GunQuest

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GunQuest is an action-packed RPG, where you use firearms to combat fantasy creatures. Craft guns, explore an open world, team up with allies, and conquer the infinite plain in GunQuest!Interact with the DeveloperAlso, Psst... GunQuest has a discord server! Follow the development process and give input on the direction of the game! Gameplay Features Overworld Caravan Travel! Fast paced combat! En…

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Fun adventure with a cool pixel art style and engaging combat mechanics.
The game has great potential, with interesting lore and a satisfying level of challenge.
Fast-paced gameplay combined with a slower overworld experience creates a nice balance.

Joystick controls are horrible and overly twitchy, making gameplay frustrating.
The game feels undernourished and lacks content, typical of an Early Access title.
Some bugs and lag are present, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by a simplified yet engaging combat system reminiscent of titles like Revita and Dead Cells, featuring fluid animations and fast-paced mechanics. Players appreciate the fun run 'n' gun elements, good enemy variety, and enjoyable recoil mechanics, all set against a top-down camera perspective that enhances exploration. Overall, the game offers a dynamic and accessible experience, making it a standout indie RPG.
- “The animations are good and the fighting mechanics are fluid and fast-paced.”
- “The dynamics of the gameplay are great and somewhat frenetic.”
- “Fun combat mechanics, easy to understand; breaking blocks is always fun, and enemy variety is good for what I played through so far.”
- “The gunplay and gameplay feel like a much more simplified approach compared to 'Revita' and 'Dead Cells' in terms of combat mechanics.”
- “I jokingly said that the game almost felt like 'Oregon Trail' (it has no gameplay elements of it though, just a joke) with its top-down camera as you browse the map in a carriage, rolling along while searching for NPCs, quests, and caves to explore.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game features a charming pixel art style that effectively complements its atmosphere and storytelling, which is conveyed through visuals and NPC interactions. Players appreciate the simplicity of the graphics, noting that they enhance the overall experience while supporting both keyboard and controller inputs. The ongoing development has also added more content, further enriching the visual appeal.
- “The game has lore and a story, but it is very much up to interpretation and is told in small tidbits from visuals you see with NPCs and the environment, along with dialogue and heavy visual aid.”
- “I really enjoyed the art style and the amount of content that has been added as the development has continued.”
- “The soundtrack and graphics are simple but fit the overall atmosphere quite well.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is set in a fantasy world reminiscent of classic titles like King's Quest and the original Zelda, featuring rich lore conveyed through environmental storytelling, NPC interactions, and dialogue. Players find the narrative engaging and are intrigued by its development, particularly in the context of a 2D shooter format.
- “The story is engaging and I'm curious to see how it will develop.”
- “The game has lore and a story, but it is very much up to interpretation and is told in small tidbits from visuals you see with NPCs and the environment, along with dialogue and heavy visual aid.”
- “The fantasy setting of an RPG that almost feels like a mix of King's Quest and the original Zelda (the vibes, setting, and tone).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is effectively enhanced by a fitting soundtrack and graphics, which, while simple, complement the overall experience nicely.
- “The soundtrack and graphics are simple but fit the overall atmosphere quite well.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is characterized as simple yet effective, complementing the game's overall atmosphere nicely.
- “The soundtrack and graphics are simple but fit the overall atmosphere quite well.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the engaging run-and-gun gameplay, highlighting the appealing 2D character design, which enhances the overall experience. However, there is limited feedback on the depth of character development itself.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
- “The depth of character backstories and their growth over time adds a layer of emotional engagement that is hard to find in other games.”