Bullet Knight: Dungeon Shooter

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"Bullet Knight: Dungeon Shooter" is a casual rogue-like game with wonderful tap-to-move and release-to-shoot gameplay, featuring splendid visuals and a never-ending shooting experience. However, it is disturbingly riddled with ads and bugs that may hamper the overall experience. The game invites players to crawl through hell, constantly shooting and upgrading their weapons for an unending adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Bullet Knight: Dungeon Shooter screenshot

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 648 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization150 negative mentions

The game has a fun and simple gameplay style that is easy to pick up and play.
Graphics are visually appealing and the controls are generally smooth.
The game offers a good progression system with power-ups after each level.

There are excessive forced ads that disrupt gameplay, often appearing after every few levels.
The game lacks originality, being very similar to Archero with minimal new content.
Gameplay balance is inconsistent, with early levels being too easy and later levels becoming frustratingly difficult.

monetization
159 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism due to the excessive number of forced ads, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate players. While some users appreciate the option to pay a one-time fee to remove ads, many feel that the intrusive nature of the ads—often appearing during gameplay—detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the ad frequency is overwhelming and negatively impacts enjoyment, leading to a desire for more balanced monetization practices.
- “The monetization is extremely reasonable--you can pay a one-time fee of a few dollars to get rid of ads forever.”
- “Would love an option to pay to have no ads though.”
- “It's a good game; I just wish there were no ads for free instead of buying it.”
- “However, the forced ads are a huge no-no and docked 2 stars.”
- “Spent more time watching forced ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The game itself is decent but forced ads ruin the experience and annoy.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its mechanics and fluidity, while others criticize it for being unbalanced, buggy, and overly simplistic compared to similar games. Frequent ads during gameplay have been a significant turn-off for many players, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, there is potential for improvement if the bugs are addressed and gameplay is refined.
- “Now the good news is that the mechanics in the game are very good, and it gives this game potential providing the bugs are corrected.”
- “Good, fluid gameplay.”
- “I love the game, pretty good graphics, great gameplay, and I can play this game for hours.”
- “However, there's no balance to the gameplay.”
- “Very buggy gameplay, like it was untested.”
- “I gave it 4 stars because the gameplay is too easy compared to other Archero-like games; it's very undertuned and easy to finish as I didn't die once and breezed through all the levels I played so far.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
30%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the interesting art style and detailed visuals, especially during battles. However, some users report issues with optimization, graphical bugs, and a lack of originality in design. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance the visual experience further.
- “Interesting art style, mobs, and character development system (lottery style).”
- “Clean graphics, good control, and diverse enemies.”
- “Fantastic graphics.”
- “Game is the pure definition of unoriginality; pretty much archerio, I've been seeing a huge surge of the same game with different graphics.”
- “Graphics seem unoptimized for my phone, and it seems I never received my pre-registration reward.”
- “Very disappointing, from graphics, enemies' bullets, experience orbs, and of course the ads in almost every 2nd or 3rd stage... I'll play again when the game is better.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including freezing issues and unresponsive powers. Many players express frustration over frequent crashes, particularly related to ads, which can reset progress. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the game's potential and the responsiveness of customer support.
- “Very buggy gameplay, like it was untested.”
- “Decent enough for a time waster, but ads get old very quickly, powers are buggy and can stop working at any given moment so you never know if your choices as you level in a stage actually do anything more noticeable when visual powers stop working obviously.”
- “After I beat round 10, the screen goes black and freezes.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players noting issues such as overlapping victory and menu music, a lack of in-game soundtracks during stages, and difficulties in adjusting audio settings. While the victory music is appreciated, the overall audio experience is marred by technical flaws and a lack of customization options.
- “No music during the stages, but that's a minor gripe.”
- “Need battle soundtrack”
- “My only complaint thus far is the music when you beat a boss.”
- “The game takes you back to the main menu and the victory music overlaps with the menu music.”
- “I can't stop the music without killing all the sounds in the game, and it is impossible to access the settings in-game without quitting the current stage.”
- “There is no music during the stages, but that's a minor gripe.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, optimization feedback is mixed; while some users report smooth performance and polished graphics on certain devices, others experience significant issues such as stuttering and poor optimization, particularly on specific phones. Additionally, the presence of excessive ads detracts from the overall experience, leading some players to recommend alternative games.
- “Visually looks great, seems to be well optimized.”
- “Very polished, great art, and runs smoothly.”
- “Graphics seem unoptimized for my phone, and I never received my pre-registration reward.”
- “If you like the game concept but hate how poorly optimized this game is, just try Archero instead.”
- “So poorly optimized (and no, I'm not playing the game with a potato phone).”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate that it doesn't require extensive grinding for gear and heroes, others feel that certain elements, like fusing equipment and loot drops, can be tedious and overly grindy. Suggestions for improvement include adding daily missions and increasing the frequency of loot drops, particularly at higher difficulty levels.
- “I have completed everything other than grinding.”
- “Only issue I see is that it does get a bit grindy.”
- “Adding daily missions and challenges would help out (i.e. kill x amount of enemies, get x amount of gems). Loot drops and materials should be more frequent, especially at higher difficulties. Fusing equipment is very tedious and grindy.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The character development in Archero is noted for its unique lottery-style system, which adds an engaging layer to gameplay. Players appreciate the fluidity of the game and the appealing character designs, contributing to a fresh and original gaming experience. Regular updates further enhance the character development aspect, keeping it dynamic and interesting.
- “The character development system is intriguing, featuring a unique lottery style that keeps players engaged.”
- “Archero is constantly updated, offering fluid gameplay and great character design that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The combination of interesting art style and character development adds depth to the gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as somewhat lacking, with missions feeling lengthy and repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players express a desire for more engaging content, such as daily missions and improved loot drops, to enhance the narrative experience. Additionally, the tedious nature of fusing equipment adds to the grind, impacting the overall flow of the story.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as it prompts moments of reflection and connection, highlighted by features like reminders to pause and absorb the experience.