Reviewing (mostly) every game in my library, part 7:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/10

I was genuinely excited for Deathloop. The trailers promised slick gunplay, a cool ‘70s sci-fi aesthetic, and a clever time loop structure—and for the first few hours, it delivers. There's a lot to love. It's a game full of style, originality, and potential, but it gets trapped in its own cycle. I loved the lore, the look, and the vibe. But the gameplay didn’t evolve enough to keep me hooked. It’s worth playing if you’re curious about its ideas, especially on sale. Just be prepared: once the novelty fades, you might find yourself going through the motions.

✅ Pros:

• The time loop premise is excellent. You’re not just killing bosses; you’re solving a puzzle that stretches across four time periods and multiple locations. Planning the "perfect loop" is satisfying in theory, and there’s a real thrill in slowly figuring out how each Visionary's schedule overlaps.
  
• The Infusion system is a smart mechanic that lets you carry weapons, powers, and upgrades between loops. It makes experimentation rewarding and progression feel tangible.
  
• Combat is stylish, responsive, and smooth. Whether you’re going stealthy or guns-blazing, everything feels tight and satisfying.
  
• Worldbuilding is surprisingly rich. From notes to audio logs to hidden lore, there’s so much to collect and piece together.
  
• The setting looks incredible. Blackreef is vibrant, moody, and full of personality. The shifting time-of-day system gives each zone a unique vibe, and the retro-futuristic art direction is genuinely beautiful.
  
• The characters, especially the Visionaries, are memorable. Everyone has a distinct personality, and Colt and Julianna are a joy to listen to.

❌ Cons:

• Repetition sets in hard. The map selection is small, and while each one changes slightly depending on the time of day, you're still running through the same areas over and over again. The novelty fades fast.
  
• Enemy AI is weak. Fights feel identical across encounters, and stealth is rarely challenging. The enemies don’t evolve, just the player does.
  
• Pacing becomes a problem. You spend so much time setting up your master loop— gathering intel, collecting gear, retrying—that by the time you're ready to execute it, the momentum has drained.
  
• It starts to feel like a shiny extraction shooter. Grab loot, leave the map, repeat. The loop stops being fun and starts feeling like homework.
  
• It got stale fast for me. After about 10 hours, I felt like I’d seen most of what the game had to offer, and the final loop, once everything clicks, feels more like going through a checklist than a grand finale.

This ♥♥♥♥ kinda sucked dawg

I had to break the loop to touch some grass.