GunSuit Guardians
- March 31, 2023
- Matt Glanville
- 7h median play time
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PC
Steam Deck
Windows
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The gameplay loop is fun and addictive, providing hours of entertainment despite being in early access.
- The game features a variety of characters, weapons, and abilities, allowing for unique builds and playstyles.
- The graphics and sound design are well-executed, creating an enjoyable retro arcade experience.
- The game currently lacks content, with only one level and limited enemy variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Many players have reported that the game feels too easy and can be completed quickly, reducing replayability.
- There are concerns about the game's development status, with some players feeling it may be abandoned or lacking future updates.
- music35 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its retro-inspired soundtrack that enhances the overall experience without becoming annoying. The sound effects and music are described as fitting well with the gameplay, creating an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere reminiscent of classic arcade games. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Incredibly fun with great retro music that brings me back to some of the first games I’ve played.”
“The soundtrack is incredible and combined with the game, you end up having a great time.”
“Very satisfying vampire survivors clone with a great chiptune soundtrack.”
“All the audio is very muffled (apart from the music).”
“But I was not prepared for just how hard the soundtrack would come through my headset for $2.”
“The gameplay loop, the music, the graphics.”
- gameplay33 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging loop, featuring a variety of mechanics such as manual aiming, special abilities, and a unique reload system that enhance the experience. While the game is considered enjoyable and addictive, some players note a lack of depth in weapon variety and upgrades, which could limit long-term engagement. Overall, it offers a solid experience for its price, with potential for improvement as more content is added.
“Already has a fun gameplay loop despite being very incomplete.”
“Fun gameplay loop with dodges, special abilities, and even the aiming that can be toggled quickly between automatic and manual, with various starting skills and suits to customize each run.”
“Definitely one of the most enjoyable core gameplays in a bullet heaven in the last months, so if more content and variety is introduced in the coming months, Gunsuit Guardians could become one of the must plays in the genre.”
“The weapons are limited and do not have any special combination/upgrades/fusions or any mechanic to diversify them. Even the upgrades from level-ups are pretty bland, and weapon balance is really bad; certain weapons are clearly powerful while others are weak. This extends to the power-ups too, as there is no reason to use anything besides the bullet barrage ability, which completely deletes bosses.”
“Moment-to-moment gameplay is what you would expect for this genre, but sadly there is no reason to explore.”
“I was feeling sick when I bought the game, so I plowed through 7 hours of gameplay in 2 days and pretty much saw everything the game had to offer in its current state.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users praising their clarity, charm, and smooth performance. While some find the visuals to be generic or reminiscent of other games, others appreciate the art style and retro aesthetic. The combination of good graphics with effective controls and sound design contributes positively to the overall gaming experience.
“The controls are perfect, the music is great, the visuals are lovely and clear.”
“Excellent music and graphics, great upgrade system, fun weapons and abilities.”
“The game runs smoothly, the UI is good, the graphics are pleasing, even the music is nice, assuming you guys like retro MIDI vibes.”
“Why do people keep making the same game with different graphics?”
“Graphics, weapons, and gameplay don't stand out.”
“Graphics are cheerful but generic.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
"Gunsuit Guardians" offers limited replayability, with players noting its short length and lack of diverse content as significant drawbacks. While the game allows for multiple character and weapon playthroughs, many reviewers feel that it lacks the depth and challenge needed to encourage repeated play. Overall, it provides about an hour of enjoyment but could benefit from additional content to enhance its replay value.
“It's certainly replayable.”
“Gunsuit Guardians is a small arcadey take on the bullet-heaven genre. While it isn't the most replayable of these types of games and there are a few improvements to be made, it still stands out in the sea of mediocre games of this type.”
“I liked this game but it is too short for my liking. Yeah, you could try and beat the game with every character (I only beat it with 3 of them) and try every weapon (which I did), but the replayability for me is not that much. I think some harder levels or a better progression system would make everyone play a little more.”
“It's cheap and you can get about an hour of enjoyment from it, but it really does need more diversity because currently the replayability isn't great. This is evident in the time people have left reviews on this page because the 2-hour mark is when the game really begins losing its 'new car smell.'”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both enjoyable and somewhat repetitive, with a focus on upgrading and retrying challenges. While it suits a one-handed playstyle, some feel it can detract from relaxation and lacks originality. Overall, there is hope for future content to enhance the progression experience.
“A one-handed game is well-suited to grinding, but grinding isn’t always conducive to relaxing.”
“It is fun as is but lacks originality. I am optimistic because it gives me a good feel playing it, so I hope for good content to be added to enrich the progression, which so far is all about grinding.”
“A bit on the grindy side, but that's not a big deal; you just die, upgrade, and run it again with different stats.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story revolves around defending a planet from invading aliens while piloting a mech-suit, but many reviewers find it repetitive and lacking originality, likening it to previous titles in the genre. Despite the engaging premise, the narrative feels underdeveloped, leading to a desire for more creativity from the developers.
“The story revolves around guarding a planet in a flying mech-suit from invading aliens, creating an engaging and immersive experience.”
“The narrative adds depth to the gameplay, making it more than just a repetitive cycle of leveling up and collecting resources.”
“The story is just a repetitive cycle of defending against enemies without any real depth or originality.”
“The narrative feels like a rehash of previous games, lacking any fresh ideas or engaging elements.”
“While the gameplay mechanics are fun, the story fails to captivate or offer anything new.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability across this platform.
“It runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which is impressive.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, featuring smooth performance, an appealing user interface, and pleasing graphics, complemented by retro midi music that enhances the overall experience.
“The game runs smoothly, the UI is good, the graphics are pleasing, and the music is nice, especially if you enjoy retro MIDI vibes.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless gaming experience without any lag or performance issues.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
