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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced

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88%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, music
88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. and was released on July 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced combines all three action-packed 2D platformers into one collection, featuring fast-paced gameplay and a compelling narrative with real-time dialogue. Players experience the electrifying journey of Gunvolt, a superhuman with lightning powers, battling enemies using his unique "Flashfield" ability. This edition includes revised voices, music, DLC, and exclusive content for a complete experience.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
story5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The collection is the definitive way to experience the Gunvolt series, with enhanced graphics and quality of life improvements.
  • Gunvolt 2 and 3 offer engaging gameplay with unique characters and mechanics, making them fun to master for high scores.
  • The addition of previously Japan-exclusive audio dramas and new skills in Gunvolt 1 adds depth to the story and gameplay.
  • The collection suffers from technical issues, including performance slowdowns in Gunvolt 3 and a lack of cloud saves at launch.
  • Some features from the original games, such as auto-saving and improved menu designs, are still missing or poorly implemented.
  • The separate executable files for each game create a jarring experience and detract from the overall convenience of the collection.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game series is praised for its depth and complexity, with engaging characters and a mix of humor and serious themes. While the narrative can be confusing at times, it is complemented by additional content such as translated audio dramas that enhance the overall experience. However, some fans express disappointment over unresolved plot points and changes in character dynamics in later installments, particularly with the introduction of a timeskip that alters the cast.

    • “Loved all three games, definitely feels like classic 2D platformers with its own charm and story. I love the characters in each one and would 100% recommend this.”
    • “For longtime fans like myself, the addition of the library mode to log every single stage select conversation in the series, along with the previously Japan-exclusive Striker Pack audio drama fully translated, is a huge deal and a wonderful addition for anyone looking for more story.”
    • “Great collection of the main Gunvolt trilogy, delivering both the definitive version of Gunvolt 1 as well as subtle enhancements for the other two games, including new voice recordings and the inclusion of previously Japan-exclusive audio dramas for those heavily invested in the game's story.”
    • “Gunvolt 2 ends with a cliffhanger should you obtain the secret ending that is never resolved and is reduced to a joke should you collect the grand majority of the image pulses. This is thanks to an alleged rewrite of Gunvolt 3's plot, which led to the creation of the widely hated timeskip, getting rid of the cast of Gunvolt 1 and 2 in favor of a new one with only Gunvolt remaining.”
    • “The deeper themes covered in the game's story are all watered down too.”
    • “On top of that, story mode+ being disabled is still only a feature in Gunvolt 2/Gunvolt 3, which feels like statements that Inti Creates rebuilt these games in their new engine is a big oversell.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gunvolt 3 offers engaging gameplay with a fun, snappy feel reminiscent of its predecessors, but it suffers from some design flaws, such as the reliance on the tag and shock mechanic that can disrupt the flow of combat. While the game introduces some enhancements and maintains the core elements of the series, many players feel it lacks significant innovation and improvement over previous titles. Additionally, issues like slowdown during gameplay, particularly in boss fights, detract from the overall experience.

    • “Gunvolt 3 has great gameplay and it's so much fun.”
    • “Other than that, gameplay itself is as snappy as I remember it; I replayed through 1 and 2 and just started 3.”
    • “Great collection of the main Gunvolt trilogy, delivering both the definitive version of Gunvolt 1 as well as subtle enhancements for the other two games, like new voice recordings for Gunvolt 2 due to a switch in voice actors in later titles, bringing them to parity, new mechanics in Gunvolt 3 allowing you to prevent bosses from entering their 'second wind' phase, and general polish across the board as well as the inclusion of previously Japan-exclusive audio dramas for those heavily invested in the game's story.”
    • “Gunvolt being reduced to a devil trigger-esque mechanic for Kirin outside of side modes is a massive letdown. Not to mention the game heavily disincentivizes playing him thanks to the reduced kudos he gains. The basic building blocks for the most fun version of Gunvolt are there, but Kirin is more than enough to get you through the game as is, and Gunvolt, the title character, himself doesn't get the same love Kirin does.”
    • “The tag and shock mechanic on Gunvolt is a unique take on the side-scrolling shoot 'em up formula, but it can ultimately feel like it requires players to keep stopping while playing because in order to do any real damage, you're going to need to fully tag enemies.”
    • “Gunvolt 2 is more of the same; it's got a slightly more interesting system for crafting and equipping parts on Gunvolt, but his gameplay loop still suffers from the same tag and bag flaws.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring smooth synth melodies and J-pop influences, contributing to a satisfying atmosphere. However, players express disappointment over the absence of an in-game music player and a volume slider, which limits their ability to enjoy the soundtrack fully. Many wish for a dedicated music box feature to access the game's OST, highlighting the importance of music in the overall experience.

    • “Reaching 1000 kudos makes a song play in the background and it is so satisfying.”
    • “Audio-wise: there's higher-quality versions of GV1 and GV2's music; Japanese voice acting has been added to GV1 and GV2; localized versions of the previously Japan-exclusive audio dramas.”
    • “The soundtrack features smooth synth melodies, and when it doesn't, it's somewhat J-Pop/idol inspired.”
    • “It feels way more casual; even the music is sleepier.”
    • “The lack of an in-game music player feels a little sad, given how great the game's music is.”
    • “I wish there was a volume slider to manage sound levels if, for example, we wanted to highlight the music but make the sound effects quieter.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the Gunvolt series has faced significant criticism, particularly with performance dips and crashes in Gv1 and Gv3, despite users running modern hardware. While some players report no issues, others experience severe performance problems, indicating a need for further optimization from the developers. Recent updates have addressed some save-related issues, but overall, the games still require improvements to enhance performance stability.

    • “I'm getting performance dips which is purely an optimization issue on the developers' part; obviously, a modern rig can handle these games.”
    • “They fixed the launch save issue, so maybe performance will be tweaked and saves will be added.”
    • “All three games are rebuilt to use DirectX 11, which is very good for VRR support in borderless. If you activate 'Windows 11 optimization for windowed games' and mark the game as 'a game' in the Windows Game Bar, it's enough.”
    • “Gv1 was crashing because of a save data error, and gv3 was apparently dropping frames and having performance issues.”
    • “I'm getting performance dips which is pure optimization on the dev's part; obviously, a modern rig can handle these games.”
    • “Horrible performance issues on gv3 (my system is violently overkill for this game, and it still struggles).”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in gv1 and gv2 are criticized for feeling low-budget and lacking significant improvements over the original versions, despite being remade for a new engine. While they offer better display options and smoother UI transitions, they still retain a handheld pixel count that does not meet the standards set by gv3.

    • “Lastly, and perhaps the only gripe I can somewhat understand: GV1 and GV2 are still in their handheld pixel count. I understand it would be very hard to bring them up to the standards of GV3 graphically, but considering how they were supposedly remade for the current engine and are supposed to be enhanced, it gives a very low-budget vibe.”
    • “I don't believe there are any graphical improvements over the original versions of the games.”
    • “Graphically, GV1 and GV2 have better display options; UI transitions are smoother.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Many users perceive the monetization strategy as exploitative, likening it to a cash grab that prioritizes profit over player experience.

    • “I have to be honest and say this feels like a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the strong emotional performance of the voice actor, particularly in conveying the character's anger and growth throughout the series. However, there is also a sense of disappointment and concern regarding recent content updates, with some expressing a desire to remain measured in their emotional responses until more information is available.

    • “The voice actor does such a good job of making Copen sound angry or emotional in certain scenes, and I think it just fits him really well. The voice actor did a fantastic job given what he's like in the first two games compared to how he mellows out going into the spinoffs.”
    • “As these major content updates were one of my primary reasons for purchasing the collection, this news is concerning and even disappointing. I somewhat feel misled, but for now, I'll wait to see what they do before getting too emotional about it.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find grinding for S+ ranks to be highly rewarding and essential, making it a worthwhile endeavor in the game.

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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a action adventure game.

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced was released on July 23, 2025.

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD..

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a single player game.

Similar games include Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Azure Striker GUNVOLT, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Castlevania Dominus Collection and others.