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Gunforged

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90%Game Brain Score
gameplay, optimization
graphics, grinding
90% User Score Based on 58 reviews

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Gunforged is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Firebelley and was released on February 17, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Gunforged is a single-player roguelite shooter where you forge guns using randomized parts, adding runes to customize their behavior and create powerful, unique builds. Collect a variety of passive abilities to enhance your playstyle and combine them with your weapons to dominate waves of enemies and bosses. Embrace the goofy fantasy setting and experiment with wild, over-the-top builds in an intense arena battle.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The dual-gun mechanic and weapon customization system provide a fun and unique gameplay experience, encouraging experimentation with different builds.
  • The game features engaging enemy designs and a colorful art style that enhances the overall chaotic atmosphere.
  • The progression system allows for a sense of long-term accomplishment, with permanent upgrades and unlocks that keep players motivated to continue playing.
  • The lack of a tutorial and unclear mechanics can lead to confusion, making it difficult for new players to understand the gun customization and rune systems.
  • The game can feel repetitive due to similar arena layouts and limited enemy variety, which may diminish the excitement over time.
  • Some players have reported performance issues and a lack of depth in the gun parts system, leading to a feeling that the game is incomplete or lacking in meaningful choices.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a unique dual clip mechanic and a satisfying loop that encourages players to experiment with various gun parts and abilities. While some elements, like talents and gun parts, may feel underwhelming or unclear, the overall mechanics provide depth and excitement, making each run enjoyable and engaging. The game's art direction supports the gameplay without distraction, contributing to its appeal as a fun and challenging experience.

    • “While the art direction may not stand out against bigger titles in the genre, it achieves what it sets out to do and supports the gameplay loop without distraction.”
    • “The dual clip mechanic is actually pretty awesome and novel.”
    • “This game is simple, but has great depth in the level of mechanics and synergistic abilities you get exposed to over your many runs through each stage.”
    • “The talents and gun parts are almost entirely meaningless and don't do much to change the gameplay whatsoever.”
    • “I’m still not entirely sure I understand how these parts work as they’re not surfaced in the gun UI, although it seems like such a core mechanic.”
    • “Very fun game, maybe a bit difficult, or perhaps that's due to the lack of information about its mechanics.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with smooth performance across various platforms, including lower-end systems like older laptops and the Steam Deck. However, some players have reported issues such as crashes and stuttering when modifying gun parts, indicating that optimization may not be consistent for all users.

    • “Each run allows players to gather gun parts that change fundamental aspects of performance such as damage, fire rate, and range.”
    • “It runs smoothly across platforms, including Steam Deck, and its modest system requirements make it accessible to a wide range of players.”
    • “I play on my Mac with an Xbox gamepad and it feels and runs smoothly.”
    • “The only thing I'd have to complain about is the optimization and the difficulty.”
    • “Performance is rough—I experienced multiple crashes, and the game stutters when changing gun parts.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Gunforged feature a colorful fantasy style that aligns well with its humorous tone, offering clear and distinct visuals for arenas and enemies. While not cutting-edge, the aesthetic effectively balances playful and gritty elements, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.

    • “I really like the animation and art style.”
    • “Graphics: decent”
    • “Gunforged doesn’t lean on cutting-edge visuals but instead embraces a colorful fantasy style that complements its humorous tone.”
    • “The arenas are clear and easy to read, enemies are visually distinct, and the general aesthetic strikes a balance between playful and gritty.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, especially after completing the final level, as it leads to repetitive gameplay with limited enemy variations. This lack of diversity and the presence of blind spots contribute to a less enjoyable experience overall.

    • “It got a bit tedious after I beat the 3rd and final level, thus 'winning' the game.”
    • “A huge amount of blind spots that make the experience tedious and not enjoyable.”
    • “It's a bit grindy, though, with little enemy variation until you manage to unlock the other arenas.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The sound design significantly enhances the game's frantic atmosphere, featuring punchy effects and satisfying feedback during weapon interactions that immerse players in the experience.

    • “The sound design adds to the frantic atmosphere, with punchy effects and satisfying feedback for weapon interactions.”
    • “The game's immersive environment creates a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making every moment feel intense.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gunforged offers strong replayability through its innovative build system and focus on chaotic gameplay, making it a standout in the roguelite shooter genre despite not breaking new ground.

    • “Gunforged may not reinvent the roguelite shooter, but it carves out a space for itself with its clever build system and emphasis on replayable chaos.”
    • “After a few runs, the lack of variety in enemies and environments makes the game feel repetitive.”
    • “While the mechanics are fun, the limited content means I don't feel motivated to play through it again.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Gunforged is derived from its quirky weapon crafting system, where players can create bizarre and hilariously overpowered builds. The game's colorful fantasy visuals enhance this comedic tone, making the experience both entertaining and lighthearted.

    • “Instead of focusing solely on fast reflexes or twitch shooting, it introduces a system where players craft and modify their weapons from randomized parts, layering on runes and passives to create builds that often feel bizarre, powerful, or hilariously broken.”
    • “Gunforged doesn’t lean on cutting-edge visuals but instead embraces a colorful fantasy style that complements its humorous tone.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design in the game are highly praised for their enjoyment, with some players specifically associating the soundtrack with positive experiences, such as recalling the game "Balatro."

    • “The music and sound design is really enjoyable.”
    • “Also, all I can think of when listening to the music is balatro.”
    • “All I can think of when listening to the music is balatro.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story lacks a significant buildup, thrusting players directly into the action, which emphasizes arcade gameplay over a grand narrative; however, this approach is effective for the game's design.

    • “The story may not have a great buildup at first, as you're dropped right into the action, but it leans more into arcade action than a grand narrative, and it works amazingly for what it is.”
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Gunforged is a shooter game.

Gunforged is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Gunforged was released on February 17, 2025.

Gunforged was developed by Firebelley.

Gunforged has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Gunforged is a single player game.

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