Lootcraft

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Lootcraft is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by EricSchmitt and was released on November 14, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Lootcraft is an action RPG platformer set in a fantasy world where nearly everything can be destroyed and shiny new loot is never far. Explore elemental dungeons while battling adept foes on your quest to discover and craft the rarest loot and become the ultimate hero. Hone your skills as you acquire the strength to finally defeat chaos and restore balance to the world. Explore procedurally gene…

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging and addictive fast-paced action RPG platformer with a fun combat system and intuitive jumping mechanics.
Extensive loot system with a wide variety of items, crafting, and gem customization providing deep character progression and replay value.
Appealing pixel art style, pleasant music, and strong personality, all created largely by a single developer, showing great care and effort.

Tutorial and controls can feel glitchy or awkward, with a steep learning curve for movement and lack of controller support.
Gameplay can become repetitive over time with limited enemy variety, monotonous boss fights, and grindy loot progression especially in higher levels.
User interface and quality-of-life features are lacking, including oversized UI elements, no easy inventory management, and clunky spell and ability systems.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers an enjoyable and casual hack-and-slash RPG experience with layered dungeon exploration and strategic character progression through gem upgrades. While controls and mechanics are simple and adaptable, some improvements like hotkeys and inventory management during gameplay would enhance flow. Overall, the gameplay is engaging despite minor clunkiness and presents a satisfying challenge.
- “The gameplay is based in different leveled dungeons which give you different level and kinds of loot based on your level and skill to get there.”
- “The character progression and ability to upgrade gems, which can be further upgraded or used immediately to improve weapons/armor, is an interesting mechanic that has me debating whether to save gems for later, upgrade them, or use them immediately on my current equipment.”
- “The controls and mechanics are simple enough, yet the game itself is deceptively challenging.”
- “There should be an option to change the sizes as many times I will accidentally click the lore or inventory during gameplay.”
- “An option to destroy inventory items during actual gameplay levels would help remove item drop clutter from being accidentally re-picked up.”
- “Some in-game mechanics could do with a hotkey instead of necessitating mouse-clicking, such as using the number keys for abilities or 'E' to open equipment. Overall, after becoming used to the controls, I was able to quickly adapt and improve.”
graphics
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The graphics feature a charming, retro-inspired art style reminiscent of mid-2000s flash games, combining simplicity with vibrant colors that many find nostalgic and visually appealing.
- “Super rad graphics.”
- “However, the art style is quaint and rather pretty.”
- “The art style feels like a retro flash game from the mid 2000s, especially the main character who looks a bit like Interactive Buddy (nostalgia hit).”
- “Graphics are simple yet colorful, which I really like.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-balanced, complementing the gameplay without overpowering sound effects. It is enjoyable and pleasant, with a notable contribution from a friend of the creator.
- “Sound design is well mixed in; the music is present but does not overpower the gameplay sounds like a lot of other games.”
- “The music is pretty fun to listen to as well.”
- “Pleasant music.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers substantial replayability through procedural level and loot generation, multiple dungeons, and varied gear options. Character-building limitations further enhance replay value by encouraging different strategies. Overall, it provides extensive content that keeps players engaged for many hours.
- “It feels great to play for sure as well and seems to offer a ton of replay value with the procedural level and loot generation.”
- “In the 100 floors divided into the individual dungeons, you will have a lot of replay value and many different types of loot/gear to play with.”
- “I think Lootcraft is a fantastic indie gem with a reasonable price, enough content and replay value to command your attention for many hours.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding beyond level 15-20 becomes tedious and frustrating despite an addictive loot system, with storm events primarily acting to accelerate dungeon progression rather than alleviate the grind.
- “The loot system is addictive but sadly rather grindy and annoying past level 15-20, and the storm events only serve to speed up dungeon progression.”
story
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The story is present but minimal, offering some background without much depth or development at this stage.