GUN GODZ

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GUN GODZ is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Vlambeer and was released on December 8, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"GUN GODZ" is a fast-paced first-person shooter set on Venus, where players must escape a hotel-jail owned by the God of Guns to a beat of gangster rap and electronic music. With 12 levels, 4 secret levels, and no health recharge, the game offers a challenging and stylish experience. The emotional ending has been highly praised, making it a memorable entry in the genre. Note: it may not run properly on Windows 8.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 447 reviews

music47 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

GUN GODZ offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay experience reminiscent of classic FPS games like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom.
The game features a unique and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
As a free game, it provides decent entertainment value and can be completed in a short amount of time.

The Steam version suffers from significant control issues, such as being unable to aim while shooting, which makes gameplay frustrating.
There are no options to adjust mouse sensitivity or sound levels, leading to a poor audio experience with loud gunfire overshadowing the music.
The game is very short and lacks depth, with some levels feeling repetitive and the overall design being uninspired.

music
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and funky hip-hop soundtrack that complements the gameplay and visuals. However, several users noted that the music is often too quiet compared to the loud sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the soundtrack is frequently described as a standout feature, with some calling it one of the best in gaming history.
- “The gunplay feels great, the 8-bit hip hop soundtrack fits the theme and the art style and concept are also cool!”
- “It's a short but very fun little doom clone with a kickass soundtrack that gave us the breakout character of yung venuz.”
- “This game features perhaps one of the greatest soundtracks in video game history.”
- “The music is way quieter than the sound effects.”
- “My only complaint is that the music is a lot quieter here compared to the itch version, which is unfortunate given the music is basically the best part of the game.”
- “Gun sounds are incredibly loud and music is very quiet.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
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The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic FPS titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Doom, featuring simple controls and a mix of twitch shooting mechanics. While some players appreciate its charm and fluidity, others find the janky controls and lack of modernization lead to a stale experience. Overall, the game offers fun and challenging gameplay, though it may not fully differentiate itself from its inspirations.
- “There's also a speedrunning mechanic that allows you to unlock a few secret levels.”
- “Simple controls, nice sound design (love the music) and fun and challenging gameplay nostalgic of the old Wolfenstein 3D times.”
- “Nice simple gameplay, fluid controls and fun level design, all posing a difficulty without being frustrating because of how quick the levels are.”
- “The gameplay itself feels very janky, but I would assume it's by design.”
- “I was having fun before, but trying the challenges made it clear just how broken the mechanics are.”
- “This is obviously by design, but it still makes the gameplay stale to me.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
63%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the unique art style and aesthetic, describing it as fantastic and polished, while others criticize the visuals as poor and below modern standards. Despite the appealing retro graphics and animations, there are concerns about resolution and overall execution, leading to a lack of recommendation from some users. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a blend of charm and shortcomings, with a notable hip-hop soundtrack that complements the aesthetic.
- “The art style is fantastic, the animations are great, and the bosses are spectacular.”
- “Chunky yet polished graphics.”
- “The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “It's hard to tell because of the bad graphics.”
- “Viambeer has no similar excuse... either this was made to look bad on purpose, or Viambeer simply wasn't capable of better graphics... either way, that's no acceptable justification for the bad visuals, which alone is enough to disqualify this game from any recommendation.”
- “On a technical basis, poor visuals aside, resolution and controls are locked, which pushes this below basic, minimum standards for a modern PC game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing elements like a rapping triangle character and clever wordplay, such as "Yung Venus" rhyming with "Yung Penus." Players find the combination of funny sound effects and comedic rap music enhances the overall experience, despite some criticism of the final boss battle.
- “This game is really funny, so I really like it.”
- “Also, the funny triangle rapping man is a highlight.”
- “Yung Venus rhymes with yung penus; I think that's kind of funny!”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and compatibility issues, which can hinder gameplay, such as freezing the view when shooting. Despite these problems, some players still find enjoyment in the game, suggesting that it has redeeming qualities once the initial issues are resolved. Overall, while stability is a significant concern, it does not completely detract from the fun experience for some users.
- “Also, I can't rotate my view and shoot at the same time for whatever reason; clicking freezes your view. It's annoying since the pistol is semi-auto.”
- “Main gripes with it would be the buggy Yung Venuz achievement, the lack of being able to move the cursor after you've fired a shot, and the minigun being a bit too loud.”
- “Broken, buggy game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's story serves as an origin tale for the character Yung Venuz, known from Nuclear Throne, providing a backdrop that justifies the action-oriented gameplay. However, some players feel the narrative is secondary to the shooting mechanics, suggesting a lack of depth in the story itself.
- “This game is the origin story for our favorite Eye of Providence, Yung Venuz, who is more commonly known from being playable in Nuclear Throne.”
- “Story? (Wait, you want an excuse to shoot things...?)”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the ability to earn "triangles" for unlocking bonus levels based on performance metrics like completion time and item collection. While it can be completed in about 45 minutes, the balance of challenge and enjoyment encourages players to revisit it for a better score.
- “It also balances pretty fairly between being challenging and being fun, and has a moderate replay value.”
- “A good bite-sized blast of retro-styled first-person shooting that you can finish in about 45 minutes. Since you can earn 'triangles' to unlock bonus levels based on your time and whether or not you got 100% kills and item pickups, there is some replay value.”
- “The game lacks enough content to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for locking the camera angle during and after interactions, leading to confusion and frustration for players who mistake it for mouse stuttering. Despite this issue, the music and vocal performance have received positive feedback.
- “This game locks its camera angle during and after clicking, which drove me insane thinking my mouse was stuttering.”
- “The optimization is so poor that I experience constant frame drops, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I can't believe how badly optimized this game is; it crashes frequently and takes forever to load.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by the inclusion of advertisements, such as the prominent Von Miller Doritos ad, which some players find intrusive and detracting from the overall experience.
- “The constant ads for Doritos featuring Von Miller are incredibly distracting and take away from the gaming experience.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, with frequent interruptions for advertisements.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported that while they enjoyed the gameplay, it often induced feelings of nausea, which detracted from their overall emotional experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the character development primarily for its appealing color aesthetic and well-designed sprites, which enhance the overall visual experience of the game.