Bullshot

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Bullshot is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by GATO STUDIO and was released on November 22, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Help Frank F. Franky fight the evil cardesians, zombies & robots while setting your arrested friends free. Bullshot is a run 'n gun game that tries to recover the essence of the 90s classics, such as Abuse, Contra or the Metal Slug sagas.

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gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic retro-style experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with fun graphics and engaging gameplay.
It has a variety of features including multiple game modes, achievements, and controller support, making it a good deal for its low price.
The developer is responsive to player feedback, actively implementing suggestions to improve the game.

The game suffers from poor controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and uninspired, with enemies respawning too quickly and levels lacking checkpoints.
The audio and visual elements are often criticized for being subpar, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the fun and smooth mechanics typical of retro side-scrollers, while others criticize the controls, visibility issues, and frequent glitches. Many noted the enjoyable combat mechanics, such as charging enemies and dodging bullets, but also pointed out the lackluster tutorials and tedious elements that can detract from the experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, significant improvements are needed for a more polished and engaging gameplay experience.
- “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 whilst trying to dodge their bullets. The graphics are good, the gameplay is smooth, and it is still a lot of fun to play with no bugs or glitches.”
- “The gameplay requires players to aim with the cursor, which you can move with the mouse or gamepad.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “All the mechanics of the platformer are simply made disgustingly, not even to f....k off, but ineptly.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, presented through a single-player mode featuring nine scenarios and various bosses. While some players appreciate the engaging story mode and its humorous references, others criticize the overall narrative as limited and lacking depth, describing it as more of a "time-waster" than a compelling experience.
- “I recommend the game because I liked a lot the story mode, and to me it deserves the price.”
- “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.”
- “- single player story mode with 9 different scenarios with bosses (5 bonus)”
- “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.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the nostalgic art style reminiscent of late 90s titles like Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, while others criticize them as generic and lacking quality. Despite some players finding the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, there are significant complaints about the overall graphical execution, leading to a divided opinion on their effectiveness.
- “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.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as relaxing yet repetitive, providing a brief sense of calm amidst an otherwise disappointing experience. While it contributes positively to the game's aesthetic, it fails to elevate the overall gameplay and narrative, which are criticized as lacking depth.
- “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.”
- “The music is enjoyable and adds a nice touch to the overall experience.”
- “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).”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, described as nice and funny, making it an enjoyable choice for casual play. Reviewers highlight its entertaining and vicious comedic elements, complemented by an old-school shoot'em-up style that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great indie game with a lot of humor backed by an old-school-esque shoot 'em up style action adventure!”
- “Vicious, entertaining, and funny.”
- “Nice, funny game to play when you have nothing to do.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to unclear objectives, a challenging control scheme, and annoying sound effects. Frequent glitches and poor tutorials contribute to a tedious and unpolished experience, making the grind feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge. Overall, the gameplay is marred by a lack of direction and refinement.
- “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.”
- “Even has its very own points farming simulator.”
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, particularly with the camera, and a challenging control scheme that complicates navigation. Additionally, the sound effects are deemed annoying, and the tutorials are considered inadequate, contributing to an overall sense of unpolished and tedious gameplay. While the low price may attract some players, the numerous bugs and basic design detract significantly from the experience.
- “The game is really buggy and very basic, which makes it hard to enjoy.”
- “It's difficult to see where you're supposed to go, and the control scheme is challenging whether you're using a controller or keyboard and mouse.”
- “Frequent glitches, especially with the camera, combined with sub-par tutorials and tedious gameplay, make for a frustrating experience.”