Guncraft

On the whole, Guncraft is a mad, riotous game, which isn't ruined by its flaws. It's accessible, and you can play for 10 minutes as easily as a few hours.

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Guncraft is a shooter game that offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, including co-op. It combines block building sandbox game mechanics with fast-paced first-person shooter action, allowing players to create and destroy maps and structures in real-time. With various game modes, customizable load-outs, and a focus on crafting, Guncraft provides a unique and engaging gaming experience. However, it should be noted that there have been reports of bugs.

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Reviews

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 510 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

graphics6 negative mentions

Guncraft offers extensive customization options, allowing players to build their own guns and maps, which enhances creativity and personal expression.
The game features a variety of unique game modes, including Lava Survival and Onslaught, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
Many players fondly remember the fun they had with friends in Guncraft, highlighting its potential for enjoyable multiplayer sessions.

The player base has significantly dwindled, making it difficult to find active servers and diminishing the overall multiplayer experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including lag and crashes, which can frustrate players during gameplay.
Many reviews indicate that the game feels unpolished and lacks depth, with some mechanics being clunky and not well-executed.

gameplay
46 mentions
35 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Guncraft is polarizing, with some players praising its smooth, arcade-style mechanics and creative map-building features, while others criticize its clunky controls, lack of polish, and a dwindling player base. Despite its potential and fun elements, many reviews highlight issues such as poor balance, frustrating aiming mechanics, and a generally bland experience, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. While some find it enjoyable and recommend it, others suggest caution due to its flaws and limited multiplayer engagement.
- “Guncraft is a voxel FPS that differentiates itself from other FPS games with its brilliant arcade-style gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, and the variety of guns and versatility of maps is superb.”
- “Fueled by user creations, plus good gameplay to boot, this is one of those few games that comes as close to a classic arena shooter as we're going to get in the next few years.”
- “This game is awful, poor controls and clunky gameplay.”
- “Even if you can create tons of content, the gameplay itself lacks many balance and polish.”
- “Empty servers, dark spaces, boring gameplay.”
graphics
22 mentions
18 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many users noting a pixel or voxel art style reminiscent of Minecraft, but often described as dull and lacking visual appeal. While some players appreciate the simplicity and smooth performance, others criticize the graphics for being subpar, leading to a lack of excitement and even performance issues. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are not a strong point of the game, with many feeling they detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are exceptional.”
- “Good Minecraft-style graphics.”
- “Voxel-based graphics.”
- “The graphics are not the best, and I think this is a copy of Minecraft.”
- “The graphics, the audio, the animations, and the UI are very dull and don't give me an adrenaline rush like other shooters.”
- “The graphics suck, and that is an understatement.”
story
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing solely on multiplayer, which users find insufficient due to its limited player base. Reviewers suggest the addition of a campaign or multiplayer bots to enhance gameplay when online players are scarce, indicating that the absence of a narrative detracts from the overall experience.
- “If this game's multiplayer were bigger and more alive, this would and could easily be anyone's favorite game, but the multiplayer, the only mode in this, has no story mode included, and is dead, so the game can't be fun for everyone.”
- “They should add either multiplayer bots or some sort of campaign (no big plot or story, but something to play when no players are online).”
- “When you actually start playing, it's a whole other story.”
stability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and balance issues that detract from the experience. While some players enjoy the fun gameplay and smooth graphics, many express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze and its overall lack of polish.
- “The game is fun, not buggy, runs smoothly, and the graphics are exceptional.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, providing a seamless experience without crashes.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to fully immerse myself without interruptions.”
- “Very bad game, even buggy at times.”
- “Buggy as all get-out and badly balanced.”
- “Horribly balanced and still very buggy; Guncraft will fall off of the radar within a few years.”
monetization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for poor advertising, leading to a dwindling player base and a lack of engagement. Despite its potential as a popular FPS and block-building game, the developers' focus on promoting another title on its store page detracts from its visibility and appeal.
- “It has everything to be a very well-populated game; it just doesn't have the advertising strength.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant pressure to spend.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “This game is dead enough that its developers are advertising another game on its own store page, and whenever someone finds out that I own it, I actually have to explain to them why they shouldn't unfriend me immediately.”
- “Poor advertisement resulting in a very, very slowly growing player base.”
- “But for all the promoting and advertising done on this game, it's obvious that playing it long enough reveals it is mainly an FPS shooter game and secondarily a block building game.”
replayability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and enhanced by recent Steam Workshop additions, others feel that the vanilla content is lacking and that community mods only partially address the low replayability factor.
- “Pretty fun game, with plenty of replayability, especially with the new Steam Workshop recently added.”
- “If the maps were playable and inspiring, we all would have been playing this game for a long time now!”
- “The game is lackluster in vanilla content; community mods add an interesting twist, but they do not help the game's rather low replayability factor.”
music
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with a score of 4/10 indicating that while some tracks fit the game well, overall, the soundtrack may not be particularly memorable or impactful.
- “The music fits perfectly with the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is a fantastic blend of genres that complements the gameplay beautifully.”
- “The music elevates the game, creating an immersive environment that keeps you engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is quite underwhelming, lacking variety and depth.”
- “The music feels repetitive and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “Overall, the audio design is disappointing and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as initially amusing but quickly turns into a source of frustration due to technical issues, such as a lack of player activity and unreliable server connections. While the premise may seem funny, players find that the experience falls flat as they encounter these shortcomings.
- “The game has a hilariously sad lack of player activity, which adds an unexpected layer of humor to the experience.”
- “This game seems funny at first, but then you realize that the humor is often overshadowed by the desire to create a gun!”
optimization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor network performance, making it difficult to play as a sniper due to erratic player movements. Despite its small file size and simplistic graphics, players expected better overall performance.
- “For a game that is only 300 MB in size and features intentionally blocky graphics, the performance is surprisingly impressive.”
- “The optimization is remarkable, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
- “I was amazed at how well the game runs despite its minimal file size and simple graphics.”
- “Playing sniper is almost impossible because players just randomly hop around due to terrible network optimization.”
- “For the game to be so small (300 MB) and with such intentionally blocky graphics, you would expect the performance to be far better.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be deeply touching, highlighting its emotional impact as a standout feature. Many believe it deserves a perfect score on Metacritic, indicating a strong connection to the game's narrative and visuals.
- “This game is incredibly touching, evoking deep emotions throughout the experience.”
- “The graphics are stunning, but it's the emotional depth of the story that truly sets it apart.”
- “I believe this game deserves a perfect score on Metacritic for its emotional impact.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the lack of stair blocks, which forces them to sprint up blocks repeatedly. This mechanic can quickly become monotonous and detracts from the overall experience.
- “There are no stair blocks added so far, so you can only sprint up the blocks, which gets tedious really fast.”
- “Grinding in this game feels repetitive and exhausting, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The lack of variety in grinding activities makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”