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Loot Rascals

Mar 07, 2017 9 years ago
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Type Base game 2017 Genres AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Strategy Companies Hollow Ponds · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Only you can rescue Big Barry - your huge robot head pal - from a space theme park that’s been invaded by a tentacled pan-dimensional godbeast.

What it’s like

Loot Rascals presents a quirky, isometric roguelike where you manage a deck of cards to defeat enemies in a space-themed park. The experience is defined by its delightful, off-the-wall presentation and smart turn-based strategy mechanics. While the narrative setup involving a robot head pal is charming, it serves primarily as a vehicle for the intricate systems rather than a deep story. The core appeal lies in the strategic layer: players must balance resource management, deck-building, and tactical combat decisions. The tone is breezy and humorous, contrasting with surprisingly ferocious difficulty that demands careful planning. Progression feels limited by RNG elements, yet the satisfying loop of mastering complex mechanics keeps players engaged. It is a game about clever design execution, offering a unique twist on traditional roguelikes through its card-based approach.

Strong in CombatGameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodDifficulty / ChallengePacingPolish / PerformanceSystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / Art

Keep in mind Heavy reliance on luck can undermine strategic planning, potentially frustrating players seeking consistent progression. · The narrative and world-building are minimal, serving only as a backdrop for the mechanical gameplay loop.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, gamespot.com, rockpapershotgun.com, steambase.io, metacritic.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Mar 07, 20179 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Mar 07, 20179 years ago

Reviews

66Critics · 6 69Players · 5

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