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Machine Gun Fury

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54%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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About Machine Gun Fury

Machine Gun Fury is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Reset Games Ltd and was released on October 28, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

On a bold and potentially dangerous mission to revive the classic Arcade military shooter. Fully loaded with addictive top-down and side-scrolling run-and-gun gameplay, pixel-perfect 2D graphics, explosive SID soundtrack and massive destruction! Fight on foot and in heavily armed vehicles.

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story1 negative mentions
  • Authentic retro run-and-gun experience inspired by classics like Commando, Contra, and Jackal.
  • Varied gameplay with top-down, side-scrolling, and vehicle-based levels that add diversity.
  • Addictive and challenging gameplay that fans of old-school arcade shooters will enjoy.
  • Lack of controller support and inability to remap keys make controls frustrating for some players.
  • Incoherent mix of genres and level types without a strong unifying theme or cohesion.
  • Some levels, especially vehicle and side-scrolling ones, are short, frustrating, or less polished.

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay faithfully replicates classic 80s and 90s arcade run-and-gun shooters with simple mechanics, controls, and graphics, offering both accessibility and challenge through multiple modes and difficulties. While enjoyable and nostalgic, it doesn't innovate beyond the original formula and could benefit from improvements like better aiming mechanics in top-down levels.

    • “The gameplay is about what you would expect if you have played other games from that era, and comes with an arcade mode (5 lives and game over) and a standard mode (one life but infinite continues) with 3 difficulties, so it's accessible to both vets and newcomers.”
    • “Simple controls, simple graphics, simple sounds, but a very challenging gameplay that will grant you hours of fun.”
    • “Full of the sort of gameplay that made these styles very enjoyable.”
    • “A condensed number of levels and only a minimum amount of mechanics means it does not build upon those versions, only replicates what they had to offer.”
    • “Gameplay definitely resembles the classic arcade games reminiscent of the 80s and 90s, but with the same limitations.”
    • “Mechanics are nothing fancy, just enough to replicate the experience of those early day run and gun shooters.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics effectively capture the retro C64 aesthetic, combining simple yet charming visuals with nostalgic audiovisual elements. While not overly complex, the design contributes to an enjoyable and authentic classic gaming experience.

    • “Makes the best of limited features and a number of formats, with audiovisuals that were the hallmark of C64 classics.”
    • “Audiovisuals capture the retro (C64) mood.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics make this game a joy to play.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The music features 80s-style arcade tunes and sound effects that contribute to the game's ambiance, though some users find it lacking in quality. Basic audio settings allow adjustment of music and sound volumes.

    • “80s-style arcade music and audio effects complete the ambience.”
    • “Settings are basic, but there are music and sound volume controls.”
    • “The music is really bad.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story aspect is seen as somewhat disjointed due to the clash between arcade-style gameplay and longer adventure levels, with users suggesting that more immersive elements like mission briefings and character interactions could enhance cohesion. However, the inclusion of difficulty options and separate story and arcade modes allows players of varying skill levels to enjoy the game.

    • “I think what could have worked well is to scrap the 'arcade' pretension (it doesn't work with the longer, more 'adventure' levels anyway) and have little sections at the HQ where you walk around and talk to your fellow officers, get a little mission briefing, etc. It would have made the game come together more.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates good stability across its different formats, smoothly supporting transitions between top-down and platformer levels while allowing play as soldier, buggy, or boat without issues. Users appreciate the seamless experience in varied gameplay styles.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's replayability is limited due to its scripted levels, offering minimal incentives to replay beyond aiming for higher scores or trying harder difficulties and different modes.

    • “Replay value is limited because levels are scripted, giving minimal reasons to replay apart from achieving higher scores, trying harder difficulties, or exploring different modes.”
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Machine Gun Fury is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Machine Gun Fury include indie, score attack, linear, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

Machine Gun Fury is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Machine Gun Fury was released on October 28, 2022.

Machine Gun Fury was developed by Reset Games Ltd.

Machine Gun Fury has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Machine Gun Fury for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Machine Gun Fury is a single player game.

Similar games include Mission 1985, Kick Ass Commandos, Edge Of Dead: Under A Uranium Sky, Gearshifters, Speed Limit and others.