Machine Gun Fury

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

Do you miss the days of the Arcade military shooter? Single-handedly blasting your way through entire armies of enemy soldiers, rescuing good guys, and blowing lots of stuff up!! Relying on just your reactions, your fast trigger finger and a limited grenade supply. Do you pine for the classics of the genre; games such as Commando, Ikari Warriors, Green Beret, Mercs? If the answer is yes, Machine…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Machine Gun Fury offers an addictive and enjoyable run-and-gun experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with fun top-down and vehicle-based levels.
The game features simple controls and a variety of levels that keep gameplay engaging, making it a good choice for fans of retro shooters.
Visually appealing graphics and a nostalgic soundtrack enhance the overall experience, appealing to those who appreciate old-school gaming.

The game is quite short, with only a limited number of levels, which may leave players wanting more content.
Gameplay mechanics are lacking, such as the absence of strafe or aimlock, making it difficult to dodge bullets and adding frustration to the experience.
There are inconsistencies with wall interactions and enemy behavior, which can lead to confusion and detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic arcade titles from the 80s and 90s, featuring both an arcade mode and a standard mode with varying difficulties to cater to different player skill levels. While it successfully replicates the enjoyable mechanics of early run-and-gun shooters, it lacks innovation and depth, with limited mechanics and a condensed level design. Despite its simplicity in controls and graphics, the challenging gameplay offers hours of entertainment, though improvements like directional aiming could enhance the experience.
- “The gameplay is what you would expect if you have played other games from that era, featuring an arcade mode (5 lives and game over) and a standard mode (one life but infinite continues) with 3 difficulties, making it accessible to both veterans and newcomers.”
- “Full of the sort of gameplay that made these styles very enjoyable.”
- “Simple controls, simple graphics, simple sounds, but a very challenging gameplay that will grant you hours of fun.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay definitely resembles the classic arcade games reminiscent of the 80s and 90s, but with the same limitations.”
- “The mechanics are nothing fancy, just enough to replicate the experience of those early day run and gun shooters.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game effectively capture the retro charm of classic C64 titles, showcasing gorgeous visuals that enhance the overall experience. While the graphics are simple, they complement the challenging gameplay, making it a joy to play despite the limited features.
- “Gorgeous graphics make this game a joy to play.”
- “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.”
- “Simple controls, simple graphics, simple sounds, but a very challenging gameplay that will grant you hours of fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music has received negative feedback, with users describing it as poor and reminiscent of 80s arcade styles. While it contributes to the overall ambience, the basic settings allow for some control over music and sound volumes.
- “The 80s style arcade music and audio effects complete the ambience.”
- “The settings are basic, but there are options for music and sound volumes.”
- “The music is really bad.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the stability of the game, particularly praising the seamless transition between different formats such as top-down and platformer, as well as the smooth gameplay while controlling various vehicles like soldiers, buggies, and boats. Overall, the game maintains a solid performance across its diverse levels.
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues really detracted from what could have been an enjoyable game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's replayability is limited due to its scripted levels, offering few incentives to replay beyond achieving higher scores or tackling harder difficulties and different modes.
- “The replay value is impressive, as there are multiple modes and difficulty levels to explore, keeping the experience fresh.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and opportunities for higher scores, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of gameplay modes encourages repeated play, ensuring that no two sessions feel the same.”
- “Replay value is low - as levels are scripted, there are minimal reasons to replay them, apart from achieving higher scores, playing on harder difficulties, or trying different modes/variants.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back, as the scripted nature of the levels limits replayability.”
- “The game lacks meaningful replayability; after the first playthrough, there's not much that draws you back to experience the same scripted levels again.”