Loadout

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 451 Ratings

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  1. 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 :)
  2. 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.
  3. ce111
    Feb 7, 2014
    6
    Fast paced and gritty, Loadout is a run and gun filled with crazy guns and crude humor. The gameplay in Loadout has a very Quake/Unreal Tournament feel to it in that you are almost constantly moving and accuracy is something of an after thought. You play from a third person viewpoint so you can see around corners and such a lot easier. Not that it makes much difference since you willFast paced and gritty, Loadout is a run and gun filled with crazy guns and crude humor. The gameplay in Loadout has a very Quake/Unreal Tournament feel to it in that you are almost constantly moving and accuracy is something of an after thought. You play from a third person viewpoint so you can see around corners and such a lot easier. Not that it makes much difference since you will pretty much be sprinting your butt off for most of the match.

    The game is free to play with an in game market that is purely for cosmetic items. Definitely not a pay to win type of game. All items that affect the actual game can be bought with resources that you earn from gameplay. Guns can be customized in crazy ways. Want a shotgun that heals you friends? Done. How about a gun that shoots spiked metal guns at are electrified? Done. While you start out with fairly basic items, they can quickly be customized to fit your play preferred playstyle.

    There are several different game types. Each which add a fun twist on familiar concepts (for example, the flag in CTF is a giant hammer that can kill enemies). Right now, the only downer is the lack of maps. Right now you a bit limited since certain other modes are unavailable right now.

    The reason this game didn't score higher is that, while it has its fun moments, it also gets boring kind of quickly. The run and gun type of gameplay will give you a rush at first but after you figure out most of the game mechanics and see the loadouts that other players have you start to get a feel for what are the best mixes and matches in terms of weaponry.

    The game is also in desperate need of a tutorial that teaches players the objectives of the different game types. Too many maps has my team lost because most of them don't understand the overall objective of the game and instead just go for kills. Also, the feel to the community is turning a bit toxic since lots of the "good" players would rather berate teammates with insults and underhanded comments.

    All in all, the game is at the least worth a try since its free but don't set your expectations too high. You find a game with a lot of action, gore, and nudity (albeit censored but rather poorly at that) but very little else. Its a bit of a hit and miss game. I'll probably play periodically from now on but probably not dedicate too much time to it.    … Expand
  4. Piotrekkurde
    Feb 22, 2014
    3
    First of all, matchmaking sucks so much. You just can't find a game within 20 minutes... Ready function sucks ass, if we aren't ready then why the hell we join game?! 7/8 players ready... Searching new match. Translation to my language was so terrible.. i had to switch to English to play it somehow. After i finally found match it sucked... Third person gameplay.. seriously? Aiming sucks,First of all, matchmaking sucks so much. You just can't find a game within 20 minutes... Ready function sucks ass, if we aren't ready then why the hell we join game?! 7/8 players ready... Searching new match. Translation to my language was so terrible.. i had to switch to English to play it somehow. After i finally found match it sucked... Third person gameplay.. seriously? Aiming sucks, moving is acceptable but i don't like the game anyway.… Expand
  5. kingzardoz
    Feb 23, 2014
    7
    Solid shooter with a lot of potential but it's less an arena shooter and more a cross between gears of war and tf2. The dodging and ads aiming make it seem like a very fast gears of war game which I really dig. Decent graphics and animations. Viable gun choices are kinda weak and possibly the worst part of the gameplay. They tried to make it so there are tons of options but really thereSolid shooter with a lot of potential but it's less an arena shooter and more a cross between gears of war and tf2. The dodging and ads aiming make it seem like a very fast gears of war game which I really dig. Decent graphics and animations. Viable gun choices are kinda weak and possibly the worst part of the gameplay. They tried to make it so there are tons of options but really there are only a few decent gun configurations which results in having less viable guns than UT. I love me a good arena shooter and I will certainly keep playing this for maybe a month but they are going to need a lot more content and gun choices to keep me interested. People that say this are pay to win are most likely just bad at the game. I've played about 30 matches and so far I've seen no evidence of pay to win. I do quite well with the stock assault rifle and a modified 3 round rocket launcher which can be purchased after 2-3 matches.… Expand
  6. Deni4444
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    This game is fun cuz, it's a bloody shooter, and unrealistic things where u can miss ur legs and miss ur head. It makes me laugh. It makes ppls to rage. I recommend yo guys to try it. It's so fun. U can also customize guns and ur own character. Plz play this game!
  7. dev4psn
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    This game is really fun to play and it is actually free! It might not be the game that you will play all the time but it is really good to try it out. It does have micro-transactions but they are for outfits and boosters. The gun customization is great but it is not fully taken advantage of. I highly recommend to try it.
  8. Nalesnik
    Feb 10, 2014
    7
    Games is ok. Free game with most improvments and manual weaponts. Creating weaponts is very good choice for ttp game. But this game have enought this stuff. Slow unlock and enought items.
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    Łamany angielski teraz po ludzku: -------------------------------------------- Gra jest porządku ale ma jeden mankament. Za mało rozbudowana. Mamy kilka    Games is ok. Free game with most improvments and manual weaponts. Creating weaponts is very good choice for ttp game. But this game have enought this stuff. Slow unlock and enought items.
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    Łamany angielski teraz po ludzku:
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    Gra jest porządku ale ma jeden mankament. Za mało rozbudowana. Mamy kilka mapek i trybów któe w zupełności wystarczają. Model gry z tworzeniem własnych broni - super! Ale jest za mało kombinacji. To jak w klasycznych mmo. Widzimy 10 postaci z tym samym sprzętem ponieważ jest niezastąpiony. A co z resztą ulepszeń? Są by zapełnić dziurę w grze? Rozumiem, że nie można za szybko wszystkiego odblokować bo się znudzi, gra się nudzi po 20h gry ponieważ w koło Macieju mamy to samo i później większość graczy biega z tą samą bronią. Tworząc coś unikatowego warto być unikalnym.    … Expand
  9. horsemann12
    Mar 12, 2014
    4
    Where to start? This game had hilarious comedy, (that any 11 year old could think of). It was so fun (the first 20 minutes). This game suffers from many small things but most of all, lasting appeal. I have played this game for about 2 hours in 2 or 3 sittings, and wasn't satisfied. The only reason I'm not giving this game a 2 is because its a free to play. I would be outraged to pay moreWhere to start? This game had hilarious comedy, (that any 11 year old could think of). It was so fun (the first 20 minutes). This game suffers from many small things but most of all, lasting appeal. I have played this game for about 2 hours in 2 or 3 sittings, and wasn't satisfied. The only reason I'm not giving this game a 2 is because its a free to play. I would be outraged to pay more than $10 for this product IMPORTANT MESSAGE: This game isn't for everyone, but is just right for some. So don't let me stop you from downloading this free from steam. I want every one to give it a shot. Who knows, you may love it.… Expand
  10. ImJTHM
    Mar 29, 2014
    4
    A nice idea for a game, ruined by balance issues, terrible map design, and a fetishistic obsession with cosmetic microtransactions.

    The huge draw of Loadout is the ability to make your own weapons, which is simple to do using the in game currency used for simply playing the game, and the process can be sped up by the use of real money. The issue is that there is very little point in    A nice idea for a game, ruined by balance issues, terrible map design, and a fetishistic obsession with cosmetic microtransactions.

    The huge draw of Loadout is the ability to make your own weapons, which is simple to do using the in game currency used for simply playing the game, and the process can be sped up by the use of real money. The issue is that there is very little point in making anything but something with shotgun spread or an assault rifle. Like most games nowadays, the fast paced confusion of Loadout means that you either want to take out an opponent in one shot at close quarters, or spray and pray to land as many hits as possible. Because of this, it boils down to everyone essentially using the same four guns in order to win. The same is true for the grenades, which are not customized outside of their initial ability.

    For example, the fire grenade does the damage of a regular grenade, but also sets the target on fire, which may or may not go out as the target rolls. This is never adequately explained, and many times I found myself rolling around like an idiot as I slowly burned to death, and seemingly couldn't stop it.

    Another issue is that the level design is all over the place. Many levels force plays to huddle into small areas the size of a pack of gum, obviously trying to make the grenades in the game useful. Unfortunately, this leads to frustrating deaths as someone's grenade destroys your entire team, and there is very little you can actually do to stop them. Other levels are so large that they take MINUTES to traverse, and they are capture the flag maps, leading to stalemates as the games just drag on and on.

    There are three playable characters, which are entirely cosmetic. This is fine. However, in order to customize them, huge amounts of real-word money must be used. This leads to characters either all looking the exact same (and using the same taunt, which plays extremely irritating music), or someone with a 30 dollar character looking so ugly that your eyes burn.

    On the plus side, this game is funny most of the time. Most of the jokes gave me a snicker the first time, and watching my character bounce around with a colossal hole in his chest, with his heart and organs jiggling around inside of his torso gave me a dark chuckle. Unfortunately, watching a fat woman twerk is only funny the first time, and very quickly grates on your nerves from the constant chaos and unavoidable deaths.

    The graphics, as a whole, are fun and appealing, even if they seem like something concocted from a Team Fortress 2 fever dream. The music is appealing, the game is pretty, and it is even fun for short sprints. However, the horrendous balance, appalling level design which seems to be trying to invoke the chaotic energy of 90s FPSs (including all of the worst parts), and repetitive fart-humor began to ware on my nerves very quickly. If these things get patched out, the game might hover around a 7 or so. Until then, I have to give Loadout a 4.    … Expand
  11. DEATHSTROKE
    Mar 22, 2014
    2
    I liked the graphics when i first saw the game. But there is nothing new in the game. Just the same game modes,lack of maps. And number of players in a map is limited which is lame. The prices for things are absurdly high. Now the main thing...COMBAT. Well, it is also pretty boring.The weapons lack feel. The joy of pulling the trigger and listening to the reload sound is not there becauseI liked the graphics when i first saw the game. But there is nothing new in the game. Just the same game modes,lack of maps. And number of players in a map is limited which is lame. The prices for things are absurdly high. Now the main thing...COMBAT. Well, it is also pretty boring.The weapons lack feel. The joy of pulling the trigger and listening to the reload sound is not there because the weapons feel like a child's toys. I just liked one thing:- The servers are pretty good. They have low ping… Expand
  12. MKSauceLOL
    Feb 8, 2014
    8
    Loadout brings back the old Arena fps games that we love
    Pros
    -Gun sounds are amazing
    -Gameplay is great
    -Tons of Content
    -Great gun customization
    -Animations are solid
    Cons
    -Lackluster Graphics (but who cares)
    -No Story
    -Lack of Map Variety
    Recommendation: Any Hardcore Gamer or Arena FPS fan
  13. Herkar
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    Everyone who gives this game something lower that 8 is a total fool or a liar. This game gives everything that promises and does it well. The server issues are fixed now and the game is loads of fun. It's not pay to win in any way. Its very skill based. And its freaking funny and loads of fun. And guess what? ITS FREE! I can say with certainty that it is among the best F2P games out there.
  14. kutaycicek
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    Customization, fast paced fighting and original taunts... No possible way to pay-to-win. You can run with a pixelated penis. Isn't it enough for you? gl hf sir.
  15. FlyingFish
    Feb 6, 2014
    9
    From what I have played in the past five hours, I can tell that Loadout is not only fun, but addicting. I have never been able to get into F2P games because of the whole Pay 2 Win aspect that many of them have. Loadout does not. Everything that requires money to purchase is completely cosmetic, and that's what I love most about it. I would most certainly recommend trying this game out.From what I have played in the past five hours, I can tell that Loadout is not only fun, but addicting. I have never been able to get into F2P games because of the whole Pay 2 Win aspect that many of them have. Loadout does not. Everything that requires money to purchase is completely cosmetic, and that's what I love most about it. I would most certainly recommend trying this game out. If it isn't your cup of tea, at least it's free, right?… Expand
  16. CaptainHooks
    Feb 7, 2014
    8
    This game certainly doesn't do anything that hasn't already been done before, but its a shooter. It has character spewing out from every bullet hole. First off, gun crafting. Sure it needs work, but the game is just released, if this is the baseline then all I see is upward movement for this. Second, character customization. In this day and age, this becomes a must for games of thisThis game certainly doesn't do anything that hasn't already been done before, but its a shooter. It has character spewing out from every bullet hole. First off, gun crafting. Sure it needs work, but the game is just released, if this is the baseline then all I see is upward movement for this. Second, character customization. In this day and age, this becomes a must for games of this ilk. Theirs is definitely full of funny sight gags and ridiculous costumes, again, it being such a new game, it needs time to really be opened up, but it is on the right track. The costumes cost a pretty hefty chunk based on how much those points cost to buy, but they're still figuring out their system. Otherwise, this is a great game. Fun, easy time sink. If you like shooters, this is definitely worth the play.… Expand
  17. fujigaming
    Feb 8, 2014
    8
    Loadout is a very fun and faster sort of game. But its game modes could be a lot better and more "up to date" per say . I do cut it some slack thought only because it just left its beta stage. It could be better, but it definitely is entertaining, for a while...
  18. Mattydigs
    Feb 9, 2014
    9
    Amazing game. Not even close to tf2 other than in the vague descriptor of 'cartooney shooter'. Needs 2 modes or more and a few more maps but you should probably just go and get it now. Especially If you're the type that can't take getting stomped for a long-ass time in a game until you figure stuff out. By the time it has all it's features everyone is going to be leagues ahead of whereAmazing game. Not even close to tf2 other than in the vague descriptor of 'cartooney shooter'. Needs 2 modes or more and a few more maps but you should probably just go and get it now. Especially If you're the type that can't take getting stomped for a long-ass time in a game until you figure stuff out. By the time it has all it's features everyone is going to be leagues ahead of where they are now, and it's already pretty rough for noobs in this game. You will die a lot when you first start playing. I died a lot for the first month I played until I figured out how to move better and make a good gun. I have a feeling a few of these really low reviews got stomped early on and raged. Just a hunch. This game is recommended by the youtubers: RoosterTeeth and TotalBiscuit. TB even remarked that the Weapon Customization system is quite possibly the best he's ever seen in a game of this type.… Expand
  19. MikeZillaGames
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    Loadout is a free-to-play shooter that's truly unique. Don't believe the BS when people call it a "Team Fortress 2 clone", it plays almost nothing like TF2 for better or worse.

    Loadout really plays a lot more like a mix between Gears of War's multiplayer death match and Borderland with it's whacky and incredible gun customization. Loadout boldly takes the approach of allowing you to    Loadout is a free-to-play shooter that's truly unique. Don't believe the BS when people call it a "Team Fortress 2 clone", it plays almost nothing like TF2 for better or worse.

    Loadout really plays a lot more like a mix between Gears of War's multiplayer death match and Borderland with it's whacky and incredible gun customization. Loadout boldly takes the approach of allowing you to make your own weapon. You'd think that's make things incredibly unbalanced, but honestly I haven't really found an 'unfair' moment yet. The shooting is fast, frantic, and very enjoyable.

    The game is also the best kind of Free-to-play, as well. There's no pay to win here, but there are loads of free customization options to unlock if you choose to support the developer...and in my opinion, they do deserve it.

    Scoring this title less than a 7 or so is like punching a gift horse in the face, and I don't know what entitled moron would complain about getting a game like this for free.

    Give Loadout a try, you might love it.    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. ishootcats
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    Want a honest review don't listen to those sites on your left saying this game doesn't work or whatever I'll be honest yes the game has it's share of problems but, it will be fixed yes the game is having a rocky start but hell it's indie game that was unknown for the most part until it came on steam it's just sever issues mostly. Now for the positives. Want gore you got it, want nudity youWant a honest review don't listen to those sites on your left saying this game doesn't work or whatever I'll be honest yes the game has it's share of problems but, it will be fixed yes the game is having a rocky start but hell it's indie game that was unknown for the most part until it came on steam it's just sever issues mostly. Now for the positives. Want gore you got it, want nudity you got it, want customization you got it , kill a rival and want to tea bag his body you got it, want to do the carlton dance you got it , loadout offers so much fun the only way for me to explain it is you have to try out the game yourself. Think of loadout as a mixture of tf2 graphics and silliness with borderlands 2 troll references and gun customization. The develops are in constant talk with the community hell check for yourself on the steam community hub, if a major bug or issue pops out 8/10 it will have a developer response. So don't trust these "honest" reviews from gaming critics like ign you know the same critic that gave CoD a 10/10… Expand
  25. MVegum
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    This game have been compared to TF2 a lot, i can see that the graphics look kinda the same, but other than that it's completely different. The game focuses a lot on making your own gun and having your own play style. this sounds like it's going to be a massively unbalanced game with some people destroying the other team, but somehow they made it so that you can do good in the game noThis game have been compared to TF2 a lot, i can see that the graphics look kinda the same, but other than that it's completely different. The game focuses a lot on making your own gun and having your own play style. this sounds like it's going to be a massively unbalanced game with some people destroying the other team, but somehow they made it so that you can do good in the game no matter what loadout you have.
    The game have very vertical maps that fit well with the floaty jumping and rolling. All the maps have different routes you can go to get to your objective and sometimes you will have to improvise to get out of a sticky situation.
    Since this is a F2P game you can expect some micro transactions but they will not help you much in making progress in the game. the guns you start out with are one of the most powerful guns in the game, you can spent real money on customizing your character but it won't give you any advantage.

    i really recommend that you at least try out this game. it's a fun game to play with your friends.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. Purgatus
    Feb 7, 2014
    9
    I have never written a review before, but I had to make an account and do it for this game.

    Do you enjoy quake style twitch shooters? Do you enjoy crude humor? Does tinkering with weapons to make bizzare creations sound fun? Stop reading and download this FREE game now. In fact, download it anyway cause you have nothing to loose and so much to gain. Most of the professional    I have never written a review before, but I had to make an account and do it for this game.

    Do you enjoy quake style twitch shooters?
    Do you enjoy crude humor?
    Does tinkering with weapons to make bizzare creations sound fun?

    Stop reading and download this FREE game now. In fact, download it anyway cause you have nothing to loose and so much to gain.

    Most of the professional reviews have disappointed me greatly, equating this game as just a copy of team fortress 2. Two have mentioned connection problems. All I can say is that I have been playing since the game hit steam and have had no problems with matchmaking aside from getting thrown into a game in progress that's already been lost, which is pretty standard for this genre.    … Expand
  30. Auth3ntic0
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    A must play! Definitely not Pay2Win. One of the most refreshing Free-to-play title since the Silkroad Online era! Just play the damn game and see for yourself!
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#46 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
72

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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