eXceed Gun Bullet Children

49%
Game Brain Score Based on 203 reviews
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  • story
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eXceed Gun Bullet Children is a bullet hell game where humanity is at war with vampires and deviants. Players can choose from three Gun Bullet Children, each with their own storyline, and fight through five stages of intense boss battles. The game features a slowdown feature for precise maneuvering and a graze system to charge up powerful super-weapons. This is the original Japanese import version with English language manual.

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49%
Audience ScoreBased on 203 reviews
music18 positive mentions
graphics9 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique character design and theme that stands out.
  • It has a decent soundtrack that some players find enjoyable.
  • The game has brought players closer together, providing a shared experience for families.
  • The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including low frame rates and crashes.
  • Gameplay can feel slow and repetitive, with long pauses between enemy encounters.
  • The lack of English translation and poor controls make it frustrating for many players.
  • music47 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the upbeat trance and catchy pop tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as repetitive and lacking personality. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to create a vibrant atmosphere, but a significant number find it mediocre or disappointing compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight by some, but a letdown for others, reflecting a divide in player preferences.

    • “I like the music and visual style of this game.”
    • “The game also has fast catchy pop background music to keep players excited in the game as an arcade shooter, great voice acting and variable dialogue lines that are different depending on the character being chosen to play in the game.”
    • “A decent danmaku with a pretty damn good soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack was disappointing in my opinion.”
    • “Really terrible, repetitive music.”
    • “The soundtrack has no personality and gets old pretty fast, which is a problem considering there's not that much happening onscreen for most of the level.”
  • gameplay33 mentions

    The gameplay of *Exceed - Gun Bullet Children* is a mixed experience, with some players appreciating its bullet hell mechanics and character variety, while others criticize its lack of depth, optimization issues, and frequent FPS drops. The game features attractive anime graphics and a casual introduction to the genre, but many feel it falls short compared to its predecessors, with poorly executed offensive mechanics and frustrating resolution constraints. Overall, while it offers a few hours of arcade shooter fun, it may not satisfy those seeking a more polished or engaging gameplay experience.

    • “After spending a few hours to troubleshoot the problems with the game and to play through all three characters in the story part of the game, 'Exceed - Gun Bullet Children' is a short arcade bullet hell shooter that offers a few hours of arcade shooter gameplay with attractive anime graphics, voice acting, background music, artwork, and casual gameplay as an introduction to the 'Exceed' series.”
    • “Exceed is a shmup bullet hell style, the main menu is beautiful, it has great gameplay and many playable characters.”
    • “The extremely long boss battles actually somewhat add to the gameplay; I think... kind of a mental endurance game.”
    • “Gameplay-wise, it reminded me of a poor man's Ikaruga with little girls instead of ships.”
    • “The gameplay is boring and really has no depth to it; all the text in the game isn't even in a real language, though there's copious amounts of it, and the game is stuck at a terrible resolution that can't be changed.”
    • “Ultimately, gameplay matters most in a bullet hell game, and Exceed falls short there too.”
  • story27 mentions

    The story of the game is generally criticized for being incoherent, minimal, and poorly translated, with many players noting that it lacks direction and depth. While some appreciate the character designs and find the narrative interesting, the overwhelming consensus is that the story is not a significant aspect of the gameplay, often overshadowed by technical issues and the need for language patches. Overall, the narrative is seen as a secondary element, with gameplay taking precedence.

    • “While I found the story to actually be pretty interesting and the character designs to be really appealing, there are too many issues holding this game back.”
    • “What I like about the game is the story, the well-written characters, and the synchronization (which is in Japanese) sounds very well.”
    • “That's a shame because the story is nice to read (though it's not really important for the game).”
    • “The story is incoherent and boring; the voice acting is very amateurish.”
    • “The story, minimal and nonsensical as Touhou style shooters are, doesn't even come up since the subtitles are not translated.”
    • “On top of all of this, they didn't even bother to translate the script, meaning the minimal story appears as Japanese characters only.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are dated and lack detail, often describing them as monotonous and lifeless. While some appreciate the character artwork and anime style, the overall presentation is criticized for being basic and poorly optimized, leading to significant frame rate issues during gameplay. Additionally, the absence of graphics settings and low resolution options further detracts from the visual experience.

    • “Great shmup with nice visuals and soundtrack.”
    • “As a doujin bullet hell shooter, it has great artwork in the character sprites, character special move names in Japanese flashing across the screen which resembles an action manga, game and soundtrack album covers, Steam badges, emoticons, and profile backgrounds which make it attractive to showcase on profile.”
    • “After spending a few hours to troubleshoot the problems with the game and to play through all three characters in the story part of the game, exceed - gun bullet children is a short arcade bullet hell shooter that offers a few hours of arcade shooter gameplay with attractive anime graphics, voice acting, background music, artwork, and casual gameplay as an introduction to the exceed series.”
    • “Sadly, the dated graphics and game engine (as a game that was released back in 2005) have brought with it a lot of problems with the Steam version of the game.”
    • “The graphics are sub-par even for the kind of game it is; the backgrounds are terrible, once more the word 'lifeless' comes to mind. Bullets are nothing but red dots and arrows, enemy design is lackluster and repeated, and overall there is not a single thing this game does that could be called unique.”
    • “The graphics are bad; there is little detail in the characters, and the bullets and enemies are bland.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is severely lacking, with users reporting significant frame rate drops, lag, and stuttering, particularly during intense graphic moments. Limited options for adjusting settings, frequent crashes, and poor performance across various machines further exacerbate the issue, making it difficult for players to achieve a smooth experience. Overall, while the gameplay and other elements are satisfactory, the optimization needs considerable improvement.

    • “The game itself is fine as far as gameplay, sound, enemies, etc. It just needs to be optimized a bit better.”
    • “You need to put in effort to get it to run smoothly; options are very limited.”
    • “There may also be significant frame rate drops in the form of lagging and stuttering, especially during graphic-intensive segments when a lot of bullets are being thrown about and a character is doing a special move.”
    • “The game itself is fine as far as gameplay, sound, enemies, etc.; it just needs to be optimized a bit better.”
    • “There is no optimization in this game; you can't change the resolution, and in my personal experience, I have been experiencing frequent crashes. Other people seem to be having problems as well.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with users rating it 2 out of 10, citing a lack of engaging content that would encourage multiple playthroughs. While some find it playable, the overall sentiment suggests that the game does not offer significant incentives for replaying.

    • “I'm sorry, but I personally see next to no replay value in this particular game.”
    • “Not a long game, but the replay value is fair.”
    • “They are playable.”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is perceived as lacking clarity, with players noting an interesting story and appealing character designs but feeling that the development itself is not well-executed or easily understood. Despite the game's unique themes and aesthetics, these issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “While I found the story to actually be pretty interesting and the character designs to be really appealing, there are too many issues holding this game back.”
    • “I can't understand any character development; I assume there is some.”
    • “The characters feel flat and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “There seems to be little to no progression in the characters' arcs, making it hard to connect with them.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, including issues with bullet detection and language settings, as well as problems with windowed mode. Overall, players find the game to be quite unstable and frustrating.

    • “All sorts of buggy stuff happen, and I don't even know if I'm grazing the bullets at all.”
    • “Buggy, not in English, can't change it to windowed mode, and many more problems on the issue simulator!”
    • “Buggy as hell.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its genuine funniness, though some players find it challenging to fully engage with it.

    • “No seriously, it's really funny but kind of hard.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting that bosses have an overwhelming amount of health, leading to tedious encounters even on lower difficulty settings.

    • “The bosses are incredibly sponge-like, taking far too many hits before they become tedious, even at the easiest difficulty levels.”
    • “Grinding feels like an endless chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
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