Lootbox Lyfe
- February 28, 2020
- Conradical Games
Get on Steam"Lootbox Lyfe" is a first-person shooter game that satirizes the concept of loot boxes in video games. Players navigate through levels filled with loot boxes, collecting and opening them to acquire different weapons and power-ups. The game's humor lies in its criticism of the gaming industry's reliance on microtransactions while offering a fun and engaging shooter experience. However, there are some repetitive elements in the gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great movement-based exploration with a variety of mechanics to experiment with.
- Banger soundtrack and decent visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- Adjustable difficulty levels make it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players.
- Lacks basic options like controller support and customizable keyboard bindings.
- Navigation is frustrating due to a rough map and lack of guidance, making exploration tedious.
- Clunky movement mechanics can lead to unpredictable gameplay and frequent deaths.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this metroidvania is characterized by precision platforming and a diverse array of movement mechanics that enhance the experience, making it satisfying to unlock and utilize new abilities to overcome obstacles. However, some players find the fundamental movement mechanics frustrating, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, the game is praised for its charm, engaging mechanics, and an excellent soundtrack.
“Very good metroidvania with precision platformer mechanics.”
“The large variety of movement mechanics to play around with is the best part of this game.”
“It's satisfying to find a new movement mechanic and figuring out that you can use it to overcome an obstacle you were previously unable to pass.”
“However, if your movement at its most basic, fundamental level drives me up the wall, then piling more things on top of that, however much it may mask that problem, still doesn't fix the fact that the main mechanic, boiled down to its base, drives me up the wall.”
“The other thing was the crystal mechanic; don't know if it was user error, but it felt like it was hit or miss sometimes.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as amazing and banger, contributing to a relaxing pace and a great sense of discovery throughout the gameplay. Overall, the music complements the well-designed platforming and puzzles effectively.
“It has an amazing soundtrack and very nice gameplay!”
“It had a relaxing pace and a great sense of discovery, great music too.”
“The platforming and puzzles are all very well designed, the music is solid, and the loot is in the form of power-ups.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it nonsensical and lacking coherence, while others describe it as interesting and unique, drawing comparisons to games like "Super Meat Boy" and "Cave Story." Overall, the narrative seems to be a divisive aspect of the game, with varying opinions on its execution and appeal.
“Music and graphics are alright, and the story is neat too.”
“It's like 'Super Meat Boy' meets 'Cave Story' (sort of).”
“Even if my limited understanding of the story tells me that it makes literally no sense for the character to start the game in the way that they do, I didn't exactly get far.”
“The story is kind of wack.”
“The story is neat too.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel art for feeling subpar and lacking essential options, while others find the visuals decent and complementary to the overall experience.
“The visuals are impressive and enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life.”
“The combination of music and graphics creates an immersive atmosphere.”
“A violation of pixel graphics; feels bad to play and lacks basic options.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely absent, with players expressing frustration over repeated deaths that feel more punishing than amusing. Instead of eliciting laughter or a sense of playful failure, the experience is marked by a lack of lighthearted moments, leading to a more serious tone.
