GunStrider: Tap Strike

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“Was that… such a big mistake?” Stylish Dual Gun TAP! ACTION! GunStrider!

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,762 reviews

graphics65 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The gameplay is simple yet addictive, making it hard to put down.
Graphics and animations are visually appealing, reminiscent of stylish action movies.
The game offers a fun challenge with a mix of strategy and quick reflexes.

The game requires a constant internet connection, limiting playability in offline situations.
Many characters and upgrades are locked behind paywalls, making it feel pay-to-win.
Players have reported frequent errors and crashes, hindering the overall experience.

graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
17%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal, often compared to comic book aesthetics reminiscent of "Sin City." Many players find the graphics to be a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience, although some suggest improvements and additional content could further elevate the visuals. Overall, the game's graphics are considered excellent, contributing significantly to its addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “Amazing game, very unique graphics, great controls, and fun gameplay.”
- “This game was absolutely brilliant, the graphics are amazing and the theme is just as cool.”
- “Love the whole Sin City look and feel of it, graphics are fantastic and gameplay is addictive.”
- “The only thing is graphics could be better and bullet time let me guess Max Payne?”
- “But improve the graphics and game level and tricks.”
- “Need a good graphics.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
16%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its simplicity, smooth controls, and engaging mechanics, making it fun and addictive for players. While many appreciate the unique graphics and fast-paced action, some users express concerns about repetitiveness and the lack of offline play options. Despite these criticisms, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and innovative, with a strong emphasis on user-friendly design.
- “Unbelievably fun controls are so simple, the gameplay is smooth; what more can you ask?”
- “Amazing game, very unique graphics, great controls, and fun gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to learn, which makes this game fun to play.”
- “The gameplay gets boring quickly.”
- “I would give the game 5 stars, but I don't understand why you need an internet connection to play this simple game. Make offline gameplay for 5 stars.”
- “I hate this only because it doesn't support offline gameplay...”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
Players express a desire for a more engaging story to enhance their gaming experience, noting that while the game has a basic narrative, it lacks depth and character development. Many reviewers suggest that a stronger storyline could help maintain player interest, especially during challenging missions, and they call for additional content such as new characters and missions to enrich the gameplay. Overall, while the game is praised for its graphics and controls, the story aspect is seen as an area needing improvement.
- “It has a story, levels... more than arcade style. 10/10 on graphics, controls, and gameplay.”
- “Love it, no glitches, great graphics, and a great storyline.”
- “I'd love to continue playing, but after the story, there seems to be no point except achievement farming.”
- “The rising difficulty could be better if it was met with some sort of story to keep the player hooked.”
- “I'd love to continue playing but after the story there seems no point except achievement farming.”
- “Add a storyline for the character.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The monetization strategy includes minimal ads that are only shown when players opt to watch them for rewards, and while in-app purchases exist, they are not essential for gameplay. However, players express frustration over the cost of new characters and the prevalence of microtransactions, preferring to earn such content through in-game currency rather than spending real money. Overall, the balance between ads and in-app purchases is seen as a mixed experience, with some players feeling it detracts from the enjoyment.
- “There are in-app purchases, but nothing pivotal to the game.”
- “My only complaint is that the new characters cost real money. I understand in-app purchases are important, but I'd like to play as someone other than Ivan without having to pay $5 to do it.”
- “My only complaint is that the new characters cost real money. I understand in-app purchases are important, but I'd like to play as someone other than Ivan without having to pay 5 bucks to do it.”
- “But too many in-app purchases; instead, keep them for gold coins.”
- “I thought the rabbit would be an in-game purchase, so I could play as them, not a microtransaction.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players expressing frustration over the inability to listen to their own music without muting the game's sound effects. While some appreciate the existing soundtrack, many feel that the game would benefit from a more varied and engaging background score rather than a single looping track. Overall, the music enhances the gameplay experience but requires improvements to meet player expectations.
- “Satisfying gameplay! 4 stars for now; if you add some more background music to it, not just one looping sound in the game, it would be a great game anyway.”
- “Love the stylish shooting, love the music, and I love the guns.”
- “I also don't like the fact that you can't listen to music without the sound effects turning off.”
- “Satisfying gameplay, 4 stars for now if you add some more background music to it, not just one looping sound in the game. Great game anyway.”
- “Whenever you want to listen to your own music, it completely mutes the game's audio.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with users highlighting it as very funny and entertaining, providing enjoyable moments throughout. Overall, it is considered a standout in terms of comedic elements.
- “It's a very funny and interesting game that also provides a lot of enjoyment.”
- “It was a very entertaining game with funny moments.”
- “This is a very funny game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, running smoothly and providing an enjoyable, addictive experience without any performance issues.
- “The game runs smoothly, though.”
- “This is a perfect game. I have no regrets downloading this; it runs smoothly and is really addicting.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the game enjoyable and repeatable, with many noting that it doesn't feel excessively grindy. However, some express that after completing the story, the motivation to continue playing diminishes, leaving achievement farming as the primary incentive.
- “I'd love to continue playing, but after the story, there seems to be no point except achievement farming.”
- “This game is really good... repeatable and doesn't feel grindy.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game for its impressive character designs and animations, highlighting the visual appeal and creativity in character development.
- “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The backstories and personal growth of each character are well-crafted, adding layers to the overall narrative.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report a stable experience with no glitches, highlighting the game's impressive graphics and engaging storyline.
- “I love it! No glitches, great graphics, and a fantastic storyline.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”