Bullshot
- November 22, 2016
- GATO STUDIO
Get on Steam"Bullshot" is a comedy platformer game with run & gun action, offering both single-player and local multi-player modes for 2 players. The game features 9 levels, 5 bonus stages, and multiple old TV display modes. As Frank F. Franky, players must fight against evil cardesians and set their rebel mates free, with endless ammo and 200% fun guaranteed.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic retro-style experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with fun gameplay and various visual filters.
- The developer is responsive to player feedback, actively implementing suggestions to improve the game.
- At its low price point, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment and is considered a good value for those who enjoy old-school run 'n' gun mechanics.
- The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the gameplay.
- Many players find the graphics and overall design to be subpar, with uninspired level layouts and repetitive audio.
- The game lacks sufficient health and checkpoints, leading to a frustrating experience, especially in the early levels.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the fun and smooth mechanics typical of side-scrollers, while others criticize the controls, visibility issues, and frequent glitches. While certain features like enemy charging and cover mechanics are appreciated, many find the overall experience tedious and unpolished, with complaints about the jump mechanics and lackluster tutorials. Despite these issues, some players enjoy the retro shooter elements and the ability to aim with a mouse or gamepad, indicating potential for improvement.
“The rest of the game mechanics are fairly good, with the ability to charge enemies for an insta-kill (beware, some of them can explode on your face!) and a cover button to hide in the background (can be used anywhere).”
“This game is simple and fun, with the ability to shoot your way through enemies while trying to dodge their bullets. The graphics are good, the gameplay is smooth, and there are no bugs or glitches. However, it can get old if you're not careful.”
“Boss mechanics are generally well done, with identifiable patterns if one is paying attention.”
“Summed up, these are: hard to see where you're supposed to go, difficult control scheme (controller and keyboard + mouse), super-duper annoying sound effects (especially voices), frequent glitches (especially camera-related), incredibly sub-par tutorials and generally tedious and unpolished gameplay.”
“The collectable mechanic is typical of many side-scrollers, though I have found some 'wall clipping' issues (the sewer level for one turtle, for example) which have forced a restart of the level--though the collectable was still counted.”
“The gameplay requires players to aim with the cursor which you can move with the mouse or gamepad.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a moral about perseverance and unexpected life outcomes, featuring a single-player mode with nine scenarios and bosses. While some players appreciate the engaging story mode and humor, others criticize the overall narrative depth, describing it as limited or nearly nonexistent. Overall, the story receives mixed reviews, with some finding it enjoyable and others deeming it lacking.
“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.”
“I recommend the game because I liked the story mode a lot, and to me, it deserves the price.”
“I'm waiting for the AR-K story to continue, but for me, there's no return to this type of game.”
“Overall, this is an enjoyable 'time-waster' with a limited backstory and a fair bit of humor with references to other games and shows/movies.”
“The look of the game, music, and retro game mechanics are great, but gameplay is awful and the story… to be honest, there is no story.”
“You have about ten levels and a bit of a story.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic 90s-inspired art style reminiscent of titles like Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, while others criticize the visuals as generic and lacking quality. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics are decent and contribute positively to the overall experience, especially at a low price point. However, some players find the graphics underwhelming and not worth the investment.
“With its Duke Nukem style, Terminator references, and pre-rendered 3D art style in the vein of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, Bullshot titillates the nostalgia fiber of the late 90s.”
“I am trying not to take the price into account as to whether to recommend or not, but needless to say that at dirt cheap you can take it just for the art style.”
“A really fun game with a nice art style!”
“Some redeeming factors would be the price (which is still not worth it), the music (which is still repetitive), and the homage visuals (which just hammer home the point of this being a bleak, try-hard imitation).”
“Very boring generic shoot-em-up with terrible graphics; don't bother wasting the cash on the game.”
“The graphical options are cute, but the gameplay is fairly typical of traditional side scrollers—with mouse aiming.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a brief escape, but is criticized for being repetitive and not enough to redeem the overall experience. While the retro-inspired visuals complement the music, they do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and narrative.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The look of the game, music, and retro game mechanics is great.”
“Some redeeming factors would be the price (which is still not worth it), the music (which is still repetitive), and the homage visuals (which just hammer home the point of this being a bleak, try-hard imitation).”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to unclear objectives, a challenging control scheme, and annoying sound effects. Additionally, frequent glitches, poor tutorials, and overall tedious gameplay contribute to a lackluster experience, with some even likening it to a points farming simulator.
“Summed up, these are: hard to see where you're supposed to go, difficult control scheme (controller and keyboard + mouse), super annoying sound effects (especially voices), frequent glitches (especially camera-related), incredibly sub-par tutorials, and generally tedious and unpolished gameplay.”
“Even has its very own points farming simulator.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to frequent glitches, particularly with the camera, and a frustrating control scheme that complicates navigation. Additionally, players report poor tutorials and unrefined gameplay, leading to an overall experience that feels tedious and unpolished. While the low price may attract some, the numerous bugs and basic design detract significantly from its value.
“Overall, it's hard to see where you're supposed to go, the control scheme is difficult (both with controller and keyboard + mouse), the sound effects are super annoying (especially the voices), and there are frequent glitches, particularly camera-related issues. The tutorials are incredibly sub-par, leading to generally tedious and unpolished gameplay.”
“The game is cheap, which might make you think it's worth checking out, but it's really buggy and extremely basic.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, with constant glitches and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, which is described as entertaining and vicious, complementing its old-school shoot'em-up style. Players appreciate the blend of action and comedic elements, enhancing the overall experience.
“Great indie game with a lot of humor backed by an old-school shoot 'em up style action adventure!”
“Vicious, entertaining, and funny.”
