Groove Gunner

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Groove Gunner is a single player action game. It was developed by BitCutter Studios Inc. and was released on February 10, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Groove Gunner" is a VR rhythm game that combines shooting and blocking movements to the beat of songs. Players can compete on global and song leaderboards, and download custom songs directly in the game with no mods required. The game features 5 records to collect for each song and additionalMP Features for streamers, such as LIV support, Groove Overlay, and Groove Cam.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music9 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of music, making it enjoyable for different tastes and preferences.
Gameplay is addictive and fun, with a unique combination of shooting and blocking mechanics that provide a satisfying challenge.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and continuously improve the game, adding features like a song editor and customization options.

The difficulty curve can be steep, which may deter casual players and lead to frustration.
Some players find the music selection lacking, with many tracks being less engaging or not well-known.
Blocking incoming bullets can feel cumbersome and awkward, impacting the overall gameplay experience.

music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the variety and quality of the soundtrack, which includes genres from K-pop to death metal. Some users find the music engaging and addictive, particularly when synced with gameplay, while others criticize the selection as lacking well-known tracks and featuring too many obscure songs. The ability to add custom music and create personalized charts is highlighted as a significant positive aspect, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “I love the included music and the mechanics are a lot of fun.”
- “Great soundtrack too.”
- “The soundtracks are chosen very well, with a good deal of variety in which anyone should find some gems.”
- “I personally found it a bit boring and only one song I liked, but I play a lot of VR rhythm games.”
- “The song choices are terrible.”
- “Seems like a lot of no-name, bleh type music.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by fun mechanics, particularly the unique bullet-blocking feature with shields, which adds variety to the experience. While the game maintains a minimalistic approach with orbs and targets reminiscent of other rhythm games, it is still in early access, meaning mechanics are continuously evolving. New players may find some aspects, like blocking bullets, initially awkward, but those willing to embrace the challenge will likely find the gameplay rewarding as they adapt.
- “The bigger surprise, though, is how fun blocking the bullets with the shields is and how it does a great job of mixing up the gameplay.”
- “Devs keep adding and changing things that improve the gameplay a lot.”
- “So yeah, obviously it’s inevitable for any VR rhythm game at this point to not have mechanics aligning with other predecessors of the genre, but this game does this quite well and makes for a unique and definitely different experience.”
- “Though there is one thing that will be guaranteed to feel janky for any new player: the bullets and blocking with the shields. They are a work in progress and will feel awkward at first. If you see yourself quickly deterred by difficult and unconventional mechanics, then this probably won’t be for you at the current stage.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it’s trying to keep it minimalistic. You have the orbs flying towards you and the targets that need to be hit. The main gameplay and difficulty revolve around hitting targets, which leans more towards an Audica style.”
- “(And I will get to this in a bit, but it’s early access, so certainly the mechanics are a constant work in progress and will be fleshed out further.)”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers extensive optimization options, allowing players to customize performance settings, visual effects, and asset brightness to enhance their experience. Users report satisfactory performance on a 1660 Ti with an HTC Vive VR headset, and the developers are noted for their responsiveness to community feedback and bug fixes.
- “The developers made tons of accessible options for better performance, including changing colors, effects, positioning of your hands and shields, and adjusting brightness for specific assets. They are also very responsive to the community and bug fixes!”
- “Performance is fine on a 1660 Ti, HTC Vive VR headset, and Arch Linux.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is frustrating.”
- “The game feels unpolished, with many graphical settings not making a noticeable difference in performance.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this early access game are well-optimized, running smoothly even on lower-end hardware, and offer a variety of customizable settings such as brightness, colors, and character dimensions. Players appreciate the polished visual experience, which does not feel unfinished despite the game's early status.
- “So far, this is an early access game worth your time; it does not feel unfinished in terms of graphics or options to tweak your settings (brightness, colors, opaqueness, size of shields, heights of characters, angles of shields) which really works well.”