Joe and the Gun
- May 13, 2021
- Dnovel
Get on SteamJoe must survive in the arena and destroy all the aliens who attacked the North Pole.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable for speedrunning enthusiasts.
- It has a simple and straightforward gameplay mechanic that is easy to get into.
- Some players appreciate the game's concept and find it entertaining despite its limitations.
- The graphics and overall visual quality are very low, making it feel like a cash grab.
- The game is extremely short, with only 20 levels that can be completed quickly.
- There are numerous reports of crashes and poor controls, leading to a frustrating experience.
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers highlighting the developers' history of producing low-effort asset flips and using fake accounts to generate misleading reviews. The game's pricing and immediate bundling into discount packages further reinforce the perception that it lacks genuine quality or intent to provide a worthwhile experience.
“It feels like a cash grab attempt with no real desire to make a good game.”
“The status of this thing as nothing but an asset/template flip/cash grab is cemented by the developers' prior history of asset flip/construction kit copy and paste jobs, the fake/compromised Steam accounts they used to write fake reviews (all with the same broken English), the laughable $10 price tag for this garbage, and the way they dumped it into daily indie game bundles immediately at launch.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for being poor, relying on outdated retro pixel art that feels lazy and simplistic. Users also note that the resolution and controls are locked, limiting customization options and further detracting from the overall visual experience.
“A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, due to laziness on the part of the developers.”
“The graphics are not good; the controls are a bit odd, and the level design is quite simplistic.”
“Resolution and controls are locked and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, making it accessible for players.
“The game is quite simple and straightforward in its gameplay mechanics.”
