Gumslinger

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"Gumslinger" is a multiplayer shooter game set in a vibrant gummy candy world, featuring intense skill-based shootouts and humorous missions. Although it boasts impressive graphics, music, and entertaining gameplay, players may be deterred by excessive ads and grinding. The game describes itself as having amazing skillshots and crazy gunplay missions, making for a unique and quirky gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,985 reviews

graphics345 positive mentions

monetization504 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique concept with charming graphics and sound effects.
Gameplay is addictive and offers a good challenge, keeping players engaged.
Minimal ads and no pay-to-win mechanics, allowing for a fair gaming experience.

The game often misrepresents itself as multiplayer, when players are actually facing AI.
Health mechanics require players to spend in-game currency to refill health between rounds, which can be frustrating.
Some levels and challenges can feel unfair due to random spawning and obstacles that block shots.

monetization
575 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
4%
88%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while there are ads, they are generally not overly intrusive and appear infrequently. However, some users express frustration over the necessity to watch ads to access certain weapons or features, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, while the option to pay for an ad-free experience is appreciated by some, others feel that the reliance on ads for gameplay progression detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The microtransactions are very non-intrusive, and the game feels good without spending any money.”
- “Honestly, this is one of the most enjoyable games I've installed in a long time -- there are very few microtransactions (none required), the game maintains a steady flow of progression to earn new guns, and it's super satisfying!”
- “Fantastic game you can play for free, no paywall to progress. This is how games should be; glad to see the developers keeping it old-school and not forcing in-app purchases to progress through the game.”
- “The game is a fun concept, but the fact it has in-game purchases, a pro subscription, and ads?”
- “Easily a 5-star game, however the fact that you must view ads (or pay $) in order to use any weapon above the 1 basic revolver is pretty lame.”
- “The excessive ads made me quit and rate this 1 star, even though the game itself is rather good, ads ruin everything so lowest rating possible with intrusive ads in an app 100% of the time.”
graphics
448 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
21%
2%
The game's graphics have received widespread praise for their unique, colorful, and cartoonish style, which enhances the overall fun and engaging gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the smooth animations and humorous ragdoll physics, although some have reported performance issues such as lag, even on high-end devices. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “Gorgeous graphics, fun sense of humour, great physics, and lots of replay value.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the way the gum people move is at times, hilarious.”
- “The graphics are outstanding and the fact that it lets you choose different resolutions is a plus, so I can play it on old and new devices.”
- “Fun at first, but the game is horribly unoptimized and will lag seemingly at random (playing on a Snapdragon 855+ so hardware is definitely not an issue; tried all graphical presets and framerate issues persisted across all of them), and the game tricks you into thinking you're playing online, which is a big no-no from me.”
- “The graphics are boring and too simple.”
- “This game has bad graphics, lies about multiplayer, the aiming is trash and isn't even fun.”
humor
418 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and whimsical nature, characterized by hilarious ragdoll physics, quirky animations, and amusing sound effects. Players appreciate the game's ability to turn potentially violent scenarios into comical experiences, making it enjoyable for all ages. Overall, the combination of cute graphics, funny character interactions, and entertaining gameplay contributes to a consistently humorous atmosphere that keeps players engaged and laughing.
- “The ragdoll physics are really funny.”
- “The characters are super cute and funny.”
- “This game is hilarious and there's no ads in it 😀 it's so funny.”
gameplay
379 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fun, simple mechanics and engaging graphics, making it addictive and enjoyable for players. However, many users express frustration with issues such as repetitive gameplay, intrusive ads, and a perceived lack of genuine multiplayer experiences, often feeling that the game leans towards pay-to-win mechanics. Overall, while the core gameplay is entertaining and unique, improvements in balance, content variety, and monetization strategies are frequently suggested.
- “The gameplay is fun, and I always want to play and get the next gun.”
- “The mechanics of gameplay and progression are so fluid and will keep you wanting more.”
- “This game is very addictive with simple controls yet splendid game physics and mechanics that are fun and enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is so frustrating.”
- “The gameplay, however, is atrocious.”
- “There's a lot of crappy mechanics, like fling and drop levels which the AI have an advantage in, and there are other annoyances like the level timer, which just causes you to feel like you have to play the game, which absolutely kills the fun.”
music
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, humorous, and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the unique blend of western themes with a playful twist, although some express a desire for separate audio controls to manage music and sound effects independently. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The soundtrack of the wild west in funny voice is also great at the same time.”
- “I can't get over how awesome the music is, and how well it fits in.”
- “The music, however, is awesome, gives you the western kind of vibes but with a gummy bear kind of twist.”
- “It'd be nice to have a separate audio toggle for the music and the game audio too.”
- “It's pretty stupid because now I can't play my own music.”
- “It is very irritating that you can't turn off music except if you turn off the whole audio.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting persistent freezing issues, buggy physics, and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to unfair outcomes. Many players experience significant performance problems, including freezing during matches and erratic collision detection, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users note improvements after updates, the consensus is that the game suffers from numerous stability issues that need urgent attention.
- “There are like no glitches or bugs, and I honestly have high thoughts of this game.”
- “Nice game with a different concept. There are no glitches except for minor issues. Well done, keep it up.”
- “This game is awesome; no glitches, it's really smooth and fun.”
- “But it suffers a problem where the game will occasionally freeze for up to half a minute, then it runs for a solid minute and a half until it freezes again.”
- “The game is so buggy when you have reached the higher level.”
- “This game has game-breaking glitches that make it impossible to have a level field of play.”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
9%
The game's story aspect is generally considered minimal, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or story mode to enhance the experience. While the overarching theme is humorous and engaging, many reviewers feel that the quests lack depth and variety, suggesting that additional character backstories or unique missions could improve gameplay. Overall, the game is fun and entertaining, but a richer story element would elevate it further.
- “I'll give bonus points for putting some emotion into the funny overarching story and characteristic animations.”
- “Its a really good game but they should maybe add a story mode and maybe upgrade weapons and some taunts like different maps like daytime, nighttime, and maybe some abilities you could use.”
- “Great game it's intense and interesting; in an update, add more characters, character abilities, pets, grenade using game currency, and a library where we can see character stories.”
- “I want some story and levels to make the game even better.”
- “One thing you should add is a story mode.”
- “Amazing gameplay, funny and fun, but please add an online feature so I can play with friends. I would love that and maybe a story too.”
optimization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with many reporting inconsistent performance, lag, and stuttering regardless of device specifications or graphical settings. While some players enjoy the graphics and gameplay, the frequent performance issues detract from the experience, indicating a strong need for further optimization and refinement. Despite these challenges, a few users noted improvements after updates, suggesting that the developers are making efforts to address these issues.
- “Amazing sound effects, really well optimized, and a smooth and fast gameplay :)”
- “5/5 stunning graphics and great performance, really good physics and perfect controls; overall, a really fun and quick game to play.”
- “Great game but needs a bit more optimization.”
- “Fun at first, but the game is horribly unoptimized and will lag seemingly at random (playing on a Snapdragon 855+ so hardware is definitely not an issue; tried all graphical presets and framerate issues persisted across all of them), and the game tricks you into thinking you're playing online, which is a big no-no from me.”
- “The game performance is poor; I can't have a decent smooth experience in this game whether lowering the resolution or not. Some players tend to hit me more than I can hit them because of the poor performance of the game before I can aim my shot slowly due to stuttering, and the opponent kills me first.”
- “Poor performance even on higher-end devices.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often frustrating, with many expressing that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the game's charm and fun physics, they feel that the rewards for grinding are minimal and that progression can be heavily influenced by luck and skill rather than effort. A few users suggest that improvements, such as a multiplayer mode, could enhance the experience and reduce the tedium associated with grinding.
- “The progression in the game is based on your skill and luck, so there's no need for grinding!”
- “I love how the game rewards you for your efforts without forcing you to grind endlessly.”
- “Grinding feels rewarding in this game, as it allows you to truly develop your character and skills.”
- “The process to progress and unlock new levels is super grindy and weird; the UI is simple yet somehow totally unintuitive. It's prone to stutters/frame drops, and duels range from 'fair' to 'I never had a chance' depending on how the game chooses to start you. However, it's charming, fun, and fairly reasonably monetized.”
- “On top of the deception, it's a game with a lot of grinding and very little reward.”
- “It's alright, kinda wish I could actually buy anything in-game in a reasonable amount of time. Grinding pretty much works as intended; you're just not gonna get anything cool until weeks or months worth of playing unless you're willing to buy it. It's not all that expensive, I'm just not gonna.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to its variety of weapons, levels, and unlockable content. While some players note that replay value can diminish quickly, many express a desire for additional gameplay modes and characters to enhance the experience further. The combination of engaging mechanics and humor contributes to its fun and replayable nature.
- “Gorgeous graphics, fun sense of humor, great physics, and lots of replay value.”
- “Really good game, the variety of weapons and levels means the game is really fun and replayable.”
- “Super fun and has a lot of replay value.”
- “Replay value diminishes very quickly.”
- “If more gameplay modes were introduced, with the established mechanics, it would give it a lot of replay value.”
- “Would love to see more playable characters and destructible environments.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
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Character development in the game is highly praised, with users consistently highlighting the impressive character designs and references. The visuals and physics enhance the overall experience, contributing to a sense of immersion. While gameplay mechanics receive mixed feedback, the strong appeal of character aesthetics remains a standout feature.
- “I love the character design; the physics are amazing (along with the graphics). I would love more games from you in the future!”
- “I really like how you can play offline to train for online battles, and the character designs are cool.”
- “I am addicted to this game; I love the character design.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling immersed and engaged through its tasks, which enhance their sense of participation. While many express enjoyment and a boost in self-esteem from their performance, some also mention experiencing discomfort, indicating a mixed emotional response. Overall, the game elicits a range of feelings from joy to unease, contributing to its unique emotional landscape.
- “So far I like it; I hope it's not lying when it says I'm in the top 77% of all players... that made me feel pretty good about myself.”
- “Mind numbing, wholesomely violent excellence.”
- “I love it; this is wholesome.”