Gunscape
- March 2, 2016
- Blowfish Studios
Gunscape could be a good game creator with a healthy lifespan, but a high price point, unoriginal concepts, and muddled ideals are just the tip of the iceberg that looks like it will sink the game's lofty ambitions.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and easy-to-use level editor, allowing players to create a variety of maps and campaigns.
- It captures the nostalgic feel of classic shooters like Doom and Quake, providing enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
- Players appreciate the community aspect and the potential for creativity, with many hours of fun reported.
- The game has a dwindling player base and lacks active servers, making multiplayer experiences difficult.
- Many players report bugs and issues with the level editor, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The transition from free-to-play to a paid model has frustrated many fans, leading to disappointment and a sense of abandonment by the developers.
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players still recommend the game for its creative potential, indicating that the gameplay can be enjoyable despite the technical shortcomings.
“The editing mode can get pretty buggy, and although there is limited movement and the enemy AI is below average, I am still recommending this game due to the infinite possibilities.”
“These are glitches that once I figure out how to completely recreate these issues, I will write about.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke nostalgia for classic titles like Doom and Quake, featuring a Minecraft-like aesthetic that some players find appealing. However, opinions are divided, with some criticizing the graphics as inferior to even Minecraft, while others praise them as superior to those in Garry's Mod. Overall, the visual style seems to resonate differently with players, leading to mixed reviews.
“A love letter to old school gaming (Doom, Quake, Turok, Wolfenstein 3D, and the like) with a Minecraft aesthetic.”
“Perfect game; the graphics are superior compared to Garry's Mod, and it has the same concept.”
“This game sucks; the graphics are worse than Minecraft. Just don't buy it for your own good.”
“A love letter to old school gaming (Doom, Quake, Turok, Wolf3D, and the like) with a Minecraft aesthetic.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features innovative movement mechanics reminiscent of classic titles, such as rocket jumping and chaingun flight, enhancing player mobility. However, despite the appealing concept of a level editor, the core gameplay fails to match the quality of its inspirations.
“Even has some cool movement mechanics such as Quake's classic rocket jumping, TF2-style shotgun jumping, and even chaingun flight, adding some advantageous mobility over your opponents.”
“The idea of a Quake 3-like game being built around a granular level editor sounds great, but unfortunately, the core gameplay doesn't hold a candle to the genuine article.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express excitement about the potential for creativity in the game's story, particularly through the ability to create custom maps and missions, suggesting that this feature could enhance the overall narrative experience in a nostalgic setting.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, and I found it difficult to care about their motivations or outcomes.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises, leaving the overall experience flat.”
Critic Reviews
Gunscape Review
A love letter to the noteworthy shooters of yesteryear, Gunscape combines old ideals and new ways to play, with mixed results. The level creator is extensive and brimming with potential, but the shooting itself feels detached, and the clunky presentation makes it harder to get into the creative side than it should be. However, once a community of players get to grips with the game's toolkit, there'll be plenty of maps to play, and there's still some fun to be had in multiplayer – if you can convince enough friends to buy it.
60%Gunscape PS4 Review
Gunscape could be a good game creator with a healthy lifespan, but a high price point, unoriginal concepts, and muddled ideals are just the tip of the iceberg that looks like it will sink the game's lofty ambitions.
50%Gunscape (Nintendo Switch)
Gunscape is an attempt to recreate the oft-loved world of ‘90s first-person shooters. Although it
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