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About Loop Craft
Loop Craft is a simulator and strategy game developed by SYMBOLICA. Set in a world where resource management and market manipulation are key, it tasks you with building factories, optimizing production chains, and trading goods to maximize profits. Released on December 31 2029 for PC it focuses on economic systems with a reservation-based factory setup and intricate item mix mechanics. The game blends single player campaigns with multiplayer modes where competition for resources and market share drives progression. Ideal for players who enjoy micro-managing systems and predicting market trends it rewards patience and strategic planning over action-based reflexes.
Gameplay
In Loop Craft you start by gathering raw materials then design assembly lines to produce goods. Each item has a base value that fluctuates based on supply and demand so you must track markets and adjust production accordingly. The reservation system lets you lock resources in advance to avoid shortages while multiplayer adds competitive bidding for limited materials. Sessions involve balancing automation efficiency with manual oversight, for example adjusting worker schedules to avoid idle time or rerouting production when a key resource becomes scarce. Controls are keyboard-heavy with context menus for managing blueprints and trade routes. Progression hinges on scaling operations without overspending on debt.
What Players Think
Critic score is 8.7/10 with community rating at 4.3/5. 68% of players finish the base campaign averaging 22 hours of playtime. Achievement completion sits at 74% with 148 total trophies. Community moods are split: 41% Relaxed 23% Frustrated and 18% Analytical. Review snippets highlight "addictive loop of optimize-repeat" but note "steep learning curve for non-econ nerds." Multiplayer is praised for its tension but criticized for lag in larger matches. 32% of players abandon the game after 5 hours citing setup complexity.
PlayPile's Take
Loop Craft is a deep but polarizing pick for strategy fans who enjoy grinding economic systems. The $29.99 price tag feels high for its slow-paced design though the 148 achievements offer long-term goals. Not recommended for casual players or those seeking action, its strength is in careful planning and market analysis. If you have patience for tutorials and thrive in spreadsheet-like optimization this has replay value. Otherwise it’s a niche grind with no hand-holding.
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Single player, Multiplayer
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