Gunner-chan!

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Gunner-chan! is a single player shooter game. It was developed by kido and was released on May 30, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gunner-chan! is a 2.5D top-down roguelike shooter where you fight through a robot revolt in a procedurally generated base. Featuring auto-aim weapons, invincible dashing, and no ammo limits, players strategize with various guns, upgrade gear, and unlock practice modes. Expert mode challenges you to rely solely on skill with no carryovers.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game features adorable art and smooth animations, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility.
It offers a variety of weapons and a cute, engaging storyline that enhances the overall experience.

Movement can feel stiff, and the auto-lock feature may not always target the desired enemies.
The game is relatively short, with limited replayability due to a small number of bosses and environments.
Some players may find the lack of manual aim and variety in weapons and levels disappointing.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by smooth animations and an addictive loop, with effective dodging and sword/knife mechanics, despite some minor jank. Players appreciate the balanced challenge and charming style, expressing a desire for longer gameplay experiences.
- “The animation is nice and smooth, the gameplay loop is addictive, and the game presents an adequate challenge without being unfair or frustrating.”
- “Dodging is fine and the sword/knife mechanic does its job well enough, even if a little janky.”
- “Loving the style and gameplay.”
- “Despite that, the gameplay feels well enough, and the cute animations carry it.”
- “Would like to see it on a much longer gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their charming paper-like art style featuring adorable chibi characters and smooth animations, contributing to a playful and visually appealing experience. The combination of cute visuals, intuitive UI, and engaging sound design enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The art style is great, looks like a paper type of game with chibi characters.”
- “Extremely kawaii anime characters, auto-aim, smooth animations, and playful anime visuals make this a light but satisfying roguelite.”
- “Also, the graphics and music are superb.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as both cute and funny, appealing to players with its lighthearted and whimsical approach.
- “The humor in this game is both cute and funny, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and playful banter that keep me laughing.”
- “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add a delightful charm to the gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is engaging and direct, effectively complementing the fun combat; however, some users feel that the plot is often overshadowed by action and explosions, making it difficult to fully grasp the narrative.
- “The fun combat and story get straight to the point while being compelling.”
- “As for the story?”
- “Hard to say when the plot is mostly conveyed through explosions.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised as superb and neat, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside the graphics and sound effects. Players appreciate its quality, which enhances the fun and engaging gameplay.
- “The graphics and music are superb.”
- “The music is great too!”
- “The neat music complements the fun gameplay, good controls, intuitive combat, and cute art style.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a charming and enjoyable experience with well-designed enemies, maps, and bosses; however, its relatively short length and limited replayability may leave players seeking more depth and variety in future playthroughs.
- “A cute and fun but relatively short top-down shooter roguelike with good and consistent enemy, map, and boss designs, but somewhat limited replayability.”