Gunspell
- August 27, 2014
- Ino-Co Plus
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Get on Apple Store"Gunspell: Steam Edition" is a story-driven RPG-adventure game where guns and magic coexist. Protect Earth as a member of the powerful Order, exploring diverse new worlds and battling hordes of enemies. Upgrade weapons, enhance magic, and enjoy intense match-3 battles with stunning graphics, earning recognition such as the DevGAMM Award and MS Windows Store Staff Pick.
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Reviews
- The match-3 mechanics are satisfying and enjoyable, especially for fans of the genre.
- The game features a variety of enemies and RPG elements that add depth to the gameplay.
- It can serve as a fun and addictive time-killer, particularly when found on sale.
- The story is dull and poorly written, with many players finding it confusing and unengaging.
- The game is overly easy, especially in the early hours, leading to a lack of challenge.
- It feels like a poorly executed mobile port, with mechanics that do not translate well to PC and frequent loading screens.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while the puzzles are engaging and the match-3 mechanics are visually appealing, players criticize the lack of in-game guidance, repetitive mechanics, and a poorly implemented stamina system that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the game feels more suited for mobile devices, with a desire for greater variety and depth in gameplay. Overall, it appeals to fans of puzzle quest styles but leaves much to be desired in terms of gameplay value.
“Mobile port or not, the graphics and the match-3 mechanics are very satisfying.”
“It looks good and the mechanics are compelling.”
“If you like the puzzle quest style of gameplay, this is a decent pickup.”
“There is no in-game help to explain how the details work - for example the damage mechanic.”
“Non-existent gameplay value.”
“And there is also this horrible stamina mechanic, which forces you to play an idiotic 'click the buttons when the buttons flash up' game and it takes ages to fill up the stamina bar.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally viewed as lackluster and confusing, with some users noting poor translation and a strange plot that detracts from the overall experience. While the narrative may not be compelling, players appreciate the enjoyable puzzles and engaging mechanics, particularly for fans of match-3 RPGs. Overall, the story seems to take a backseat to gameplay, which some find acceptable given the game's free nature and challenging elements.
“Nice storyline and one of my favorite match 3 games.”
“If you like the Puzzle Quest style of gameplay, this is a decent pickup.”
“I wouldn't have minded other character choices, but the story is based on the character you are.”
“The story is dull, and the mechanics leading to the puzzles are silly, but the puzzles themselves are enjoyable.”
“In short, the plot is strange and incomprehensible; it seems to have been translated by someone with an 8th grade grasp of English, and it wasn't ported to be used with a mouse at all.”
“The graphics, puzzles, and music are awesome, and hopefully will override the head-scratching plot and failure to even make an attempt to port the game for a mouse.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users appreciating its eerie and fitting quality, although some note the limitation of having only one combat track. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, it may not be enough to compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“The music is nice, very eerie and fitting.”
“The graphics and music are worthwhile and nice.”
“The graphics, puzzles, and music are awesome.”
“Also, and this is a minor nitpick, it seems they only have one track for combat music.”
“The music is quite disappointing and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are highly praised, with users describing them as awesome and satisfying, complementing the match-3 mechanics and music. While the visuals are a standout feature, some players express disappointment with the plot and the lack of a proper mouse port.
“The graphics and the match-3 mechanics are very satisfying.”
“The graphics and music are worthwhile and nice.”
“The graphics are awesome; the puzzles are standard match-3, but the plot is intriguing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and unchallenging, though not excessively so, making it feel manageable rather than frustrating. While it lacks engagement, it doesn't reach the level of grindiness seen in other similar games.
“It's not strictly awful, merely tedious, unchallenging, and unengaging.”
“I am about 7 or 8 hours in, nowhere near completion and get my butt kicked regularly, but it doesn't seem impossible or overly grindy like some similar match 3's.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely criticized, with players finding it unfunny and lacking in charm, leading to a perception that the game's shortcomings are not entertaining.
