Gunlock

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"Gunlock" is a strategy-focused, single-player game with approximately 2 hours of playtime. It features intense score-chasing gameplay with over a dozen guns, giant bosses, and retro pixel art. Compete against other players on Steam leaderboards, collect coins to purchase new guns and color palettes, and be careful not to get hit, as the game features one-hit deaths. The game was developed by Aleksandar Kuzmanovic and Brian Havey .

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music12 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Gunlock offers addictive gameplay with a variety of weapons and levels, making it a fun score-chasing experience.
The retro pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack create an engaging atmosphere that appeals to fans of classic arcade games.
It's a budget-friendly game that provides a lot of content and replayability, perfect for quick gaming sessions.

The game can be extremely challenging, which may frustrate players who are not accustomed to hardcore platformers.
Some players found the controls to be a bit floaty and inconsistent, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
There are occasional issues with enemy spawn timing and visibility due to the color palette, which can detract from the action.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its retro style, featuring an engaging soundtrack that complements the action with 8-bit tones and unique sound effects, including wild west whistles. Reviewers appreciate the balance between music and sound effects, noting that it enhances the gameplay experience without overwhelming it. Overall, the soundtrack is described as addictive and fitting, making the game a delightful auditory experience.
- “Love the retro style of the game, the soundtrack and sound effects are perfect.”
- “Addictive gameplay and great music!”
- “The sound design and music is fitting for the aesthetic, featuring 8-bit tones and noise layered with the odd wild west whistle.”
- “Badass soundtrack.”
- “I'm a little biased; I wrote the music for Gunlock and I also playtested it quite a bit!”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Gunlock are characterized by a well-executed pixel art style reminiscent of classic Game Boy games, appealing to fans of retro aesthetics. While the art is generally well-realized, some players find it occasionally distracting and suggest that future titles could benefit from a broader color palette. Overall, the pixel art effectively complements the game's sound design, enhancing the nostalgic experience.
- “Gunlock is a simple single-screen arcade style scoreathon, featuring an en vogue Game Boy™ pixel art style and palette.”
- “The art style is very well realized but distracting at times.”
- “I can appreciate why the game has the art style it has, and if I had one thing I could say to the developer it would be to carry on with the pixel art style because you clearly have developed a talent for it, but I would like to see more color in future titles.”
- “Gunlock is a simple single screen arcade style scoreathon, featuring an en vogue Game Boy™ pixel art style and palette.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is fast-paced and fluid, reminiscent of TowerFall, featuring a variety of weapons and mechanics that are well-taught through a brief tutorial. Players experience quick restarts after deaths, making it addictive and engaging, complemented by great music and art. Overall, it offers a rich content experience at an affordable price.
- “The gameplay's fun, quick, and fluid with Meat Boy-esque fast restarts for the many deaths you'll probably have across the three endless levels.”
- “Engaging gameplay, great art, lots of content, and more for only the price of a beer.”
- “Gameplay is a lot like TowerFall: there is jumping on heads, going through one side to another, etc., except that rather than bows and arrows, you have a variety of deadly weapons.”
- “The mechanics of the game are explained well enough in a brief tutorial level and can be expressed with a keyboard and mouse or controller.”
- “I felt like each enemy was teaching me something about the game and its mechanics, or at least reminding me.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization in Gunlock is centered around enhancing player performance through combo multipliers and total score metrics, encouraging strategic gameplay to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- “Your performance in Gunlock is measured by combo multipliers and total score.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its high replayability and enjoyable experience, especially considering its affordable price.
- “This game offers a lot of replayability and fun at a great price.”