BioGun
- July 31, 2024
- Dapper Dog Digital
- 35h median play time
Get on Steam"BioGun is a single-player Science Fiction Shooter game with an interesting plot, masterful visuals, and spectacular music. As Bek, you must save the canine species from the Dooper Virus by aiding your dog's immune system, absorbing new powers, and exploring vital organs. Experience fast-paced side-scrolling action with an impressive array of weapons and unique boss battles."
Reviews
- The game features fascinating graphic design and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay is engaging with a good balance of exploration, combat, and boss fights, providing a satisfying challenge.
- The developers have shown dedication to improving the game through regular updates and community engagement.
- The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including lag and crashes, which can detract from the experience.
- Some players find the difficulty level to be inconsistent, with certain bosses being overly challenging compared to others.
- There are numerous typos and misspellings throughout the game, indicating a need for better proofreading.
- story72 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its quirky characters, engaging humor, and unique premise centered around saving a dog from germs, reminiscent of classic animated series. Players appreciate the visual storytelling and the variety of side quests, although some missions lack depth in dialogue. Overall, the narrative is described as fun and heartwarming, complemented by beautiful art and smooth gameplay, making it a compelling experience despite some minor criticisms regarding quest completion and map connectivity.
“The game is full of visual storytelling, quirky characters, goofy humor, and occasional sight gags.”
“The whimsical artwork and engaging storyline made it an enjoyable experience.”
“Biogun is an amazing twin-stick shooter that rivals the quality of Hollow Knight and has an amazing story that keeps you constantly engaged and passionate about each and every quest line!”
“Unfortunately, some missions are more or less simply checked off as completed without the character giving the task having much to say.”
“If you aren’t interested in the story, the game lets you skip through it (though I did encounter the occasional unskippable dialogue).”
“You can also acquire quests you just can't even complete because the quest and areas aren't even finished.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant and charming art style, reminiscent of classic metroidvanias and infused with unique, whimsical elements. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail, smooth animations, and the overall aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience, making it visually captivating and engaging. While some minor criticisms exist regarding certain visual aspects, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The art style is very unique and combined with the story reminds me of the old Osmosis Jones cartoons.”
“From the moment you enter its vividly crafted universe, you're immediately struck by its breathtaking art style.”
“The stunning artwork, radical music, and gameplay are all spot on!”
“Even though some of my disgust towards the meaty environment remains, the cartoony art style grows on me.”
“The graphics ooze personality.”
“I don't have much negative to say about this game, it does so many things right, story, atmosphere, graphics, music, bosses, platforming and the references to other metroidvanias, I love it all.”
- music57 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its charm, creativity, and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. The soundtrack features a variety of engaging tracks, including standout boss themes, and is often described as a "love letter" to its genre, contributing significantly to the game's appeal. Despite some technical issues reported by a few players, the consensus is that the music is a highlight, with many rating it as exceptional or even perfect.
“The music is phenomenal, the art/graphics/character/enemy/level design are all top notch.”
“The stunning artwork, radical music, and gameplay are all spot on!”
“The game has excellent music that goes very well with the situation/boss, it has a very good difficulty, not too easy and not too hard.”
“It would constantly freeze, giving me FPS drops as well as making the music stop playing for a bit.”
“As another reviewer wrote, I immediately had technical issues - the soundtrack and game keeps doing micro stutters.”
“The music pauses for half a second just enough to notice.”
- gameplay57 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and responsive mechanics, blending platforming with twin-stick shooting elements, which keeps combat and exploration engaging. While some players noted a lack of evolution in level design and occasional performance issues, the game offers a variety of playstyles, customization options, and interesting mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Despite minor bugs and a few tedious moments, the core gameplay is considered polished and enjoyable, making it a strong entry in the metroidvania genre.
“The gameplay is very fun and the movement is responsive, so combat and exploration never get boring.”
“Great art, fun and difficult (but fair) gameplay, and a good amount of customization around weapons and abilities that encourages you to switch things up based on the enemies you're facing.”
“Every element is so well done, with great systems in exploration and combat, very hand-crafted level design, tons of quests, and just a variety of well-made aspects of the gameplay.”
“The gameplay doesn't seem to change much by progressing, which could be okay, but the level design hasn't evolved into something more fun either.”
“Just lost momentum and couldn't finish it due to tedious and repetitive gameplay along with some typical and annoying indie jank.”
“The game has a few challenges with optimization and some gameplay bugs in the latter half of the game (to be expected with early access), but make no mistake, this is a full game and one that you will greatly enjoy.”
- optimization33 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting performance issues such as stuttering, FPS drops, and long loading times, particularly on lower-end devices like the Steam Deck. While some users experienced minimal problems and praised the core gameplay, others noted that the game's reliance on the Construct 3 engine contributes to its unoptimized state. Overall, while the developers are actively addressing these issues, players are advised to wait for further patches to improve performance.
“Overall, the game still has some rough edges, mostly minor bugs and performance/optimization issues, but the core gameplay is stellar and the content already present in the current early-access state is more than enough to justify the price of admission, and will only get better until the full release.”
“The game has a few challenges with optimization and some gameplay bugs in the latter half of the game (to be expected with early access), but make no mistake, this is a full game and one that you will greatly enjoy.”
“It isn't optimized, so performance was an issue at times, but the developer acknowledges as much.”
“The game is fun and looks amazing, but the performance on the Steam Deck is poor enough that I would recommend holding off for a few patches if you plan to indulge on the go.”
“Despite having over 3x the recommended specs, I am constantly experiencing lag spikes and performance drops which do become quite straining on the eyes with the bright color scheme and can completely ruin traversal or combat.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and charm, often eliciting genuine laughter through quirky characters, clever dialogue, and amusing visual gags. Players appreciate the integration of humor into the gameplay and storytelling, with many noting that it enhances the overall experience and complements the game's unique aesthetic. Overall, the humor is described as a standout feature that adds depth and enjoyment to the game.
“Great twin-stick shooter metroidvania, very creative and funny; I couldn't believe I could laugh so much with a dog's internal organs.”
“The game is full of visual storytelling, quirky characters, goofy humor, and occasional sight gags.”
“Hilarious dialogue meets serious business; this game has the whole package!”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its numerous glitches and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. While many players acknowledge these issues, they also express appreciation for the game's design and the developers' commitment to addressing the problems. Overall, stability remains a significant concern, particularly for completionists, but many still find the game enjoyable despite its technical shortcomings.
“There are too many glitches and poor design choices in the game for my tastes.”
“This game shows a new icon in my taskbar and when I click it to get 'about xyz', it freezes and never opens.”
“You will lose your mind if you’re a completionist as it is a buggy mess currently.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its well-paced, engaging story that balances humor and heartfelt moments, complemented by stunning visuals and an addictive soundtrack. Players find the experience both touching and entertaining, making it a standout title in the metroidvania genre. Overall, the game's emotional depth contributes significantly to its appeal and enjoyment.
“It's paced really well, the biomes are gorgeous and disgusting, and the lighthearted but wholesome story really lends itself to the setting.”
“I hope this game gets the recognition it deserves, and I just want the devs to know how amazing and fun (and sometimes emotional) this game is.”
“Such a fun concept, and as emotionally touching, hilarious, and gross as you'd hope it would be.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and unique biomes, each reflecting the grotesque interior of an animal, complemented by a captivating sci-fi soundtrack. The vibrant colors and atmospheric backdrops enhance the exploration experience, making it a standout feature that contributes to an unforgettable gameplay journey. Overall, the combination of visual and auditory elements creates a rich and engaging environment that resonates well with players.
“Juhani Junkala provides this game with a soundtrack that can only be described as a love letter to sci-fi genres and helps build up the incredible atmosphere this gem delivers.”
“Each biome (such as liver, lungs, bladder, etc.) has a unique character and atmosphere, colors, NPCs, enemies, bosses, and truly wonderful background songs, resulting in an unforgettable experience.”
“The vibrant colors set against atmospheric backdrops make exploring this game an absolute joy.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to its singular ending and lack of branching paths, making it primarily a one-time experience unless players are interested in achieving 100% completion or speedrunning.
“Other than that, there's not much replay value - there's only one ending and no branching paths, so unless you're looking for 100% achievements or doing speedruns, this one is probably a one-and-done.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game manageable due to its smooth movement and quick traversal, particularly in the late game. However, some users report that dedicated grinding for upgrades can disrupt the flow and lead to a sense of tedium and repetition, detracting from the overall experience.
“Surprisingly, I had to do dedicated grinding to buy one of the final upgrades for about 3 more minutes.”
“I just lost momentum and couldn't finish it due to tedious and repetitive gameplay along with some typical and annoying indie jank.”
- character development3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised for its tense storytelling and engaging characters, featuring excellent and creative character designs. Players appreciate the depth of backstories and the exciting upgrades available, contributing to a rich and immersive experience. Overall, the characters are described as charming and well-crafted, enhancing the game's appeal.
“The story is tense, with interesting characters and excellent character design.”
“Peak character design, awesome backstory, and cool upgrades.”
“All of the character designs and personalities are charming and very creative.”
