Gunslingers & Zombies
- October 28, 2021
- Live Motion Games
Get on Steam"Gunslingers & Zombies" is an action-adventure strategy game that combines the Wild West and zombie apocalypse genres. As a gunslinger, plan your tactics and engage in turn-based duels against a variety of themed undead. Experience a humorous and lighthearted post-apocalyptic scenario with unique weapons and enemies, such as the Buffalo Zombie. The choice is yours: shoot or get bitten.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming low-poly aesthetic and entertaining gameplay, making it a fun casual experience.
- Tactical mechanics, such as flanking and limited ammo, add a layer of strategy that enhances the gameplay.
- It's a budget-friendly option for fans of turn-based tactical games, providing a light challenge without being overly complex.
- The game lacks depth and replayability, with simplistic mechanics and limited content.
- There are issues with hit chances and enemy variety, which can lead to repetitive gameplay after a few missions.
- The absence of a meaningful story or character development makes the experience feel shallow.
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and linear, revolving around a simplistic premise of surviving a zombie apocalypse in the old west after a night of over-indulgence. Players noted the lack of meaningful dialogue, character development, and depth, making it feel more like a casual time-killer than a narrative-driven experience. While the scenarios can be exciting, the overall storytelling is considered weak, especially when compared to other titles in the genre.
“I am only a few missions in, but so far the scenarios are pretty exciting, such as defending a ghost town from a horde of zombies coming from three sides, with only four shooters.”
“The spawner mechanic feels great; essentially, you shoot through zombies until you reach the building they're coming out of, and your character goes into the house and kills every zombie in there one by one. This feels great midway through a mission.”
“The missions were a bit varied, such as setting up a line of defense, then pushing forward, destroying zombie spawners, and collecting items. This can include finding them on the floor, looting buildings, or killing zombies that drop them.”
“It is mostly story-free, there is no real dialogue, and it's very linear. There's nothing of a metagame, RPG mechanics, meaningful story or characters, or survival mechanics. Only 10 fairly simplistic tactical maps to overcome with a few objectives in each to earn 3-star ratings.”
“The story is pretty dumb. It seems that after a night of over-indulging, you found yourself in the middle of a zombie apocalypse in the old west. You must rely on your trusty weapons, from rifle to shotgun, from revolver to knife, but surviving against a horde of zombies will not be fun.”
“Currently, the enemy variation is the same normal zombie with 10 health and the same mechanics. I'm not sure if the developers are working on different types of special zombies, such as a shooter or a tank, but it would help the game feel a little less boring, especially after 20 or so missions.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around 10 simplistic tactical maps with limited objectives, lacking deeper mechanics such as RPG elements, a compelling story, or varied enemy types. While the low-poly aesthetic is charming and the spawner mechanic offers enjoyable moments, the repetitive nature of the combat and enemy design can lead to boredom after extended play. Overall, the game is seen as a cute, low-cost option, but it pales in comparison to more robust titles in the genre.
“The spawner mechanic feels great; essentially, you shoot through zombies until you reach the building they're coming out of, and your character goes into the house and kills every zombie in there one by one. This feels great midway through a mission.”
“Currently, the enemy variation is the same normal zombie with 10 health and the same mechanics. I'm not sure if the developers are working on different types of special zombies, such as a shooter or a tank, but it would help the game feel a little less boring, especially after 20 or so missions.”
“There's nothing of a metagame, or RPG mechanics, meaningful story or characters, or survival mechanics... only 10 fairly simplistic tactical maps to overcome with a few objectives in each to earn 3-star ratings.”
“Currently, the enemy variation is the same normal zombie with 10 health and the same mechanics. I'm not sure if the devs are working on different types of special zombies such as a shooter or a tank, but it would help the game feel a little less boring (especially after 20 or so missions).”
“The low-poly look is charming, and the combat mechanics are a little janky, but once you get the hang of it, it's a cute little game for the low price.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features appealing polygon-style graphics that effectively complement its zombie and gunslinger theme, along with a fitting musical score that enhances the overall experience.
“I really like the polygon style graphics that the game offers; I think this works really well with the concept of zombies and gunslingers.”
“Good graphics and music to suit the theme.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game suffers from limited replayability, with some describing it as overly simplistic, which diminishes the incentive to play again.
“Other than being overly simplistic, the only other negative is the relative non-replayability.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the graphics and enhancing the overall theme effectively.
“The music perfectly complements the game's theme, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is immersive and really elevates the gameplay.”
“The combination of good graphics and music creates an engaging atmosphere.”
