Gunpowder

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Play as Incendio, armed with your wits and a keg of gunpowder to liberate the town’s gold from the evil Boss Grimshaw in this explosive new puzzle game! 150 levels of mind-bending mayhem await as you blaze a gunpowder trail across the Wild West using mine carts, cannons, chandeliers, and more!

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Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

Gunpowder is a fun and addictive puzzle game that combines planning and action, providing a unique and charming experience.
The game features a large number of levels (150+), with a good mix of challenge and creativity, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
It has a lighthearted theme with engaging graphics and music, making it a relaxing experience that can lift your spirits.

The game can become repetitive and may lose its appeal after a few hours of play, especially for those not deeply invested in puzzle games.
Some levels introduce frustrating mechanics, such as timed challenges and precision requirements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
As a port from mobile devices, the game may not translate well to PC, with controls that can feel clunky and less intuitive than intended.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of planning and action, enhanced by intuitive touchscreen mechanics on the Steam Deck. Players appreciate the challenging yet enjoyable puzzle-solving experience, which gradually increases in difficulty and introduces new mechanics, although some feel it could benefit from further refinement. Overall, it offers a charming and addictive experience for fans of the genre.
- “Add to that the fun graphics, challenging and interesting gameplay, and wonderful music, and this is the perfect casual but challenging Steam Deck puzzle game.”
- “The gameplay is a perfect mix of planning and playing that combines well with the theme of the game to create a unique and charming experience.”
- “As I alluded to, the mixture of planning and action/reaction that is inherent in the puzzle-solving creates some really enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Game slides into trial and error and twitch reaction stressful gameplay as difficulty increases.”
- “It does so with a twist, and if it had a cleaned up gameplay it would be worthwhile.”
- “New mechanics are introduced which spice things up a bit but not enough to make it compelling enough for me to continue playing.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and upbeat, contributing positively to the overall experience, though some players find it repetitive and lacking in variety. While the soundtrack is enjoyable enough that many players choose not to mute it, there are criticisms regarding the integration of sound options and the presence of annoying sound effects. Overall, the music enhances the casual yet challenging gameplay, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Add to that the fun graphics, challenging and interesting gameplay, and wonderful music, and this is the perfect casual but challenging Steam Deck puzzle game.”
- “The music is upbeat and tuneful; this is one of the few games where I haven't bothered to mute the soundtrack.”
- “If you can deal with that, however, you have yourself a nifty little 'action puzzler' with okay graphics, okay music, incredibly annoying sound effects and the inclusion of a 'story' for whatever reason.”
- “This game is quite entertaining despite not passing my yes/no recommendation, which is largely in part due to poor integration of the options menu, lack of sliders for music and sound, although a positive note being that they are, at least, separate checkmarkable options.”
- “The music could use some additional variance, but what is there is pleasant and didn't irritate me.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as cute and cartoony, fitting well with its western theme and maintaining a consistent art style. While some players find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for a casual puzzle game, others feel that they are merely "ok" and can become dull over time. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions.
- “Add to that the fun graphics, challenging and interesting gameplay, and wonderful music, and this is the perfect casual but challenging Steam Deck puzzle game.”
- “Gunpowder is a western-style puzzler with cartoony graphics that's a literal blast to play!”
- “If you can deal with that, however, you have yourself a nifty little 'action puzzler' with okay graphics, okay music, incredibly annoying sound effects, and the inclusion of a 'story' for whatever reason.”
- “It does what it does well, graphics are cute, style is maintained, but it just gets dull.”
- “Casual puzzle game with aesthetics straight out of your favorite western cartoons.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance leads to success. However, it is perceived as a secondary element in the game, with players able to progress without fully engaging with the narrative, which is described as lacking depth and coherence. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling driving force.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “If you can deal with that, however, you have yourself a nifty little 'action puzzler' with okay graphics, okay music, incredibly annoying sound effects, and the inclusion of a 'story' for whatever reason.”
- “If not bothered, you can progress the story just by clearing the end safe.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the ironic situation of needing to break numerous piggie banks to unlock later worlds, despite all levels being accessible from the start within each world. This juxtaposition adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “Unfortunately, this being a mobile port, you need to destroy quite a few of those piggy banks to unlock later worlds, which is funny because within each world, every level is immediately available.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the stability of black powder can be inconsistent, as it may fail to ignite reliably, even when multiple strands are laid out in close proximity.
- “Black powder can be buggy in the sense that it will not ignite all of the time; I've laid out multiple strands from a single point and not all of them ignited despite overlapping.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the challenging time limits in each level enhance the game's replayability, encouraging them to improve their performance and achieve better times.
- “Each level has a time limit, which is often challenging and adds to the replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “With multiple paths and secrets to discover, every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”