A big welcome back to all Loot Happens subscribers. Loot Happens is a weekly newsletter that is emailed and posted on LootHappens.com.
It's important to note that for premium subscribers, game offerings, and in-game content, every week is different. Sometimes it's in-game codes, Steam keys, and giveaways, but premium members will always get something special every mailing. We also occasionally get mind-blowing early access or premium games that pay for an entire year's subscription.
Each newsletter is generally structured as Premium Loot > Free Sub Giveaways > Game Feature > Game discounts.
25 Free Entries into the Triple Game-a-day Giveaway on CheatHappens.com for Premium Subscribers Featuring Call of Duty Black Ops 6
CheatHappens.com is giving out 25 entries for each premium subscriber of Loot Happens in their famous Triple Game-A-Day Giveaway. You must have a CheatHappens.com account (free or premium) in order to enter.
Key Giveaway For Premium Subscribers: Gods vs. Humans
Step into the divine realm in Gods vs. Humans, where mortals dare to challenge the heavens. In this whimsical and strategic game, humans are ambitiously constructing a tower that aims to reach the Kingdom of the Gods. As one of these all-powerful deities, your mission is to thwart their plans and protect your celestial domain. Utilize your godly powers wisely—whether summoning storms, unleashing earthquakes, or casting illusions—to dismantle their efforts and send them back to the ground. But tread carefully; your actions can lead to unintended consequences. The key is to foil their attempts without causing their destruction.
Trash Goblin: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Immerse yourself in the charming world of Trash Goblin, a delightful and cozy shopkeeping game that invites you to transform discarded treasures into coveted trinkets. As a quirky shop owner, you’ll uncover and clean various items, breathing new life into what others have thrown away. The heart of the game lies in your ability to customize these finds, upcycling them to meet the eccentric requests of your colorful clientele. Each day brings new challenges as you navigate the whims and wishes of your endless stream of customers, each with their unique tastes. The game not only encourages creativity and resourcefulness but also celebrates the joy of giving new purpose to forgotten objects
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'goblin'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Diablo IV: Key Giveaway For Free Subscribers
Dive into the dark and immersive world of Diablo IV, the ultimate action RPG experience that promises endless hours of thrilling gameplay. Step into the boots of a hero as you face off against unrelenting evil, mastering countless abilities to carve your path through the nightmarish dungeons that await. With a rich and engaging campaign, you can embark on this epic journey solo or team up with friends to tackle formidable foes together. The lure of legendary loot keeps the adrenaline pumping as you explore a beautifully crafted world teeming with danger and intrigue
If you would like to be in the running for a key, hit reply and just put 'diablo'. We will pick a winner and send over the key in 48 hours
Historically Low Prices
This Loot Happens section on our website records past discounts on games and current ones available in the gaming industry. Our web crawlers work tirelessly daily to find the best deals across the gaming landscape.
These games are not just any games, but titles we truly love and highly respect. You can purchase them at prices we have never seen before!
Little Nightmares II [Steam]
Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II.$32.79 $8.12
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire [Steam]
Relive the charm of classic RPGs with a touching story about the search for purpose.$27.32 $18.54
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty [PS5]
Return as cyber-enhanced mercenary V and embark on a high-stakes mission.$49.99 $29.99
Still Wakes the Deep [PS5]
Explore a stunningly realized offshore oil rig in 1970s Scotland.$34.99 $23.44
High On Life [PS5]
Become the deadliest intergalactic bounty hunter the cosmos has ever seen.$39.99 $23.99
Subnautica: Below Zero [Xbox]
Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B.$29.99 $14.99
Airborne Kingdom [Xbox]
Expand your small kingdom by growing your population, researching technologies, and forging alliances.$24.99 $12.49
Featured Game Review: Metaphor: ReFantazio
What do our favorite pieces of fiction truly teach us? Are they mere vehicles for escapism, or do they have the power to shape our views and impact our lives? For anyone familiar with Atlus RPGs, the answer is clear: games can hold profound meaning. Metaphor: ReFantazio explores these questions head-on, blending high-stakes political drama with deeply personal stories in a fantasy world riddled with societal challenges. As familiar as it feels for fans of Persona or Shin Megami Tensei, Metaphor pushes the envelope with a bold narrative that tackles themes of inequality, racism, and exploitation. It invites players to not just fight for a throne but to grapple with the best and worst of human nature, all while delivering a message that resonates with today’s world.
There’s a reassuring comfort in familiar systems
There’s a reassuring comfort in familiar systems, and Metaphor: ReFantazio takes full advantage of this while pushing those conventions forward in exciting ways. The Bond/Follower and Royal Virtue systems are evolutions of Persona’s social links and stats, fine-tuned for clarity and cohesion. Unlike previous iterations, the game clearly lays out requirements for leveling up bonds and virtues, making progress more satisfying. This approach helps you stay engaged with the narrative, encouraging you to connect with the diverse people inhabiting this harsh world. The sidequests enrich the experience by seamlessly fitting into the broader narrative, offering challenging dungeons that balance out the more social aspects of the game and provide satisfying rewards.
The game’s travel mechanic—a Gauntlet Runner, a steampunk-inspired ship with mechanical legs—adds to the sense of a living, breathing world. This ship allows your party to traverse the kingdom and serves as a hub for building bonds, enhancing virtues, and sharpening combat abilities. The constant movement, both in terms of story and physical location, adds a dynamic sense of progress, ensuring that every moment feels purposeful. No Atlus RPG would be complete without a robust turn-based combat system, and Metaphor delivers with an evolution of the Shin Megami Tensei press-turn mechanics. The Archetypes system, essentially a class-based Job system, allows for unprecedented party flexibility, opening up a wide range of strategic possibilities and rewarding creative planning in combat.
Metaphor introduces a real-time action mechanic, where you can strike enemies before initiating combat to gain an advantage or eliminate weaker foes without a full battle. This keeps the gameplay fresh and reduces the monotony of random encounters. Additionally, the game is generous with items that help level up Archetypes, ensuring that your progression remains smooth and rewarding. By refining familiar mechanics and introducing thoughtful new elements, Metaphor: ReFantazio manages to feel both comfortingly familiar and refreshingly novel, making it a standout entry in the genre and a powerful storytelling experience.
Diversity is one of the greatest humanity's strengths that really matter
Diversity is one of humanity's greatest strengths, and Metaphor: ReFantazio brings this theme to life through its eclectic cast of characters. Each party member is driven by their own unique experiences, shaped by tragedy, hope, and an unwavering sense of purpose. This diversity is not just a superficial trait but a core strength that allows the group to tackle the complex injustices plaguing their kingdom.
The game celebrates the strength that comes from embracing differences and working toward a common goal. By acknowledging the challenges of idealism while demonstrating the power of collective action, Metaphor creates a narrative where hopeful moments feel truly earned. It’s a story that champions the importance of unity and empathy, reminding players of the real-world impact of working together to create change.
Bottom Line
Metaphor: ReFantazio elevates the familiar aspects of Atlus' RPGs, blending a refined Archetype system, streamlined social elements, and a powerful narrative into an unforgettable journey. It takes the best parts of its predecessors and refines them with clarity and cohesion, ensuring every moment feels purposeful. Poetic and idealistic, yet grounded in the complexities of its world, Metaphor stands as a reminder that even fantastical stories can inspire real change and drive us to build a better society.
Next Week
There is a lot to look forward to in every newsletter, and we are in active communication with several developers and studios. More to come next week!
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