Gunjitsu

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 293 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fun gameplay with a variety of movement mechanics like grappling hooks and jumping.
Offers enjoyable multiplayer experiences, especially when played with friends or against bots.
Destructible environments add an interesting layer of strategy to matches.

The multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it difficult to find online matches.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including lag and unresponsive controls.
Lacks controller support and local multiplayer options, limiting its appeal for couch gaming.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
54%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them appealing despite a retro 8-bit style, while others criticize the low quality and frequent lag issues, particularly on mid-to-high-end machines. Many users note that the art style is interesting but could benefit from refinement and optimization, especially regarding animations and frame rates. Overall, while the graphics are considered decent by some, there is a consensus that improvements are needed for a more polished 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 player base.”
- “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. Despite these problems, many players still find the game enjoyable and appreciate its underlying concept. Overall, while the fun factor is present, the stability concerns detract from the overall experience.
- “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 absence of action music detracts from the experience. Additionally, there are mentions of sound effects being present, but the overall consensus indicates that the music could be significantly improved to enhance gameplay.
- “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, but it's pretty playable in its current state and could benefit from some optimization.”
- “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.”
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.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 who prefer 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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
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.
- “The variety of choices in character builds and strategies keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The dynamic events and random encounters ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same, making it a game I can enjoy repeatedly.”
- “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 motivation to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”