Blaster Shooter GunGuy!
- August 10, 2015
- Adam DeLease
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic retro feel reminiscent of classic platformers, which some players find enjoyable.
- There are a variety of characters to unlock, each with unique abilities, adding depth to gameplay.
- The game is cheap and includes trading cards, making it a potential source of profit for players.
- The controls are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay and unresponsive character movement.
- Level design is inconsistent, with some stages being overly difficult and lacking proper balance.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of polish, making it feel like a rushed project.
- graphics19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality and lack of creativity, with many reviewers describing them as lazy, blocky, and reminiscent of poorly executed retro designs. While some appreciate the nostalgic 90s aesthetic, the overall consensus is that the visuals are basic and unappealing, detracting from the gameplay experience. Additionally, technical issues such as visual jank further diminish the graphical presentation.
“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.”
“The graphics are old school retro style.”
“+ Graphics are good and 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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and nostalgia, with many players finding the levels challenging yet tedious due to hidden gems and poor controls. While some appreciate the retro feel and mechanics like dashing, others criticize the overall execution as lazy and unpolished, leading to a lack of enjoyment. The game suffers from bugs and balance issues, detracting from the experience despite some redeeming features.
“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.”
“I used a simple and small program joy2key to bind my keys to my controller manually, this improved my gameplay experience 2x easily, making it feel like I was actually in full control of my character.”
“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.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
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 music sounds like overused stock loops from 2006 (seriously!?!?), and the graphics look like they were made in 5 minutes, meaning they also look stock.”
“The graphics are flat, the music is just one very short loop throughout the whole world, and the bosses are kinda lame.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of narrative depth, with many players noting the absence of a backstory and minimal storytelling throughout the game. The overarching theme seems to revolve around perseverance, but the execution leaves much to be desired, as players feel disconnected from the character's journey and motivations. Overall, the story is criticized for being underdeveloped and failing to engage players meaningfully.
“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 first, there's no backstory.”
“- No story at all.”
“At the beginning, you are told that you are searching for your father, then there is no story at all.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its whimsical 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 offers a relaxing experience filled with unexpected comedic moments. Overall, players find the humor to be a delightful surprise 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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being highly unreliable, with numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience, making success feel more dependent on luck than on player skill.
“It's a buggy mess where you need more luck than skill.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with players expressing regret over their experience, indicating a lack of engagement or enjoyment that led to feelings of disappointment.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing multiple paths, varied character choices, and dynamic gameplay elements that encourage multiple playthroughs. Many appreciate the inclusion of unlockable content and different difficulty levels, which enhance the overall experience and keep players engaged. However, some note that certain aspects may feel repetitive after several runs.
“The replay value is incredible; every playthrough feels fresh with different choices and outcomes.”
“I love how each run can lead to completely different experiences, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The game offers so many branching paths and secrets that I find myself discovering new content every time I play.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
“Despite multiple endings, the journey to reach them feels too similar, diminishing the excitement of replaying.”
