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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 752 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

graphics13 negative mentions

Guncraft offers a unique blend of FPS gameplay and Minecraft-style building mechanics, allowing players to create their own guns and maps.
The game features a variety of fun game modes, including Lava Survival and Onslaught, which can be enjoyable with friends.
Customization options are extensive, enabling players to personalize their experience with custom weapons, skins, and prefabs.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find active servers and enjoy multiplayer gameplay.
The game suffers from technical issues, including lag and crashes, which can detract from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks polish and refinement, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.

gameplay
77 mentions
34 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Guncraft receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its unique mechanics and fun multiplayer experience, while others criticize its clunky controls, lack of balance, and poor shooting mechanics. Many users highlight the potential for creativity and customization, but note that the execution is often flawed, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall. Despite its interesting concepts, the game struggles with a dead player base and various gameplay issues that detract from its appeal.
- “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.”
- “In conclusion, the game does have flaws, but it quickly makes up for it with its gameplay that's dependent on the player and his commitment.”
- “This game is awful, poor controls and clunky gameplay.”
- “Great customization and user-generated content, but gameplay is abysmal.”
- “Boring gameplay, horrible sound design.”
graphics
39 mentions
13 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing the art style as unappealing and reminiscent of lower-quality voxel or pixel art, often comparing it unfavorably to Minecraft. While some appreciate the smooth performance and the game's unique mechanics, the overall consensus is that the visuals lack polish and fail to enhance the gaming experience, leading to a general sentiment that the graphics are subpar and detract from the gameplay.
- “This is an awesome game, simply because the graphics are from the future and the gameplay is extremely amazing.”
- “That is fun, and isn't buggy, runs smooth, and the graphics are exceptional.”
- “Not a lot of players, but under the Minecraft-style graphics is quite a fun FPS.”
- “The art style of the characters is a bit ugly, with the realistic-styled pixel faces looking so out of place on a flat, block head.”
- “The graphics are painfully bad compared with Minecraft, the effects are close to nonexistent, and the sound would be better if there were no sound engine.”
- “The graphics suck, and that is an understatement.”
stability
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
-18 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with some players reporting smooth performance and no significant glitches, while others experience frequent bugs, crashes, and balance issues. Overall, the game has been described as buggy and poorly balanced, which may detract from the experience for some users.
- “The game is fun, runs smoothly, and is not buggy at all, with exceptional graphics.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never crashes or lags.”
- “The overall stability of the game enhances the experience, making it enjoyable and immersive.”
- “Very bad game, even buggy at times.”
- “Glitches are very common, and after a while you notice that it's not uncommon to find players with overpowered weapons which were obviously skimmed over by whoever was moderating the workshop at the time.”
- “Buggy as all get-out and badly balanced.”
story
7 mentions
14 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing solely on multiplayer, which many players find lacking due to its inactive community. 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.
- “True story.”
- “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, no story mode included, 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.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its combination of strategic gameplay and absurd elements, such as destructible environments and comical vehicles. While players initially find the game amusing, some express disappointment over the lack of player activity and server issues, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and engaging atmosphere, blending humor with tactical combat.
- “It's a very good and funny game; it's like Minecraft with guns. It stretches the limits of strategy as you need to kill an opponent without them seeing you, and that's what makes the game fun.”
- “But it's still an actively modded FPS with destructible environments, class-based combat, hilarious vehicles, and some interesting game and map types thrown in to round out a thoroughly enjoyable fragfest.”
- “This game seems funny at first, so I thought, then when you start, of course, you want to make a gun!”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % 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.
- “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.”
- “It has everything to be a very well-populated game; it just doesn't have the advertising strength.”
- “- Poor advertisement resulting in a very, very slowly growing player base.”
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 some users rating it a 4/10, while others find it fitting well within the game's context, scoring it between 6 to 10. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as adequate but not exceptional.
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing every moment of the experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack fits seamlessly into the gameplay, making each level feel alive.”
- “The variety of music tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, adding depth to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels generic and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which is disappointing.”
- “I found the audio tracks to be uninspired and forgettable, failing to enhance the overall experience.”
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.
- “The game's optimization is impressive, allowing it to run smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making the experience seamless and enjoyable.”
- “Despite its small size, the game manages to deliver a stable frame rate and quick load times, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “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, underscoring the game's ability to resonate with its audience. Additionally, the impressive graphics enhance the overall emotional experience.
- “This game is incredibly touching and evokes a deep emotional response.”
- “The graphics are stunning, but it's the emotional depth of the story that truly captivates.”
- “I believe this game deserves a perfect score on Metacritic for its powerful 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.
- “The lack of stair blocks makes climbing tedious, and sprinting up the blocks quickly becomes a chore.”
- “Grinding feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the fun aspects of the game, turning it into a monotonous task.”