Why does Loop Hero feel so damn good to play?

[Windows Central]

Everything comes back to the circle.
Loop Hero is called Loop Hero for a reason. The titular loop represents everything in this new indie gem from Four Quarters and publisher Devolver Digital, whether you're paying attention to the circular gameplay or the rough, semi-nihilistic but ultimately hopeful structure of the game's story. You might think that going around and around in a circle for hours wouldn't be compelling, but in this case, you'd be wrong. Loop Hero succeeds as a game for a multitude of reasons, but it ultimately comes back to that loop — specifically, the gameplay loop.

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