GunBird 2 SideQuest

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GunBird 2 SideQuest is a single player casual shooter game. It received positive reviews from players.

GunBird 2 SideQuest is a single-player shooter game known as "The King of shooting flying game." It features good graphics that enhance the classic arcade-style gameplay. However, players may find the experience disrupted by too much advertisement.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

monetization75 negative mentions

The game is a faithful port of the original arcade version, providing a nostalgic experience with good controls and graphics.
Players appreciate the generous daily bonuses and the ability to unlock characters without spending money.
The gameplay is engaging and addictive, making it a fun time-killer for fans of the bullet hell genre.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
Many users report frequent crashes and issues with saving progress, leading to a poor overall experience.
The controls are criticized for being imprecise and lacking sensitivity adjustments, which can hinder gameplay.

monetization
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, which disrupt gameplay and navigation, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users express a desire for a paid option to remove ads, suggesting that the current ad frequency detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some acknowledge the game's quality, the overwhelming presence of ads has resulted in a negative perception of its monetization model.
- “It's a very faithful rendition of the original, and the monetization is done really well.”
- “My only complaint is there are way too many ads in between the game menu and in between stages.”
- “Experience is ruined by overuse of ads and no in-app purchase to disable them.”
- “It would be nice if you had an option to remove the ads.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
26%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews. While many users praise the vibrant and detailed visuals, particularly in the context of its retro style, others criticize the low-quality graphics and misleading options that detract from the experience. The consensus highlights that while the graphics can be enjoyable, they may not meet the expectations of all players, especially those seeking high-definition visuals.
- “Awesome shooter with good controls, graphics, and sounds.”
- “Great controls, great graphics, loved it!”
- “I really love Gunbird 2, and if you look at the details and awesome 16-bit style graphics and animations, it's just plain fun and as you progress it gets more and more danmaku bullet hell whilst never being unfair.”
- “The graphic options are misleading: smoothing out pixels doesn't mean high-quality.”
- “Total 116MB game installed on my tablet memory; the graphics are really bad.”
- “The only problem was the graphics; low definition...”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its addictive nature, smooth mechanics, and nostalgic 16-bit style, while others criticize it for lag, intrusive ads, and a lack of control customization. Despite the fun and solid gameplay experience, many players feel that the freemium model detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable, the execution and monetization strategies have left some players dissatisfied.
- “With low graphics, it makes it so light to play; the gameplay is simple and addictive :)”
- “I like the smooth gameplay and creative environments.”
- “Fun and solid gameplay.”
- “Looks like they just copied someone else's game, stole their art, made bad gameplay and mechanics, stuffed it with a ton of ads, and shipped it.”
- “And the game lags with uneven gameplay and annoying sounds.”
- “There is no way to adjust the touch sensitivity as far as I can see to tighten the controls and get more of an arcade feel to the gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the weak and simplified arrangements compared to the original, often describing it as a poor MIDI conversion. Some players found the in-game music annoying, particularly due to intrusive ad music that disrupted the experience, while others expressed a desire for an option to mute the music entirely. Overall, while the game excels in other areas, the music aspect is seen as a significant drawback.
- “I love the music, characters, and everything else.”
- “Only downside is the pared-down and rather weak music arrangements, but everything else isn't too bad.”
- “Amazing - controls work well, very faithful port otherwise, bar the music (straight up MIDI conversion without attempting to map suitable sounds to emulate the original work).”
- “Additionally, the music quality takes a massive hit from the arcade and console original.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as having a great anime aesthetic and engaging animated characters, though some users find the storyline itself to be nonsensical. Overall, players appreciate the nostalgic arcade feel and express a desire for more content, such as missions and heroes, despite the occasional frustration with ads.
- “Great anime story and graphics.”
- “Cool animated characters in between missions.”
- “Awesome... keep updating this game with more missions, bosses, and new heroes. Love it!”
- “The storyline made no sense, but the game is great; it reminds me of an old school arcade.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly during critical moments, which significantly hampers gameplay. While some players note minimal glitches, the overwhelming sentiment highlights a pressing need for stability improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great game, no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags.”
- “I love the game, but it freezes at a critical time in stage 1-1. I hope this can be fixed immediately.”
- “It's been 2 months and the same problem occurs: the game keeps crashing, it freezes, and that's it—game over.”
- “Randomly freezes 95% of the time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game features genuine humor and endearing characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely funny, and the characters are incredibly cute.”
- “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with its storyline, making every moment enjoyable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, particularly due to its free-to-play model that heavily incorporates ads and microtransactions. Many express a desire for a more straightforward experience without the need for extensive grinding or trading mechanics, indicating that they would prefer a paid version without these elements.
- “Ruined by the free-to-play model; it's very grindy and throws ads at your face.”
- “Gold accumulation is so grueling, and grinding levels can be so much more.”
- “I used to play the original on Dreamcast and it was great. This version controls well enough, but that's about it. Give me gamepad support, take away all the trading nonsense, and I will gladly pay a few bucks for it upfront. I can't stand the grinding and microtransactions.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for providing a refreshing change from typical outer space and historical settings, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable shooter experience.
- “Very decent shooter... a nice break from the outer space and 1940s atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players enjoy the challenge of achieving new high scores, the overall replayability is limited, as the campaign can be completed in approximately 30 minutes.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has received mixed feedback regarding optimization, with some users expressing love for the game while noting that it does not perform as well as other titles from the same developer.
- “I love this game, but it's not optimized like your other games.”