Centipede Gun

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Centipede Gun is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Mateusk2m and was released on December 21, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Centipede Gun" is a frenetic arcade-style shooter that incorporates twin-stick mechanics and bullet hell elements. Players control a powerful weapon, the "Centipede Gun," as they battle against hordes of insects and other creatures. With upgradeable abilities and a variety of enemies to face, each playthrough offers a unique, challenging experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with a charming aesthetic and great music.
Offers interesting mechanics for building and customizing your centipede, allowing for strategic gameplay.
Great value for the price, providing a satisfying experience despite its short playtime.

Controls can be frustrating, especially on the Steam Deck, making movement difficult.
The game feels too short, with only about 3 hours of content before completion.
Lacks variety in enemies and achievements, which may limit replayability.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by an engaging core loop that allows players to creatively build and customize their centipede using various units, offering a satisfying experience enhanced by appealing visuals and sound effects. While the intuitive mechanics and fast progression are praised, the game suffers from a lack of content, with only about three hours of gameplay before completion, and some balancing issues. Overall, it provides a fun and accessible experience, though it could benefit from more enemy and stage variety to enhance replayability.
- “The core gameplay loop is very satisfying (the sound for dealing damage is so great), and I think if the game were built upon with more enemy and stage variety it would be something that would be really great to pop on and play through a loop.”
- “The gameplay, visuals, and sounds provide an enjoyable and fun experience with the waves of enemies and the complexity and variety of combinations in the units you add to the centipede. It gives you room to experiment and try a lot of different things, having fun mixing the effects and trying different shapes.”
- “The game features a spectacular mechanic that allows players to create a centipede using various equipment to buff their units and deploy units to deal damage to enemies.”
- “However, there is literally only 3 hours of gameplay before you beat the game.”
- “However, my main challenge with the game lies in its movement mechanics.”
- “A fun little game with some balancing issues but a solid core gameplay loop.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, with many users expressing a desire for it to be available for listening outside of gameplay. It complements the action effectively, enhancing the overall experience with a phenomenal soundtrack that elevates the combat and movement dynamics. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The music is way too good and needs to be uploaded somewhere so I can listen to it more.”
- “This, however, is adorable, the combat is punchy, and the music is phenomenal.”
- “Shooting everyone with smooth movement and an incredible soundtrack is something else.”
humor
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their engaging visuals that enhance the gameplay experience, allowing players to enjoy experimenting with various unit combinations and effects. The overall aesthetic contributes to a fun and dynamic atmosphere as players face waves of enemies.
- “The gameplay, visuals, and sounds provide an enjoyable and fun experience with the waves of enemies. The complexity and variety of combinations in the units you add to the centipede allow for experimentation and creativity, making it exciting to mix effects and try different shapes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while grinding can lead to an incredibly overpowered build that makes combat effortless, the process of reaching that level of power can be tedious and time-consuming.
- “Your build can become incredibly overpowered - it got to a point where I didn't have to move and I'd absolutely slaughter all enemies - but getting to that point can be tedious.”