GunGirl 2

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GunGirl2 is a freeware action platformer in the style of games like Metroid, Castlevania or Cave Story. But with blood… LOTS of blood. The undead start rising from their graves, humanity is lost and all hope has gone to hell – and that’s exactly the place, where you have to fix everything… Go on an epic adventure and explore a huge world with the nameless blonde chick GunGirl or her best friend …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

music14 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay experience with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
The soundtrack is fantastic, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
As a free game, it provides substantial content and replayability, making it a hidden gem in the indie scene.

The controls are unintuitive and lack proper remapping options, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The graphics and visual aesthetic are considered low quality, resembling early 2D games.
There are no in-game options for adjusting audio settings, which can result in an overwhelmingly loud experience.

music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the original score by Josh Whelchel as "fantastic" and "amazing," perfectly complementing the gameplay and theme. While some noted that the soundtrack can be loud or overwhelming at times, it is generally considered a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The combination of great music and solid gameplay contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere, making it a highlight for players.
- “Some of the music tracks (which are an original score, I believe) are bangers.”
- “And that soundtrack is top notch.”
- “I didn't even get an option to make the screen full size or alter the music and sound.”
- “The game might not be for everyone, but it rocks a kickin' soundtrack by Josh Whelchel, tight controls, and a simple to understand mechanic very reminiscent of Cave Story.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally viewed as a lighthearted, generic B-movie parody that serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While it features humorous dialogue and an unexpected sense of progression, players often find the narrative vague and reliant on exploration to uncover plot points. Overall, the story is considered secondary to the engaging gameplay and exploration elements, appealing primarily to fans of the genre.
- “As for story and dialogue - yes, those are here - the former has an unexpected sense of progression and intrigue, while the latter features a mix of awkward, dry, and millennial-declarative humor that manages to advance the plot.”
- “If you're a fan of exploration, you're in luck: you'll need it to find many plot points, stages, rooms, etc. in compensation for sometimes vague and unhelpful directions by the NPCs toward the next point of interest for the story.”
- “Gungirl follows Gungirl and/or Gundude through an epic quest to put an end to the zombie apocalypse that randomly started one morning when you woke up.”
- “Yes, the name is bad, the art is an acquired taste, and the story is just a generic B-movie parody, but the high quality of the gameplay carries the entire experience on its shoulders.”
- “The actual story is very much not important; it's just a silly over-the-top indulgence of games that take themselves too seriously, and admittedly the whole thing looks like it was drawn in MS Paint.”
- “If you're a fan of exploration, you're in luck: you'll need it to find many plot points, stages, rooms, etc., in compensation for sometimes vague and unhelpful directions by the NPCs toward the next point of interest for the story.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its tight controls, enjoyable mechanics, and exploration elements, drawing strong comparisons to classic titles like Cave Story. While some find the graphics and story lacking, the overall experience is elevated by a great soundtrack and creative weapon use, making it a solid choice for fans of old-school platformers. However, opinions vary, with some describing the gameplay as generic despite its enjoyable aspects.
- “The controls are very tight, the gameplay is enjoyable, and there's a lot to find and explore in the game.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely superb, controls tight, graphics are very nice 2D, and finally, weapons are creative and very fun to use against hordes of zombies.”
- “The gameplay isn't without its trade-offs, however.”
- “The game might not be for everyone, but it features a kickin' soundtrack by Josh Whelchel, tight controls, and a simple-to-understand mechanic very reminiscent of Cave Story.”
- “Yes, the name is bad, the art is an acquired taste, and the story is just a generic B-movie parody, but the high quality of the gameplay carries the entire experience on its shoulders.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of resolution options and customization, leading to low-quality visuals. While the art style is often described as simplistic or sketchy, many appreciate its charm and find it fitting for a free game. Overall, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay experience, with some praising the 2D design and animations despite their limitations.
- “Fast game with modern day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
- “Gameplay is absolutely superb, controls are tight, graphics are very nice 2D, and finally, weapons are creative and very fun to use against hordes of zombies.”
- “Good controls, nice layout of the levels, and nice music/sound and graphics; really worth it to play and check out.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- “In addition, the game's visual aesthetic is extremely awkward.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dry, awkward, and millennial-style dialogue, complemented by clever film references and amusing visual gags, such as the "censored" box over characters when they die. Players appreciate the comedic value woven into the story and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “As for story and dialogue, yes, those are here. The story has an unexpected sense of progression and intrigue, while the dialogue features a mix of awkward, dry, and millennial-declarative humor that became evident in Super Panda Adventures. Humor aside, it otherwise manages to advance the plot.”
- “Gameplay is great, music is amazing, story and dialogues are funny (easter eggs are a nice touch), and graphics look sketchy, but I don't mind that at all considering that the game is free.”
- “The game has a lot of comedic value, making cool film references from time to time. When Gungirl gets killed, it has a black box over her body with the word 'censored' in it, making it quite funny to see the first few times you die.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its three playable characters and multiple difficulty levels, encouraging players to experience the game from different perspectives and challenges. However, one character and one difficulty level are locked initially, which may limit immediate options for some players.
- “There are three playable characters (one of them is locked), which gives the game a lot of replayability value as you may want to complete the game with each character.”
- “There are three difficulty levels (one of them is locked), which also adds to the game's replayability, but the sheer difficulty makes it a lot more challenging.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported a glitch in the gamepad setup, where selecting "gamepad1" reverts back to "keyboard," indicating some instability in the input configuration. Overall, stability appears to be generally solid, with this issue being an isolated incident.
- “The only glitch I've found is that the gamepad setup lists the options 'keyboard', 'gamepad1', and 'gamepad2', but I only have one gamepad. Selecting 'gamepad1' glitches back to 'keyboard'.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without constant restarts.”
- “I've experienced multiple instances where the game freezes during loading screens, forcing me to restart my console.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is described as enjoyable and engaging, contributing to an overall fun gameplay experience.
- “Easy and fun to play, with a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and draws you into the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience.”