Guns of Fury

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"Guns of Fury" is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines run & gun and Metroidvania elements. As Vincent Fury, infiltrate Easton Industries' research facility, rescue the kidnapped Dr. Klaus, and recover the stolen Tetra Cell technology to prevent its misuse as a super weapon. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, and battle epic bosses to stop the evil corporation's nefarious plans.

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 342 reviews

music58 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The game combines the best elements of Metal Slug and Metroidvania, offering engaging gameplay with solid combat mechanics and a variety of weapons.
The pixel art and music are exceptional, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Exploration is rewarding, with numerous secrets and upgrades to discover, making backtracking enjoyable despite some frustrations.

The map design is lacking, making navigation confusing and leading to tedious backtracking without clear indicators of where to go next.
The inability to shoot diagonally and the reliance on manual weapon swapping disrupt the flow of gameplay and can lead to frustration during combat.
Some bosses are unbalanced, with difficulty spikes that feel inconsistent compared to the overall ease of regular enemy encounters.

music
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
25%
4%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and diverse soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Described as a mix of rock, metal, and synth, the music complements the chaotic action and pixel art beautifully, making exploration and combat even more enjoyable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, often highlighted as a key reason to play the game.
- “The art style in the game is gorgeous (seriously, the attention to detail in the pixel animation in this really sells the Metal Slug aesthetic) and the music is phenomenal.”
- “The music makes this game.”
- “The controls are smooth, the music is an absolute banger, and the artwork is great.”
- “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.”
- “If for nothing else, get it for the music which will promptly make you drop the controller and straight up start busting some moves.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid combat mechanics, rewarding item and upgrade searches, and engaging level design, blending metroidvania elements with a fast-paced, gun-based action reminiscent of classic titles like Metal Slug. Players appreciate the smooth controls, fantastic pixel art, and challenging boss fights, although some express concerns about the lack of a leveling system and excessive backtracking, which can lead to a repetitive experience. Overall, the game is celebrated for its immersive exploration and strategic gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- “Combat is solid, item and upgrade search is rewarding, and gameplay in general is just a treat.”
- “The gameplay is very solid and the music is incredibly good.”
- “What I loved about this game so far is that it pays homage to a ton of retro games from different genres while keeping the gameplay fresh and the bosses challenging.”
- “But 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.”
- “But if you’re like me and you don’t really care about metroidvanias, but love metal slug, a lot of these added mechanics are going to be annoyances more than anything; and the game doesn’t offer any options to mitigate any of these issues, so there.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
32%
7%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their gorgeous pixel art style, effectively capturing the nostalgic 16-bit and Metal Slug aesthetics with detailed animations and vibrant environments. While the environmental artwork and enemy designs are highlighted as excellent, some players feel that the player character and human enemies appear less cohesive stylistically. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, making it easy to track action during gameplay.
- “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 detailed visuals and distinct enemy animations ensure that even during bullet-hell moments, players can clearly see what’s happening.”
- “The map is much more diverse than I would have anticipated from this particular setting (secret lab), making full use of the landscape variety that could be present in such a hidden location by featuring places like jungle settlements, shadowed mines, abandoned towns, and industrial facilities, among others, each portrayed in what I consider to be one of the best pixelated art styles I have ever come across, offering a ridiculous amount of detail to every place, both before and after your violent passage through them, since a good amount of the environment is destructible, making you feel like a true killing machine as you pass through them like an all-guns-blazing hurricane!”
- “It is a lot less like Metal Slug in both gameplay and graphics than it first appears.”
- “It's not challenging with such a huge life bar; it looks a bit like a try at Metal Slug but lacks the action or personality in the graphics. Constant backtracking through easy screens makes it more like Mercenary Kings, not a slug-like gameplay at all. Very bland metroidvania - refunded after 25 minutes with no deaths or challenge, just boredom.”
- “Musically and graphically, however, it can't keep up with its role models, with a few exceptions.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The story is described as cheesy and simplistic, reminiscent of an 80s action film, serving primarily as a vehicle for gameplay rather than a deep narrative. While the writing is criticized as poor and the plot considered bare-bones, it still manages to engage players enough to encourage multiple playthroughs and exploration of optional content. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining but not particularly memorable, with a desire for additional content expressed by some players.
- “The story is exactly how cheesy and simple it needed to be.”
- “I'd love a sequel or DLC, or just some additional story.”
- “Despite those flaws, the genre mashup was kind of neat, and the game was entertaining enough to entice me to finish the story and most optional content in a couple of days.”
- “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.”
- “Though, it still managed to get me to start a new playthrough for revenge over a plot point.”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, primarily due to excessive backtracking and frequent enemy respawns. The lack of a leveling mechanic and poorly positioned portal rooms contribute to a sense of monotony, making exploration feel unfun. While some improvements occur as weapons level up, the overall experience is marred by the repetitive nature of grinding and exploration.
- “There are a lot of backtracking involved, and the portal room locations leave a lot to be desired (too few and in bad positions), which makes the process very tedious and un-fun.”
- “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.”
- “It's not perfect; you never feel like you have enough money, and the backtracking is a bit tedious since there are a thousand enemies that always respawn - it gets a little better as your weapons level up (but money slows this down).”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game boasts high replayability due to its diverse environments, multiple endings, and a new game+ mode, providing players with fresh experiences and hours of content to explore. The inclusion of secrets and various playthrough possibilities further enhances its substantial replay value.
- “The game's diverse environments provide fresh experiences, ensuring replayability.”
- “With hours of content, including secrets and multiple playthrough possibilities, it offers substantial replay value.”
- “Exploring is a lot of fun, and with many different endings and a new game+ mode, there is even a good replay value.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, combining a unique art style with a dynamic rock, metal, and synth soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It is particularly recommended for fans of atmospheric worlds and strategic gameplay, making exploration feel engaging and captivating.
- “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.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional disconnect caused by contact damage from enemies, particularly human bosses, in a run-and-gun game. This mechanic feels out of place and detracts from the overall experience, as it clashes with the game's emphasis on movement and exploration.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game runs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, maintaining a stable 60 fps throughout gameplay.
- “Just want to add it runs great on the Steam Deck, very stable 60 fps.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is well-optimized for the Steam Deck, consistently running at 60fps, 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 optimized perfectly for various hardware, ensuring a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”

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