3..2..1..Grenades!
- June 21, 2017
- Banyango
Get on Steam"3..2..1..Grenades! is a frantic action game that offers both single-player and local multiplayer modes for 2-4 players. Battle against enemies or friends in a variety of multiplayer modes, including Deathmatch, Fallball, and Capture the Pug. Customize your gameplay with over 30 unique variants, such as Explosions++, Big Head, and Low Gravity, and unlock new levels by earning Golden Grenades in Overworld Adventure Mode."
Reviews
- Stunning graphics and a vibrant art style that evoke nostalgia for classic N64 games.
- Engaging gameplay with a variety of modes, including local multiplayer and a fun campaign featuring unique mechanics and power-ups.
- Addictive and chaotic grenade-based combat that encourages strategic thinking and teamwork, making it a great choice for parties.
- Lacks online multiplayer options, limiting play to local sessions only.
- Some minor bugs and a lack of polish in certain areas can detract from the overall experience.
- AI can be inconsistent, with lower difficulty levels making bots feel brainless and easy to defeat.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted by stunning graphics, epic boss battles, and engaging mechanics, including character customization and a vast open world to explore. Players appreciate the variety in multiplayer options, power-ups, and match types that keep the experience fresh, while the combination of doom-like action and grenade mechanics adds to its appeal. Overall, the game offers a rich and enjoyable experience, both in single-player and multiplayer modes.
“Stunning graphics, epic boss battles, interesting game mechanics, character customization (like changing your name), and a huge open world to explore make this game an experience you could never forget.”
“The boss fights feel fun, and the main mechanic is kept fresh with different power-ups, match mutators, maps, and game types.”
“The game is filled with countless options to keep multiplayer gameplay fresh, and a fairly extensive story mode that incentivizes multiplayer matches to unlock all the maps in the game.”
“Bugs generally didn't affect the gameplay at all.”
“The doom-esque gameplay fused with grenade throwing madness makes this game a true masterpiece.”
“Plenty of substantial gameplay variants mean that it's not a one-trick pony.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and upbeat soundtrack, reminiscent of classic N64 titles like Mario and Diddy Kong Racing. While some users note that the soundtrack may lack polish in certain areas, its fun aesthetic and variety, especially in multiplayer, contribute to an engaging experience that players find memorable and enjoyable. Overall, the music serves as a vibrant backdrop that enhances the gameplay and lingers in players' minds long after they finish.
“The music is catchy, and there is a good variety in the multiplayer.”
“It has a fun aesthetic and an upbeat soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack stays with you long after you played; you'll find yourself humming it :)”
“It's a little rough around the edges / lacking polish in some places, but the music is catchy, and there is a good variety in the multiplayer.”
“The music sort of reminds me of Diddy Kong Racing or something.”
“Soundtrack stays with you long after you played, you'll find yourself humming it :)”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their stunning visuals, featuring a vibrant mix of retro and low-poly art styles that enhance the overall experience. The colorful pixel graphics, combined with an upbeat soundtrack, create an engaging atmosphere that complements the expansive open world and dynamic gameplay.
“Stunning graphics, epic boss battles, interesting game mechanics, character customization (like changing your name), and a huge open world to explore make this game an experience you could never forget.”
“The art style is a delightful mix of retro and explosively vibrant colors.”
“The game has a colorful, low-poly/sprite-texture aesthetic that looks great.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a robust story mode that includes various levels and boss fights, providing an extensive narrative experience that complements its multiplayer gameplay. Players can unlock maps through incentivized multiplayer matches, and the quest mode draws comparisons to classic platformers like Super Mario, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the campaign.
“The game features a fairly extensive story mode that incentivizes multiplayer matches, allowing you to unlock all the maps in the game.”
“The multiplayer quest mode is a blast!”
“Even the quest mode or campaign reminds me a lot of classic platformers like Super Mario.”
“The game features a fairly extensive story mode, but it feels more like a series of incentivized multiplayer matches rather than a cohesive narrative.”
“Even the quest mode or campaign feels reminiscent of Super Mario, lacking depth and originality.”
“While the game offers various levels and boss fights, the story mode fails to engage and feels disjointed.”
