Loot River is yet another action roguelike...except it isn't; by letting you manipulate the ground you walk on, allowing you to reach places you otherwise wouldn't, Loot River creates an identity all to its own. It's a neat mechanic and makes Loot River stand out in a very crowded genre. The problem is, once the excitement of this unique mechanic dissipates, the truth reveals itself: Loot River really is just another action roguelike; it's not a bad game by any means, but it's not particularly special, either, with average combat, okay visuals, and a few enemy designs that lean more on the annoying side than the challenging side. When the rest of the game is okay at best, one unique mechanic just isn't enough to warrant one's time.