GUG

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GUG is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Martian Lawyers Club and was released on August 24, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

GUG is a sandbox simulation roguelike where you generate monsters—”gugs”—by typing any word or phrase. Your choice of words determines how they look, behave and battle. Type “banana flamethrower” and you might get a spiky yellow pyromaniac. Type “emotional support gremlin” and get… Well, who really knows? Every word wields unexpected power, so experiment and see what incredibly broken gugs you …

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and creative experience with AI-generated content, allowing for interesting gameplay if players are imaginative with their prompts.
There is a lot of potential for varied deck builds and play styles, appealing to fans of turn-based card games.
The game is affordably priced and provides endless content, making it a fun novelty for those willing to explore its mechanics.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including a buggy UI and broken mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
Many features and abilities do not work as intended, resulting in confusion and a lack of clarity in gameplay.
The overall polish of the game is lacking, with some reviewers feeling it should still be in early access due to its unfinished state.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Gameplay is characterized by a mix of creative potential and significant flaws; while players can experiment with prompts to generate unique mechanics, many core functions like movement and combat are confusing and often fail to work as intended. This leads to a gameplay experience that can be both entertaining and frustrating, with some mechanics causing severe performance issues. Overall, the gameplay feels underdeveloped, yet offers a bizarre charm for those willing to navigate its complexities.
- “It's used in a way that's actually tasteful and leads to some of the most interesting gameplay if you're creative enough in your prompts, but can also be utterly broken.”
- “If you prompt it with words that belong to certain game mechanics, though... that's where things get crazy.”
- “Gug fun weird mechanics but fun you can use any words (when I say any, I mean any).”
- “A lot of the things don't work the way they are described, and if a mechanic is particularly complex, it memory leaks your game to unplayability.”
- “The very basics of gameplay - movement, attacking, defending - are opaque, confusing, and don't seem to work as described.”
- “Gameplay felt a little underdeveloped, but that's to be expected.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users noting significant bugs, a lack of polish, and long loading times, leading many to believe it should still be in early access. The user interface is particularly problematic, contributing to an overall experience that feels unfinished and unstable.
- “I feel like it's a bit misleading that this game isn't considered early access. The game itself lacks polish and has a buggy UI, and I do hope the devs iron that out.”
- “Edit: the game is definitely way too buggy not to be early access.”
- “The game ran so slowly, with bizarrely long loading screens featuring AI-generated hints. This is probably due to generating the entire game and enemies with AI outside of the game itself (the game connects to OpenAI while open/playing). The layout is buggy; I thought the game was in early access, but it appears to be fully released.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics feature an interesting art style that some users appreciate, though there are criticisms regarding the replacement of evocative visuals with bright, distracting text that resembles flashy advertisements. Overall, while the art style has its fans, the execution in certain areas has drawn mixed reactions.
- “The art style and sound design were interesting.”
- “I do enjoy the art style and the word prompts given to generate varied gugs.”
- “The evocative art style has been replaced with bright, blaring text, much of it scrolling or flashing like a 'everything must go!' ad.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading users to advise against making any purchases.
- “Do not buy this cash grab AI game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is characterized as catchy and upbeat, often described as "banger goofy music" that enhances the overall experience and adds a fun, lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate its ability to complement gameplay and evoke a sense of joy.
- “The soundtrack is an absolute banger, perfectly complementing the game's vibe!”
- “The music is so catchy and fun, it really enhances the overall experience!”
- “I love the goofy tunes; they add a unique charm to the gameplay!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with many users finding it lacking and not funny at all.