Gunswitch

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Gunswitch is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Wicked Tavern and was released on May 19, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Gunswitch is a game that yearns for more! Thousands of monsters, ten thousands of bullets on-screen! Action packed with blood and explosions, mixed with the weight of realistic movement to capture the thrill of a fluidly approaching horde, skittering and slumbering in to get you. Steel yourselves for carnage! Steel won’t bleed, but cut through flesh. Fight through massive armies, not only strong …

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers genuine fun with satisfying chaos and intense bullet-hell action, making it addictive for players who enjoy fast-paced shooters.
Graphics and atmosphere are well-executed, with detailed environments and creative character designs that enhance the overall experience.
The core gameplay loop of slaughtering hordes of enemies and customizing weapons is enjoyable, providing a sense of accomplishment and excitement.

The AI companions are poorly designed, often failing to navigate effectively and putting themselves in danger, which can be frustrating for players.
The game suffers from performance issues, including frame rate drops and optimization problems, particularly on certain hardware setups.
Controls can be difficult to master, with some players expressing a desire for a cursor to improve aiming precision, and the overall user interface needs refinement.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their sleek, futuristic design and immersive atmosphere, featuring detailed environments and impressive visual effects. However, some users note that the game still requires additional polish and content to enhance the overall experience. Despite being an indie title, the graphics perform well even on lower settings, maintaining decent frame rates.
- “The visuals are sleek and futuristic, really selling the atmosphere and immersing you in the world.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, with detailed environments and slick visual effects.”
- “This launched automatically into low/medium graphical settings.”
- “The graphics and lighting are quite decent for an indie game, and I had almost no FPS drops even with my old 1080.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring great level and character design, effective gun mechanics, and terrifying enemies. However, the experience is somewhat marred by the lackluster AI of companions, which detracts from the overall immersion. Despite this, players who are intrigued by the game's concept may find it worth supporting.
- “So, if the idea of the game interests you, and if you trust me when I say the gameplay actually feels good, because it really does feel good watching those little creatures get torn apart, then you should buy the game and support the developers.”
- “Great level and character design, awesome gun mechanics, terrifying enemy creatures, and so on!”
- “When it comes to gameplay, the game feels alright, but sadly, there are things that hurt that feeling, like the companion AI not even trying to survive.”
- “The combat mechanics are clunky and unresponsive, making battles frustrating rather than enjoyable.”
- “The level design is repetitive and lacks creativity, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally acceptable, allowing for playability on mid-range systems like a laptop with a 4050 and Ryzen 7 7735HS; however, users report occasional FPS drops.
- “On my 4050 + Ryzen 7 7735HS laptop, the game's optimization is decent, though I do experience occasional FPS drops.”
- “On my 4050 + Ryzen 7 7735HS laptop, the game's optimization didn’t make it unplayable, but FPS drops do happen from time to time.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end hardware.”
- “I frequently experience stuttering and lag, which severely impacts the gameplay experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that the full narrative experience of the game will unfold through future updates, indicating that the current story may be incomplete or evolving.
- “The updates will reveal the true depth of the story, so be sure to keep an eye out for them.”
- “The narrative is rich and engaging, drawing players into a world filled with intrigue and emotion.”
- “Each character's backstory adds layers to the main plot, making the overall experience truly immersive.”
- “Updates will tell the real story, so look for those.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the weapon upgrades in the game to be humorous, adding a lighthearted element to the gameplay experience.
- “The weapon upgrades are hilarious and add a unique twist to the gameplay.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the dialogue and character interactions.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the absurd situations the characters found themselves in.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics effectively create a sleek and futuristic atmosphere that immerses players in its world. However, reviewers note that additional polish and content are needed to enhance the overall experience and make it feel more complete and enjoyable.
- “The visuals are sleek and futuristic, really selling the atmosphere and immersing you in the world.”
- “Graphics look good to the eyes and deliver the atmosphere of the game successfully, but there’s still a lot of polish needed and a lot of content that should be added to make it feel more like a complete, playable, and overall more fun game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted by creative and memorable designs, alongside a diverse array of enemies that enhance the gameplay experience. The combination of impressive level design and engaging mechanics contributes to a dynamic and thrilling atmosphere.
- “The character designs are creative and memorable, and the enemy variety keeps things exciting.”
- “Great level and character design, awesome gun mechanics, terrifying enemy creatures, and so on!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is described as intense and impactful, complementing the gritty art style and enhancing the addictive gameplay experience that encourages players to keep trying.
- “The art is gritty, the music goes hard, and it nails that 'just one more try' feeling.”