Diesel Guns
- September 22, 2016
- LLC Intenzibne
Get on Steam"Diesel Guns" is a multiplayer-focused first-person shooter set in a dieselpunk universe. Players can choose from various classes, each with unique loadouts and abilities, and engage in fast-paced combat across several modes and maps. The game features vehicular combat, destructible environments, and a unique art style that complements its high-octane action.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and satisfying combat system that is reminiscent of classic vehicular combat games like Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8.
- Players can enjoy single-player mode with bots, which provides a decent experience despite the lack of online multiplayer.
- The game has potential for growth with plans for more content, including additional vehicles, maps, and game modes.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates since 2020, leading to a dead online community and limited content.
- Many players report clunky controls, poor physics, and a lack of essential features like music and proper key mapping.
- The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, with bots either being too easy or overly aggressive, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by chaotic combat and smooth mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Twisted Metal, offering a fun and strategic experience. However, players note a lack of content in its early access state and suggest improvements such as an in-game manual and more varied weapon mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and engaging, it could benefit from additional depth and customization options.
“The balance of weapons seems just about perfect, and so does the gameplay.”
“You're never struggling to try to make a certain mechanic like ramming or ground pounding work right; it's not too easy either, but it just feels good when you use it.”
“All this makes up for a pretty strategic, but also action-packed kind of gameplay that never bores. I'm glad to see many people online are playing it.”
“Gameplay is dull, messy, and plain boring.”
“As of right now, the game is severely lacking in overall content due to it being an early access alpha title, but what's there will make the gameplay feel near complete when you're in a deathmatch and blowing up enemies!”
“Some guns should only shoot where the car is facing, some guns should be super accurate but hard to hit and require good aim to land, some can be easy to shoot and land but do little damage... you need variation in not just the animations and mechanics of the weapons, but the usability/timing/skill of using the weapon so there's some mastery and preference among users and weapon types.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and optimization, particularly on lower-end systems, with many noting the impressive use of Unreal Engine 4. However, the presence of distracting outlines and highlights on vehicles detracts from the overall experience, hindering stealth gameplay and immersion. While the visuals are solid, some players feel they do not match the promotional screenshots, and there are concerns about control settings resetting and other technical issues.
“Such an underrated game... the gameplay is amazing, the graphics and sound too, the game is really fun, the design is great.”
“Beautiful Unreal Engine 4 graphics, and great optimization on older lower-end CPU systems!”
“Graphics are great, I love the physics (perfect for a vehicle combat game) and the weapons are nice and diverse.”
“Graphics are not near the screenshots, even on maxed out 'cinematic' setting with all the bells and whistles.”
“- Poor settings (why are the controls only visible in the loading screen which takes like 2 seconds? Also, each time I start the game, the graphic settings reset to normal and I have to change them again. And as a cherry on top - something broke with my camera, can't steer it with the mouse any longer. Checked the whole settings menu and pressed all buttons on my keyboard - nothing can change this, I suppose. Can't play like this...)”
“The graphics aren't mind-blowing by any means, but they are the best they need to be for this type of game that needs to be fast and not cluttered with a bunch of glitzy effects.”
- music22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is largely criticized, with multiple users noting the complete absence of an in-game soundtrack, which leads to a monotonous experience dominated by engine noises. While some players express hope for future updates to include music and varied battle themes, the current lack of audio elements is seen as a significant drawback. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from the addition of music to enhance gameplay.
“Also try playing listening to the Vigilante 8 2nd Offense soundtrack for even more madness; it's brilliant and I hope they keep updating the game.”
“I do like some of the mechanics; it would be nice to have different battle music.”
“Just add some music, plain and simple; the car engine noise gets really bland and boring after a while.”
“Sounds are awful and there's no music whatsoever.”
“Just add some music, plain and simple, the car engine noise gets really bland and boring after a while.”
“The game is brand new and in early access, so it just needs more maps, sound options to turn down music and game sounds.”
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, primarily focusing on multiplayer modes without a substantial narrative. Players express a desire for deeper character backstories and a more developed story mode, reminiscent of classic car shooter games, to enhance the overall experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a compelling story detracts from its potential as a favorite.
“Characters with different personalities, and that reflects on the cars they drive and what special weapons/abilities the car has. This would tie in perhaps with a story mode, similar to what the old car shooter classic games had.”
“Would easily be one of my favorite games, playing with friends, experiencing a story, completing missions, unlocking stuff, and just having fun with the gameplay and satisfying destruction.”
“There is no story like TM, currently DM and TDM modes only.”
“One thing I would add to each car is somewhat of a backstory about the driver.”
“Characters with different personalities that reflect on the cars they drive and what special weapons/abilities the car has. This would tie in perhaps with a story mode, similar to what the old car shooter classic games had.”
- stability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability with smooth performance and good graphics; however, players are frustrated by intrusive visual outlines that hinder stealth gameplay and highlight their vehicles excessively. Additionally, some users report occasional bugs, such as being thrown into the air, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many agree that the game runs well for an incomplete title.
“The game runs great, the graphics are pretty darn good, but the graphics are utterly ruined by stupid outlines/highlights of your own vehicle in certain situations of being bullied by bots in far better vehicles. This means there's no hiding, no stealth tactics, and every bot or other player knows exactly where you are at any given time, which is utterly ridiculous.”
“The game isn't even complete and runs great!”
“The game runs great, and the graphics are pretty darn good!”
“The game is incredibly buggy; often, you get thrown up in the air.”
“I want to have fun with my vroom-vroom-shooty-deathmatch, not grind in multiplayer lobbies with my first buggy.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features impressive Unreal Engine 4 graphics and is well-optimized for older, lower-end CPU systems. However, players feel that further optimization is needed, particularly for online gameplay, which currently lacks activity.
“Beautiful Unreal Engine 4 graphics, and great optimization on older, lower-end CPU systems!”
“The game has potential, but it needs optimization; the online experience is empty. Developers need to do something about this.”
“The game has potential, but it needs optimization; the online experience is empty. Developers need to do something about this.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, as unlocking new vehicles requires significant time investment, with minimal experience points awarded for losing matches, even with good performance.
“In my 94 minutes of playtime, I managed to unlock only the first three vehicles, so this is super grindy to gain access to the whole roster. Losing matches gains almost no XP even if you performed well.”
“In my 94 minutes of playtime, I managed to unlock only the first three vehicles, so this is super grindy to gain access to the whole roster. Losing matches gains almost no XP even if you performed well.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the game's low price may indicate future monetization strategies, particularly a strong aversion to the inclusion of loot boxes. There is a clear desire for fair monetization practices that do not exploit players.
“Based on the relatively low price tag, I believe there will be some kind of extra monetization later on, so first and foremost, do not put loot boxes. For the love of God, the Virgin Mary, and baby Jesus, do not put loot boxes.”
“Based on the relatively low price tag, I believe there will be some kind of extra monetization later on, so first and foremost, do not put loot boxes... for the love of God, the Virgin Mary, and baby Jesus, do not put loot boxes.”
