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GunWorld

Gun World's story, graphics and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.
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36%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
graphics, gameplay
30% User Score Based on 44 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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GunWorld is a single player action game. It was developed by m07games and was released on November 16, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

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30%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
story2 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features nostalgic 8-bit graphics and a charming retro soundtrack that appeals to fans of classic platformers.
  • The concept of planting seeds to grow guns is an interesting and unique mechanic that adds a creative twist to the gameplay.
  • Some players appreciate the challenge the game offers, finding it rewarding to overcome its difficult levels.
  • The game suffers from poor level design, with frustratingly difficult mechanics and a lack of checkpoints that can lead to tedious gameplay.
  • Controls are often described as sluggish and unresponsive, making platforming and combat feel clunky and unsatisfying.
  • Many players report issues with the game's balance, including enemies that are overly resilient and a lack of health pickups, leading to a punishing experience.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, even by retro standards, with many reviewers noting a lack of inspiration in the level design and overall audiovisual quality. While some appreciate the nostalgic 8-bit style reminiscent of classic arcade games, it ultimately fails to elevate the gameplay experience, which is marred by various technical issues. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, overshadowed by the game's other shortcomings.

    • “The graphics remind you of arcade games of the 70's and 80's.”
    • “+8bit retro graphics, retro music & feel.”
    • “Gun world's story, graphics, and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming.”
    • “Add a very uninspired level design to the mix, bad audio, and sub-par graphics (yes, even by 'retro' standards) and there's not much else to say about it.”
    • “It's unfortunate that this game is not very fun and all it really has going for it is the nostalgia factor of the 8-bit graphics style.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the nostalgic feeling of graphics; check some gameplay first and see how many times you need to shoot at a simple enemy like a pink blob.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its challenging difficulty and retro mechanics, which some players find frustrating due to tedious jumping and combat systems. Many reviewers note that the gameplay lacks coherence and fun, with outdated design choices like a limited lives system that can lead to repetitive restarts. While the nostalgic elements are appreciated, they do not compensate for the overall shortcomings in gameplay quality.

    • “It's challenging and will require a lot of gameplay to beat.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the nostalgic feeling of the graphics; check some gameplay first and see how many times you need to shoot at a simple enemy like a pink blob.”
    • “The tough jumping mechanics can get tiresome.”
    • “It's just there independently of making any sense gameplay-wise.”
    • “Boring gameplay and old school lives system where if you die you have to restart the section, and if you run out of 3 lives you restart the whole level.”
    • “Gun world's story, graphics, and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming, but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as nostalgic and charming, with a nice melodic background that enhances the atmosphere of the gameplay. However, opinions vary, with some reviewers noting that the music feels like an afterthought and is subpar compared to other titles. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the retro feel, it does not compensate for the game's other shortcomings.

    • “It has a nice melodic background music.”
    • “The original story is a welcome experience in an era where we see sequel after sequel and the music provides just the right atmosphere for the gun-toting, platforming adventures that await you.”
    • “Gun world's story, graphics and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
    • “It's the polar opposite of Shovel Knight: the graphics are mediocre at best, the music is subpar, and the controls... god, the controls.”
    • “The music/sound is a quick afterthought and most of your deaths will be in lieu of Contra-styled deaths, just not knowing what to expect ahead of you as it unfairly hits you in a timed jump so it becomes a game of advanced memorization as you restart levels over and over again.”
    • “Gun World's story, graphics, and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Flimbo's Quest is praised for its originality, offering a refreshing experience amidst a sea of sequels, while the atmospheric music enhances the gameplay. In contrast, Gun World features a nostalgic and charming narrative, but its gameplay is seen as lacking, despite its appealing graphics and soundtrack.

    • “The original story is a welcome experience in an era where we see sequel after sequel, and the music provides just the right atmosphere for the gun-toting, platforming adventures that await you.”
    • “Gun world's story, graphics, and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming.”
    • “Gun World's story, graphics, and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming, but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with early levels described as particularly monotonous, leading to concerns about whether the experience improves later on.

    • “Well, I'd love to have something good to say about that one, but playing the first few levels was so tedious that I can't imagine it becoming any better later on (not that it would be an excuse anyway).”
    • “This is just tedious.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's original story and well-crafted music create an engaging atmosphere that enhances the excitement of its gun-toting, platforming adventures, offering a refreshing experience amidst a sea of sequels.

    • “The original story is a welcome experience in an era where we see sequel after sequel, and the music provides just the right atmosphere for the gun-toting, platforming adventures that await you.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that while there are some minor glitches and bugs present, they do not significantly impact gameplay or create game-breaking issues.

    • “There are some glitches and bugs, though nothing game-breaking, as far as I can tell.”
    • “The game frequently crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I've encountered several stability issues that disrupt gameplay and immersion.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find humor in the game's quirky mechanics, such as being able to shoot from side to side during death animations, which adds a lighthearted and amusing touch, even if it serves no practical purpose.

    • “During your death animation, you can actually still shoot from side to side, which is funny even though it's pointless.”
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GunWorld is a action game.

GunWorld is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

GunWorld was released on November 16, 2014.

GunWorld was developed by m07games.

GunWorld has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

GunWorld is a single player game.

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