GUNBIRD

About

GUNBIRD is a classic vertical-scrolling shooter game featuring local multi-player options for up to 2 players in a cooperative mode with a split screen. The game boasts a cast of quirky characters, each with unique abilities, and offers customizable game settings including difficulty levels and online rankings. Players follow Marion, the Little Great Wizard, and other characters in a comical story about a magical mirror that grants wishes.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Excellent arcade to Steam conversion with good menus, sound, and performance.
Charming and fun gameplay with a variety of characters and great level design.
Smooth difficulty curve, making it a great starting point for newcomers to the shmup genre.

Lacks some features like level select and save states, making practice difficult.
Controller mapping can be complex and confusing for non-standard controllers.
Some players may find the humor and story elements too bizarre or pointless.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in Gunbird is described as quirky and somewhat pointless, appealing to those with a bizarre sense of humor. While some players may overlook the comedic elements, they still find the game enjoyable due to its excellent gameplay and controls.
- “Gunbird is an excellent arcade shooter, but it helps to have a bizarre sense of humor.”
- “Funny little pointless story.”
- “I can look past the humor, though, because this game plays great, controls great, and is extremely satisfying to complete.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its good menus, sound, performance, and adjustable controller settings. However, some users expressed a desire for HD optimizations, which may be challenging due to the game's age.
- “Good menus, sound, performance, adjustable controller settings, etc. It's all here.”
- “The only thing I'd like to have seen was perhaps some HD optimizations, although given the game's age, that's not really doable.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their excellent level design and overall aesthetics, featuring impressive pixel artwork that enhances the visual experience.
- “Great level design and overall aesthetics.”
- “[shoot'em up] a legacy great shmup with great pixel artworks.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Gunbird is described as a lighthearted and somewhat humorous quest involving the collection of magic mirror pieces, with the player racing against a trio of clumsy pirates. While entertaining, the narrative is perceived as somewhat trivial and lacking depth.
- “Gunbird is a somewhat lighthearted take on the genre, with the story centering on seeking out the pieces of a magic mirror that, when assembled, will grant the adventurer's wish, but the player has to keep a trio of clumsy pirates from getting it first.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as simple and reminiscent of the Strikers series, but some players find the charge shot mechanics disruptive to the overall flow of the game.
- “I tend not to care for charge shot mechanics as they interrupt the flow of the game.”
- “The gameplay in this title is the most simple of the Psikyo games, similar to the Strikers series.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, contributing to its overall appeal alongside the cool characters and artistic design. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, making it memorable and engaging.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and keeps me engaged throughout the game.”