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.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and satisfying combat system, reminiscent of classic vehicular combat games like Twisted Metal and Vigilante 8.
- It offers a variety of vehicles and game modes, providing a decent amount of content for an early access title.
- The graphics and gameplay mechanics are generally well-received, with many players enjoying the overall experience despite its unfinished state.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates since 2020, leading to a lack of online multiplayer and community support.
- Many players report clunky controls, poor AI, and various bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is criticized for its limited content, with few maps and vehicles available, making it feel incomplete and grindy.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by chaotic combat and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Twisted Metal, though it suffers from a lack of content due to its early access status. Players appreciate the smooth controls and strategic elements, but many suggest improvements such as a comprehensive manual, varied weapon mechanics, and additional game modes to enhance the experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and runs well, it could benefit from more depth and variety.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and optimization, particularly on lower-end systems, with many appreciating the physics and environmental interactivity. However, some players criticize the distracting outlines and highlights around vehicles, which hinder stealth gameplay and can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are considered good, they do not always match the promotional screenshots, and issues with control settings have also been noted.
“Such an underrated game...the gameplay is amazing, the graphics and sound too, the game is really fun, the design is great too.”
“Beautiful Unreal Engine 4 graphics, and great optimization on older lower-end CPU systems!”
“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.”
“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...)”
“It has swell graphics, but there's one problem.”
- music11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is currently lacking, with multiple users noting the absence of any in-game soundtrack, which contributes to a monotonous experience. While some appreciate the game's mechanics, they express a strong desire for varied battle music and overall sound improvements. As the game is still in early access, players hope for future updates to address these audio shortcomings.
“I do like some of the mechanics; it would be nice to have different battle music.”
“Also try playing the Vigilante 8: 2nd Offense soundtrack for even more madness; it's brilliant and I hope they keep updating the game.”
“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 and sound options to turn down music and game sounds.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the engaging gameplay and mission completion aspects of the game, but feel that the story is lacking depth, particularly in the current modes which do not offer a narrative. Many suggest incorporating character backstories and unique abilities tied to the vehicles to enhance the storytelling experience, reminiscent of classic car shooter games.
“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.”
“Characters with different personalities that reflect on the cars they drive and the special weapons/abilities the cars have. This could tie in with a story mode, similar to what the old car shooter classic games had.”
“There is no story like TM, currently only DM and TDM modes.”
“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 could tie in with a story mode, similar to what the old car shooter classic games had.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game generally runs well and features good graphics, but players are frustrated by intrusive outlines and highlights that detract from stealth gameplay and immersion. Additionally, there are reports of bugs, such as unexpected character movements, which can disrupt the overall experience. Despite these issues, many users feel the game is still enjoyable and has potential.
“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.”
“The game isn't even complete and runs great!”
“The game is incredibly buggy; often, you get thrown up in the air unexpectedly.”
“I want to have fun with my vroom-vroom-shooty-deathmatch, not grind in multiplayer lobbies with my first buggy.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features impressive Unreal Engine 4 graphics and performs well on older, lower-end CPU systems, indicating good optimization in that regard. However, players feel that further optimization is needed, particularly for online play, 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, please do something about it.”
“The performance issues are frustrating, making it hard to enjoy the game as intended.”
“There are significant lag and loading problems that detract from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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.”
“The grinding in this game is excessive; it feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
“I spent hours trying to level up, but the rewards are so minimal that it just feels pointless.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express concern that the game's low initial price may lead to additional monetization strategies in the future, particularly a strong aversion to the inclusion of 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.”
