Gun Crazy
- November 12, 2019
- Ritual Games
Get on Steam"Gun Crazy" is a frenetic arcade-style shoot 'em up game with old-school pixel art and a retro soundtrack. Players must tackle bosses, dodge bullets, and use various weapons to defeat enemies, with the option to use continues for those who struggle to complete the game on their first try. The game is recommended for those who enjoy a challenging action experience.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and fluid gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The pixel art and animations are colorful and visually appealing, reminiscent of classic retro games.
- The soundtrack is enjoyable, adding to the overall experience of the game.
- The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, leading to a feeling of lack of content.
- There are significant design flaws, including unchangeable controls and poor visibility of bullets against the background.
- The game feels rushed and unfinished, lacking depth and variety in gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Gun Crazy" is generally well-received, featuring fluid controls and engaging pixel art, though it is criticized for being too short. Players appreciate the simple run-and-gun mechanics, diverse level designs, and challenging boss fights, which add variety and replayability. However, some reviewers note the need for technical improvements and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
“Gun Crazy is an okay retro-styled shoot 'em up. It has good gameplay, a good pixel graphics art style, and good enemy and boss designs.”
“Most of the game (up to the point I'm playing) is a 2D side-scrolling action run 'n' gun, but there comes the diverse gameplay I was talking about. In some levels, for example, the camera stays in a particular spot, and enemies start replicating themselves whenever you shoot at them, or boss fights begin to shoot lots of bullets at you, reminiscent of some bullet hell titles. You have to dodge them while trying to eliminate them, and it can get somewhat challenging.”
“The controls are fine and the gameplay is fluid while the animations and sprites are pretty cool, but again, it's way too short!”
“It most definitely needs gameplay and technical improvements, like having more power-ups and stages, or having a proper options menu with actual graphics options such as running the game in windowed mode. However, given this game's price tag, these minor issues can be forgiven.”
“Most of the game (up to the point I'm playing) is a 2D side-scrolling action run 'n' gun, but there are some diverse gameplay elements that keep you entertained. For example, the camera stays in a particular spot, and enemies start replicating themselves whenever you shoot at them, or boss fights begin to shoot lots of bullets at you, reminiscent of some bullet hell titles. It can get somewhat challenging.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users praising the diverse and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some players find the visuals distracting, the music stands out as a strong aspect, described as stellar and pleasing, with options to adjust the volume for a better experience. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music in this game is absolutely stellar.”
“Graphically it looks pretty and the music accompanies well.”
“Music is good, and the sounds are pleasing.”
“The music is fine, but the visuals are annoying and their only purpose is to mess you up by covering your screen.”
“Maybe the music could be improved, too?”
“You can slide the volume down if you don't want the sound effects interfering with the music.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Gun Crazy" feature a colorful retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx-16 games. While the levels offer some variety, the overall visual presentation lacks modern options and resolution adjustments, which may disappoint some players. Despite these limitations, the graphics are generally well-received, complementing the game's enjoyable gameplay and music.
“Okay, with that said, Gun Crazy is an okay retro-styled shoot 'em up. It has good gameplay, a good pixel graphics art style, and good enemies and boss designs.”
“It's really astonishing to me that the average reviews of this game are mixed. Gun Crazy is a really cool arcade-retro-like game with diverse maps, graphics, and elements, along with a fair amount of enjoyable music.”
“Graphically, it looks pretty, and the music accompanies it well.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“It most definitely needs gameplay and technical improvements like having more power-ups and stages, or having a proper options menu with actual graphics options such as running the game in windowed mode.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in "Gun Crazy" is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay rather than narrative, as players control a girl battling robots and aliens without any substantial plot or context. Many users express a desire for a more developed storyline, even a brief explanation of the character's motivations, but ultimately find the game lacking in this aspect.
“Gun Crazy is an okay retro-styled shoot 'em up, but the story is lacking.”
“I do wish there was a little bit of a story; I'm not talking about anything major, just some context for why we're doing this.”
“There really isn't any story; you just play as a girl who fights robots and aliens.”
“I do wish there was a little bit of a story. I'm not talking about anything major, just why we're doing this.”
“For those who expect a longer game or a story to follow, you won't find it here.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Gun Crazy" is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers noting its rushed development and low-quality execution typical of games made with Gamemaker Studio. The game is perceived as a poorly crafted retro platformer that prioritizes profit over quality, leading to disappointment among players.
“Gun Crazy is a very poorly made 2D retro pixel platformer/shooter, hastily created from a GameMaker Studio template, with some pixel art dumped on top of it and rushed out onto handhelds (Switch, PS Vita), then thrown onto Steam as an afterthought and cash grab.”
“GameMaker Studio is most commonly used to create retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its entertaining 2D side-scrolling action and diverse gameplay mechanics, such as enemies replicating themselves and engaging boss fights reminiscent of bullet hell titles. This blend of comedic elements and challenging gameplay keeps players engaged and amused throughout their experience.
“Funny 2D game.”
“Most of the game (up to the point I'm playing) is a 2D side-scrolling action run 'n' gun, but there are diverse gameplay elements that keep you entertained. For example, in some levels, the camera stays in a particular spot, and instead of the usual funny run 'n' guns, enemies start replicating themselves into thousands of units whenever you shoot at them. Boss fights also become intense as they shoot lots of bullets at you, reminiscent of some bullet hell titles. It's obvious you have to dodge them while trying to eliminate them, and it can get somewhat challenging.”
