Loop-Loop DX

Released Apr 2020

Far into the future, a galactic super prison known as "The Prisom" keeps the Galaxy's most dangerous criminals within it's colorfully crystalline walls. Escape this superstructure by blasting down prison staff, other criminals, and even... yourself.

97% positive · 446 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

Loop-Loop DX launched on April 20, 2020 as a complete, free-to-play retro space shooter. Both DLC items (the Official Soundtrack and Supporter Pack) were released on the same day as the game itself, meaning no post-launch content was ever added. On August 16, 2023, the developer Alex Carpenter posted a statement explicitly wrapping up the game. He noted he hadn't made anything in four years, described bundling all his old games together on Itch.io as "a fitting way to be finished with the old and on to the new," and characterized it as "a fresh start." This is a clear developer statement that Loop-Loop DX is a completed chapter — the developer has moved on to new projects. The mention of "much more is coming soon" refers to future new work, not additional content for this game. Loop-Loop DX launched as a finished product, has received no post-launch content updates, and the developer has explicitly signaled closure on this era of their work.

Evidence

Developer Alex Carpenter explicitly states he hasn't made anything in 4 years and is wrapping up all his old games into one package, describing it as 'a fitting way to be finished with the old and on to the new' — a clear statement of closure for Loop-Loop DX.

news post · Aug 16, 2023 source development ending

high

Official Soundtrack DLC released on launch day — no post-launch DLC was ever added.

dlc listing · Apr 20, 2020 source content shipped

medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Loop-Loop DX: Official Soundtrack

Apr 2020

Released

Loop-Loop DX: Supporter Pack

Apr 2020

Media

Details

Developer

Alex Carpenter

Publisher

Alex Carpenter

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

Free to Play Indie Action Adventure Great Soundtrack Bullet Hell 2D

About this game

What is Loop-Loop DX?

Loop-Loop DX is a retro-style space shooter that makes extensive use of one simple idea: Going off one side of the screen and coming out the other. With the advanced tech of the spectacular "Loop Gun", your bullets may also loop around the screen! Use this devastating weapon to blast away all who oppose you!

Now... I know what you're thinking...

Can I Shoot Myself With This "Loop Gun"?

Yes! This is where the minor puzzle elements come into play. Once all enemies have been defeated on-screen, you must then utilize that big brain of yours to fire the bullets around the screen and right back into you! Successfully calculating the perfectly angled shot progresses you to the next screen!

So far, these are just the base elements of the game.
What about the...

GAMEMODES!?!

This game features many game modes in which to show off your looping prowess!

Adventure Mode - The main attraction!
A tale of redemption and justice! You play as Commander Carl, space traveler and the esteemed Commander of... nothing. After being convicted of a minor space felony, Carl is locked up in an intergalactic super-prison known as "The Prisom". The only way to get out of here is to loop your way out. Prepare to take on the ruthless prison staff, as well as some of the most dangerous galactic criminals to take back your freedom!
Bullet Hell Mode - The masochist's delight!
Your Loop Gun has been revoked! The enemies continue their never-ending assault. Time to prove your capabilities as a professional navigator. You must dodge through a constant barrage of bullets. How long will you last?

So What Makes This Game "DX"?

Years before "Loop-Loop DX"... there was only "Loop-Loop". The non-DX version contained only two game modes. These game modes are being brought back in the DX version so that you can see what the game was like from way back when!

Legacy Mode - The quest to discover what lies beyond!
Play through the game normally and travel downwards starting from Layer 50.
Discover what lies beyond Layer 0!
Legacy Bullet Mode - The old masochist's delight!
Dip n' dodge around bullets through the old version of Bullet Hell Mode!
In this version, the bullets loop around the screen forever and constantly build up.
You do not loop around the screen. Stay in that box!