the replayability of this roguelike.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its humor and charm, enhanced by engaging audio that contributes to an overall fun experience.
- “The best way to describe this game is its funny and fun; I like the audio and the charming atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's humor to be a standout feature, describing it as both funny and enjoyable, complemented by engaging audio and a charming atmosphere.
- “The best way to describe this game is that it's funny and fun. I like the audio and the charming atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game due to its engaging mechanics, such as item combinations and a vibrant aesthetic, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “I enjoyed playing this game; the music and the sprites are funky, and discovering what items can combo with each other adds to the replayability of this roguelike.”