Loot Hero DX (2015)

Developer: VaragtP
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 1,518 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You run endlessly to the right, mash attacks against waves of enemies, and steadily upgrade gear in a loop that feels both mindlessly satisfying and grind-heavy.

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What players say

Players describe it as a very simple side-scrolling RPG runner that is fun for about 90 minutes but then requires another 90 or more of grinding just to reach the final achievement. Some note broken features like the lack of window mode and slow loading screens. Opinions are split: some call it an amusing time-waster for the price, others say it is soulless and not worth even a few cents.

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