When comparing Heroes of Loot vs Mage Gauntlet, the Slant community recommends Mage Gauntlet for most people. In the question“What are the best iOS RPGs?” Mage Gauntlet is ranked 4th while Heroes of Loot is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Mage Gauntlet is:
Once the game is beaten, master mode unlocks which has mixed levels and new secret areas.
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Pros
Pro Fun fast-paced action
Heroes of Loot features fast-paced gameplay against a bunch of different enemies, while maintaining relatively complex level-mechanics and exploring.
Pro No advertisements or in-app purchases
Heroes of Loot has no ads and there are no in-app purchases in exchange for gameplay currency.
Pro Crisp visuals and great presentation
Heroes of Loot uses a unique and pixelated art style, which results in crisp graphics and overall decent visuals. Many reviewers praise the game for it's gorgeous style - not only in the graphics department, but also for the well-made soundtrack and good storytelling.
Pro Master mode
Once the game is beaten, master mode unlocks which has mixed levels and new secret areas.
Pro Robust loot system
Mage gauntlet has a very robust loot system that includes many different armor and weapon sets as well as upgrades for spells.
Pro Unique magic system
The magic system in Mage Gauntlet consists of a limited moveset of four spells that need to be replenished from in world urns, making for a bit of a balancing act of when to use spells in order to get through the tougher parts of each level.
Pro Touch screen controls work great
Like other RocketCat games, the on screen controls are spot on.
Pro Very reminiscent of SNES era games
Mage Gauntlet has the design similar of games such as Chrono Trigger or Secret of Mana, making for a experience full of nostalgia.
Cons
Con Non rogue
Arcade style like gauntlet.
Con Lack of variety
There's lack of variety in Heroes of Loot, especially during combat. The main gameplay mechanics are always the same and causes a repetitive feeling.
Con Tough difficulty spikes
The controls and action gameplay of Heroes of Loot are quite simple, but the game can be unforgiving sometimes in its harsh difficulty spikes.
Con Lacks depth in gameplay
Mage Gauntlet is primarily focused on action-based gameplay and tends to forget many traditional RPG-elements such as upgrading and gathering loot. Mage Gauntlet is filled with corridor fights that aren't ideal for extended play, while boss fights lack variety because they all behave in a similar way.
Con Story is lackluster
While borrowing from many RPG greats from the past, the plot feels a bit derivative while also falling a bit flat. Better writing could have definitely helped flesh out the adventure more.