Gunheart

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"Gunheart is a sci-fi shooter game with RPG elements, offering both single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 2 players. Traverse vast battlefields with unique movement mechanics and customize your arsenal with over 40 weapon modifications. Expect a gripping storyline, plenty of humor, and PvP action."

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 254 reviews

story14 positive mentions

optimization5 negative mentions

Gunheart features satisfying gunplay and a fun movement system, allowing for enjoyable gameplay both in solo and co-op modes.
The game has impressive visuals and a unique art style, with vast environments that enhance the immersive experience.
The progression system with weapon and rig upgrades adds depth and encourages replayability, making it engaging for players.

The gameplay can become repetitive, with similar enemies and environments leading to a lack of variety in missions.
There are significant issues with enemy AI, including bugs that cause enemies to freeze or behave erratically during combat.
The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and frame drops, which can detract from the overall experience.

story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
82%
4%
The story in the game is generally considered thin and underdeveloped, with players often feeling pushed into missions with little context or narrative depth. While there are elements of humor and a basic framework of missions that can be replayed, the overall plot lacks compelling progression, leading to a repetitive experience. Despite this, the cooperative gameplay and mission structure provide a fun, engaging environment for players, even if the storyline itself does not significantly enhance the experience.
- “Without giving too much away, the game begins with a humorous tutorial and it won't be long until you get into your first mission on a planet surface where you get your first taste of combat against insect-like enemies.”
- “Gunheart is a good game; you spawn in a hub world, meet up with friends, choose your mission, and shoot bugs for a faceless corporation who you now owe your life to.”
- “The characters and storyline have a vague Borderlands feel to them, in my opinion.”
- “The story, if you can call it a story, isn't developed very much and not terribly compelling.”
- “Basically a storyline with side missions that claim to be randomly generated (although they flip the same content over and over and over again) with a few weapon upgrades, a weapon leveling aspect and the ability to upgrade your 'rig' (body).”
- “You get pushed into the first mission with little-to-no idea what to do and pick things up as you go.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality and impressive visuals, particularly in VR, with many reviewers noting the stunning art style and detailed environments. However, some players experienced performance issues, such as frame rate drops and blurriness on high-resolution headsets, which detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals are often described as top-notch, there are mixed opinions on the game's optimization and the consistency of graphical fidelity across different settings.
- “The graphics are top notch.”
- “Graphics are amazingly beautiful and unique.”
- “Beautiful AAA graphics, runs very smooth, locomotion options are the best I have ever seen, you can configure it the way you like and feel comfortable.”
- “The graphics are terrible and all of the enemies seem to be the same.”
- “Optimization is passable, but with the graphics as they are, it should be better.”
- “The visuals are there, the ideas are all there, but the execution for every single step of this game is butchered horribly.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
60%
9%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring satisfying gunplay and movement mechanics reminiscent of titles like Doom and Halo, with a strong emphasis on multiplayer co-op. However, many players feel that the weapons lack impact, and the overall experience can become repetitive, especially in solo play. The introduction of mechanics like teleportation and double-jumping has improved movement fluidity, but some still find the core gameplay lacking depth and excitement.
- “Gameplay is fine for the first few missions: gunplay is satisfying and movement, while not as good and expressive as Sairento, is still fun.”
- “It's not just the stellar graphics and insane play mechanics, but what really sets it above is the near perfect controls when using WMR. We have the Odyssey headset and the switching between trackpad and joystick makes this game as easy to jump into as the original Doom.”
- “The combination of movement options equates to a system that is rapid and intuitive enough to keep up with the fast-paced gameplay, and does a very good job of minimizing any semblance of motion sickness that is most often associated with VR games.”
- “Sadly, the shooting, while mechanically interesting, isn't handled quite as well; most guns severely lack punch and hitting enemies feels like shooting them with nerf darts.”
- “Very boring gameplay, the animations need a lot of work, and the AI isn't that smart.”
- “I loved the concept and art direction as well as the mission-based structure, but the gameplay failed to excite me.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
38%
38%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews from users. While some players report significant performance issues, particularly during intense combat scenarios, others have noted improvements following recent updates. Despite these enhancements, many still express a desire for further optimization to ensure smoother gameplay across various hardware configurations.
- “Performance is great (on i7 6700k + gtx 1080)”
- “Update: with the recent major content update adding 2 new weapons, massive performance increase, night time, new assets, new death animations, new elite mode, new gun range and much more... this game is a must-have for any FPS fan.”
- “I originally had purchased this title and refunded it because of several performance issues, and let's just say they quickly addressed these issues.”
- “I am getting poor performance on my 2080 Ti 8700K during the levels where there are a lot of enemies on screen.”
- “Optimization is passable, but with the graphics as they are, it should be better.”
- “Poorly optimized; no matter what setting I put it on, it had ghosting. I put all settings on their lowest and still had ghosting.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is described as subtle yet enjoyable, reminiscent of titles like Borderlands, with funny voice acting and a lighthearted tone that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the tutorial and missions, contributing to a fun atmosphere, especially in multiplayer settings where camaraderie and laughter thrive. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game's engaging combat and exploration.
- “Without spoiling anything, the game begins with a humorous tutorial and it won't be long until you get into your first mission on a planet surface where you get your first taste of combat against insect-like enemies.”
- “The humor of the game is nice, it doesn't smack you in the face with it but is just fun.”
- “Every group of people I played with for the missions were a blast and there were many times we were laughing, cheering, and complimenting each other on 'nice shot!'s as we scrambled to survive the insectoid onslaught.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with reports of buggy enemy AI, graphical issues during the tutorial, and instances of freezing and crashing. While players find the gameplay enjoyable, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's development status.
- “Enemy AI is buggy, with ground units sometimes freezing motionless or wandering around the map far away from the player.”
- “Sometimes it freezes, sometimes it crashes.”
- “It is buggy as hell.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game is praised for its high replayability, featuring weekly missions and a variety of content that encourages players to return. With numerous unlockable mods and social elements, it offers significantly more replay value compared to many other VR titles, making it a compelling choice for players seeking depth and ongoing engagement.
- “A special set of weekly missions are updated every Friday, allowing for great replayability.”
- “It has about 10 times more content than most other VR games, and its social aspects make the game very replayable!”
- “It's got depth, replayability, and is just all around what I was looking for when I bought this rig.”
- “I hope more gun variations get introduced to bolster replayability.”
- “This adds an element of moreish replayability grind to the whole game in the quest to unlock all the mods.”
- “So you get a decent amount of content and replay value.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for reduced grinding in later levels, noting that while the process of grinding for loot and weapon mods can be engaging, it often feels tedious and yields minimal rewards. The overall sentiment suggests that while grinding adds some depth, it can detract from the enjoyment of the game due to its repetitive nature and lack of visual variety.
- “Part of the end game becomes grinding loot to find the best possible rarities of your favorite mods.”
- “A lot of grinding with little reward; fun gameplay, but a bland color palette.”
- “Make later levels less grindy (in my opinion).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting its stylish presentation and well-designed environments that contribute to an immersive experience. Overall, it is considered a standout early access title in terms of atmosphere.
- “First-rate early access title that is dripping with style and atmosphere.”
- “The few environments available so far have a good atmosphere and nice design.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by simplifying movement controls, allowing players to engage more intuitively and fluidly, which can lead to a more immersive and emotionally resonant experience.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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Reviews indicate a strong community preference against microtransactions, suggesting that their inclusion could be viewed negatively and may impact player satisfaction. Developers are encouraged to prioritize player feedback to avoid monetization strategies that could alienate the audience.
- “The game has a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
- “I appreciate that the developers focus on cosmetic items rather than pay-to-win mechanics.”
- “The monetization strategy is transparent and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “Please, please, please do not include microtransactions or anything that would be perceived by the community as a negative aspect. They are your bread and butter and will tell you if there is something that they do not like.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by prompts to spend more money.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress in the game is often tied to purchasing items, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its quality and contribution to the overall experience.