Guns and Robots

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Guns and Robots is a multiplayer role playing shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Masthead Studios Ltd and was released on August 4, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

Guns and Robots is free to play online third person shooter. The game brings robot action with massive customization. Players get cartoony bright 3D graphics in attractive environments and challenge each other in open arenas. Guns and Robots gives fun, entertaining experience with easy to master gameplay and numerous options to experiment robot constructing skills.

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 766 reviews

gameplay25 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features extensive customization options for robots, allowing players to create unique builds and strategies.
The gameplay is fast-paced and engaging, with quick matches that keep players entertained.
The art style is fun and cartoony, reminiscent of games like Borderlands, which adds to the overall charm.

The game suffers from severe balance issues, with overpowered weapons and mismatched teams leading to frustrating experiences.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, as players can purchase upgrades and items that give them an unfair advantage.
The matchmaking system is flawed, often pairing new players with experienced ones, making it difficult for beginners to enjoy the game.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the customization options and fast-paced arena mechanics, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and lacking polish. Many appreciate the fun and unique aspects of assembling robots and engaging in combat, but frustrations with clunky controls, poor graphics, and server issues have led to disappointment among the player base. Overall, while there is potential for enjoyable gameplay, significant improvements are needed to enhance the experience.
- “Whether that's delivering and planting a bomb whilst stopping your enemy from doing so, or just good old-fashioned 'last one standing wins', the guns and robots gameplay is very simple to get used to.”
- “The game is so unique and while the graphics may not look too nice, the gameplay is so addicting!”
- “Great customization system, smooth gameplay, and very fast download.”
- “Bad graphics, bad physics, bad gameplay.”
- “Games are very hard to understand and a lot of mechanics are bugged.”
- “The actual gameplay is just generic, and all around, nothing new or exciting.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cartoonish art style reminiscent of Borderlands, while others criticize the overall quality, describing them as cheap or outdated. Many users note issues with framerate and minor glitches, but some still find the visuals enjoyable, especially in the context of the game's fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of fun and flaws, with potential for improvement.
- “The graphics are outstanding as always and so is the gameplay.”
- “Wonderful graphics and more.”
- “Nice game, nice graphics and a lot of fun!”
- “It is too difficult and the graphics are horrible.”
- “This wasn't that good; maybe if they update it more, the graphics are painful after an hour of playing.”
- “Horrible, not what I expected. The graphics look too cartoonish, and gun sound effects are missing.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a mix of sandbox missions and structured quest chains, with two longer narratives that include character interactions and meaningful choices, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players find the random nature of unlocking story missions frustrating, as it often requires visiting various space ports without clear guidance. While the main storyline is engaging, it is only a part of the game, with more content expected in the future.
- “There are currently two longer quest chains that have characters and actual choices, and there is a major branch in the free worlds storyline too.”
- “The story missions are still kinda structured the same, but having actual interaction with characters makes it feel less same as the random missions you get otherwise.”
- “Completing the free worlds story is really only part of the game, and there's always more storylines to come someday.”
- “This story just ends sad.”
- “One minor gripe is that some story missions are unlocked by visiting random space ports on planets and hoping you trigger something to advance.”
- “I mentioned the thing with the random nature of starting story missions and that kinda sucks.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its comedic elements, such as the absurd consequences of character damage and the quirky design of robots. Many find the game entertaining and funny, though some note that it could benefit from more updates and improvements. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
- “It's kinda funny that you can get a lot of money by playing pirate against the actual pirates.”
- “Funny and entertaining :)”
- “The incredible battle mechanics combined with funny looking robots adds a whole new perspective to the genre.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it serves no meaningful purpose beyond extending playtime. Many express dissatisfaction with the need to invest excessive hours for minimal rewards, leading to a perception of the game as overly grindy and potentially pay-to-win. While the concept of building robots is appreciated, the cumbersome menu navigation and repetitive tasks detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This isn't fun or interesting; this is just grinding for the sake of grinding.”
- “4/10 the game looks good and plays well, but crafting to build a robot and the over-cluttered menu make the game too grindy.”
- “Seems overly grindy - for example, I've got 1 daily task to do that requires 15k damage in total, and I have 20 hours to do it. To accomplish this, you're going to have to put in at least 8 hours.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being heavily reliant on microtransactions, which many players feel are unfair and create a pay-to-win environment. Users report that in-game purchases, particularly for boosts, are ineffective and contribute to a perception of the game as a cash grab, exacerbated by a frustrating timesink for upgrades. Overall, the monetization approach has detracted from the gameplay experience.
- “The in-app purchases are both fair and unfair, leaning more towards unfair than anything else.”
- “Most importantly right now: in-game purchases of boosts (credits for example) do not work.”
- “Suddenly the game was unplayable because of the microtransactions.”
- “The in-app purchases are both fair and unfair, more unfair than anything else.”
- “It's a cash grab through and through.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including crashes every 30 minutes and issues with unresponsive controls. While the overall concept and customizability are praised, the persistent technical problems detract significantly from the experience.
- “So the game's concept is amazing and the customizability is spectacular, but the game is also incredibly buggy and glitchy when running, often closing every 30 minutes.”
- “It often glitches out and causes you to be completely unable to click on anything, and the only way to fix it is to restart your game.”
- “Glitches here and there.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in Guns and Robots is highlighted by its inventive design and extensive customization options, allowing players to create unique characters that enhance the engaging third-person shooter experience.
- “Guns and Robots is an engaging third-person shooter with inventive character design and an endless list of customization features.”
- “The character development in this game allows for a unique blend of creativity and strategy, making each player's experience truly personal.”
- “I love how the game encourages players to evolve their characters, offering a deep and rewarding progression system.”