Guns'n'Stories: Preface VR

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Put on your VR device and grab a gun for one heck of a wild n' crazy story heading your way! Dive into your grandfather's memories, who once was an infamous bounty hunter! Relive his glory days full of adventures. Dark humor, steampunk and cowboys – this is the world of GUNS`N`STORIES.

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

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 140 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game features excellent graphics and immersive environments, making players feel like they are in a steampunk western movie.
It offers a fun and humorous narrative, with engaging voice acting and a variety of guns to use, making it enjoyable for newcomers to VR.
As a free demo, it provides a decent amount of gameplay and serves as a good introduction to the full game, leaving players wanting more.

Gameplay can feel repetitive and simplistic, with waves of similar enemies and limited movement options.
There are technical issues, including slow trigger response and occasional crashes, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game is essentially a demo, which may lead to confusion for players expecting a full game experience, and it lacks depth in its mechanics.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The game's story is a lighthearted and humorous narrative, primarily centered around a grandfather recounting his adventures, which adds a charming touch to the gameplay. While some players appreciate the storytelling aspect, others feel it lacks depth and significance, often comparing it to a simple wave shooter with minimal narrative impact. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop rather than a central focus, leaving players eager for more in a potential full version.
- “The narrative looks like a grandfather's story for a grandson.”
- “A fun but short wave shooter with a story that is reminiscent of Call of Juarez: Gunslinger.”
- “The story stuff might not matter much in the grand scheme, but it has a good sense of humor and a little bit of a Call of Juarez vibe with a lot more fluff and a lot less edge in comparison.”
- “This game has no story; it's a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ simulator.”
- “You get a story, you have a start menu, then you shoot a lot of enemies at one spot while someone is narrating to their grandkid, then it ends.”
- “1) The story is not funny or interesting.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay is characterized as repetitive and simplistic, which some users find suitable for an arcade-style experience. It features immersive mechanics like bullet time and infinite ammo weapons with unique gimmicks, making it accessible for new players. However, the overall experience is described as a wave-based shooter that may lack depth, with some finding it dull despite its decent mechanics and humor.
- “Gameplay is as immersive as a room-scale arcade-like on-rails shooter can be. The weapon choices feature infinite ammo and often include more gimmicks than just a 'gun that shoots', which keeps things interesting.”
- “The bullet time near death is a great mechanic that adds an exciting layer to the gameplay.”
- “Easy to learn gameplay, even for a standing wave shooter, with a decent length for a free demo.”
- “Gameplay feels repetitive and a bit simplistic, but that's why it's excellent for an arcade game.”
- “As far as gameplay is concerned, there's not too much to talk about; it's a wave-based shooter.”
- “Very dull, point and shoot gameplay.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
93%
21%
The humor in "Guns'n'stories: Preface VR" is characterized by its dark wit and absurdity, effectively blending comedic elements with action-packed gameplay. Players appreciate the hilarious narrative and quirky dialogue, which enhance the immersive experience of navigating through the protagonist's grandfather's outrageous memories. While some find the story lacking depth, the overall comedic tone and entertaining gunplay make it a fun and engaging VR experience.
- “Guns'n'Stories: Preface VR takes you on a hilariously wild ride through your grandfather's memories, where he was once a legendary bounty hunter.”
- “The dark humor is spot on, keeping you laughing as you blast your way through hordes of enemies while riding the coattails of your grandfather’s insane adventures.”
- “It's funny, it comes with a nice selection of absolutely crazy and satisfying guns, and it allows you to do things like dodging enemy bullets and shooting them down with your own.”
- “The story is neither funny nor interesting.”
- “The humor falls flat and fails to engage.”
- “I found the jokes to be forced and unoriginal.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
Overall, the graphics in the game are well-received, with many users praising the fun and engaging visuals, which complement the whimsical narrative. While some noted that the graphics are not realistic, the cartoon-style design is appreciated for its fitting aesthetic. However, a few users mentioned issues with visuals and sound quality, indicating a mixed experience.
- “The graphics and presentation in this game are fun and well done, but the gunplay was a big issue for me.”
- “Although the graphics aren't realistic, their cartoon-style nature fits well with the whimsical narrative, and everything flows together wonderfully.”
- “Great graphics and combat system.”
- “6) Bad visuals and sounds.”
- “The graphics are not realistic and could use significant improvement.”
- “The cartoon-style nature of the graphics does not appeal to everyone.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game is noted for its high replayability, with users highlighting that despite its short length, it remains enjoyable and engaging enough to play multiple times.
- “This is a short game but really fun and replayable.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again. The side quests feel repetitive and lack depth.”
- “The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “After completing the game, I found that the choices I made had minimal impact on the outcome, which really diminished the replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with minor bugs reported when using two-handed guns, but it still functions well. Players appreciate its smooth performance and engaging voice acting, contributing to an enjoyable wave shooter experience.
- “It's a fun wave shooter where you stand in place; it runs great and has excellent voice acting.”
- “Although it can be a little buggy with two-handed guns, it still ends up working pretty well.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is primarily focused on promoting another series, effectively serving as an advertisement while delivering an enjoyable VR experience. Players appreciate the fun gameplay, but recognize its underlying purpose as a marketing tool.
- “This is a cute game that's basically an advertisement for another series of games.”
- “It accomplished what it set out to do, and that was to provide a great, fun VR experience; all the while advertising just a glimpse of the real product.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting its emotional depth and memorable melodies. Some reviews highlight the diverse range of tracks that cater to different gameplay moments, while a few express a desire for more variety. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point that significantly contributes to the gaming experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's optimization received mixed feedback, with some users noting that performance on mid-range hardware, like the RX 580, felt slightly sluggish but still playable. Additionally, there were concerns about the ragdoll physics of enemies contributing to the overall performance issues.
- “The performance felt a little bit sluggish on my RX580, but it was still very much playable regardless. Maybe it's something to do with how the enemies' ragdoll physics feel a bit off.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making it accessible for a wider range of systems without sacrificing too much visual quality.”
- “Performance felt just a little bit sloppy on my RX580, but it was still very much playable regardless. Maybe it's something to do with how the enemies' ragdoll physics feel a bit off.”
- “The optimization is lacking; I experienced frequent frame drops even on mid-range settings.”
- “I had to lower the graphics settings significantly to achieve a stable frame rate, which is disappointing for a game released this year.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”

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