Footgun: Underground
- April 30, 2024
- Turtle Knight Games
Get on SteamIn "Footgun: Underground," players wake up in a future cryo capsule with a cybernetic leg and a ball as their only weapon. They must navigate random rooms, fight creatures, and upgrade equipment in this Roguelike game, with permadeath adding to the challenge. Precise control and understanding of the ball's behavior are crucial for success in this post-apocalyptic, underground world. Character count: 210
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and creative mechanic of using soccer balls as weapons, providing a fresh take on the roguelike genre.
- The skill curve is well-designed, making it satisfying to master the controls and progress through the game.
- The art style and character designs are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable overall aesthetic.
- The inventory management system is poorly designed, making it frustrating to navigate and manage items during gameplay.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and environments, leading to repetitive gameplay experiences.
- Quality of life improvements are needed, such as the ability to rebind keys and better inventory visibility, to enhance the overall experience.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this unique roguelike is centered around a soccer ball mechanic, offering chaotic and engaging combat that is both fun and addictive. While the game features a fresh and creative approach with a variety of characters and items, some players note a lack of variety and potential frustrations with certain mechanics. Overall, it provides a satisfying experience with a strong core gameplay loop that is easy to learn but challenging to master.
“In summary, Footgun: Underground is a roaring roguelike with chaotic gameplay, fun combat, and a simple but addictive premise - boot footballs at your enemies!”
“The unique ball mechanic adds a fresh feel to your usual roguelike experience.”
“The core mechanics and upgrades synergize incredibly well with the environmental hazards of each biome.”
“It's a unique roguelike with a unique mechanic with the soccer ball as the player's weapon, but the lack of variety and some options being actually antagonistic to the player makes it hard to recommend this game even to the most die-hard roguelike fans.”
“The game mechanic alone is enough to carry this game, but movement sometimes feels a tad clunky; though I am using mouse and keyboard, a controller may be better.”
“There is also no story whatsoever, so it's all purely about the gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and immersive, enhancing the overall experience, though some players may find it not to their personal taste. It effectively complements the gameplay without being intrusive.
“The music is pleasant and immerses you in the situation.”
“It's a super crazy and highly addictive idea to play a roguelike with a soccer ball as a weapon; it's mega addictive, very entertaining, and has a very original design.”
“The music isn't my style, but it doesn't get in the way.”
“The music is pleasant and sets the mood, but it's not something I would listen to outside of the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of 16-bit SNES style, featuring a simple yet charming aesthetic that complements the game's humor. Players appreciate this nostalgic visual approach, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“The graphics are a nostalgic throwback to 16-bit SNES style, which adds a charming simplicity to the game.”
“I love the humor as well as the aesthetics of the game.”
“Graphics: throwback to 16-bit SNES and very simple because...”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is unoriginal and doesn't stand out in today's gaming landscape.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that the game offers significant replayability due to the presence of multiple bosses that can be encountered across different runs, along with the opportunity to unlock new content each time.
“I see there are more bosses available than you can encounter in one run, so there is some replay value, besides unlocking new content each time.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to explore different strategies.”
“With various character builds and unlockable features, I find myself coming back to try new combinations and experiences.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel repetitive and dull.”
“Once you've seen all the content, there's little incentive to replay the game.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics leads to a lack of replayability.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for greater depth in both base and character development, indicating that the current level of character growth feels insufficient.
“I would like to see more depth added to the character development.”
“I would like to see more depth added to the base and character development.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, focusing solely on gameplay without any story elements.
“There is also no story whatsoever, so it's all purely about the gameplay.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay invested.”
