Gun Duel

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Gun Duel is a 2D fast-paced shooter where the player can choose one of three characters. Each character has different abilities that can adapt to a player's playstyle. Gun Duel is the perfect combination between 2D, pixel art, and fast-paced shooters!

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is fun and has great potential, especially when played with friends.
Many players find it reminiscent of classic PC games, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate retro-style gameplay.
There is excitement for future updates and additional content, indicating a positive outlook for the game's development.

The game suffers from a lack of updates and feels unfinished, leading to a dwindling player base.
Visual quality and controls are criticized, with some players finding the gameplay dry and unengaging.
The multiplayer-only focus has resulted in a lack of content, making it difficult for the game to attract and retain players.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics have been criticized for their outdated 2D pixel art, which many reviewers feel is a poor substitute for modern PC graphics. The visuals are described as terrible and lacking quality, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic.
- “The game features lazy 2D pixel art instead of contemporary PC graphics, and gameplay consists of completely dry platformer shooting.”
- “First up, the game visuals are terrible, controls are locked, and the overall quality here is woeful.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is characterized by simplistic 2D pixel art and uninspired platformer shooting mechanics, leading to a lackluster experience.
- “The game featured lazy 2D pixel art instead of contemporary PC graphics, and gameplay consisted of completely dry platformer shooting.”
- “The controls felt unresponsive and clunky, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics made the experience repetitive and dull.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers criticize the game's story for lacking depth and engagement, attributing this to the developers' reliance on player-versus-player elements instead of investing in single-player content, such as storytelling and NPC interactions. This decision has left the narrative feeling underdeveloped and unsatisfying.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is perceived as free and not exploitative, players criticize its quality, suggesting it falls short compared to other free PvP games.
- “Even though this seems to be completely free and not a cash grab, it's very poor quality and compares poorly to almost every other free PvP game out there.”