GUNGUNGUN
- September 9, 2016
- Mystery Egg Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Gungungun" is a violence shooter game with fast-paced 2D arena action, available for single or local multi-player . Fight off enemies while on a runaway train, with 8 unique guns and 4 enemies, each with 2 variants. Gameplay features include shooting enemy bullets, detailed stat tracking, unlockable customization options, and a gun gallery. The game offers a challenging experience, with high score tracking and 50 achievements to unlock.
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Reviews
- Engaging and frantic gameplay with a variety of guns and enemy types, providing a fun arcade experience.
- Charming pixel art and solid animations that enhance the retro feel of the game.
- Short, repeatable sessions make it easy to pick up and play, appealing to fans of quick action games.
- Limited content and gameplay scope, with only a few enemy types and one game mode available.
- Frustrating design choices, such as automatic weapon pickups and inconsistent health pack spawns.
- Minor bugs and lack of keybinding options can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Gungungun offers fast-paced, engaging arcade-style gameplay characterized by a variety of weapons and a relentless onslaught of enemies, making it fun and repeatable. However, the game has a limited scope with few enemy types and only one game mode, which may frustrate some players. Overall, it provides a solid experience for those seeking quick, high-score-driven action, despite minor design issues.
“Nevertheless, Gungungun is a game I can pick up at any time and have fun due to the simple yet engaging gameplay loop.”
“Gameplay is very tense yet fun due to the endless horde of enemies and colorful variety of guns at your disposal.”
“Detailed sprite animations plus the plethora of firearms to use create fun, fast-paced gameplay centered upon twitch reflexes and adept use of mobility.”
“Likewise, there are a few game design decisions that make gameplay a bit frustrating.”
“While there isn't a ton of content to be had here at the moment, with only a few enemy types and one game mode, gungungun will be sure to fill that need for contra-like gameplay for you and a friend.”
“Limited gameplay (also to be expected).”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily conveyed through a prologue that doubles as a tutorial, with little narrative development beyond that. Players can earn gold coins from missions to trade for hats, but the overall storytelling is lacking.
“The prologue is both a tutorial and the only real story bit you will ever receive in the game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their retro aesthetic and charming kawaii style, providing a delightful visual experience that complements the game's tactile feedback.
“Great game, really good tactile feedback, and super nice retro graphic feel!”
“Kawaii graphics.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's music, featuring a limited selection of 8/16-bit tracks, is highly praised for its energetic quality and overall appeal. Many players feel that the soundtrack alone makes the game a worthwhile purchase, even if they are not fond of the gameplay itself.
“Fantastic music.”
“There are only a handful of 8/16-bit musical tracks to listen to, but they are all pretty good and have an energetic feel to them.”
“Even if the game itself isn't liked, it's still a worthwhile purchase because of the soundtrack and low price.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the hat economy excessively grindy, particularly for the bottom row items, which require several hundreds of thousands of coins to acquire, leading to frustration over the time and effort needed to obtain them.
“The hat economy seems unnecessarily grindy for the bottom row as they cost several hundreds of thousands of coins to purchase.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users praising its performance while others report issues that hinder smooth gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement to enhance user experience.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, emphasizing that it contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment and fun of the experience.
“The humor in this game is absolutely fantastic!”
“This game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios make it a joy to play!”
