Lootbox Lyfe

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Lootbox Lyfe is a single player open world action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Conradical Games and was released on February 28, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features unique movement mechanics that provide a satisfying exploration experience.
It has a charming aesthetic with decent visuals and a banger soundtrack that enhances the gameplay.
The difficulty is adjustable, making it accessible for both casual players and those seeking a challenge.

The map design is poorly executed, leading to confusion and frustration as players often get lost without clear indicators for powerups or progression.
Controls can feel clunky and unpredictable, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
There is a lack of basic options, such as controller support and customizable keyboard bindings, which limits accessibility.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a well-crafted metroidvania with precision platforming mechanics and a diverse range of movement abilities that enhance the experience. While some players find the fundamental movement frustrating, the satisfaction of discovering new mechanics and overcoming obstacles is a highlight. Overall, the game is praised for its charm, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable soundtrack, despite occasional inconsistencies with certain features.
- “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; I don't know if it was user error, but it felt like it was hit or miss sometimes.”
- “Lootbox life is an entertaining platformer based around unlocking new movement mechanics by finding lootboxes.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting its amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It complements the gameplay well, contributing to a relaxing pace and a sense of discovery, while also being well-integrated with the game's graphics and story. Overall, the solid musical composition is a standout feature that adds depth to the game.
- “It has an amazing soundtrack and very nice gameplay!”
- “It had a relaxing pace and a great sense of discovery, great music too.”
- “The music is nice, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is really well integrated into the game world with tons of environmental storytelling plus cutscenes to find here and there.”
- “Okay, for starters, I composed the music for this game, so that is something I am putting aside for this review.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it nonsensical and lacking depth, while others appreciate its satirical take on loot boxes and its integration into the game world through environmental storytelling and cutscenes. Overall, the narrative is seen as charming and adds a layer of understanding to the gameplay, despite some criticisms of its coherence.
- “The story is about making fun of the whole lootbox thing and it has its charm; it gave some depth to the story and makes the things you do more understandable.”
- “The music is nice, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is really well integrated into the game world with tons of environmental storytelling plus cutscenes to find here and there.”
- “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, but, again, I didn't exactly get far.”
- “The story is kind of wack.”
- “Music and graphics are alright, and the story is neat too.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the pixel graphics for feeling subpar and lacking basic options, while others praised the visuals as beautiful and well-integrated with the game's story and environmental storytelling. Overall, the quality of graphics seems to vary significantly among players.
- “The music is nice, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is really well integrated into the game world with tons of environmental storytelling plus cutscenes to find here and there.”
- “Music and graphics are alright, and the story is neat too.”
- “Decent visuals.”
- “A violation of pixel graphics; feels bad to play and lacks basic options.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely absent, with players expressing frustration over repeated deaths that feel unfair rather than amusing. Many deaths stem from gameplay mechanics rather than player error, leading to a lack of lighthearted moments typically found in more humorous titles.