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Plant seeds to grow guns in a challenging retro platformer.

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

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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting concept of growing guns from plants, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
The retro 8-bit graphics and music evoke nostalgia and are reminiscent of classic platformers from the 80s.
Some players appreciate the challenge the game presents, finding it rewarding to overcome difficult levels.

The game suffers from poor design choices, including frustrating platforming mechanics and unbalanced enemy difficulty, making it feel unfair.
Many players report technical issues such as lack of fullscreen options, broken save systems, and inability to customize controls, leading to a frustrating experience.
The gameplay is often described as tedious and punishing, with a lack of checkpoints and health pickups, resulting in a repetitive cycle of dying and restarting.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
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 the 8-bit style may evoke nostalgia for classic arcade games, it fails to compensate for the game's numerous other issues, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, the graphics are seen as mediocre and not enough to elevate the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics remind you of arcade games of the 70's and 80's.”
- “+8-bit retro graphics, retro music & feel.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by frustrating mechanics and a punishing difficulty level, requiring extensive effort to progress. Players criticize the outdated design and tedious jumping challenges, often leading to a lack of enjoyment. The retro aesthetic does not compensate for the overall poor gameplay experience, with many feeling that it detracts from the fun.
- “It's challenging and will require a lot of gameplay to master.”
- “Don't be fooled by the nostalgic graphics; check some gameplay first to see how many times you need to shoot a simple enemy like a pink blob.”
- “The tough jumping mechanics can become tiresome.”
- “It's just there independently of making any sense gameplay-wise.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as having a nice melodic background that complements the retro style, providing an atmospheric experience for players. However, some reviews note that the music can feel like an afterthought and is considered subpar compared to other titles, with mixed opinions on its overall impact on gameplay.
- “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.”
- “+8bit retro graphics, retro music & feel.”
- “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.”
- “The music provides just the right atmosphere for the gun-toting, platforming adventures that await you.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, with early levels feeling particularly monotonous and unengaging, leading to concerns about whether the experience will improve 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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story in Flimbo's Quest is praised for its originality, offering a refreshing experience amidst a sea of sequels. The narrative complements the gameplay, with an engaging atmosphere enhanced by the music, which sets the tone for the challenging platforming adventures.
- “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.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from the story and its outcomes.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 landscape 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
300%
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 crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I've encountered several stability issues that disrupt gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, despite its lack of practicality.
- “During your death animation, you can actually still shoot from side to side, which is funny even though it's pointless.”

75%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

Gun World - Retro Action Platformer
Gun World's story, graphics and most of all soundtrack are nostalgic and charming but the gameplay leaves a little to be desired.
Techraptor.net
75%

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