Gun Devil

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Gun Devil is a single player action adventure game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by agelvik and was released on August 2, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Blast the Pimp Legion with your loyal hell gun as you conquer various stages and its riches while searching for your wife. On your journey, acquire new powerful skills and weapons while performing badass moves across this comedic hell world. Face challenging foes, crush them and rescue other abducted demon babes with immense hell power.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 885 reviews

gameplay56 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Dynamic and engaging gameplay with a variety of weapons and challenging enemies.
Stylish pixel art and humorous dialogue that adds charm to the experience.
Short but satisfying, with a good balance of difficulty that encourages replayability.

The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a proper ending.
Some controls can feel unintuitive, particularly the dash mechanic, which may lead to accidental deaths.
The story lacks depth and can come off as juvenile, which may not appeal to all players.

gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its fast-paced, smooth mechanics and engaging design, featuring a variety of weapons and unique movement options that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the humorous dialogue and appealing art style, although some note that the game is relatively short and could benefit from more depth in its mechanics. Overall, the combination of fun, challenging gameplay and vibrant visuals creates a satisfying experience, despite minor criticisms regarding control responsiveness and level design.
- “Very fun game, super goofy and gameplay is pretty smooth.”
- “The run-and-gun gameplay is fun, varied, and feels amazing to master, and the game's design makes the most of your moveset with tight, chaotic and ultra-fast gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is satisfying, fast and frenetic.”
- “We have the dodge and dive bounce mechanic and moving around can feel fluid and really great, but as it stands I never got to take advantage of any of it outside of what the game prescribed.”
- “This mechanic felt underutilized in the game due to other options existing already, as mentioned with the other guns.”
- “Good controls and mechanics, horrible level design.”
humor
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its juvenile, low-brow style and finding it charming and funny, while others feel it falls flat or is overly simplistic. The dialogue and character interactions often receive praise for their comedic value, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience, though some players note that the humor may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun, albeit polarizing, experience.
- “I loved everything about it: the humor, the characters, the dialogue, the art style, the animations.”
- “The humor caught me off guard and was not expected from me, but I quite enjoyed the dialogue and intro.”
- “The game is filled with blood, gore, and funny dialogues.”
- “The dialogue is horrible and not funny.”
graphics
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising its charming pixel art style and smooth animations that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Others criticize the visuals as inconsistent or lacking polish, suggesting that the game's appeal lies more in its gameplay and humor than in its graphics. Overall, while the art style is often described as unique and fitting, there are notable concerns about the quality and coherence of the visual elements.
- “Eeeexcellent, smooth gameplay, great music, great graphics!”
- “Beautiful and fluid graphics, nice mechanics and variety of weapons, etc.”
- “The visuals are bright and appealing, a throwback to old Newgrounds edgelord content.”
- “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “- there's no coherent art style (with assets often looking like they're from different games)”
story
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charmingly simple and humorous, while others criticize it as uninspired and lazy. Many appreciate the comedic elements and quirky characters, though the overall narrative often feels like a mere backdrop for the gameplay. Despite its flaws, the story has garnered a following, with players expressing a desire for more content and a full release to explore the plot further.
- “It's a short but fun little platformer, and it's got a charmingly simple story with the 'op protagonist' trope.”
- “The story is humorous.”
- “Really hope more can come of this game because it's a gem with great mechanics, rad story and dialogue, the look is good, great music, lovely colors, and the speed of this game is perfect.”
- “The story is extremely stupid and lazy; the humor is just characters making weird catchphrases and saying words people don't normally say.”
- “Story itself is uninspired and only serves as a container to justify the gameplay.”
- “The story is generic (save the damsel in distress), flavored with cony badassery.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience with its catchy and fitting soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some players feel it could be more energetic to match the game's aggressive style, many appreciate its quality and how it contributes to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, with several reviewers praising it as fantastic and integral to the enjoyment of the experience.
- “The soundtrack doesn’t stand out on its own, but it amplifies the tension perfectly — without it, the experience wouldn’t hit the same.”
- “It's unbelievably fun to play, beautifully designed and the music is incredible.”
- “The music is catchy and the screen does have an explosion of color and effects, but that can start to work against the game in terms of visual clarity over time.”
- “The developer has their hand out for a $5 USD 'donation' for this as you're expected to give them money for soundtrack DLC (that's already in the game) from Steam to 'support' the 'developer'... digital panhandling.”
- “Only downside is I would say the music, which could be more energetic to fit the aggressive style of the game.”
- “Probably because the gameplay and music were lame.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and enjoyable, with short levels making it less tedious to collect rewards. While some users appreciate the opportunity to enhance their experience through grinding, others note that the game could benefit from additional polish and resources. Overall, the grinding is seen as a fun and rewarding part of the gameplay.
- “I spent way too much time grinding for resources, and it felt more like a chore than fun.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive; it takes away from the overall enjoyment and makes progress feel slow.”
- “I found the grinding to be repetitive and tedious, which really detracted from the experience.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its creative and visually appealing designs, contributing to an engaging story. Players appreciate the fun and imaginative aspects of the characters, enhanced by a fantastic musical score.
- “Great game with lots of creative enemies and character designs.”
- “Character design is fun and trippy, music is fantastic.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, encouraging players to achieve medals by completing levels without taking damage and defeating all enemies. Its fast-paced mechanics enhance the desire to replay, with players expressing interest in potential expansions for a larger experience.
- “Good replay value trying to get the medals for each level by killing everything and not getting hit.”
- “The system and fast-paced nature of the game lend it to a lot of replayability, and I'd love to see this expanded into a bigger project in the future!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, indicating strong stability across various systems.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest adjusting the in-game resolution to 540p and setting the screen performance options to "nearest" for improved image size and optimization.
- “To get a bigger image, turn the in-game resolution to 540p and adjust the screen settings under performance (in the quick access bar) to the nearest option.”
- “To get a bigger image, turn the in-game resolution to 540p and set the screen settings under performance (in the quick access bar) to the nearest option.”