Blaster Shooter GunGuy!

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Blaster Shooter GunGuy! is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Richoxen and was released on July 15, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Blaster Shooter GunGuy!" is a first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a Gun Guy, battling waves of enemies in action-packed levels. With a variety of weapons to collect and use, players must strategize and think quickly to survive. The game features both single-player and local co-op modes, allowing for a fun and engaging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 175 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Blaster Shooter GunGuy! offers a challenging and engaging gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Meat Boy.
The game features vibrant graphics and a variety of characters, each with unique abilities, adding depth to the gameplay.
It includes trading cards, providing an additional incentive for players to engage with the game.

The controls are frustrating and unresponsive, making the gameplay feel awkward and difficult to enjoy.
Level design is often unfair, with hidden obstacles and enemies that can lead to frequent, frustrating deaths.
The game lacks proper controller support and has a poorly designed user interface, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users describing them as basic, blocky, and reminiscent of poorly executed retro styles. While some appreciate the nostalgic 90s aesthetic, others criticize the visuals as lazy and tasteless, lacking the artistic quality expected from modern games. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are vibrant, and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
- “The whole game has this 90s' feel, but not just because of the graphics or sounds, it's the gameplay itself, the backgrounds, and the premise of the game that, while not new, kept me coming back to see its conclusion.”
- “+ graphics are good can run on low system requirements!”
- “Awful menus, awful graphics, awful music.”
- “You can call that 'old school graphics', but I think it's just tasteless.”
- “The graphics are flat, the music is just one very short loop throughout the whole world, and the bosses are kinda lame.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players appreciating the smoothness and engaging mechanics, particularly the dash feature, while others criticize the level design for being frustrating and poorly balanced. Many noted issues with controls and bugs, leading to a lack of enjoyment, and some found the overall experience to feel unpolished and reminiscent of low-effort retro games. Despite its nostalgic appeal, the gameplay often fails to deliver a satisfying experience due to hidden elements and frustrating mechanics.
- “The graphics are vibrant, and the gameplay is smooth and engaging.”
- “The whole game has this 90s' feel, but not just because of the graphics or sounds, it's the gameplay itself, the backgrounds and the premise of the game that, while not new, kept me coming back to see its conclusion.”
- “Cool dash mechanic, there is a dash button and you can dash in mid-air as many times as you like.”
- “Boring gameplay, inaccurate controls, and easy to die.”
- “When playing the game for the first time, I tried not to be easily annoyed by bugs or missing mechanics, knowing that the game was the first project of the creator. However, after playing for about 20 minutes, I noticed that this game needs to be polished.”
- “The game seemed to be very quickly made, and I just couldn’t get past the boring gameplay.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soothing soundtrack and space-themed tunes, while others criticize it for being repetitive, weak, and reminiscent of overused stock loops. Additionally, certain stages lack music entirely, which some players find relieving. Overall, the music contributes to a relaxing atmosphere for some, but fails to impress many others.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It's got a soothing soundtrack and wide, blank backgrounds, funny voiceovers, and smooth frame-by-frame animations to make this game an overlooked relaxing little gem.”
- “I love the space theme music.”
- “Some stages don't have music.”
- “The graphics are flat, the music is just one very short loop throughout the whole world, and the bosses are kinda lame.”
- “The music sounds like overused stock loops from 2006, and the graphics look like they were made in 5 minutes, meaning they also look stock.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth, with many players noting the absence of a backstory and a coherent storyline. The game begins with a premise of searching for a father but fails to develop this plot, leaving players feeling disconnected and frustrated by the minimal storytelling and lack of guidance. Overall, the story is perceived as underwhelming and poorly executed.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “First things, there's no backstory.”
- “- no story at all.”
- “At the beginning, you are told that you are searching for your father, then there's no story at all.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky elements, such as a jumping frog reminiscent of Monty Python's killer rabbit, and is complemented by amusing voiceovers and smooth animations. Despite its simple pixel graphics and 2D platforming, the game manages to deliver a relaxing yet entertaining experience, making it an underrated gem. Overall, players find the humor to be a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “I was killed by a jumping frog from across the entire screen, hilariously mirroring Monty Python's killer rabbit.”
- “Don't be fooled by the little pixel graphics, 2D platforming, and simple yet funny title.”
- “It's got a soothing soundtrack and wide, blank backgrounds, funny voiceovers, and smooth frame-by-frame animations to make this game an overlooked relaxing little gem.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong negative emotions towards the game, with one user regretting their decision to play it and indicating a lack of engagement, as evidenced by falling asleep during gameplay.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and challenges that enhance the experience with each attempt. Overall, players feel that the game offers enough diversity to keep them engaged beyond the initial playthrough.
- “The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh with new challenges and choices.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs, with different paths and outcomes that keep me coming back for more.”
- “Each time I play, I discover something new, making the replayability one of the best features of the game.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The gameplay mechanics don't change enough between playthroughs to keep it interesting.”