Gunjitsu

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Gunjitsu is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Decent Machine and was released on July 31, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gunjitsu is a fast-paced 2.5D Multiplayer Platform Shooter, where players fight out hectic gunfights in fully destructible levels. Apart from a range of crazy weapons the game features a unique grappling hook mechanic and different styles of jumps that allows players to navigate the levels, dodge bullets and make insane headfirst assaults.

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Multi-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay with enjoyable mechanics like grappling hooks and destructible environments.
Fun to play with friends or against bots, providing a good mix of action and strategy.
The game has potential for improvement and could become more engaging with additional content and features.

Multiplayer is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find matches with real players.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including lag and control responsiveness.
Lack of controller support and limited content can make the game feel repetitive and less appealing over time.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
53%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the appealing art style and decent visuals, while others criticize the low-quality graphics and performance issues, including lag and frame drops. Many users suggest that the game would benefit from further graphical refinement and optimization. Overall, while the graphics are considered satisfactory by some, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The art style is nice and although it has quite a bit of action, it's still relaxing.”
- “Controls are easy, graphics are appealing, music is enticing.”
- “The graphics are nice, the weapons handle good (against bots of course), but it misses a real playerbase.”
- “Considering the lower graphic quality of the game, it is very laggy.”
- “At its stage, needs some refinement graphically and online server-wise.”
- “The graphics are still a bit rough and the animations could use a fix here and there.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
12%
The gameplay is generally described as fast-paced and enjoyable, featuring fun mechanics like grappling hooks and various action elements. However, players note issues with control responsiveness, glitches, and a need for further development to enhance the overall experience. While the core mechanics are solid, some find them lacking in depth and intensity, suggesting that improvements are necessary for a more polished gameplay experience.
- “But it's the few extra little things sprinkled on top that build on the simple core gameplay to make it really enjoyable.”
- “I thought it was going to be disappointing being an EA game, but to my surprise, it's a pretty neat game with fun action mechanics.”
- “The mechanics are actually pretty good ideas and give a lot of options for fighting.”
- “The dashing mechanics also feel off with keyboard controls.”
- “Audio sound clicks, controls aren't super responsive or ideal, swinging mechanic is not as unique as the game makes it out to be.”
- “The mechanics are really just a bit dull and feel a little chaotic instead of intense.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezing, particularly during the tutorial and gameplay. While players find the concept enjoyable, the overall experience is hampered by these technical problems.
- “The game is really buggy for now... the concept is good.”
- “One thing I didn't like is that it kind of freezes from time to time; it's an FPS-related issue, I guess.”
- “Although there are some glitches with the controls (to be expected with EA games) when starting the tutorial, the main game is a lot of fun even against bots.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the enticing music, others report a lack of in-game music and suggest that the addition of fast-paced action tracks would enhance the experience. Overall, the presence of sound effects is noted, but the absence of consistent music has left some players disappointed.
- “Controls are easy, graphics are appealing, music is enticing.”
- “Also adding fast-paced action music would improve things.”
- “- good music”
- “But servers are kind of empty at this stage, controls sometimes feel weird, and the game lacks cool action music.”
- “Also, adding fast-paced action music would improve things.”
- “Either those guys reviewed a different game, or the music was broken for me.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game's optimization has been criticized, with users reporting issues such as difficulty closing the chat, collision bugs, and performance drops during environmental destruction. While it remains playable, there are noticeable graphics lags, particularly on mid-to-high-end machines, indicating a need for further optimization, especially for older PCs.
- “It has a few hiccups with graphics lag, which needs some optimization probably, as I wouldn't expect that on a mid-to-high-end machine like mine, but it's pretty playable in its current state.”
- “Just more performance for old PCs.”
- “The game could be optimized.”
- “There are several collision bugs and bad performance when the environment gets destructed.”
- “It has a few hiccups with graphics lag; it needs some optimization, as I wouldn't expect that on a mid-to-high end machine like mine.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly highlighted by the presence of 11 achievements that require extensive effort to unlock. This aspect may deter some players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “The game is filled with grindy achievements, making it feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “I spent hours grinding for just a few achievements, and it quickly became tedious.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Reviewers suggest that incorporating creative weapons and competitive power-ups could significantly enhance the game's replayability by encouraging intense player interactions and strategic gameplay.
- “Having some creative weapons could really enhance the replay value, and encouraging players to compete for those and some useful power-ups around the map could make the game more intense.”
- “Having some creative weapons could really enhance the replay value, and encouraging players to compete for those and perhaps some useful power-ups around the map could make the game more intense.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes it hard to find reasons to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there isn't much incentive to dive back in, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users express frustration with the lack of a dedicated story mode or campaign, suggesting that the addition of such a feature could enhance the game's value and overall experience.
- “If the devs changed their mind and added a story mode/campaign, it could be worth its price and I'd give it a thumbs up.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some players finding it only mildly amusing, while others express frustration over the absence of players on the Asia server, which detracts from the overall experience.