Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
- October 12, 2018
- Rogueside
- 3h median play time
In between its tight mechanics and the possibility to play with others, Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 is an excellent candidate to become a go-to party game.
Get on Steam"Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2" is a comedy shooter game with single-player, local multi-player, and co-op modes for up to 2 players. The game takes place in 1944 during World War 2, where protagonist Vinnie Cannoli must face loose ends from his past on the European battlefield. Experience action-packed run and gun gameplay with humor and gore in this sequel to "Guns, Gore & Cannoli".
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging storyline with humorous dialogue and memorable characters.
- Gameplay is smooth and responsive, with improved mechanics such as 360-degree aiming and the ability to double jump and roll.
- The art style is visually appealing, with well-designed levels and a variety of weapons and enemies that keep the action exciting.
- The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 3 to 5 hours, leading to concerns about replayability.
- Some players found the controls awkward, especially when using a gamepad, which could detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of certain features from the first game, such as grenades and molotov cocktails, disappointed some fans.
- gameplay137 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this sequel has been widely praised for its smooth mechanics, diverse weaponry, and engaging action, marking a significant improvement over the first game. Players appreciate the new controls, including dodging and aiming with the right stick, which enhance the overall experience, although some find the gameplay can become repetitive. The game offers a fun, fast-paced run-and-gun experience with a mix of humor and challenging enemies, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
“The gameplay is incredibly smooth, and I appreciate the diversity of weapons and genuine difficulty when getting used to the various types of enemies.”
“The controls are tight and responsive throughout your time with the game, which in my opinion made the gameplay even more fun.”
“This game expanded upon the idea of the first game, as well as adding new mechanics and keeping the game mostly accurate to the era of 1944.”
“Don't like the twin stick mechanics.”
“Gets a bit bland as the game progresses though, as there are not enough new enemies and no new mechanics.”
“I don't know how to say it, but it's like they lacked any idea to make a good shooting game or they forgot that this is a freaking game and they should focus on fleshing out the gameplay with feels like they just recycled from their previous game and left it without any more work on.”
- story130 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is a chaotic blend of mobster tropes, zombie encounters, and World War II elements, often described as both entertaining and absurdly humorous. While some players appreciate its comedic moments and engaging characters, many note that the plot is short and lacks depth, with potential for more development. Overall, the narrative is seen as a fun backdrop to the gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more serious or intricate storyline.
“The art design is high-caliber and all parts of the game – characters, environment, weapons and so on – bring the action and story to life.”
“The story is funny but I think it unfolded a bit too fast and new enemies were introduced too soon.”
“The graphics are great, the story is hilarious and the voice acting is spot on!”
“The story does not make any sense unlike the first game that had it at least somewhat grounded, but to be fair we could not care less about that.”
“The story is pretty short, around 3-5 hours, but the mechanics are solid enough to come back to this game multiple times.”
“Seems like they tried to do a little too much with the story without putting in the cinematic effort to make it as seamless as the first one.”
- graphics111 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, hand-drawn art style and smooth animations, reminiscent of classic cartoons and modern indie titles like Cuphead. Reviewers highlight the game's detailed visuals, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, and appreciate the creative character and environment designs that contribute to its unique atmosphere. While some minor issues with ragdoll physics were noted, the overall presentation is considered polished and visually appealing, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The graphics are gorgeous, there's lots of different settings with fitting musical themes, and a delightfully nonsensical storyline that takes you from gangster towns to Normandy beach landings to secret underground bases.”
“I absolutely adored the hand-drawn art style and the sound design that accompanies these visuals combines extremely well with them.”
“The graphics and animation are beautiful and remind me of some cartoons I watched in the 80s.”
“Ragdolling looks weird on occasion due to the 2-dimensional nature of the graphics; individual parts don't 'flip' to allow corpses to lie naturally (quite a bit of flopping going on).”
“The graphics seemed to be smaller in scale than the first game, allowing to see more screen, but showing smaller characters on the screen.”
“Sure there were docks, bars, alleys, rooftops, and the sewers, but the city aesthetic got old, fast.”
- humor84 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny voice lines, hilarious story, and over-the-top comedic elements, including exaggerated mobster tropes and absurd violence. Many reviews highlight the entertaining dialogue and quirky physics that contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere, making it a fun experience, especially in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with action, providing a comedic backdrop to its gameplay.
“The story while bad, was so bad it was good and was fun to laugh at the hilarious story decisions and plot holes (intentional? who knows!) but I digress, great game, great improvement, can't wait for GGC 3.”
“The graphics are great, the story is hilarious and the voice acting is spot on!”
“Plus, the game is funny as hell, not just because of Vinnie's witty remarks, but because of the ragdoll physics and explosions and hazards throughout the levels.”
- music33 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its variety and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly in themed settings like the D-Day landing and gangster hideouts. While some found the music to be repetitive at times, overall, it is described as memorable, fitting, and a significant contributor to the game's immersive experience. Ratings for the music aspect generally hover around 8 to 9 out of 10, highlighting its quality and effectiveness in complementing the gameplay.
“Perfect sound effects and some really eerie music in the zombie sections make this game a treat for your ears!”
“The soundtrack is more varied this time around, too, with the D-Day landing having an appropriately heroic tune.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, there's lots of different settings with fitting musical themes, and a delightfully nonsensical storyline that takes you from gangster towns to Normandy beach landings to secret underground bases.”
“We also felt that the music during gameplay was particularly offputting.”
“The music is also more fitted to where the player is, so jazz is still played but only in gangster hideouts. Very sad.”
“Music is a bit repetitive.”
- replayability25 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with many players noting its short duration and lack of diverse gameplay modes. While some enjoy the multiplayer aspect and the potential for co-op play, most agree that the experience does not significantly change upon replay. Despite its fun elements and engaging story, the consensus is that it may not be worth a full-price purchase due to its minimal replay value.
“Its got juice that will make this game fully replayable.”
“Awesome music, graphics, and replayability.”
“Playing solo on normal you might get through the story quickly, but there is replayability in that enemy spawns vary the units you encounter (even when respawning at checkpoints every time you die) and the online co-op with friends is great.”
“There is 5 hours of content and the game is not super replayable; it's not worth it, do not buy it.”
“Worth it to pick it up on sale because the replayability simply isn't there.”
“There is hardly any replay value because there is no new game+ or unlimited ammo mode or other interesting modes you can add in a game like this or perhaps even a progression system.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique graphics and hand-drawn art style, which contribute to a blend of spooky, joyful, and humorous elements. Players appreciate the immersive cut scenes and the nostalgic 1940s vibe, enhanced by fitting music and diverse settings, creating a rich and engaging experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both charming and captivating, making it enjoyable to play, especially with friends.
“The game has this wonderful and cute but at the same time still manages to create a humorous atmosphere with a cartoon art style that is completely hand-drawn, from what I understand.”
“The gameplay itself, 1940's atmosphere, new gangsters and zombies, art, soundtrack - everything is perfect.”
“The cut scenes for the story of this game are fantastic and create even more life and atmosphere for the game.”
“The game has this wonderful and cute but at the same time still manages to create a humorous atmosphere with a cartoon art style which is completely hand-drawn from what I understand.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with most users reporting good performance and no significant issues. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate stuttering.
“Very well optimized.”
“No performance issues whatsoever.”
“Good optimization.”
“The only setback I've found is that from time to time there are some stuttering in the frame rate.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding in the game can be time-consuming, it is not excessively long or tedious, making it manageable for most. However, some feel it requires a significant time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It feels like an endless grind with no real reward.”
“The grinding becomes monotonous and detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with no significant glitches or frame-rate drops; however, some have experienced freezing issues when attempting to map controls.
“Which could be fixed, but when I try to map controls, the game freezes.”
“I did not encounter any glitches, frame rate drops, or issues of that kind.”
