Gal*Gun: Double Peace

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Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a single player role playing shooter game with fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. and was released on September 27, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Gal*Gun: Double Peace," players assume the role of a high school student targeted by angelic cupid Hodai, who accidentally makes him highly desirable to female students. The goal is to navigate the school grounds, fending off love-struck admirers with a "Pheromone Shot" while seeking the angel responsible for this predicament. This rail-shooter game features various storylines and endings depending on the player's choices and accuracy in targeting specific girls.

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story50 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Unique blend of rail shooter and dating sim mechanics, providing a fun and quirky experience.
Multiple story paths and endings enhance replayability, keeping the gameplay interesting.
Humorous and over-the-top premise with colorful visuals and catchy soundtrack.

Frequent crashes, particularly at critical points in the game, significantly hinder the experience.
Controls can be confusing, especially for keyboard and mouse users, as many prompts are designed for controllers.
High price point for the game and its DLC, which some players feel is not justified given the content.

story
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mix of humor and absurdity, featuring multiple branching paths and endings that enhance replayability. While some players found the narrative surprisingly engaging and entertaining, others noted its simplicity and reliance on typical tropes. Overall, the story is described as fun and quirky, appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted, lewd themes.
- “The story is charming with a good game system.”
- “The story hilariously plays with a ton of 'notice me senpai' and harem tropes as you, Houdai, end up being shot by a cupid-angel named Ekoro when suddenly girls at your school fall in love with you.”
- “Great gameplay, great story, loads of endings, multiple paths to choose from; it's great.”
- “The story doesn't really matter, since it's essentially an excuse to have girls throw themselves at you.”
- “Overall the story is just stupid and poorly written, but it's what you get with games like these that rely on sex appeal.”
- “If you're going into the game expecting something deep and serious, you'll be disappointed, since this game knows how crazy the plot is.”
gameplay
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
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The gameplay is primarily an on-rails shooter that combines simple mechanics with a humorous and lewd premise, featuring multiple story paths and endings that enhance replayability. While some players find the gameplay repetitive and the controls challenging, especially with keyboard and mouse, many appreciate the fun, engaging mechanics and cute character designs. Overall, the game offers enjoyable gameplay with a mix of fanservice and light RPG elements, appealing to fans of the genre despite its limitations.
- “But the real winner is the gameplay!”
- “The gameplay is fun, story is decent, art is cute, and the music is great.”
- “Gameplay's pure solid fun and there's lots of replayability, with multiple routes, secrets, endings, and lots of collectibles.”
- “Regardless of how exciting the gameplay can be, having to second-guess your controls on keyboard and mouse most of the time, even during missions, is a big letdown for me.”
- “The gameplay is not much, and if you're not into 'shooting girls and giving them ecstasy,' then I guarantee you will not like it.”
- “The basic gameplay gets repetitive with a lack of interesting stage design; most environments are quite boring, and there is no PlayStation Move support.”
humor
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky, over-the-top, and filled with anime references, making for a unique and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the hilarious writing, silly situations, and colorful visuals, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere despite some raunchy elements. Overall, the game is noted for its fast-paced, absurd humor that keeps players engaged and laughing throughout.
- “Unexpectedly a quirky game that offers a unique and humorous experience.”
- “It's actually quite funny at moments, because of how bonkers the writing is and that really adds to the charm of it, which I definitely appreciated.”
- “The story hilariously plays with a ton of 'notice me senpai' and harem tropes as you, Houdai, end up being shot by a cupid-angel named Ekoro when suddenly girls in your school fall in love with you.”
graphics
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant, anime-inspired art style and colorful visuals, showcasing the capabilities of the platform. However, some users note issues such as lack of anti-aliasing, choppy performance, and graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. While many find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the game's tone, others criticize them as outdated or lacking in options for customization.
- “Graphically, it really does a great job at showcasing the power of the PS Vita.”
- “This game has excellent graphics and motion design.”
- “The graphics are pretty decent for a port and the art style is pretty cute.”
- “Graphics are decent, but the game lacks anti-aliasing which is very annoying.”
- “Terrible graphics, screen tearing up the ass, no 2k res, the story is like meh af.”
- “The graphics look like they are from 2008.”
replayability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game boasts high replayability due to its multiple routes, endings, and hidden collectibles, encouraging players to explore different choices and complete various tasks. While some players note that the core gameplay can become repetitive, many appreciate the depth offered by branching paths and character interactions, making it appealing for completionists and those seeking to uncover all story elements. Overall, the replay value is considered significant, with many players willing to return for additional playthroughs.
- “Has a lot of replayability because you can choose different routes, and during the level selection, you can sometimes pick the location to visit.”
- “It has tons of replayability due to the different endings.”
- “Gameplay's pure solid fun and there's lots of replayability, with multiple routes, secrets, endings, and lots of collectibles.”
- “I don't see a ton of replayability though, outside of just wanting to see other endings.”
- “Fun game with multiple routes to take for replay value; however, the core gameplay is very simple and gets stale quickly.”
- “Each playthrough allows you to go on different routes to pursue different love interests, increasing its overall replay value, but unfortunately, boss fights are exactly the same regardless of who you choose.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and upbeat nature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and reflecting the game's cheerful tone. While some players find the soundtrack enjoyable and memorable, others note a lack of variety and occasional repetitiveness in certain tracks. Overall, the sound design is considered effective, contributing positively to character development and emotional moments within the story.
- “The soundtrack is catchy, which doesn't let the gameplay tame down.”
- “One aspect I appreciate is the introduction of a new song for each character after achieving their true ending.”
- “The music itself reflects the bright and cheerful tone of the game with a very upbeat and catchy soundtrack.”
- “The music is okay, it could use some more variety in some levels.”
- “Gal*gun: double peace is an extremely repetitive rail shooter with a subpar scenario, shallow characters, mediocre soundtrack and ridiculously overpriced DLC (207,76€ for all costumes and items).”
- “Great game if you like scoring, panties and obnoxious music that will stay in your head for the next decade.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of heartwarming and silly moments, with players finding the harem route surprisingly romantic and wholesome. Despite its lewd content, the game evokes feelings of attraction and nostalgia, with engaging dialogue and emotionally conflicting scenarios that resonate with players. Overall, it offers a unique blend of fun and emotional engagement, making it a memorable experience for fans of the genre.
- “The game is basically 'every weeb's dream', getting followed by cute anime girls, so yeah 11/10 for this one because at least it made me feel attractive even though it's just a virtual world.... :^(”
- “Cute, silly, heartwarming, and fun.”
- “Even the harem route is surprisingly romantic and wholesome.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is a poorly optimized port for PC, leading to frequent crashes and performance issues. While some users report stable performance on older hardware, others highlight the lack of essential graphical options like v-sync and anti-aliasing, necessitating manual adjustments to improve visuals. Overall, the game's performance can vary significantly depending on the system, with some experiencing frustrating dips in frame rates.
- “Performance is great; the game is potato/toaster friendly.”
- “Performance is also pretty good. My gaming PC is about five years old, and the game runs at a pretty stable 60fps, though during a test run through a stage, it seemed to dip to 45fps in some wide, open areas.”
- “Hilarious game featuring multiple routes and different endings based on your choices, with performance during mini-games and if you help the girls with their requests.”
- “Great game, absolutely horrendous port that is unoptimized for PC and frequently crashes.”
- “Also, the game has mediocre optimization due to being a port, so you have to play with config files to make the game look better.”
- “- Badly optimized with non-existent v-sync and anti-aliasing options in the game's in-game options menu.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it requires replaying levels multiple times to unlock different endings and achievements. While the game offers a unique experience, the repetitive nature of grinding can diminish enjoyment, especially after the initial runs. Overall, it is seen as a mix of mindless fun and frustration due to unresponsive controls and the time investment needed to fully complete the game.
- “The game is rather short, a single route taking you roughly 2 hours, and to actually get every ending it would take roughly 12 to 13 hours. Honestly, I found the game tedious after the first two runs.”
- “The game can get quite tedious at times, as you have to play back the same levels multiple times to get the different endings.”
- “The achievements are not luck-based but require a fair bit of grinding.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game excels in character development, contributing positively to the plot and entertainment value, though some reviews note a greater emphasis on absurd situations rather than deep character growth. While the character designs are praised for their artistic quality, there are minor critiques regarding their visual presentation.
- “At being what this game tries to be, it does very well in everything, including plot, soundtrack, character development, and, most importantly, entertainment value.”
- “The character designs were spot on.”
- “The art is also brilliant; something about the character design just really works well for me, and I enjoy watching the animated characters moving, even if just waiting for me to click the next button.”
- “- a story that builds on the original Gal*Gun, with more of a focus on ridiculous situations than character development.”
- “Only real issue is that the character designs sometimes look cross-eyed for no reason.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some players have found workarounds, the overall experience is marred by these issues, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment.
- “Buggy, awful mess.”
- “Some people experience this bug while others do not, and there are posts on the game's discussion page for troubleshooting this.”
- “That combined with the bad dating sim elements and the buggy mess that leads to numerous crashes makes it not worth my time to continue trying to get through it, as quirky as it may be.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the monetization strategy, feeling that downloadable content (DLC) should have been included in the base game rather than being offered as an additional purchase, which contributes to a perception of excessive microtransactions.
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall experience.”
- “I love that the DLC adds meaningful content without being overly expensive.”
- “Personally, I think the DLC belongs in the base game; otherwise, it's just another game that relies on microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as essential content is locked behind paywalls.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features gated by microtransactions, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”

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Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a role playing shooter game with fantasy and romance themes.

Gal*Gun: Double Peace is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Gal*Gun: Double Peace.

Gal*Gun: Double Peace was released on September 27, 2016.

Gal*Gun: Double Peace was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD..

Gal*Gun: Double Peace has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Gal*Gun: Double Peace is a single player game.

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