Waiting for the Loop

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Waiting for the Loop is a single player action game. It was developed by Side Group and was released on January 11, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A short form visual novel about artificial intelligence, humanity and family.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The story offers an interesting and introspective look at the relationship between AI and its creator, providing a degree of replayability through different endings.
The game features complete voice acting, which adds a level of immersion to the experience, despite some inconsistencies in quality.
The pixel art style and nostalgic visuals evoke a sense of classic adventure games, appealing to fans of that genre.

The gameplay is minimal, with very few choices and interactions, making it feel more like a visual novel than a traditional game.
The audio quality, particularly the music and some voice acting, is subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is extremely short, with a playtime of only 10-15 minutes, which may leave players wanting more substance.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game's story is a short, introspective narrative that explores the relationship between an AI and its creator, featuring branching choices that impact the outcome and enhance replayability. While some players find the story interesting and timely, others criticize it for being unrealistic and lacking depth, with mixed opinions on the overall execution and accompanying visuals. Despite its shortcomings, the storytelling and voice acting receive praise, making it worth a look for those intrigued by its premise.
- “How you interact with the AI will determine how your story ends.”
- “The story is a short yet introspective look at what it means to be a person, and the choices that come along with it.”
- “Waiting for the loop is a short, interesting story game about the relationship between an AI and its creator.”
- “This is a short story with little gameplay, just a few conversation choices.”
- “At least the story, while a bit weak, does excuse the lack of gameplay.”
- “Bad story, terrible retro pixel art... the highest point of acclaim is that they ripped off scumm(tm) video games a little bit, but not well.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics are praised for their charming pixel art style, reminiscent of classic adventure games, which many players find appealing and nostalgic. Overall, the visual presentation is considered decent and complements the game's overall aesthetic.
- “I have a massive soft spot for games that go for this art style; I absolutely adore the adventure game engine.”
- “Something about its pixel art style is just unmatched.”
- “The graphics harken back to the days of old point-and-click games.”
- “The graphics harken back to the days of old point-and-click games, but they feel outdated.”
- “While the art style has its charm, it lacks the polish and detail expected in modern games.”
- “The pixel art style is nostalgic, but it doesn't hold up against contemporary standards.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of a few conversation choices, leading to a lack of interactive elements. While the story attempts to compensate for this absence, it is considered weak by some users. Overall, the game is more of a narrative experience than a traditional gameplay-driven title.
- “This is a short story with little gameplay, just a few conversation choices.”
- “There's basically no gameplay in this game whatsoever.”
- “At least the story, while a bit weak, does excuse the lack of gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find it poorly executed and lacking quality, others appreciate its arrangement and the nostalgic feel it brings, particularly in conjunction with the voice work and graphics.
- “The music is well arranged, the voice work is solid, and the graphics harken back to the days of old point-and-click games.”
- “The music, on the other hand, is downright awful.”
- “I get that there's not much you can do with this sort of engine and it's very much in style with other games I've played, but even then the music is just not very good across the board.”
- “- horrible soundtrack”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game offers notable replayability, with players able to explore different story branches through their choices, encouraging multiple playthroughs. Many users report enjoying the experience enough to revisit the game several times to uncover new scenes.
- “The player is given choices throughout the story that can alter the availability of certain scenes, which adds a good amount of replayability.”
- “There is a degree of replayability; I've already played it three separate times and could definitely go back again to find another branch.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability, as the choices feel limited and don't lead to vastly different outcomes.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it, as the story doesn't change enough to warrant another playthrough.”