Overlooting

Last updated: 2025-09-02

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Summary
  • Engaging roguelike with rewarding gameplay loop
  • Aesthetic and user-friendly design
  • Strategic item and set synergies
  • Poor game balance and strategy
  • Repetitive and simple gameplay
  • Slow pacing and tedious grind
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Categories

RoguelikeInventory ManagementDungeon CrawlerTurn-based CombatEquipment CustomizationCharacter ProgressionSingle-playerLinear Progression

Emotions

Satisfaction35%Excitement17%Disappointment16%Frustration16%Enjoyment4%
Reviews
(sample size)
63
Helpful reviews
76%
Unhelpful reviews
24%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
90
Negative points
67
Gameplay points
61
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
24
Misc points
4
Point
Positive Roguelike Experience
Description
The game is celebrated as an excellent roguelike/roguelite, offering a pleasant and simple yet challenging experience. The concept of losing as an opportunity to try new strategies is well-received, enhancing replayability.
Importance
96%
Engaging and Rewarding Gameplay Loop
Description
Players consistently praise the game's core gameplay loop as fun, addictive, and satisfying. The balance between challenge and accessibility, combined with a sense of progression, keeps players hooked for 'just one more run'.
Importance
91%
Aesthetic and User-Friendly Design
Description
Players appreciate the game's pleasant art direction, cute presentation, and overall user-friendly design. The game is not demanding on systems and offers a comfortable experience, including good sound design and accessibility for those with motion sickness.
Importance
90%
Strategic Item and Set Synergies
Description
The game's item sets and synergy system are highly valued, offering deep customization and strategic depth. Players enjoy discovering powerful combinations and appreciate that all items and sets feel viable, contributing to diverse and rewarding builds.
Importance
53%
Improved Full Release Content
Description
The full release is significantly better than the demo, offering much more content and an overall enhanced experience. This indicates strong development and a positive evolution from early access or test versions.
Importance
16%
Consistent Loot Acquisition
Description
The game provides a steady stream of loot, which is a positive aspect for players who enjoy the thrill of constantly acquiring new items and upgrades.
Importance
15%
Similar to Backpack Hero
Description
Players who enjoyed Backpack Hero are likely to find similar enjoyment and emotional resonance with this game, suggesting a comparable gameplay style or appeal.
Importance
8%
Accessible Time Commitment
Description
The game offers enjoyment without requiring extensive time commitments, contrasting with games that demand hundreds of hours of farming.
Importance
4%
Includes PT-BR Translation
Description
The availability of a Portuguese-Brazil translation is a positive point for players in that region, enhancing accessibility.
Importance
4%