Girl Cafe Gun

Girl Cafe Gun is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story and sensational mechanics, set in a visually stunning and humor-filled wounded world. However, it features excessive grinding, annoying ads, and is quite buggy. The game encourages players to write their own story in this unique setting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,205 reviews

story237 positive mentions

grinding42 negative mentions

The presentation in this game is beautiful, with well-crafted Live2D character portraits and animations.
The gacha system is generous, especially for beginners, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
The storyline is intricate and engaging, with likeable characters that enhance the overall experience.

The gameplay can be repetitive and lacks depth, often relying on grinding rather than skill.
The virtual stick and action buttons are too small, making them difficult to use effectively.
There are frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when trying to access certain features like the cafe.

story
385 mentions
62 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging and intricate narrative, likable characters, and beautiful visuals. While some find the plot captivating and immersive, others note issues with localization and pacing, leading to confusion or a lack of clarity in certain parts. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, contributing significantly to player enjoyment despite some criticisms regarding its execution and occasional bugs.
- “The storyline is intricate and flows really well with the story.”
- “The story is intriguing, the characters are interesting and endearing, and the character and combat art and animations are smooth and gorgeous.”
- “The story is beautiful, the girls are amazing, and the combat is fantastic!”
- “The gameplay is okay, but the story so far has been awful.”
- “I barely progressed through the story with an idea of what is going on because I had to skip everything so I don't feel secondhand embarrassment.”
- “Horrid translation makes the story impossible to understand.”
gameplay
343 mentions
67 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and unique blend of genres, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth. Many appreciate the balance and accessibility of the gameplay, especially for beginners, but some express disappointment over its simplicity and reliance on auto-play features. Overall, while the graphics and character designs are often highlighted as strong points, the gameplay experience varies significantly among players, with some enjoying it thoroughly and others feeling it falls short.
- “The gameplay is also very balanced and not pay to win like a lot of other games.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and fast, character live2D models are clean and crisp, game interface is organized and easy to navigate, and resources are obtainable at a constant and fair rate.”
- “The gameplay is fun and engaging.”
- “However, the gameplay is a letdown.”
- “The gameplay itself also demands basically no skill, just bigger numbers, which is disappointing for an action game...”
- “The fighting gameplay is painfully easy and one-dimensional.”
graphics
242 mentions
79 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, smoothness, and high quality, with many users highlighting the stunning character designs and vibrant art style. While most players enjoy the visuals and animations, some have reported occasional glitches, particularly during cutscenes or on lower-end devices. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant strength, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The visuals are really beautiful and the music blends in nicely with the game.”
- “The plot and animation as well as the arts and aesthetics are simply tasty eye candy.”
- “The graphics are outstanding, until you swap from regular cutscenes to battle cutscenes.”
- “I do think there is a small glitch that causes graphics in cutscenes to get blurry after you finish a fight; other than that, no issues!”
- “Fps or graphics in general goes down and it looks hazy compared to the prior cutscene.”
- “Good day devs, the game is great and a little lag even though it's already in the lowest graphics in game battle.”
grinding
42 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively time-consuming and tedious, particularly for material upgrades and event currencies. While some appreciate the casual nature of grinding and the game's free-to-play friendliness, others express frustration over the lack of skip or speed-up options, leading to repetitive gameplay. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable characters and storylines, the grinding experience can detract from the overall enjoyment for many players.
- “Initially I loved the game, but sadly the continuous grinding for upgrades drove me away from the game. I mean, the other day I ran like 20-30 battles on level-up materials and I barely got materials to level up 1.5 characters, and both started from level 10ish. Level break materials are more of the same, the co-op almost never matches, and if it does, if people see you inferior to them, they bail out. Anyway, best of luck to those who enjoy the game.”
- “The only problem I have is how tedious the event grinding and acquiring of event currency to exchange in the shop.”
- “Grinding is a joke because the reward system is random.”
music
40 mentions
70 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with standout tracks like the title screen theme receiving particular acclaim. While some users noted that certain transitions in the background music could be jarring, the soundtrack is generally described as engaging and well-integrated with the gameplay. Overall, the combination of solid music, beautiful graphics, and enjoyable gameplay contributes to a positive gaming experience.
- “The music is amazing, especially the title screen track.”
- “The game's environment and OST in general also set a very nice atmosphere.”
- “Awesome music, lovable characters with on-point voice overs and unique battle system makes this game a must-have.”
- “I don't see any buttons for setting up your actual BGM other than the music and sound button.”
- “There's a section in ch.7-4 where the BGM seemingly changes, but instead of transitioning, both songs just play at the same time, which kind of throws off the serious atmosphere of that particular scene.”
- “One thing I don't like is that the voices are a little too quiet when compared to the background sounds and music.”
optimization
19 mentions
42 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
16 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance and good graphics, even on lower-end devices. However, users have noted issues with slow loading times, particularly during screen transitions and after sleep mode, as well as clunky animations in certain areas. There is a consensus that further optimization could enhance the experience, especially for low-end devices.
- “Top quality effort and performance on this game.”
- “Thankfully the gameplay performance is smooth and loading time is tolerable.”
- “It's a great game with such great optimization.”
- “But hopefully, the screen transitioning must be optimized since it loads a little too slow.”
- “However, I see how it can't be optimized for low-end devices - I'm on an emulator on a mid/high-end PC and it still takes a bit to load.”
- “Can it be optimized for lower-end phones so it will run smoothly and not affect the game?”
character development
17 mentions
71 % positive mentions
12 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally well-received, with players praising the beautiful character designs and unique personalities, particularly of the female characters. While the art style and animations are highlighted as standout features, some reviews note that not all characters have equally compelling personalities, leading to mixed feelings about depth. Overall, the combination of appealing visuals and engaging gameplay contributes positively to the character experience, despite some criticisms of the storyline.
- “The character designs are beautiful, especially paired with the live2D animations. The gacha system is really generous with a low pity ceiling and a good chance of getting a 4-star unit. Additionally, you get a fair amount of premium currency as you progress in the story!”
- “To character designs and the girls' unique personalities to gameplay and frequent events, it's always a joy to play.”
- “Amazing combat, awesome character designs and interactions, well written story.”
- “Character design is okay, skins are more than average... it's one of those games which I'll play to pass my time, but when it comes to grinding a gacha, there are indeed better choices than this.”
- “Nice gameplay and character design, sadly the story is really bad.”
- “This game is epic and easy to play.. like seriously.. and the most important thing is.. the character design, storyline and concept of the game is pretty well built!”
stability
16 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay progression. Players have experienced problems such as doors not opening, enemies failing to spawn, and difficulties reaching the login screen, leading to frustration despite enjoying the game's mechanics and graphics. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and "glitchy," with stability issues affecting the overall experience.
- “Mine is buggy :( I always get stuck connecting and need to restart the app, which is annoying and disappointing.”
- “I love the game and its graphics, love the action and stuff, but sometimes there are bugs like the doors not opening. Especially in 2-4, I ride up the elevator and the door refuses to open. I can't progress the game now because the game glitches and the doors refuse to open, and even the enemies sometimes won't spawn.”
- “Game constantly freezes and crashes.”
monetization
16 mentions
19 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
69 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game is generally viewed as balanced and F2P-friendly, offering ample free content without forcing players to spend money. While some users perceive it as a potential cash grab targeting a niche audience, many appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to enjoy the game without in-game purchases. However, concerns about the game's longevity and player retention due to its monetization strategy have been raised, especially in light of previous server shutdowns.
- “It's pretty good, usable auto, good graphics, and monetization is okay.”
- “Really fun game! Everything is balanced; you don't have to buy in-game purchases to enjoy it, and it's overall really fun!”
- “Amazing and free-to-play friendly, no ads.”
- “This is pretty much a cash grab for lonely weebs, which is okay; I'm simply not one of them.”
- “Other than that, it's a decent waifu collector game. Don't spend money on here though; Japan servers are already shut down. This is just a quick cash grab before they run out of content.”
- “Fun game so far, let's hope it stays that way and not killed by over-monetization.”
humor
15 mentions
93 % positive mentions
-13 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging and often hilarious character interactions, particularly with the "waifus," who possess distinct personalities and contribute to a unique storyline. Players appreciate the blend of funny and romantic dialogues, as well as amusing scenes that enhance the overall experience, although some jokes may wear thin over time. Overall, the game is described as fun, cute, and capable of eliciting genuine laughter.
- “The story is good and the interactions with the girls are funny.”
- “Its also very F2P friendly, has a built-in starter reroll banner, pretty casual grinding, and some funny but oddly romantic story dialogues.”
- “The 'waifus' are included but are given distinct personalities, engaging (often humorous) dialogue, and meaningful roles in the sci-fi story.”
- “That underage joke with 'eksistere' was fun at first, but now it's just pathetic. Get over it; it's not funny anymore.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “I expected clever jokes, but most of the humor is just cringeworthy and outdated.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, combining a cute and heartwarming plot with a somber undertone. Players appreciate the wholesome interactions with characters, enhanced by beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay elements, such as the ability to "head pat" their main character, which adds to the overall charm and emotional connection.
- “Great game, the plot is cute and heartwarming while still carrying a deep and somber mood.”
- “Amazing game with beautiful graphics; the best part is you can even head pat your girl, it's so wholesome.”
- “Really wholesome game with plenty of rewards and things to do.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with its environment and original soundtrack contributing positively to the experience. However, a specific moment in chapter 7-4 is criticized for a jarring dual music overlay that disrupts the intended serious tone of the scene. Overall, players appreciate the blend of brightness in the atmosphere, even within the context of a zombie shooter.
- “The game's environment and OST in general also set a very nice atmosphere.”
- “I like to think of it as a bright atmosphere zombie shooter.”
- “There's a section in chapter 7-4 where the background music seemingly changes, but instead of transitioning, both songs just play at the same time, which kind of throws off the serious atmosphere of that particular scene.”