LUCKROT

I think everyone can agree that the appeal of a “boomer shooter” is the high octane gameplay, that's the thing that these games consistently have over AAA shooters, as the latter tends to put more effort into graphical fidelity or showmanship than gameplay, and this is true for luckrot but it doesn't mean that it has lackluster presentation.

One of my criticisms of the game is adjacent to this, the movement is indeed responsive and fun, and so, this game is at its best when you're hopping around shooting enemies while wall jumping and such, however, weapons like the AR and specially the burst riffle work best while stationary so I never really go for those weapons and getting then on the lootbox feels wasteful.

The game on the other hand is a very fun roguelite shooter with its graphics reminding me of Cruelty Squad, while the gameplay is something akin to Mullet Madjack and oldschool Painkiller.

Sound effects, environmental details, and the overall presentation contribute to a sense of unease that constantly reminds players of the cruel world they inhabit.