Gun Wings
- December 8, 2015
- DigitalEZ
Get on Steam"Gun Wings" is a top-down shoot 'em up game with fast-paced action and intuitive controls. Players take on the role of a skilled pilot, battling against hordes of enemy fighters and bosses in a variety of challenging stages. With a range of weapons to collect and upgrade, and multiple difficulty modes to master, "Gun Wings" offers hours of replayability and excitement for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Gun Wings offers a unique bullet-absorbing mechanic that adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to strategically dodge and absorb bullets of the same color.
- The game features stunning visuals and character designs, along with a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite its challenging difficulty, the game provides a fair experience with the option to continue from where you died, making it accessible for both beginners and veterans.
- The game runs at a limited 30fps, which can detract from the overall experience compared to smoother 60fps games.
- There is a lack of content, including minimal story and character backstory, which may leave players wanting more after completing the game.
- The user interface is lacking, with no options menu for adjusting graphics or sound settings, and the game defaults to a small windowed mode that can be inconvenient.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, high-stakes action that incorporates a unique bullet-absorbing mechanic inspired by Ikaruga, allowing players to strategically dodge and counter enemy attacks. While some find the gameplay somewhat generic and the game short, it offers a challenging experience with a variety of levels and mechanics that appeal to both beginners and veterans. Overall, the combination of anime aesthetics, engaging mechanics, and a low price point makes it a worthwhile experience for fans of classic arcade-style shooters.
“The combination of fast-paced, high-stakes gameplay, anime characters, and an epic, apocalyptic storyline keeps the tension high.”
“Coupled with using regular bombs to clear the screen, the color-absorbing technique creates a unique mechanic where being cautious at first (absorbing bullets) rewards aggressive timed-based movements when you are using the special attack.”
“For a cheap price, this game is quite a steal as it offers challenging gameplay with a unique mechanic for both beginners and veterans alike.”
“The only cons I can say are the game is short and the gameplay is a bit generic, but I can't complain too much since the game is only $2 at the time of this review.”
“Gameplay is okay.”
“Love the gameplay, hate that you can't full screen.”
- music19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to enhance immersion and match the game's high-energy action. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack could be generic or has room for improvement, the overall consensus highlights its upbeat tempo and catchy tunes that effectively complement the gameplay experience. Ratings for the soundtrack vary, but it consistently contributes to the game's vibrant atmosphere.
“The female protagonists bring that anime flair, while the soundtrack enhances the immersion.”
“The music was very upbeat with a relatively high tempo to keep you in that high intensity state of mind to help you stay alert and dodge the incoming bullets.”
“Gun Wings is a high-quality game, it has great graphics and soundtrack, it's very well worth the very cheap price of 4 dollars.”
“Soundtrack has room for improvement.”
“Good play... music is bad.”
“Music sounds a bit generic, but it's fine.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in Gun Wings are generally praised for their polished and eye-catching art style, effectively blending anime aesthetics with chaotic bullet hell gameplay. While some users noted the visuals are impressive and fluid, others expressed a desire for more graphical options and a better interface. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to the engaging and adrenaline-pumping experience.
“The game’s intense difficulty is balanced with fast-paced action and gorgeous visuals, making every run feel exciting.”
“A great, bastard hard danmaku game with a solid, eye-catching art style.”
“The graphics are really polished and well done, the sprites all move fluidly, and there is a variety of enemies and locations.”
“Okay presentation and graphics.”
“Not a bad little schmup with ok graphics.”
“No options menu even exists, so no graphics, sound or control adjustments.”
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story of Gun Wings features three cybernetic girls tasked with stopping a giant meteor to save humanity, set against an apocalyptic backdrop. While the narrative provides a basic framework for the gameplay, many reviewers note a lack of depth in character development, backstory, and overall content, suggesting that the focus on gameplay overshadows the storytelling aspect. Overall, the story is considered decent but underdeveloped, leaving players wanting more.
“Gun Wings is the perfect blend of bullet hell chaos and anime aesthetic, with a story that throws you right into the action.”
“The combination of fast-paced, high-stakes gameplay, anime characters, and an epic, apocalyptic storyline keeps the tension high.”
“The story goes that a giant meteor is headed towards Earth, and it is up to three girls who had their bodies modified to be weapons to destroy the meteor and save humanity, which had recently rebuilt after an apocalypse that almost wiped it out.”
“A weakness of this game is there's not much content in terms of main story, character backstory or interaction, or even ending.”
“The story is not the biggest side of the game, though it's understandable as the concept of a shoot 'em up is the gameplay. The story goes that a giant meteor is headed towards Earth, and it is up to three girls who had their bodies modified to be weapons to destroy the meteor and save humanity, which had recently rebuilt after an apocalypse that almost wiped it out.”
“This game lacks the story and character setting because of the producer’s laziness.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highly praised, with a score of 9/10 for character design, particularly highlighting the stylish cybernetic girls. While the designs are well-received and exceed expectations in terms of enjoyment, there is a desire for greater customization options.
“The character designs are fantastic, and I found the experience to be much more enjoyable than I anticipated, which was a pleasant surprise.”
“The character design is rated 9/10 – the cybernetic girls are stylish, but there's still room for even more customization.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive soundtrack, which effectively enhances the futuristic setting and high-stakes action, contributing to a compelling science fiction experience.
“The soundtrack really brings out the atmosphere of the futuristic world and high-stakes action.”
“The atmosphere of the game effectively introduces a captivating science fiction background.”
“The atmosphere of the game fails to effectively introduce the science fiction background, leaving players feeling disconnected from the setting.”
“Despite its sci-fi theme, the atmosphere feels bland and uninspired, lacking the immersive qualities that one would expect from a game in this genre.”
“The game's atmosphere does not capture the essence of science fiction, resulting in a world that feels empty and uninviting.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, primarily due to its limited content, which discourages players from returning after their initial playthrough.
“Sadly, it has a low replay value due to the limited amount of content in this game.”
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
