GunnRunner

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GunnRunner is a single player action game. It was developed by pixelCast Games and was released on March 16, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

GunnRunner is an action platformer, bullet-swarm, with an emphasis on skilled movement. The game is set in a virtual world controlled by sentient machines that call themselves "The Assembled". These machines have destroyed your home planet and trapped you in an environment of their creation. Plow through every enemy in your path or skillfully dodge the onslaught of bullets. Venture deep …

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Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

grinding2 negative mentions

GunnRunner features addictive gameplay with a blend of speedrunning and puzzle-solving elements, making it both fun and challenging.
The controls are tight and fluid, allowing for a satisfying experience that caters to both casual players and speedrunners.
The game has a nostalgic retro feel with a great soundtrack, unique boss fights, and a level editor that enhances replayability.

The game can be frustratingly difficult in later levels, which may deter less experienced players.
There are reports of crashes occurring during boss fights, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
Some players feel that the artistic direction of the environments is lacking, making certain elements feel out of place.

gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive nature, fast-paced mechanics, and a well-designed difficulty curve that gradually introduces players to various level mechanics and enemy types. Players appreciate the diverse range of levels, which include educational, speed-focused, and puzzle elements, while noting that the lack of artistic direction in environments is a minor issue compared to the overall engaging experience.
- “Found this gem at PAX East - wildly addicting with a great range of difficulty and mechanics in play.”
- “+ Blazing fast gameplay (no level reset time, quick movement options, does not waste time with slow tutorial).”
- “+ Tons of unique and varied levels (some are mechanically educational, some are pure speed, some are puzzling, etc.).”
- “The only real issue I have with this game is that it doesn't really feel like it has much of an artistic direction in the environments, and sometimes the enemies feel a bit juxtaposed against the environment. However, that hardly matters in the face of the gameplay, and at times can even make it a bit easier to go through the levels faster.”
- “The game's difficulty curves at a consistent rate, with the earlier stages introducing you to how the level mechanics work and the type of enemies you'll encounter.”
- “While the gameplay is blazing fast with no level reset time and quick movement options, it does not waste time with a slow tutorial.”
grinding
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Players express a strong enthusiasm for grinding, particularly in leveling up and competing on leaderboards, indicating that it adds a compelling layer of engagement to the game. The anticipation for higher difficulty levels, such as expert mode, further enhances their motivation to continue grinding.
- “Will keep grinding away at the levels, and I'm excited to see what the expert level is like.”
- “Cannot pull myself away from leaderboard grinding.”
music
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The music in Gunrunner is highly praised for its nostalgic chiptune soundtrack, which evokes fond memories for players, while also contributing to the game's colorful and immersive atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “+ Mega Man-ish chiptune OST (very nostalgic)”
- “To be frank, while I have started to pick back up my deep love for video games since the start of the pandemic, I have noticed a nostalgic difference with Gunrunner compared with the other games I have played - including, among other things, its absolute banger of a soundtrack, colorful and inviting vibes, and immersive bits and pieces (e.g., the helmet color mapping that corresponds to your health)!”
- “+ Megaman-ish chiptune OST (very nostalgic)”