Gunlocked 2

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Gunlocked 2 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by FromLefcourt and was released on August 21, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gunlocked 2 blends fast-paced roguelike action with shmup gameplay, where you pilot customizable living warships to battle endless alien waves. Featuring unique pilots with distinct weapons and skills, extensive upgrade options, and branching paths, the game offers deep strategic variety and high replayability in a sci-fi outer space setting.

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

Gunlocked 2 significantly improves upon its predecessor with deeper mechanics, a more engaging upgrade system, and a focus on movement and positioning, making gameplay feel dynamic and rewarding.
The game features vibrant pixel art and a well-designed aesthetic that enhances clarity during chaotic moments, allowing players to enjoy the action without feeling overwhelmed.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, frequently updating the game and adding new content, which bodes well for its future development and player engagement.

Some players find the readability of the game challenging, with too many projectiles and effects on screen, making it difficult to track their ship and incoming threats during intense battles.
The upgrade system can feel diluted, with many upgrades being perceived as insignificant or unimpactful, leading to a lack of meaningful choices during runs.
Boss fights can become repetitive due to a limited variety of mechanics and patterns, which may diminish the excitement for players after a few encounters.

gameplay
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Gunlocked 2 offers a fast-paced and mechanically rich gameplay experience, building on its predecessor with a compelling loop, diverse upgrades, and engaging boss mechanics. While the game features responsive movement and innovative mechanics like phase shifting, some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and the balance of upgrades and enemies lacking. Overall, it combines classic shmup elements with modern roguelike features, making it a customizable and challenging experience, though opinions on its pacing and weapon focus vary.
- “Gunlocked 2 is a fast, mechanically rich evolution of its predecessor that confidently expands a clever core idea into a far deeper and more replayable experience.”
- “The foundation is strong, with a compelling gameplay loop, a wide array of upgrades, and enough content to justify repeated play.”
- “Great combo of classic shmup gameplay, modern roguelike mechanics, and crisp pixel-perfect visuals!”
- “The ability to stack individual weapon modifications, the fact that choosing end level rewards includes 'rerolls' as a reward resource, and the fact that you can save at the end of a level to pick up and play later truly lends itself to be a highly compatible travel game. However, its difficult gameplay, which becomes customizably harder as the game develops, really gives the potential for challenge once you have figured out the system.”
- “Compared to Gunlocked, the pacing of the game and its visual elements went up another tier, while gameplay-wise I'm still on the fence; there's a much stronger focus on proc-based events (x% of y happening on z trigger) and the focus on weapons themselves I find diminished.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively enhancing the combat experience and creating tension during key moments. While the EDM tracks are catchy and well-balanced, some players noted minor issues with looping and suggested a desire for more variety and player control over the soundtrack. Overall, the sound design and music contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some minor criticisms.
- “Sound design and music complement the action well, reinforcing the rhythm of combat and heightening tension during boss encounters.”
- “It feels really well balanced, and I love the art and music in it.”
- “The music is catchy and sometimes I want to tap my fingers to the beat.”
- “Other minor nitpicks like music loops not being seamless is a small but distracting issue that makes the game feel rather amateur despite this not being the developer's first game.”
- “- add more music tracks and allow players to choose which tracks are played on levels.”
- “Soundtrack reminded me of Grim Dawn at one point; it's deep, especially for space.”
replayability
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Gunlocked 2 significantly enhances replayability compared to its predecessor, offering a rich variety of builds and customizable difficulty that cater to high-skill players. The game's deep upgrade system and tight controls contribute to an adrenaline-fueled experience that remains engaging over time, making it a standout choice for those seeking extensive replay value.
- “Gunlocked 2 is a fast, mechanically rich evolution of its predecessor that confidently expands a clever core idea into a far deeper and more replayable experience.”
- “For players who enjoy high-skill action games that offer deep build variety and near-endless replayability, Gunlocked 2 delivers a compelling, adrenaline-fueled experience that feels both immediately exciting and deeply rewarding over time.”
- “Tight controls, extremely customizable difficulty, deep upgrade system, and tons of replayability.”
- “I expect the game will be even more replayable once these are added.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their blend of retro inspiration and modern polish, featuring high-quality pixel art that enhances gameplay clarity in busy environments. Reviewers appreciate the aesthetic balance, noting the artwork and art style as standout elements that contribute to a visually satisfying experience. Overall, the visuals effectively complement the classic shmup gameplay and modern roguelike mechanics.
- “The aesthetic strikes a balance between retro inspiration and modern polish, avoiding visual clutter while still delivering satisfying spectacle.”
- “The artwork, pixel art, and theme are top notch.”
- “The art style has improved, both looking good while still allowing you to tell what is going on in a game where your enemies and abilities can make for a very busy environment.”
story
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The story mode is perceived as relatively easy at present, but players can look forward to upcoming challenges through an endless mode and negative anomalies that will enhance gameplay.