Guns of Fury

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Guns of Fury is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Gelato Games Ltd and was released on February 13, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 382 reviews

music62 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

The game combines the fast-paced action of Metal Slug with Metroidvania exploration, creating a unique and enjoyable experience.
The pixel art and animations are beautifully crafted, enhancing the nostalgic feel of the game.
The soundtrack is energetic and complements the gameplay, making each level feel engaging and exciting.

The map design can be confusing, leading to tedious backtracking and a lack of clear direction on where to go next.
Some weapons and abilities feel underwhelming or situational, making it difficult to find a preferred loadout.
The game lacks a hotkey system for quick weapon swapping, which can disrupt the flow of combat.

music
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Composed by Dominic Ninmark, the retro-inspired tracks fit seamlessly with the game's visuals and gameplay, making it a standout feature that players often find themselves humming long after playing. While a few comments noted the music as unremarkable, the overwhelming consensus highlights it as a key element that elevates the game's appeal.
- “The music is really good in this game.”
- “The soundtrack is fun and reminiscent of those old school shooters too.”
- “The music made me love it more.”
- “The music is meh, there's just... nothing to engage with.”
- “Musically and graphically, however, it can't keep up with its role models, with a few exceptions.”
- “Music didn't catch me but I was too into the gameplay to notice.”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Guns of Fury" is widely praised for its fast-paced, fluid mechanics that blend run-and-gun action with metroidvania exploration, offering a satisfying experience filled with varied weapons and explosive combat. While some players note issues with linearity, shallow progression, and backtracking, the overall design, responsive controls, and retro aesthetic contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay experience. Despite some criticisms regarding the integration of mechanics and pacing, the game is considered a solid value for fans of the genre.
- “The core gameplay, the running and gunning, feels very good.”
- “Guns of Fury delivers a well-rounded, exciting experience that combines the best of run-and-gun and metroidvania gameplay.”
- “The shooting mechanics are tight, traversal is precise, and the destructible environments offer a fun layer of interactivity, encouraging creative play.”
- “The gameplay is boring as hell.”
- “The lack of a leveling system leads to monotonous game mechanics, making the levels and overall experience repetitive and dull.”
- “Despite its strengths, Guns of Fury doesn’t fully capitalize on the metroidvania genre, particularly with its lack of zone-specific mechanics or integration into boss design.”
graphics
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high-quality, handcrafted 16-bit pixel art, which features detailed animations and destructible environments that evoke a nostalgic arcade aesthetic reminiscent of classics like Metal Slug and Contra. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and the overall polish, although some note minor inconsistencies in character design. The combination of engaging graphics and a fitting retro soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “What really stands out though are the visuals: handcrafted 16-bit pixel art with fine detail, expressive animation, destructible environments; everything feels polished without being over the top.”
- “The graphics are crisp and the controls are really smooth.”
- “The art style in the game is gorgeous; seriously, the attention to detail in the pixel animation really sells the Metal Slug aesthetic, and the music is phenomenal.”
- “The art style reminds me of those flash games that I used to play on Miniclip.”
- “I think it suffers from being a little bland (a lot of the items and even the graphics just don't have a lot of soul despite being good), and is just a very by-the-book metroidvania game when it comes to the progression.”
- “It's not challenging with such a huge life bar, looks a bit like a try at Metal Slug but none of the action or personality in the graphics, constant backtracking through easy screens, it's more like Mercenary Kings, not a slug-like in gameplay at all, very bland metroidvania - refunded after 25 min run, no deaths or challenge happened in that time, just boredom.”
story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is largely considered simplistic and reminiscent of 1980s action films, serving primarily as a backdrop for the engaging gameplay rather than a focal point. While it features some entertaining elements and optional quests, many players find it forgettable and not particularly compelling, with the main appeal lying in the fun mechanics and exploration. Overall, the narrative is seen as a basic framework that supports the game's action and humor, rather than a standout feature.
- “The story is straight out of a 1980's action movie, which is entertaining in its own right.”
- “The story is exactly how cheesy and simple it needed to be.”
- “This is a love letter to 80s/90s action movie inspired run-and-guns, mixed with Castlevania style elements (i.e. vendors that sell healing items and upgrades, an assortment of NPCs in various rooms to expand the story, and so forth).”
- “The story is forgettable, but the combat and traversal, along with the abilities to find to expand on that traversal, are all rather fun.”
- “The story is as bare-bones as an 80s action flick should be.”
- “The writing's pretty bad and the story is nothing to write home about, but it's basically just an excuse plot anyway.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to the need for backtracking and frequent enemy respawns. While some appreciate the addition of fast travel options that alleviate some of the tedium, many still feel that the grinding for items and completion can detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a less favorable experience for those not inclined to invest the extra time.
- “Grinding money for shop items can be tedious, but it's absolutely not required for just beating the game.”
- “I had a few hours of fun and then this got very tedious.”
- “You end up wasting your time checking dozens of areas all around the map trying to determine where you should be and it becomes incredibly tedious.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts strong replayability due to features like multiple endings, new game+ modes, and optional side quests, which encourage players to revisit the experience. The diverse environments and secrets further enhance replay value, making it a worthwhile investment for players seeking extended gameplay. Despite some mechanical shortcomings, the solid design choices contribute to a compelling reason to replay.
- “These drawbacks are outweighed by solid replay value, multiple endings, new game+, optional side quests, and combat variety.”
- “The game's diverse environments provide fresh experiences, ensuring replayability.”
- “While the difficulty curve can be uneven and mechanical progression shallow at times, the strong replay value, retro aesthetic, and solid design choices make it a worthwhile $15 title.”
- “With hours of content, including secrets and multiple playthrough possibilities, it offers substantial replay value.”
- “And there's a new game + for added replayability/difficulty.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as lacking the charm and creativity found in titles like Metal Slug, with some reviewers finding it bland and unoriginal. However, there are moments of humor in the negative reviews themselves, and players appreciate the inventive and fun-to-solve hidden areas, which add a layer of enjoyment to the experience.
- “The few negative reviews I've read are just hilarious.”
- “This is funny to me because it also coincides with one of the best qualities of Guns of Fury: finding everything involves extremely inventive, fun-to-solve hidden areas that left me scratching my head more than once.”
- “It was funny.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive pixel art and immersive exploration, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. Players appreciate the chaotic yet engaging environment, enhanced by a rock, metal, and synth soundtrack, which complements the intense gameplay. However, some users express a desire for improved performance, such as higher frame rates or different background scrolling techniques.
- “It excels in creating immersive exploration experiences, making it a must-play for fans of atmospheric worlds and strategic gameplay.”
- “The rock, metal, and synth soundtrack enhances the chaotic atmosphere.”
- “I really like the art style and the atmosphere.”
- “The gameplay is filled with chaotic moments, but the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack, while rock, metal, and synth, fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- “Despite the art style being appealing, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and immersion.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with minimal bugs or glitches reported by users. It runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, maintaining a consistent 60 fps without any freezes, crashes, or soft locks during playthroughs.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “Just want to add it runs great on the Steam Deck, very stable 60 fps.”
- “I did not have many bugs or glitches, just small stuff here and there.”
- “I didn’t have any freezes, crashes, or soft locks during either of my playthroughs.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed emotions regarding gameplay mechanics, particularly the confusion caused by chaotic visuals that blur the lines between solid ground and background elements. While some find the contact damage from enemies, especially human bosses, to be an unwelcome and frustrating aspect, it detracts from the overall emotional engagement in a run-and-gun experience.
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 60fps on the Steam Deck, making it an ideal choice for that platform.
- “It runs smoothly at 60fps on the Steam Deck, making it ideal for this platform.”
- “The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring a stable frame rate and quick load times.”