Guns, Gore & Cannoli

A game so middle-of-the-road it ends up as roadkill. The ideas in here are solid, but simply refuse to go anywhere over its three-hour duration.

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"Guns, Gore & Cannoli" is a frantic, action-packed platformer set in the Prohibition-era of the 1920s. Play as Vinnie Cannoli, a mobster in the notorious Thugtown, as you navigate through hordes of zombies and uncover a murky conspiracy. Expect a thrilling journey filled with friendship, betrayal, and vengeance, set against the backdrop of a gangster's paradise.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,771 reviews

story170 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

story
362 mentions
47 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is a lighthearted blend of mafia tropes and zombie apocalypse themes, featuring humorous dialogue and engaging characters, though it is often described as simple and somewhat cliché. While the narrative includes entertaining twists and a unique setting in the 1920s, many players note that it is relatively short, typically lasting around 4-5 hours, which may leave some wanting more. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop to the gameplay, with a mix of comedy and action that resonates well with fans of the genre.
- “The story is good, perfectly simple with a solid beginning, middle and end, and the dialogue is amazing.”
- “The storyline is full of twists and turns, keeping you on your toes and engaged in the game.”
- “The corny story is actually very well executed, with nicely-voiced and drawn cinematics that break up the otherwise excellent gunplay and average platforming.”
- “The story itself is nothing to really write home about; it's a kind of standard zombie plot, with a couple of neat twists that tie into its 1920s mafia theme.”
- “Found it fairly repetitive and it seems to pretend to have a story, but that was pretty weak.”
- “The drawback of the game is that the entire story lasts just a few hours long.”
graphics
350 mentions
67 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn, cartoonish art style, which evokes nostalgia while providing smooth animations and detailed backgrounds. Reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's overall appeal, despite some criticism regarding gameplay mechanics and level design. Overall, the graphics are considered a major strength, enhancing the comedic and immersive experience of the game.
- “The graphics and animations are top-notch, making the game feel like an action-packed movie that you get to play.”
- “The beautifully hand-drawn graphics are, without question, what save this game from being another derivative 2D-platformer with zombies tacked on.”
- “The art style in the environment is hands down gorgeous with the same breathtaking detail to the likes of Rayman Legends and Skullgirls.”
- “Cartoony flash-style graphics (you can see the heads pop off like they aren't really connected to the bodies and are just connected parts).”
- “It lags so bad, with no graphic card support (what is this crap developer?), idiotic jump sequences requiring good precision despite the horrendously bad FPS, stupid bosses, crappy zombies, and ultimately a crappy game.”
- “At first glance, the visuals don't mean much.”
gameplay
321 mentions
41 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Guns, Gore & Cannoli" is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, allowing players to run, jump, and shoot through hordes of enemies with a variety of weapons. While the frenetic action and charming art style are praised, some players find the controls clunky and the gameplay repetitive, particularly in boss fights and level design. Overall, the game offers a fun, if flawed, experience that is best enjoyed in co-op mode, with a mix of humor and action that appeals to fans of the genre.
- “The gameplay is frenetic, with players needing to shoot their way through hordes of undead enemies using a variety of weapons and abilities.”
- “The graphic is really nicely drawn, the story hilarious and the gameplay pretty fun and at times challenging enough to warrant the sticker price.”
- “Amazing 'run & gun'/'shoot everything that moves' gameplay in a gangster atmosphere with hundreds of explosions, tons of burning meat and popping zombie heads.”
- “The gameplay felt unresponsive and frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is horrible, and infuriating, even on easy difficulty.”
- “Overall, I can't recommend this game as it has little to compensate for its annoying gameplay.”
humor
232 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its comedic writing, engaging one-liners, and playful references to Italian-American stereotypes and mafia culture, reminiscent of classic titles like Duke Nukem. While many players find the humor to be entertaining and well-executed, some critique it for leaning into clichés and occasionally veering into offensive territory. Overall, the game's blend of action and humor creates a fun and engaging experience, appealing to fans of lighthearted platformers.
- “I usually dislike platformers, but this one is fun, engaging, has easy to use controls, is well written and voiced, and the sense of humor is spot-on.”
- “The game is filled with hilarious one-liners and pop culture references, and the art style is gorgeous, with detailed backgrounds and cartoonish character designs.”
- “The humor was the first thing to win me over, mafia dude vs zombies :) he has a lot to say and it's gratifying - after shooting someone's head open, 'he had more brains than I thought.' 'Can't say he didn't have guts... they're all over the place!' and such.”
music
134 mentions
58 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fitting jazz and swing soundtrack that captures the 1920s gangster vibe, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Some players noted that while the music is enjoyable and well-designed, it can feel repetitive and occasionally mismatched with the intense gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's charm and immersion.
- “The soundtrack is awesome, with jazz and swing music that will transport you back to the roaring 20s.”
- “Completing the 1920's gangster era vibe, the jazzy music is a classy touch that completes the overall immersion of the setting.”
- “The music does an excellent job of connecting all the aspects of this game together, and tailors each section very well to what is happening on the screen.”
- “The music doesn't really match the gameplay, the humor is a bit weird, and the animation style is so-so and looks like a flash game except with more details in the scenery.”
- “They have this silly contrast where absolutely horrible things and very intense action is happening onscreen, and meanwhile they play classic Italian folk music.”
- “It's not catchy, it's not a soundtrack you're gonna really be listening to outside the game, but it adds a layer of dumb to the game that I kinda love in a way.”
replayability
38 mentions
37 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with many reviewers noting a lack of variety, collectibles, and unlockables, leading to low replay value. However, some players found aspects like local co-op and a variety of weapons to enhance replayability, making it enjoyable for casual play. While some enjoyed the game enough to replay it, the consensus leans towards limited replayability due to its short campaign and minimal content.
- “Very addictive and high replay value.”
- “Overall this game is a surprise, what I thought was going to be a one-note greenlight game, instead turned into a wonderful, and cheap, game that has replayability, and a nice speedy install time where you can just install and play the whole thing again later on when you're bored playing AAA games.”
- “Story is short but well suited for both casual and hardcore gamers and the skins as well as local co-op makes this game replayable.”
- “A 2D platformer with charming graphics in pretty comic worlds and decent gore effects, but hardly any variety and therefore unfortunately little replay value.”
- “It only took me about 3 hours to beat the story on hard and I don’t feel like this game offers any replay value.”
- “Absolutely no replay value.”
atmosphere
38 mentions
63 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its vibrant and engaging design, featuring hand-drawn graphics, a 1920s gangster theme, and a mix of humor and action that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the immersive environments, from spooky settings to colorful maps, which complement the gameplay and contribute to a sense of satisfaction when overcoming challenges. However, some critiques mention that the atmosphere is occasionally undermined by poor storytelling and character development.
- “This game has a marvelous atmosphere with its cartoon graphics and superb soundtracks.”
- “1920's type gangster atmosphere, which really envelops you with its story in a zombie-plagued world.”
- “The hand-drawn graphics complement the overall atmosphere of the game very well.”
- “Decent atmosphere, premise and platforming bogged down by super-cringy cutscenes, an atrocious storyline, badly written characters based purely in racial stereotype, tacked-on multiplayer and terrible action.”
- “The game is made to act like an arcade game with an emphasis on the 1940's theme with a cartoony atmosphere.”
- “1920's type gangster atmosphere, which really envelops you with its story in a zombie plagued world.”
stability
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while the graphics and animations are praised for their smoothness and lack of glitches, players report significant technical issues, including freezing during keyboard binding adjustments and crashes at critical points. Additionally, the joypad setup is described as buggy, and gameplay can be disrupted by explosive effects causing freezes. Overall, while the core experience is enjoyable, these stability problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The art and animation are the highlights, guns feel great, everything moves fluidly, no glitches or bugs, good campaign length, and a very good degree of challenge that will likely require you to recruit at least one friend.”
- “Beautiful, smooth graphics, no glitches.”
- “Beautiful, smooth graphics, no glitches.”
- “I did start up the game and the first thing I tried to do was to edit the keyboard bindings, but the game just freezes when you try to do that. I tried restarting it multiple times and looked for a solution on the forums and read you need a controller to fix this.”
- “It's more about technical issues, such as the lack of a multiplayer/coop online, or the ridiculously buggy joypad setup.”
- “Molotovs and explosions often cause huge freezes.”
grinding
16 mentions
13 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with slow progression and unresponsive controls contributing to a lack of enjoyment. While some levels are well-designed and challenging, the overall experience is marred by repetitive gameplay and uninteresting enemy encounters. However, a few players appreciate the absence of grindy unlocks and collectibles, suggesting a preference for a more straightforward approach.
- “No grindy unlocks, no boring collectibles, no superficial score or time counts... this is raw, baby!”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tedious progression, slow and sluggish pace, horrible and unresponsive controls.”
- “The entire game just feels like grinding; zombies are not fun to fight, they are just annoying.”
optimization
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant stuttering and clunky controls that hinder gameplay, while others report smooth performance. Despite decent animations and strong voice acting, the persistent technical issues have left many feeling that the game is unplayable.
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “The animations are decent, and the lead voice actor is giving a $100 performance on a $1 script.”
- “I try to like this game, but the clunky controls, floaty jumping, and ultimately the stuttering makes this game unplayable.”
- “Stuttering is still a huge issue for many, many people seven months later.”
- “The animations are decent, and the lead voice actor is giving a $100 performance on a $1 script, but this doesn't save everything else.”
character development
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that while the game excels in humor and visual appeal with its vibrant art style and animation, there is little focus on character development, suggesting that the characters may lack depth beyond their comedic traits and design.
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional engagement when facing zombies, feeling a heightened sense of vulnerability and tension that immerses them in a gritty, gangster-like atmosphere. The inability to shoot when zombies are in close contact amplifies this feeling, creating a visceral experience that resonates with the game's themes.
- “Actually made me feel like I was an Italian gangster from the Prohibition age... except with zombies.”
monetization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as innovative and effective, likening it to a successful blend of popular games, suggesting that it has significantly boosted the visibility and appeal of the product being advertised.