Gundemonium Recollection
- September 27, 2011
- Platine Dispositif
Get on Steam"Gundemonium Recollection" is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up game with three different playable characters, each with unique abilities and attacks. The game features a variety of enemies, bosses, and levels, with hand-drawn graphics and animation reminiscent of anime-style art. The goal is to navigate through the stages, defeating enemies and bosses, while avoiding a barrage of bullets and obstacles, to reach the final boss and complete the game.
PC
Windows
Linux
PlayStation
Playstation 3
Reviews
- The game offers a fantastic soundtrack and engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back for more.
- It provides a unique challenge with multiple difficulty settings, making it suitable for both newcomers and seasoned players of the bullet hell genre.
- Players have reported that the game has helped them bond with family members, creating memorable experiences while playing together.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially for those unfamiliar with bullet hell mechanics, which may deter new players.
- Some players found the hitbox mechanics confusing, making it hard to gauge where their character can be hit.
- The graphics and visuals, while charming to some, may feel clunky or outdated, which could affect the overall experience for others.
- music54 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10 and comparing it to iconic soundtracks from titles like Cave Story and Mega Man X. Reviewers praise the engaging and festival-like soundtrack, which enhances the gameplay experience and is available for listening outside the game. While there are a few dissenting opinions, the consensus highlights the music as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“It's probably one of my favorite game soundtracks, and I'm not exaggerating; I rank this up there with Cave Story, Mega Man X, BlazBlue (the collective series), all of those amazing soundtracks.”
“The music is awesome and sounds like a festival.”
“Great soundtrack, fun gameplay, overall quite satisfying.”
“However, looking at another review, it said that the music wasn't all that great.”
“Loud music!”
“The music:”
- graphics26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant anime style and smooth performance, making it accessible even on lower-end computers. While some players noted that the visuals can be clunky or difficult to discern against the background in certain levels, the overall art style and design contribute to a fun and engaging bullet hell experience. Many reviews highlight the combination of cute graphics and a fantastic soundtrack, elevating the game's aesthetic appeal.
“The graphics are sublime, the game runs super-smoothly on most recent PCs, and the game system assures you think your tactics carefully if you want to score high and unlock stuff.”
“Also lots of bullet dodging action, and awesome retro graphics and music to top it off.”
“Yo guys check it, this game is a bullet hell which means it's frustratingly fun, absurdly difficult, and has oddly cute old school anime graphics.”
“Once you get past the clunky-looking graphics, a very fine-tuned game is behind it.”
“The visuals are less detailed and have outlines that are better for separating the background from the foreground.”
“The graphics are anime style, and this game isn't high-end, so the crappiest computers can play this without a problem.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Gundemonium is challenging yet fair, featuring clever mechanics such as the choice between shooting and flying, and the introduction of magic points for unique bomb usage. While it offers a satisfying experience with engaging visuals and a fantastic soundtrack, it may not be ideal for newcomers to the bullet hell genre due to its complexity. Overall, it is a fun and rewarding experience for players familiar with the genre.
“Gundemonium is a shmup with good graphics and good gameplay. My favorite aspect of the game is that pressing the fire button makes you fly slowly, so sometimes you need to choose between shooting or flying. Very clever mechanic right there. This shmup also introduces MP; enemies drop magic points for you to make bombs that don't destroy enemy projectiles, like the classic bomb does. The classic bomb from other shmups is also available in this game.”
“Great soundtrack, fun gameplay, overall quite satisfying.”
“The first in the Gundemonium series, a very fun but really hard bullet hell genre game, mainly story-based with Touhou, lots of characters to choose from, and pretty good gameplay.”
“To be honest, I wouldn't recommend it as a starting point for someone to get into the genre, seeing as there are far more mechanics present than most bullet hell games.”
“Gameplay is difficult, but not unfair.”
“The most unique thing in this game is the phase level mechanic.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being poorly conveyed, with minimal cutscenes that can even be disabled, indicating a lack of emphasis on narrative. While the gameplay is engaging and features a variety of characters, the storytelling aspect seems to fall short, leaving players wanting more depth and coherence in the plot.
“And 2 agents from the Rosenkreuz Foundation are sent on a suicide mission to combat them.”
“It's probably one of my favorite game soundtracks, and I'm not exaggerating; I rank this up there with Cave Story, Mega Man X, BlazBlue (the collective series), all of those amazing soundtracks.”
“It's a little hard for me to comment on this one, honestly; the story isn't really well told throughout the game.”
“To give an example of how important the story is, there's an option to disable the pre-level 'cutscenes', which are only one screen with text and some pictures anyway.”
“The first in the Gundemonium series, a very fun but really hard bullet hell genre game, mainly story-based with Touhou, lots of characters to choose from and pretty good gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users generally rate the game's replayability highly, with scores consistently around 8/10, indicating a strong incentive to revisit the game for additional playthroughs.
“The replay value is impressive, easily an 8/10!”
“I would rate the replay value at 8/10; there's so much to explore!”
“With a replay value of 8/10, this game keeps me coming back for more!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding experience in the game more tolerable due to its appealing visuals and beautiful soundtrack, making the repetitive task of replaying levels over 70 times feel less tedious.
“Grinding through the same level 70+ times to pass is tedious, even with a pleasant aesthetic and gorgeous soundtrack.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes the experience feel more like a chore than a game, despite the beautiful visuals and music.”
“While the game is visually appealing and has a great soundtrack, the excessive grinding can become frustrating and monotonous.”
