Lootbound

Game needs an overhaul, the loot is boring, simple stat changes mostly. Could do with some additional effects, ie basic attack gains lifestyle, or fire element. And some more interaction between different loot types, so you don't just get locked into hats or something. Look at Sephiria for some examples, don't have to be as crazy as those effects, but the way they interact is much better. Plus a larger inventory would benefit this game a lot. Perhaps it could be behind an upgrade. To improve the dice roll for loot mechanic, rather than getting nothing if you fail, you should be able to choose 1 of 3 stacks of loot, and based on the roll would give better loot, ie 1-6 common item, 7-12 uncommon, 12+ rare. The meta progression is mostly just base stat upgrades, Im not a big fan of those in turn based style rougelikes, the game should be more focused on skill and making good choices, rather than keep grinding to win.

Inventory management as the keystone for an RPG? Certainly fun, and this game does that part well at first glance... ...but there's little to no depth. Compared to a game like Backpack Hero, Lootbound offers nothing beyond the initial challenge. It feels like each type of "solution" you give to your backpack has no real "personality". The fights mostly play out the same. The powers that you pick are bland and the way you build your "loadout" has little impact on what you do. It becomes tedious after a while. Upgrades and "purchases" that make this a roguelite are boring and uninspiring. The different "rooms" with events are basically all gambles of different probabilities. The graphics are very nice, but there's not much game in this. Feels like an early alpha.

It's fun for an hour or two.. then it's just more of the same with some RNG sprinkled in to differentiate good runs from bad ones. There's no real strategy or depth outside of hoping to get some quality items and finding ways to make them fit - it may as well be an auto-battler. The dev's seem active at least, maybe it will get better over time. For now it feels pretty basic, but well polished.

That moment when a messy inventory suddenly becomes a working build is extremely satisfying.

Unfortunately between the bought reviews and boring repetitive gameplay, I have to give it a thumbs down.

decent bones, but runs feel slow and dry after a while. not much content

bad