GIGABUSTER
- October 3, 2022
- WALLER
Get on Steam"GIGABUSTER is a single-player Action game with stunning graphics, where you play as Liz, determined to stop corporate mergers funded by the enigmatic "Happiness Project." Infiltrate 9 companies, tackle stages in any order, and enjoy a variety of movement options, weapons, and powerups. Skip dialogues and cinematics for quick action, and upgrade your heroic appearance in the shop. Engage in arguments with a colorful cast of everyday CEOs and experience fast-paced combat."
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and creatively themed levels, reminiscent of classic Mega Man titles.
- Controls are generally responsive and fluid, allowing for enjoyable movement and combat.
- The game offers a fun experience with a decent story and engaging gameplay mechanics, appealing to fans of the Mega Man series.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with the camera and control responsiveness, which can hinder gameplay.
- Level and enemy design often lack polish, leading to frustrating experiences where players can be hit by attacks they should have avoided.
- The abundance of mechanics and abilities can make the game feel unbalanced, reducing the challenge and making it easy to bypass hazards.
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of Gigabuster are praised for their imaginative and bold ameri-core aesthetic, reminiscent of classic Mega Man games, featuring fluid animations and a vibrant art style. However, some players note that the visuals can sometimes hinder gameplay, particularly against smaller enemies with subtle attack patterns. Additionally, the lack of standard graphics options, such as resolution and vsync, is a drawback that some users hope will be addressed in future installments.
“Gigabuster is a very pretty game, with a lot of imagination and thought put into its visuals, and with a decent enough story.”
“Reminds me of old school Mega Man with a fun aesthetic and fluid animations and combat.”
“It's a fun speed game with tight movement and combat, and the art style is really good for what it is.”
“- There are a lot of standard options missing from the graphics settings, most notably resolution and VSync.”
“The art style is okay, but I would understand if it puts off a few people.”
“Overall, I like how the game feels and hope a second part can be made with a better art style and tweaking of mechanics.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with many mechanics that feel underutilized and often forgotten, leading to a rush-through approach. While the movement is praised for its fluidity, it can be overly powerful, and the game is relatively short, clocking in under three hours. Despite some bugs and the need for further tweaks, recent quality of life improvements have enhanced the overall experience, making it more enjoyable for fans of the genre.
“Overall, I like how the game feels and hope a second part can be made with a better art style and tweaking of mechanics.”
“The base price is justified for the amount of gameplay there is, even if the game's a little short (I beat the game in less than 3 hours on my first run), so I do think I got my money's worth. If you're lucky enough to get the game on sale, then it's definitely a steal.”
“There are still a few bugs and gameplay tweaks that need to be sorted out, but a lot of the fixes and quality of life changes have greatly improved my experience with the game, and I found myself enjoying it way more than when I played it the first time.”
“Those mechanics should have more use during the stages or on bosses.”
“If you've had the chance to read my review before, you've probably recalled that I wouldn't have recommended this game unless you were a fan of the Mega Man Zero series due to the gameplay and game feel not hitting the mark.”
“So again, there are still a few bugs and gameplay tweaks that still need to be sorted out, but a lot of the fixes and quality of life changes have greatly improved my experience on the game, and I found myself enjoying the game way more than when I played it the first time.”
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story of Gigabuster is generally regarded as decent but somewhat generic within the cyberpunk genre, featuring familiar themes of rebellion against a tech corporation. While the characters are likable and the dialogue includes humor, some players find the writing to be a bit off. The game also offers a mode to skip cutscenes for those less interested in the narrative.
“Gigabuster is a very pretty game, with a lot of imagination and thought put into its visuals, and with a decent enough story.”
“A fun little game with a surprisingly decent story.”
“On top of that, I like the themes the story seems to be getting across.”
“Characters drive the story instead of themselves into the ground.”
“My only real complaints are that controlling the main character doesn't feel as weighty as I would like and the story/writing feels weird.”
“The story's fine, if a little generic to the cyberpunk genre (big tech corporation bad guy/robot trying to take over the city, little rebel girl takes them and their cronies down), the characters are likable, and there's humor to the game's dialogue.”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while the portals function well and the visuals are praised, players report several minor glitches, particularly with the user interface. Additionally, the game experiences significant performance issues on the Steam Deck, requiring specific compatibility settings to run smoothly.
“It was so pretty and had the very cool portals that were actually not buggy.”
“A lot of fun, but it’s very buggy, and on Steam Deck specifically, it’s hard to run unless you use the ge-proton7-43 in the compatibility settings.”
“There are a few minor glitches, generally with the UI requiring extra button presses to behave properly.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as solid and impressive, with many reviewers noting its standout quality, especially for an indie title. However, some users feel that the sound effects could use more impact.
“The music is amazing; very rarely do I find indie games putting out banger after banger.”
“Sound effects are sometimes lacking in punch, but the music is solid.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game's optimization is lacking, likely due to the entire level being loaded at once, which affects performance. There is a consensus that with further updates and design changes, the game has the potential to improve significantly in this area.
“I encourage the dev to continue to update the game as I think it can be amazing with game design changes and performance optimizations.”
“My guess is that the whole level is loaded at once, causing it to be unoptimized.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is primarily delivered through its dialogue, which adds a likable charm to the otherwise generic cyberpunk storyline involving a rebel girl and a tech corporation antagonist. Overall, while the plot may not be groundbreaking, the characters and their interactions provide a humorous touch that enhances the experience.
“The story's fine, if a little generic to the cyberpunk genre (big tech corporation bad guy/robot trying to take over the city, little rebel girl takes them and their cronies down), the characters are likable, and there's humor in the game's dialogue.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to sluggish controls and the challenge of facing tedious enemies that can attack before the gameplay fully loads, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
“As excited as I was, it falls short with sluggish controls, enemies shooting before the screen fades in from black, and tedious enemies.”
