Get on Steam"Guncho" is a turn-based tactics game with a unique shooting mechanic where moving, shooting, and unloading bullets influences the cylinder rotation of Guncho's revolver. Carefully align bullets with the hex-grid to outwit enemies and use the environment to your advantage. After each level, choose from a variety of bullet upgrades and skills to further improve your gameplay. The game offers high replayability, fierce boss fights, and various enemy types in the "Burning Desert" biome. Indie developers plan to expand the game further post-launch with community support.
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Reviews
- GUNCHO offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience with clever mechanics and a unique western theme.
- The game features an excellent soundtrack that enhances the immersive gameplay and adds to the overall enjoyment.
- It's a bite-sized game that is easy to pick up and play, making it perfect for short gaming sessions while still providing depth and replayability.
- The game is relatively short, with some players wishing for more levels, bosses, and overall content.
- There are some frustrating mechanics, such as enemy placements and randomness, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The lack of options, like turning off inverted camera controls, and the unavailability of certain achievements from the demo may disappoint some players.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet challenging mechanics, offering a blend of tactical decision-making and unique features like the ammo eject direction and movement-based cylinder rotation. While some players find the limited runtime frustrating, the overall experience is praised for its depth and replayability, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing a challenge for seasoned players.
“Guncho quite simply has the secret sauce, and the sauce is in its core gameplay.”
“Interesting mechanics with the way movement/action rotates the cylinder.”
“They've nailed it: a nuanced and highly replayable game built from simple, easy-to-learn mechanics.”
“That's the only really frustrating mechanic.”
“I think misconstruing a physical phenomenon as a new abstract game mechanic should be a whole new genre of games.”
“The characteristic gameplay is here: simple concept, easy to pick up, but hard to master.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its incredible spaghetti western soundtrack, which effectively enhances immersion and complements the low polygon art style. Reviewers appreciate the impactful sound design, including realistic sound effects, and the clever use of music that plays after significant in-game actions, creating a dynamic audio experience. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature that enriches the game's atmosphere.
“The low polygon art and music blend in a very western, contemplative way, and the sound design is great and impactful.”
“The soundtrack is incredible; I love how the game chooses to play the cool music after you do cool things in the game, interrupting stretches of silence and focus.”
“The music is perfect, old-school, sun-baked western movie music, and really adds to the immersion.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the overall music score is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
“The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving the game feeling flat.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a simple yet visually appealing style that enhances the game's character. The animations are lively, with engaging interactions among enemies, complemented by satisfying sound effects. Overall, the visual presentation contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The graphics and animation ooze with character, and the enemies interact with each other in surprising ways.”
“Simple yet eye-pleasing graphic style.”
“Graphics are fine and the sound effects suitably crunchy.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its simple yet nuanced mechanics, making it a great value for players. While some users desire more variety in boss fights and levels, the polished experience and competitive scoreboard feature enhance its replay value. Overall, it is considered a highly replayable title.
“There is a ton of replayability here too, and for an incredibly low price you are getting a game for the ages.”
“They've nailed it: a nuanced and highly replayable game built from simple, easy-to-learn mechanics.”
“The game is concise, with some replayability and polish, as well as a fairly tight scoreboard feature if you care about being the best.”
“While I'd like to see other boss fights or levels, the game is concise, with some replayability and polish, as well as a fairly tight scoreboard feature if you care about being the best.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is praised for its clever self-awareness, effectively balancing its strengths and weaknesses to create a blend of hilarity and charm.
“This is a game that understands its strengths and weaknesses and plays into them masterfully—hilarious and awesome, ugly and sweet.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and laugh-out-loud moments that keep you engaged.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, delivering jokes and gags that are both witty and entertaining.”
