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Gunkid 99

Gunkid 99 is a fast, frantic arena shooter with an interesting hook. Putting the focus on the weapons rather than the enemies is an interesting proposition, and its tight platforming mechanics seal the deal.
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92%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding
94% User Score Based on 53 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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Gunkid 99 is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Yongjustyong and was released on March 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Gunkid 99 is a score-chasing game inspired by arcade-style classics, where you battle endless hordes of enemies and collect weapon drops to earn high scores. With multiple hand-crafted stages, numerous weapons, and over 30 special abilities, players can craft unique playstyles and develop crazy combos. Compete with friends on Steam or global leaderboards for the ultimate high score.

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with a satisfying loop of collecting weapons and dodging enemies.
  • The game features a diverse arsenal of weapons and unique enemy types across multiple stages, enhancing replayability.
  • Controls are tight and responsive, making the game feel polished and enjoyable to play.
  • The game suffers from a lack of variety in game modes and level design, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Unlocking new worlds requires grinding for points, which can feel tedious and frustrating.
  • Some mechanics, like the default button layout on consoles, are poorly designed and can hinder the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Gunkid 99 features a satisfying loop of picking up weapons, defeating enemies, and navigating diverse stages, enhanced by a wide arsenal and unique mechanics like dodge rolls and wall climbing. Players appreciate the polished feel of shooting and jumping, alongside a sense of progression through new enemy types and terrains. Overall, the game successfully combines fun mechanics with a focus on weapon variety, making for an engaging arcade experience.

    • “New enemy types, terrains, and guns feel different enough to give the game a sense of progression, without sacrificing a satisfying core gameplay that makes all good arcade games have lasting value.”
    • “The game looks really good and well designed for a pixel-based game, the mechanics are really fun to play around with and with the wide variety of weapons you'll always have to play differently.”
    • “Very similar gameplay loop; pick up a weapon, blast enemies out of the way, grab the next weapon, repeat, but it has a nicely expanded arsenal, 32 stages, and five distinct zones with unique enemies and hazards in each.”
    • “- a lot of redundant mechanics: dodge roll, wall climbing, reloading.”
    • “So gameplay consists of running around the level, dodging and killing the neverending swarm of enemies, and constantly picking up toys to shoot at them.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their quality and animation, with a unique art style that some may find off-putting. Players appreciate the variety in weapon designs and the overall visual presentation, which complements the game's engaging mechanics and challenges.

    • “The graphics are nice and surprisingly well animated; the weapons are plentiful and varied, the controls work well, the upgrade system is simple yet allows for creative strategies, and the enemies pose actually different challenges instead of being simple recolors of a few base types.”
    • “I really adore the art style and the animations look nice as well.”
    • “This is a fantastic game; the music is amazing, the graphics are great, controls are tight, balance is perfect, and audio feedback is awesome.”
    • “The art style can be a little off-putting.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it amazing and fitting, others describe it as boring with sound effects that feel out of place. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated by many, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “This is a fantastic game; the music is amazing, the graphics are great, controls are tight, balance is perfect, and audio feedback is awesome.”
    • “Good soundtrack, in my opinion.”
    • “The music is also very fitting.”
    • “The music is boring, and the sound effects often feel out of place.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability, particularly for players who enjoy grinding for high scores, thanks to its tight controls and abundant content. With leaderboards for both normal and equipped modes, score chasers will find ample motivation to revisit the game.

    • “The controls feel really tight and satisfying to play; there is lots of content as well as replayability.”
    • “Replayability is strong in this one if you enjoy grinding for high scores.”
    • “Both normal and equipped mode have leaderboards; there should be some decent replay value here if you're a score chaser.”
    • “Both normal and equipped mode has leaderboards; there should be some decent replay value here if you're a score chaser.”
    • “The controls feel really tight and satisfying to play, but the replayability is lacking.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the strong replayability of the game, particularly for those who enjoy grinding to achieve higher scores.

    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grind to be a chore rather than a rewarding experience.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be both humorous and highly engaging, contributing to its addictive nature.

    • “This game is really funny and addictive.”
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Gunkid 99 is a arcade platformer game.

Gunkid 99 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Gunkid 99 was released on March 13, 2019.

Gunkid 99 was developed by Yongjustyong.

Gunkid 99 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Gunkid 99 is a single player game.

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