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Gunnheim

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46%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, optimization
38% User Score Based on 106 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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Gunnheim is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes. It was developed by Meridian4 and was released on October 16, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"Gunnheim" is a historical shooter game featuring single-player and local/online multi-player options for up to 4 players in a co-op format. The game, inspired by Viking mythology, offers an array of weapons from mini-guns to atomic bombs and promises superior low-poly graphics and intense gore. In the game, players assume the role of gun-toting Viking warriors, summoned to restore balance after the Lord of Death's bender, causing hell to break loose.

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38%
Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay10 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun co-op experience, especially when played with friends, leading to hilarious moments.
  • Visually stunning graphics and a heart-pounding soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
  • The gameplay features unique enemy encounters and satisfying weapon mechanics, making each session feel different.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to lag and unresponsive controls, especially in multiplayer.
  • Gameplay is repetitive with limited character variety and a lack of progression, making it feel dull over time.
  • Single-player mode is frustratingly difficult and unbalanced, with many players finding it unplayable without friends.
  • gameplay
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has been criticized for its lack of variety and repetitive mechanics, making it feel bland and uninspired. While the levels offer different aesthetics, they are primarily designed for cooperative play, rendering solo play nearly impossible. Additionally, frustrating control issues and random loot mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as short-term fun without sufficient depth or content for long-term engagement.

    • “The end boss had some enjoyable mechanics; however, it was very easy to defeat once you worked out the three mechanics.”
    • “Feedback is pretty good too; the response from the gameplay is very readable.”
    • “To me, it is sad to give it a thumbs down because the gameplay and art style are well done.”
    • “The levels seem designed around a co-op revive mechanic and it is unplayable solo.”
    • “Loot crates are dropped randomly by enemies, but since the contents are also random, it rarely improves gameplay and often is detrimental.”
    • “Through 3+ hours of gameplay, I never found the game once to be worthy of even its lower sale price.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stylish visuals and modern design, while others criticize them as outdated or unpolished, likening them to a pre-alpha state. Despite the appealing art style, many feel that the graphical performance detracts from the overall experience, impacting gameplay and controls. Overall, while the graphics have potential, they fall short of expectations for a polished and engaging gaming experience.

    • “Fast game with modern-day graphics and easy controls that moves from location A to B to C and so on.”
    • “+ Good choice in visuals makes it clear what's happening.”
    • “So close but still would recommend; however, since it is a fun game and I love the graphics, the controls are easy to learn, and each stage adds a uniqueness to each stage, and is never in the same order. The stages are randomized and the end boss fights are awesome!”
    • “The graphics just looked like a pre-alpha unpolished game.”
    • “Horrible outdated graphics.”
    • “Controls seem kind of bad, hard to tell if it's just due to graphical performance being so bad even on low settings.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting poor graphical performance and lag, even on low settings. This has led to frustrating controls that may be exacerbated by the overall performance problems.

    • “Controls seem kind of bad; hard to tell if it's just due to graphical performance being so poor even on low settings.”
    • “It is also poorly optimized; it lags and runs poorly.”
    • “- bad optimization”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often derived from slapstick moments, such as accidentally killing friends or falling off cliffs, which users find genuinely funny. Additionally, the game's pricing is seen as a joke in itself, with many players questioning the value given the overall experience.

    • “Hilarious at times when you accidentally kill your friend or just knock yourself off a cliff.”
    • “The $10 normal asking price is hilarious because there can't be more than a handful of people that have ever bought it at that price or even at $5 and not asked for a refund quickly.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth, as players must restart lengthy missions to invite others, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.

    • “There is no drop-in; if you want to invite somebody, you need to start an 8-level mission from the beginning.”
    • “There is no story.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its heart-pounding soundtrack, which enhances the overall intensity and immersion of the gameplay experience.

    • “The heart-pounding soundtrack elevates the entire gaming experience.”
    • “The heart-pounding soundtrack keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat.”
    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has been criticized due to frequent crashes and freezes, which significantly disrupt the gameplay experience.

    • “The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced multiple crashes and freezes during my gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
    • “The constant crashes and freezes are incredibly frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
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Gunnheim is a shooter game with fantasy, comedy and historical themes.

Gunnheim is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Gunnheim.

Gunnheim was released on October 16, 2015.

Gunnheim was developed by Meridian4.

Gunnheim has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Gunnheim is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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