Gun Monkeys
- June 28, 2013
- Size Five Games
"Gun Monkeys is a physics-based online deathmatch game featuring procedurally-generated levels. As a power company CEO, you send monkeys into the future to collect energy cubes, controlling their actions in real-time combat with rival players. The goal is to secure and return as many cubes as possible to present-day, ensuring your company's dominance."
Mac OS
PC
Reviews
- The game features a fun and simple premise of 1v1 deathmatch with monkeys, which can be enjoyable in short bursts, especially with friends.
- The art style and soundtrack are praised for being vibrant and engaging, adding to the overall experience.
- Some players appreciate the unique mechanics and the potential for skill-based gameplay, making it a fun casual fighting game.
- The multiplayer community is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find matches and often requiring players to rely on local co-op.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many players noting that it gets boring quickly.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with server stability, leading to a frustrating experience for those trying to play online.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it clunky and lacking depth, particularly in its reliance on local co-op and limited modes. However, others appreciate its simple yet engaging mechanics, skill-based challenges, and enjoyable art style, noting that while it can be fun, it ultimately offers limited replayability and poorly designed maps. Overall, the experience varies significantly depending on player expectations and preferences.
“Wow, I'm really pleasantly surprised by this: I love the art style, the gameplay is simple yet compelling, it's about skill and fast movement, the gallons of blood are fun, the slow-motion is a cool effect, it is easy to learn yet hard to master the handling of bombs and power-ups, the maps can be destroyed, the perks may be overpowered at times but the lobby system allows you to see players' ranks, the soundtrack is very cool electro stuff and the tutorial brings a Stanley Parable-like narrator with it.”
“I've always been one for the little platformers, but Size Five's Gun Monkeys has a great design with very smooth and excellent original artwork, an impressively solid soundtrack, and a serious generosity of violence that can be tried and tested again and again with its fun mechanics and multitude of weapons and perks.”
“The procedural maps are cool in theory, but there's no forced symmetry, which means that it's quite possible that one player's base (gameplay, at its core, consists of grabbing tokens and bringing them back to your base) will require a tricky series of jumps to get to while the other base is in a flat, open area.”
“The gameplay is really clunky, although it could be an interesting proof of concept.”
“Not much to the gameplay and the only real way you can play is through local co-op, but there are tons of free flash games online that offer a much better local experience.”
“So in short, this game is positively, categorically worthless if you're hoping for a ladder experience, and even if you and whichever friend you give your extra copy to end up getting past the poorly-designed mechanics, there's - at best - thirty minutes to an hour of fun to be had here before you both get sick of it.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising its unique art style and smooth design, while others criticize it for having poor 2D visuals. Many players appreciate the dynamic features and compelling visuals that enhance gameplay, though there are mentions of minor bugs and mediocre graphics in certain aspects. Overall, the art style and soundtrack are highlighted as standout elements, contributing to a visually engaging experience.
“The dynamic features and graphics make this game unique in every way, standing out from any similar game you have ever played.”
“Wow, I'm really pleasantly surprised by this: I love the art style, the gameplay is simple yet compelling, it's about skill and fast movement, the gallons of blood are fun, the slow-motion is a cool effect.”
“I've always been one for the little platformers, but Size Five's Gun Monkeys has a great design with very smooth and excellent original artwork.”
“Probably the worst 2D graphics game I've ever played, lacking any strategy or skill.”
“There are some minor bugs where you can't glitch through walls, and the graphics are mediocre.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "Gun Monkeys" is highly praised, featuring a cool electro soundtrack that complements the game's engaging gameplay and vibrant art style. Reviewers appreciate the original compositions, noting that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and adds to the game's appeal.
“Gun Monkeys is a great death-match platforming game, with some excellent background music.”
“The soundtrack is very cool electro music, and the tutorial features a Stanley Parable-like narrator.”
“Gun Monkeys has a great design with very smooth and excellent original artwork, an impressively solid soundtrack, and a serious generosity of violence.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as a standout feature, with players finding it amusing despite the gameplay being less engaging. The presence of numerous achievements and trading cards adds to the comedic experience, while the game is recognized as an underrated multiplayer option.
“Funny game :)”
“Finally, 'loads of achievements and trading cards to collect!' is especially hilarious.”
“A very funny 1-on-1 underrated multiplayer game.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers a deep and emotional story experience, making it appealing for those seeking narrative depth. However, it lacks a dedicated story mode or single-player options, focusing instead on multiplayer battles, which some players feel limits its potential.
“If you are looking for a deep and emotional story, this game is just right for you.”
“However, one can't help but point out the fact that this game could have had bots to play against, or maybe even a single-player platforming/sidescrolling story mode.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deep and emotional storytelling, making it an excellent choice for players seeking a profound narrative experience.
“If you are looking for a deep and emotional story, this game is just right for you.”
“The characters' journeys are so relatable and touching; I found myself genuinely moved by their struggles.”
“This game masterfully weaves together moments of joy and sorrow, leaving a lasting impact on my heart.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to sluggish character movement and imprecise jumping controls, particularly during wall jumping, which can feel tedious and cumbersome.
“The monkeys move like they're swimming in syrup, and the jumping control is pretty floaty, which makes wall jumping an exercise in tedious frustration.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, with little reward for the time invested.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game, draining the fun out of the experience.”
