Loadout

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 451 Ratings

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  1. OliverGrau
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    Loadout is a fast-paced, 3rd person, arena shooter that is simply just hilarious. It's just about having a great time, you don't need to be an expert at shooters, you don't need a high-end super computer to run it and you know what? You don't even need to open your wallet to have fun in Loadout. I understand if someone is a big fan of BF 4, CS:GO or COD that they find the game not in theirLoadout is a fast-paced, 3rd person, arena shooter that is simply just hilarious. It's just about having a great time, you don't need to be an expert at shooters, you don't need a high-end super computer to run it and you know what? You don't even need to open your wallet to have fun in Loadout. I understand if someone is a big fan of BF 4, CS:GO or COD that they find the game not in their taste, because they are nothing alike. I own the before mentioned and I've already played more Loadout than all of the 3 together.
    It's free and it's not too heavy on your HDD, give it a try! :)    … Expand
  2. Dysp
    Feb 6, 2014
    9
    To keep it simple:

    Good map design. Fun modes with clever tweaks to the classics like TDM & CTF, all team based 4v4. Varied weapon building mode that allows you to create essentially any gun type (however, some combos require component leveling to work properly; ex. charged 1-shot sniper rifle deals barely less than lethal damage to begin with). Completely free to play -- pay    To keep it simple:

    Good map design.

    Fun modes with clever tweaks to the classics like TDM & CTF, all team based 4v4.

    Varied weapon building mode that allows you to create essentially any gun type (however, some combos require component leveling to work properly; ex. charged 1-shot sniper rifle deals barely less than lethal damage to begin with).

    Completely free to play -- pay for features include standard XP & currency boosters as well as a robust 14-slot cosmetic system (cosmetic items can be earned in first win of the day as well outside of the pay system).

    The initial launch was hindered by server issues as there were up to 30k concurrent players. Server issues are not completely gone, but they have been significantly reduced.

    There is currently only an automatic matchmaker and no server selection tool at the moment.

    There is a leveling component to both the user and each individual weapon component (unique to each base weapon type; that is to say a rifle slug ammo levels up separately from a beam slug ammo). Component leveling is a two-edged sword, as being matched vs players with high level weapons do provide a moderate disadvantage, while the leveling provides a persistent RPG-like goal system. Leveled weapon differences vary and generally are not extremely lopsided -- a whole tier above does about 5-10% more damage, but that difference can change some few weapons from being ineffective to quite effective.

    The movement system has some interesting quirks, such as rolling then jumping allows for a high jumps. Rolling while on fire will reduce and possibly remove burning.

    The devs are constantly updating the game and servers as well as being quite transparent with their operation by keeping in regular contact with the players.

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    Final review notes: I have had a lot of fun with the game and haven't spent any money on it yet. There are some weapons that are just simply easier to use and can be irritating when overused. Not all weapon builds are viable initially and require some component leveling to have work properly. There are 1-shot kill weapons in the game, however they're generally the most risky to use. Good players can quickly seem overpowered in Loadout, but they're not because of their weapon level, but because they know how the game works, know how to move, and are a good shot. :D (playing vs someone who can consistently get headshots is annoying, as in any game). Despite the leveling system, Loadout is still a skill based game.

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    Speculation: Apparently more weapon components, maps, and characters will be added in the future, so hopefully those will keep population more-or-less constant, as the biggest issue, I find, with any shooter is a divergence in population, especially between map related DLCs or expansions.    … Expand
  3. BelGaraath
    Feb 5, 2014
    3
    Fun at times, but overall extremely pay to win. Default/starter weapons do virtually no damage, upgrades require multiple games to purchase, and do very little to improve weapons. I believe this is due to the ability to buy additional credits. Money Grabbing game, would no recommend.
  4. Jbulk13
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    This game is hilarious! The humor is crass, admittedly, but the action is accentuated by the comic-esque, over-the-top gore. Arms are blown off, chest cavities are exposed, and chunks of limbs are torn off in death sequences that would be grotesque if not for the game's almost cel-shaded graphics. The customization system is deep, yet easy to understand, and each weapon feels like yourThis game is hilarious! The humor is crass, admittedly, but the action is accentuated by the comic-esque, over-the-top gore. Arms are blown off, chest cavities are exposed, and chunks of limbs are torn off in death sequences that would be grotesque if not for the game's almost cel-shaded graphics. The customization system is deep, yet easy to understand, and each weapon feels like your own, unique gun. The game receives a 8.75 from me - the 10 is just to bring up the score after all the ragers who use Metacritic as a voting system came through. Give it a try; it's free!… Expand
  5. jho1120
    Feb 4, 2014
    9
    This game is amazing, good weapon customization, great gameplay, graphics and characters with a good touch of humor, and the best part is he's still free!
  6. Renrawr
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    Really fun shooter with great customization and progression.

    This game is not pay to win:
    Weapon parts can be bought with ingame currency (Blutes) ONLY.
    Cosmetics can be bought with real money (Spacebux) ONLY.
  7. cdoublejj
    Feb 4, 2014
    7
    TF2 meets Full throttle meets Redneck Rampage. ATM there are number of limited maps and some kinks to be worked out but, the devs assure bug fixes and more content is on the way.
  8. Curunir
    Feb 4, 2014
    10
    I hate both F2P games AND Team Fortress 2 with a passion, yet I can't stop playing this.

    All you need to know is that the action, movement, shooting and physics are far smoother and responsive than TF2 because it doesn't run on Source. The game doesn't force you into buying stuff with real money, essential weapon modules and items can be bought ONLY with the currency you earn by    I hate both F2P games AND Team Fortress 2 with a passion, yet I can't stop playing this.

    All you need to know is that the action, movement, shooting and physics are far smoother and responsive than TF2 because it doesn't run on Source. The game doesn't force you into buying stuff with real money, essential weapon modules and items can be bought ONLY with the currency you earn by playing. The interface is a joy - clean, well laid-out and very easy to navigate.

    Just give it a try, it's free. In closing, I can only say I wish more PAID, premium releases on Steam were that polished and that fun!    … Expand
  9. ComradBlack
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    A solid game, with a play-style reminiscent of some of the best old-school shooters. Powered by a unmatched dev team, the game's only going to get better as it goes on. It already blows other games by AAA developers out of the water in terms of gameplay and general quality.

    In particular, I'm looking forward to the development of the Cryo payload, which will let you shoot ice like a    A solid game, with a play-style reminiscent of some of the best old-school shooters. Powered by a unmatched dev team, the game's only going to get better as it goes on. It already blows other games by AAA developers out of the water in terms of gameplay and general quality.

    In particular, I'm looking forward to the development of the Cryo payload, which will let you shoot ice like a bona fide superhero/mutant. It'll add some delightful on-the-fly strategy to this fast faced shooter.

    Anyway, 10/10, would stare at pixelated penis again.    … Expand
  10. sinnen
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Amazing game started in april and haven't doubted the game. The gameplay is next gen, not your typical shooter like cod, it has platforming different types of weapons different powerups truly captures what FPS is supposed to be at its core. I grew up playing quake, ut2k4 halo 2 battlefield and I can say this is what will make the genre come back again, this game right here. There is alsoAmazing game started in april and haven't doubted the game. The gameplay is next gen, not your typical shooter like cod, it has platforming different types of weapons different powerups truly captures what FPS is supposed to be at its core. I grew up playing quake, ut2k4 halo 2 battlefield and I can say this is what will make the genre come back again, this game right here. There is also different types of game modes suited for different gun types so everyone has a chance to shine, lots of customization, equipments, its a whole another wacky world of gaming this game offers so much for free I feel bad for not paying. It also has a semi moba mode where you can upgrade player damage,defense or healing, and you coordinate objectives with your teammates. The cosmetics are hilarious, there is a penis, there is twerking, mocking golf clap, fedoras, suits, teabag taunts and the smooth criminal. Truly a superb customization for the characters. The only thing I do not like about the game is the fact that the studio is so small and limited amount of resources, this game has so much potential and I wish more people were interested to see it blossom into one of the greatest games ever made. There are a couple of bugs encountered here and there but if you like shooting games, hell if you even like mobas you can come try it out because if you don't you are missing out on one of the most fun games ever made. - sinnen… Expand
  11. SuperShifty
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    Basically, this game will blow your pants off...in time.

    Loadout draws the line between competitive and casual gaming, It doesn't make you want to rip your hair out and punch your screen in when you get pwn3d like most competive games but also refrains from boring you to tears after playing for awhile like a lot of casual games. Also, GORE like holy SH*T GORE GORE GORE, sometimes I just    Basically, this game will blow your pants off...in time.

    Loadout draws the line between competitive and casual gaming, It doesn't make you want to rip your hair out and punch your screen in when you get pwn3d like most competive games but also refrains from boring you to tears after playing for awhile like a lot of casual games. Also, GORE like holy SH*T GORE GORE GORE, sometimes I just love dying in this game and no I'm not suffering from emotional issues it's just damn hilarious along with the cartoon style it makes me feel like a little kid again in some weird messed up way.
    HOWEVER, I feel that the game was rushed to release and that's where the negative reviews start pouring in. It lacks many features which just slaps a frown on my face. I wont even get mad over the server issues, the devs just weren't able to stand up to all the hype and the servers became over loaded.    … Expand
  12. DrGreatJob
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    This game, in no way, attempts to imitate TF2. Sure, it has a cartoony art style, but you wouldn't say that TF2 tries to imitate Loony Toons, would you? This game has a high skill ceiling, and it's apparent who in these reviews is at the bottom of the food chain. This game is a totally solid shooter, is a play-to-win free game (not pay-to-win,) and emulates games like Quake 3 and UnrealThis game, in no way, attempts to imitate TF2. Sure, it has a cartoony art style, but you wouldn't say that TF2 tries to imitate Loony Toons, would you? This game has a high skill ceiling, and it's apparent who in these reviews is at the bottom of the food chain. This game is a totally solid shooter, is a play-to-win free game (not pay-to-win,) and emulates games like Quake 3 and Unreal Tournament with its blazing fast pace and precision gun play. The icing on the cake? Players use guns they assemble themselves. It's totally awesome, and worth playing. I got on here expecting a 8-9 user score for this game. I am totally blown away that it is a 4.4 at the time of this review. Ludicrous.… Expand
  13. hamsammich
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    Aim and movement are important in this game, so it's tough starting out. Looks like TF2, plays more like Unreal Tournament. Nothing whatsoever in common with COD/MW style shooters. Controls are better than average, maybe the best I've ever played in a shooter. I could care less about weapon customization, but there are several viable guns in the game that I know of. It's true that thereAim and movement are important in this game, so it's tough starting out. Looks like TF2, plays more like Unreal Tournament. Nothing whatsoever in common with COD/MW style shooters. Controls are better than average, maybe the best I've ever played in a shooter. I could care less about weapon customization, but there are several viable guns in the game that I know of. It's true that there are probably more awful custom guns out there than good ones, but use your common sense and you should be fine. As of today, I've had no server issues. Had many the past couple days though.… Expand
  14. Consar
    Feb 3, 2014
    0
    The game looks like it's still on beta. Most functions are not implemented yet, game modes does not work properly, friend list is buggy.
    Apart from that, it's another cheap free to play game doesn't worth your time.
  15. brawnkoh
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    I have never in my life been interested in fast paced shooters. They were never my style. I saw this game about a year ago, and the artwork was beautiful enough for me to give the game a shot. What I thought was a shot in the dark, turned into one of the wackiest, fastest paced, and over the top hilarious games I've ever played.
  16. Liberis
    Feb 3, 2014
    10
    Fast-paced, funny, and free!

    It's like TF2, Gunz, Quake, and UT3 had a bastard son. If you're a fan of frenetic shooters, definitely take a look at Loadout. The only things that can be purchased for real money are cosmetic/convenience items, so it's nowhere near pay-to-win.

    Best f2p game I've played in a long time.
  17. olf_games
    Feb 3, 2014
    5
    First i have to say two things (because friends kept telling me these to a lot to convince me to play it.
    It is not like Team Fortress or Borderlands! And many Weapons? More like 4! (ok, these 4 can be customized).
    Imo the controls feel a bit inaccurate. And i felt like other players weapons did a lot more dmg then mine did (+ the capture the random point game mode seems to be won    First i have to say two things (because friends kept telling me these to a lot to convince me to play it.
    It is not like Team Fortress or Borderlands! And many Weapons? More like 4! (ok, these 4 can be customized).

    Imo the controls feel a bit inaccurate. And i felt like other players weapons did a lot more dmg then mine did (+ the capture the random point game mode seems to be won mostly by luck just hope the point your standing on will be the next to be captured). The Graphics are good and the game has a fun feel to it.

    If you like fun & fast Shooters it may be right for you ( but be prepared to spend some money on it ).    … Expand
  18. Maspa
    Feb 3, 2014
    9
    A delightful shooter with lots of entertainment value in both the gameplay and visuals.

    The gameplay is a throwback to "classic" shooters with a lot of jumping around, shooting often ridiculous guns at each other and completing team objectives which require you to move around the map a lot. Between the matches you are expected to customize your weapons to suit your tastes. The    A delightful shooter with lots of entertainment value in both the gameplay and visuals.

    The gameplay is a throwback to "classic" shooters with a lot of jumping around, shooting often ridiculous guns at each other and completing team objectives which require you to move around the map a lot.

    Between the matches you are expected to customize your weapons to suit your tastes. The customization can get pretty fairly with each gun comprised of several parts each providing modifiers which add up to the final gun. This includes changing ammo types for new effects and how the shooting itself behaves (such as semi-auto, burst fire, auto, spooling, etc..), the sights and other aspects. There is also a big list of usable items you can get, starting with grenades and expanding to things like turrets, mines, medkits and so on.

    The only problem I have with the weapon customization is most of the parts are locked away in a tech tree, I wish they were just all open to use from the start so you can build the gun you want to try right away rather than waiting, it would suit this classic shooter type of game a lot more. It does not take too long to get to the parts you want though so it's not a huge issue.

    The game modes are fun and pretty varied with some variations of modes you will have seen in other shooters but usually with their own little spin. The flag in capture the flag is a limited use superweapon which destroys everyone around you if you time it right, the loot in their loothorde mode is dangerously explosive (and thowable) and the deathmatch requires that you collect a drop off your kills or the kill doesn't count (and this can be denied). It's a good mix and they just added a new mode which combines a lot of those modes together in a supermode.

    Your character can be customized to a high degree, with so many parts, many of which are funny references or shout-outs to other games, movies, or whatever. It's highly entertaining BUT the cosmetic pieces cost a slightly insane amount of money. The prices really need to be brought down or maybe there could be some sales with big discounts. I can't see myself spending anything on cosmetics which cost so much.

    On the bright side, you can't directly buy any of the gun bits and combat items with real money so it's just the cosmetic stuff people pay for.    … Expand
  19. robhol
    Feb 2, 2014
    1
    Initially, it's hard to shake the feeling that it attempts to emulate Team Fortress 2 in "personality" and graphical style. The graphics are fair enough (though unimpressive, this is permissible if it's not offensively bad or out of touch with the rest of the game). The game gives off a somewhat "mobile game-y" vibe around the menus, which in themselves are quite buggy and oftenInitially, it's hard to shake the feeling that it attempts to emulate Team Fortress 2 in "personality" and graphical style. The graphics are fair enough (though unimpressive, this is permissible if it's not offensively bad or out of touch with the rest of the game). The game gives off a somewhat "mobile game-y" vibe around the menus, which in themselves are quite buggy and often unresponsive. The three avatars available without paying (real money in this case) are ugly as sin, and a lot of people use them. In other words, you'll spend a lot of time playing with 5-7 of your clones. The characters themselves have no personality.

    The game's core concept revolves around creating weapons. Or rather, assembling them from a set of parts and 5 basic weapon types. It's certainly an interesting idea, but I feared for the balance. That fear turned out to be entirely justified. Entire weapon types perform so badly that they're virtually useless, and other configurations don't leave much standing. The way this works is based more on trial-and-error than on any kind of discernible logic. Since parts are expensive, you'll be at the mercy of more experienced players (whose weapons also outperform your own by a wide margin) for a long time.

    The core gameplay, unfortunately, is rather lacking. Map design is chaotic, illogical, and lacks direction. Due to the difficulty in weapon balance (compounded by skewed teams and often, map design), matches often end up a frustrating ordeal whether you win or lose. Due to the immense number of potential weapons, the game fails to give off the feeling that skill and strategy is rewarded to a greater extent than luck. Character movement around the map also seems rather buggy, and there are few indications of whether an area is passable or not. Gamemodes are largely standard (CTF, resource gathering(!), team deathmatch), but are sometimes confusing due to conflicting information.

    The controls are somewhat jumpy, but largely fairly hard to screw up.

    The music is... basically non-existent, which is actually fine.

    The game, while not actually "pay-to-win" (you can't purchase weapon parts at all), seems very intent on forcing purchases on you. Anything cosmetic will require you to pay real money, as will extra "loadout slots" (the only way to switch weapons during a game) - the 2 "free" ones are level-locked. These actually do make a difference, unlike the tacky avatars for sale.

    During the first few days after launch, the matchmaking server and "Friends" service have been offline a lot. This could probably have been avoided if the beta wasn't paid and if they'd made more of an effort to actually stress-test their servers and infrastructure before unleashing thousands of players on them. Time will show whether they get it under control.

    The game is based on an interesting concept, but suffers from (quite predictable) balance issues and generally poor execution. Bugs like scoring for the opposite team should generally not be an issue when the game is out of Beta, the servers should be tested before launch, the user interface should definitely not frequently stop responding, and it wouldn't hurt if the entire game seemed slightly less eager to scramble for your credit card.    … Expand
  20. ob_gyn_kenobi
    Feb 2, 2014
    5
    It's fun, for the most part. The taunts are absolutely hilarious, but you have to fork over serious real life $$$ for them. However it's the wait times that kill this game. Weaponcrafting was a big let down.
  21. Subterra
    Feb 1, 2014
    10
    Awesome game cant believe its free will be playing this alot had so much fun theres a few issues with servers right now but that should pass lauch day issues are common appart from that fantastic fun as hell :)
  22. gamer2424
    Feb 1, 2014
    9
    If you like Team Fortress 2, this is a game that is similar in graphics and price (free!). It is very fun, the weapon creation is massive, and it is overall a fun experience.
  23. xApostasYx
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    Don't be fooled by the low user score this game has currently been given due to connection problems. On the first few days of release as a free to play game there are guaranteed problems, and these will be fixed with time.

    I have experienced these problems myself, however I've looked past this and have also experienced the most fun I've had in a free to play game in a long time. Games    Don't be fooled by the low user score this game has currently been given due to connection problems. On the first few days of release as a free to play game there are guaranteed problems, and these will be fixed with time.

    I have experienced these problems myself, however I've looked past this and have also experienced the most fun I've had in a free to play game in a long time. Games are fast paced with plenty of ways to kill and be killed. Weapon creation and modification allows players to personalize their loadout as they wish and think of the most creative or possibly offensive weapon names before entering the battlefield. Use of skill trees allows players to unlock weapon upgrades with experience earned during matches however this is not a grind. After playing a few games I found myself able to purchase the upgrades I wanted.

    his game IS NOT a pay to win, with all weapon modifications unlocked through experience rather than real world money. The game makes it's money however through character customization, and it is this that makes the game so hilarious to play. Ever wanted to run through a battlefield with your penis out? Well in Loadout you can do that buy purchasing this "item of clothing" from the in game store. There are currently three characters to choose from, all of who can be customized with a large selection of items. Anything from Facial hear and masks to knee pads all with various options in each category. If you have the money to spend you can make a character that really suits you.

    The animations in this game are also great with plenty of cartoon style gore which can be turned off in the settings but why would you do that? ... Characters shot with rockets can run around with holes in their stomachs, burned players appear burned to a crisp, and body parts seem to be attached just by a thread all while the player is still alive and this makes dying slightly more enjoyable. Especially when you see your character raise a middle finger just before death. It is clear to see the developers have made humor a key feature in this game, especially with the vast amount of taunts available to purchase from the store. Forget tea bagging manually, just hit the taunt button and see your character humiliate your opponent without having to do a thing. There are plenty of these animations to choose from and multiple taunts can be set to one character so you can change things up when you please.

    This game offers various game modes such as a "Capture the Flag" like mode called Jackhammer where two teams fight to capture the hammer, which can also be used as a weapon while being escorted back to base. There is also general capture the point mode called Blitz where each team must fight over the designated control points in order to take control. As well as this there is a mode similar to kill confirmed in the Call of Duty series called Death Snatch. One of the more different game modes however is called Extraction and sets two teams against each other where their job is to collect Blutonium ore and deposit it to their team grinders. There is one set collector who is changed upon death, while the rest of the team attack or defend in order to win. These modes are a lot of fun however there could be more.

    This is not a professional review so don't expect me to get all of the points in however this is a genuinely brilliant and fun game, especially being free to play. And what makes it better is that you don't need to spend ANYTHING to have fun. As of now i haven't spent a penny and I love it. I would recommend this game to anyone and advise people not to listen to low scores based on bugs because these will be sorted.

    More game modes, more characters and more weapon classes would make this game better which is why i'm giving it 8/10.    … Expand
  24. Mort432
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    If you like old-school, run-and-gun arena chaos, this game is what you want this year.
    Great graphics and animation (some of the death animations are especially humorous and fluid).
    The gameplay is chaotic, with a great selection of weapons and customisations, while still all falling under the great core principles of game weaponry: splash damage launcher, hitscan laser, hitscan    If you like old-school, run-and-gun arena chaos, this game is what you want this year.
    Great graphics and animation (some of the death animations are especially humorous and fluid).

    The gameplay is chaotic, with a great selection of weapons and customisations, while still all falling under the great core principles of game weaponry: splash damage launcher, hitscan laser, hitscan projectiles, projectile projectiles ("pulses").

    Minus one point for relatively poor matchmaking (no way to browse games and often slow).
    Minus one point for being a F2P, even though it's largely cosmetic, you can still buy Blutes and get advanced equipment faster than others (although this is a convinience, not an outright advantage).

    Really enjoying the game so far, give it a go now. The clever combat and movement system allows for some ridiculously fun maneuvers which add a heavy tactical flair. I've played rounds which have been utter explosive chaos, and others where each team lay in quiet wait, progressing in packs and taking cover to spring ambushes and quick kills.

    Great fun, and it's free. Grab it now.    … Expand
  25. atticusslim
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    Loadout is fast paced, gory and hilarious. Couple that with mind boggling weapon customization and you end up with a huge change of pace from other popular shooters. Also players can only buy cosmetic items with real money. In order to upgrade their weapons and do more damage, they actually have to PLAY to win. Its free to play so really there is no reason not to check it out.
  26. kaizer0002
    Feb 1, 2014
    9
    User metacritic reviews tend to condemn games for just one aspect. Just look at Mass Effect 3. They'll fix the game but the reviews remain. Opening day and the matchmaking servers for Loadout are taking a hit because they're getting 3000% more traffic than they're accustomed which is an order of magnitude more than they even expected based on looking at other F2P games that have launchedUser metacritic reviews tend to condemn games for just one aspect. Just look at Mass Effect 3. They'll fix the game but the reviews remain. Opening day and the matchmaking servers for Loadout are taking a hit because they're getting 3000% more traffic than they're accustomed which is an order of magnitude more than they even expected based on looking at other F2P games that have launched recently. When you get into game, it's a lot of fun. It's fast paced and you get to tailor guns to suit your playstyle. It isn't even pay to win.… Expand
  27. Dreiraben
    Feb 1, 2014
    0
    Well I played 10 Minutes and waited another 50 or so in matchmaking. Those few minutes i had to play, were boring, repetetive, skillfree spray and pray **** Run from point A to B and gangbang the other team. Grapics: meh. Gameplay: meh. Matchmaking: beyond redemption. Sure its an early release blaaaaaaaaaaaa Indiedev blaaaaaaaaaaaa. BUT if you release a game and all the potential customerWell I played 10 Minutes and waited another 50 or so in matchmaking. Those few minutes i had to play, were boring, repetetive, skillfree spray and pray **** Run from point A to B and gangbang the other team. Grapics: meh. Gameplay: meh. Matchmaking: beyond redemption. Sure its an early release blaaaaaaaaaaaa Indiedev blaaaaaaaaaaaa. BUT if you release a game and all the potential customer gets is 60 minutes of Lobbysurfing then you failed.… Expand
  28. FlippyColon3
    Feb 1, 2014
    7
    Alright. Loadout. Here I go.

    Loadout is a fast paced 3rd person shooter that has one of the most diverse weapon crafting systems I've ever seen in a game. It's incredibly in-depth and you'll be spending a good amount of time crafting new weapons and seeing if you can improve them in any way possible. The level design in this game is superb. There are heaps of jumps, pathways and    Alright. Loadout. Here I go.

    Loadout is a fast paced 3rd person shooter that has one of the most diverse weapon crafting systems I've ever seen in a game. It's incredibly in-depth and you'll be spending a good amount of time crafting new weapons and seeing if you can improve them in any way possible.
    The level design in this game is superb. There are heaps of jumps, pathways and buildings to traverse across and almost everything in every level can be used to your advantage. Need to drop a nade on a capture point? Throw it at the pipe above the point so it bounces down and demolishes your enemies. Although there are only 5 maps atm, they're extremely well put together and you'll never get sick of them.

    Now, for the bad bits.
    Fights can seem one sided a LOT of the time. That guy you tried to kill couldn't possibly die because he has a shield and a launcher that kills you in two hits. It makes creative weapons seem unnecessary since all the simple guns do a really good job at killing the enemy team.
    Even though the weapon crafting is diverse, a lot of the gun pieces are redundant and add little to no difference in how your gun works. Sometimes, there's no point in using a specific piece because there is another that does a way better job.
    There are some really big balancing issues that can make every game you're in feel boring or frustrating. Beams that kill you in 3 hits; launchers that kill you in 2. You'll be seeing that a LOT. However, not every player uses them and games can be a lot of fun. It's just that they could be a lot more fun if the weapons were better balanced.

    tl;dr: You should definitely check out Loadout if you're into faced paced shooters, despite its few flaws    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. games(TM)
    Mar 12, 2014
    70
    Even without the new weapon parts, characters and maps that will be joining the roster, it's a worthy side-dish to whatever passes for your multiplayer main course. [Issue#145, p.121]
  2. PC Gamer
    Feb 20, 2014
    77
    Loadout’s gun customization and well executed twists on shooter staples make it a free-to-play game that doesn't feel like a compromise.
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  3. Quarter to Three
    Feb 18, 2014
    60
    As a shooter, Loadout has a lot to recommend it. It’s fast, fluid, gratifying, varied, slick, and largely unsullied by its free-to-play business model. In other words, no, this isn’t Team Fortress. And, frankly, it doesn’t need to be.
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