Guns & Thorns

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Guns & Thorns is a single player platformer game. It was developed by spreezonas and was released on February 18, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fight bandits and explore the vast Red Centre to get revenge on those who wronged you. Where are we going? You play as Vaati, a thorny devil in search of a certain destination, who is attacked in the open fields by menacing eagles at least twice his size. During the attack, he loses an important item crucial for his journey ahead. In pursuit of its thieves, Vaati reaches for his scrappy gun an…

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

music1 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Beautiful pixel art and backgrounds with fluid and well-done animations.
Polished, snappy, precise, and responsive movement controls.
Short and sweet gameplay with satisfying combat and a nice soundtrack.

Lack of a save system and unreliable checkpoints forces restarting the entire game upon quitting or crashing.
Unintuitive and non-customizable keyboard and controller controls, causing frustration.
Various bugs and glitches including sound issues, softlocks with spikes, and issues with menu navigation.

gameplay
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The gameplay is generally acceptable, but the controller button layout is confusing and lacks customization options, which detracts from the overall experience.
stability
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and crashes that prevent completion, particularly on the Steam Deck.
- “I tried playing 3 times, but glitches and crashes prevented me from finishing the game on Steam Deck despite reaching the boss.”
music
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100%
Users greatly appreciate the soundtrack, often highlighting it as a standout and enjoyable aspect of the game.
graphics
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100%
The graphics show potential with appealing aesthetics and tone, but they feel unfinished and could benefit from further refinement.