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
- Engaging puzzle mechanics that are easy to pick up but hard to master, providing a satisfying challenge.
- Incredible soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience and immerses players in the game's atmosphere.
- Great value for the price, offering a fun and replayable experience despite its shorter length.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more levels and bosses to extend the gameplay.
- Some mechanics can lead to frustrating moments, such as unpredictable enemy placements and the inability to turn off inverted camera controls.
- Limited content and variety may lead to a quick sense of completion, with players feeling they have exhausted the game's offerings.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, offering a nuanced and highly replayable experience. While some players find certain mechanics, like the ammo direction and limited runtime, frustrating, others appreciate the tactical depth and innovative design that contribute to its core appeal. Overall, the game successfully combines interesting mechanics with a straightforward concept, making it accessible for 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 during key moments, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its nostalgic and contemplative qualities, reminiscent of classic western films.
“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 low polygon art and music blend in a very western, contemplative way, and the sound design is great and impactful.”
“I looked through a bunch of Metacritic lists and noticed this game because I had seen the music on a playlist (it's by the same composer as Grindstone).”
“I must also praise the music and the sound effects - the gunshots, clicks, and other metallic sounds are incredibly meaty and realistic (to my ears anyway).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple yet visually appealing, with a charming style that enhances the game's character. The animations are lively, and the interactions between enemies add an engaging layer to the visual experience. Overall, the graphics are well-received, complementing the game's sound effects effectively.
“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 accessible and engaging for players. While some users desire additional boss fights or levels, the polished design and competitive scoreboard feature enhance the overall replay value, especially considering its low price.
“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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
