GunSoul Girl
- February 25, 2021
- MoeGame
- 9h median play time
"GunSoul Girl is a single-player Fantasy Action game with a first-person shooter style, offering around 9 hours of playtime. As the young girl protagonist, players uncover secrets, collect weapons, and battle polluted enemies in a quest to unlock memories. The game provides a thrilling blend of combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving, creating an immersive and captivating experience."
PC
Reviews
- The game features a gripping and emotional story with well-developed characters that players can empathize with.
- Gameplay is smooth with a variety of weapons, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate modern shooter mechanics.
- The art and design, while budget, are considered decent for the price, and the game offers easy achievements.
- The tutorial is excessively long and slow, making it frustrating for players to progress.
- Many players report bugs and crashes, particularly during loading screens, which severely impacts gameplay experience.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive levels and minimal challenge, leading to a short overall playtime.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its smooth mechanics, variety of weapons, and engaging level design, while others criticize it for being plagued by glitches, bugs, and a lack of polish. Many users express disappointment in the overall execution, citing issues such as unresponsive controls and poor graphics, leading to an unenjoyable experience. Overall, the gameplay seems to have potential but is marred by significant technical problems.
“The gunplay and gameplay was nothing short of a modern masterpiece.”
“Smooth gameplay, variety of weapons.”
“The gameplay is promising, as well as the little MMO feel towards the weapons.”
“Also, there is no gameplay to begin with, because the game just simply does not load.”
“There is no information about loading screen fixes or tutorial invisible wall blocks, resulting in unplayable gameplay and non-working button commands.”
“Gameplay is just a ton of Unity assets; the arms don't even match the character. Are you serious?”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is described as gripping and intense, but some users feel it lacks depth and is overshadowed by explicit content. While there are attempts to incorporate narrative elements through character dialogue and environmental storytelling, many reviewers suggest that the overall storyline is minimal and serves more as a backdrop to the game's mechanics.
“The story was gripping and intense.”
“You can always find a way to incorporate story details into the game through character dialogue or random books scattered around the area. I've always been a person of story when it comes to searching for that juicy content.”
“3 - storyline.”
“In 9 dynamic CGs at the end of each mission that consist of the 3 girls being assaulted, that's all. I think this was made to practice with the Unity engine or something. I saw anime girls naked and I bought it; what can I say, it was cheap and it's an easy 100%.”
“What was the storyline?”
“We all know the story which free keys and money can buy false reputation, even after you check and see all of this developer's games are only pure mixed.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the quality as subpar, particularly for character models and animations. While some appreciate the decent artwork, others report issues like lagging even on capable hardware and ineffective settings. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical performance and design.
“Decent artwork, animation, and some sort of vocal stimulation.”
“Graphics are overall okay, but lagging even on good hardware.”
“I wish the graphics were better for the models and such.”
“Settings don't work, graphics are awful and there are some really pointless game mechanics.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its profound emotional impact, surpassing even notable titles like Nier Automata and eliciting strong feelings of sadness from players. Some users express that it evokes deep emotional responses, comparable to their experiences with other emotionally charged games. However, there are also comments suggesting confusion about the narrative, detracting from the overall emotional experience.
“This is a spiritual successor to Nier: Automata, but is somehow even more emotional.”
“The last time I played a game this emotional, I was playing Space Truckers, and I was crying by the end of the prologue in that game.”
“This game made me feel very sad.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability shows improvement over its predecessor, with users reporting only occasional minor glitches. However, some players have experienced significant issues, including freezing at 27%, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
“Freezes at 27%.”
“The gameplay is unenjoyable and filled with glitches and all the bugs you've ever seen.”
“At least it's better than their previous buggy title: Kawaii Girl 2.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for fitting the gameplay effectively, though it lacks variety and features recycled sounds and public domain tracks that may not align well with the overall experience. Some users find the soundtrack superior to that of other games, while others criticize its lack of originality.
“This game makes Doom Eternal look like a scam; even the soundtrack is better.”
“There are some great sample tracks, which are also free to use and do not belong to the developer at all.”
“The music really enhances the overall experience and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“Music lacks variety but fits well with the gameplay.”
“Recycled sounds, recycled public domain music; none of it really seems to fit.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its self-aware absurdity, such as exaggerated system requirements and a playful take on game mechanics, like the "shooting bug" warning. Players find the slow tutorial and quirky design choices, like see-through walls, to be both amusing and frustrating, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“I died laughing at the beginning because the dev warns you that you shouldn't pick up two of the same gun; otherwise, it creates a 'shooting bug' with the slowest tutorial text ever, accompanied by literal see-through walls to keep you from progressing in the first level and force you to read all of them! Hahaha!”
“If someone is familiar with 3D, it's an oblivious, unmissable humor.”
“Hilariously big system requirements and gigantic game size.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, which is compounded by subpar translation, frustrating gunplay, and unappealing enemy design.
“Poor optimization, garbage translation, horrendous gunplay and enemy design.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While the game is affordably priced at $2, many users feel it lacks significant replayability compared to other titles in the same price range that offer more content and engaging experiences.
“The game offers a surprising amount of replayability, with different paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh and engaging.”
“I love how each run feels unique, thanks to the variety of characters and strategies you can explore.”
“The random events and challenges ensure that no two games are ever the same, making it a joy to come back for more.”
“On one hand, it's only $2, and I guess you get what you pay for, but on the other hand, there are tons of other games within a similar price range that have loads more to do and offer way more replay value.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience and fairness.
“This game feels like a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game when it constantly pushes me to spend more money.”
