Mad Bullets
- July 17, 2014
- Istom Games Kft.
Get on Steam"Mad Bullets" is a fast-paced, humorous shooter game set in the Wild West, featuring eccentric characters and easy-to-learn controls. With 3 locations, 50 levels, 4 minigames, and over 200 missions, the game promises a madcap, action-packed experience. Upgrade your equipment, earn achievements, and enjoy the trendy dubstep soundtrack as you shoot your way to the top of the leaderboards.
Reviews
- Mad Bullets offers a fun and addictive arcade experience reminiscent of classic rail shooters, with engaging gameplay and a variety of targets to shoot.
- The game features a solid upgrade system that provides a sense of progression, along with daily challenges and multiple game modes to keep players engaged.
- It works exceptionally well with light guns, enhancing the overall experience and making it a must-have for fans of the genre.
- The game can become repetitive after a few hours, as it lacks significant variety in levels and enemy types.
- Some players have reported technical issues, including crashes on launch and problems with the game not loading on certain systems.
- There are concerns about the game's balance and scoring system, with some players feeling that it relies too heavily on random elements that can affect gameplay.
- graphics23 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant and colorful art style, reminiscent of classic titles like Metal Slug, and are described as clean and visually appealing. However, some users noted limitations such as a lack of graphic options and a fixed resolution of 1024x768, which may affect gameplay for some. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite minor drawbacks.
“It's really satisfying to shoot things, which is all this game really needed to do right, but it also has a great art style.”
“Smooth gameplay with beautiful graphics, a soundtrack that takes you right into the old west feeling, and lots of things to shoot.”
“Graphics are clean and crisp, music can get a bit repetitive, but that's probably more because you keep playing it over and over.”
“One warning is that if your PC uses Intel integrated graphics, this game will probably not work.”
“There are a few problems with it - there are no real graphic options, and it does expect you to play in a window for some reason (which affects collision detection).”
“Only one graphic resolution available: 1024x768.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a solid and engaging rails-shooter experience, featuring smooth controls, appealing graphics, and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere. While the game offers a compelling loop with RPG elements and various missions, some players express concerns about grinding mechanics and the potential for shallow gameplay. Overall, it strikes a balance between challenge and enjoyment, making it suitable for short play sessions, though some players recommend checking gameplay footage before purchasing due to its low price point.
“The gameplay is intriguing and exciting.”
“Smooth gameplay with beautiful graphics, a soundtrack that takes you right into the old west feeling, and lots of things to shoot.”
“It has all just the right balance of challenge and enjoyable gameplay while not being overly complicated!”
“I've discovered that I do enjoy shooter-on-rails style games, and this game is actually good as well, but the mean and cheap grinding mechanics is what made me rate this one down.”
“For better or worse, I'm kind of inherently suspicious of cheaply priced games - I tend to think they might be really buggy, very short, or have exceedingly shallow gameplay.”
“The gameplay intensity varies due to the random spawn rate.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, featuring a great soundtrack that complements the visuals and theme. However, some players noted that the music can become repetitive and that the lack of an in-game volume control detracts from long-term enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, there are minor concerns regarding its volume and repetitiveness.
“The presentation, art direction, and music are pretty good in my opinion, and the gameplay and controls are pretty tight.”
“Smooth gameplay with beautiful graphics, a soundtrack that takes you right into the old west feeling, and lots of things to shoot.”
“Not to forget, the soundtrack in-game is amazing!”
“Only one music.”
“Music can get a bit repetitive, but that's probably more because you keep playing it over and over.”
“Needs in-game music volume control rather than just off/on.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, focusing instead on a variety of missions and gameplay modes that provide engaging challenges and opportunities for upgrades. While players appreciate the diverse missions and gameplay styles, many express disappointment over the absence of a narrative element, which could have added depth to the experience. Overall, the game is characterized as a storyless arcade shooter that prioritizes raw gameplay over a cohesive storyline.
“There are many types of enemies, and thanks to the missions you've got to achieve to get stars, which make your character level up, there are many different styles of playthroughs.”
“On top of that you get many different game modes to play, many different high score tables to compete in, and a new main mission every day to keep you coming back over a long period of time.”
“I wouldn't have minded the main game being a side mode, in addition to a story mode and some other challenge modes with more variety in areas and enemies.”
“Sad there is no story mode :(”
“There is no story to run through in this game, instead you'll run through three different settings and additional areas that provide four unique challenges in each.”
“This game is exactly what I expected when I purchased it: a storyless on-rails shooter set in a wacky western.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, driven by its engaging upgrade-unlock system and various in-game challenges that enhance depth. Players appreciate the multiple modes, such as time attack and zen mode, which encourage repeated playthroughs and keep the experience fresh. Overall, it stands out in its genre for its ability to draw players back for more.
“The further you go in the game, it becomes more challenging, and collecting sacks of coins for upgrades makes the game have great replay value.”
“Simple to get into, has high replayability due to the upgrades, and multiple modes are available, including time attack and zen mode.”
“The upgrade-unlock system keeps you coming back for more, and the in-game challenges give this game much more depth and replayability than appears on the surface.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic arcade games, with a strong emphasis on witty character interactions and clever references to spaghetti western films. Players appreciate the combination of this humor with the game's appealing art style, engaging gameplay, and enjoyable soundtrack.
“Some characters are really funny.”
“Funny like old-time arcade games.”
“Good art style, good humor (mostly homage to spaghetti western movies), smooth and fun gameplay, and a great soundtrack.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game runs smoothly, but it is marred by minor glitches and bugs, which contribute to a slightly lower score. While the performance is generally stable, the absence of a music slider also detracts from the experience.
“Other than this, the game runs great.”
“For better or worse, I'm kind of inherently suspicious of cheaply priced games - I tend to think they might be really buggy, very short, or have exceedingly shallow gameplay.”
“However, the reason it only gets an 8 is due to some minor glitches, bugs, and the lack of a music slider.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization model of Mad Bullets on PC differs from its free-to-play mobile version, as it eliminates ads and offers a more streamlined experience. While the mobile version includes microtransactions for removing ads and acquiring in-game items, players on PC can progress without spending money by selecting appropriate bonuses and investing time in the game.
“The game clearly comes from the mobile platform and is free-to-play there with microtransactions like 'remove ads' and 'get more sacks', but money is not really a problem if you choose the correct bonuses and put some time into it (at least on PC).”
“I played the original mobile version of Mad Bullets on my iPad 2, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 6 Plus, and to my surprise, this game runs very well on Steam. The only difference is that there's no ads, and aiming with the mouse is perfect for this game.”
“The game clearly comes from the mobile platform and is free-to-play there with microtransactions like 'remove ads' and 'get more sacks'. However, money is not really a problem if you choose the right bonuses and invest some time into it (at least on PC).”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers enjoyable shooter-on-rails mechanics, its grinding elements are perceived as mean and cheap, detracting from the overall experience. The game is designed with a focus on grinding and achieving high scores, but lacks depth compared to other titles in the genre.
“I've discovered that I do enjoy shooter-on-rails style games (like Blue Estate and House of the Dead), and this game is actually good as well, but the mean and cheap grinding mechanics are what made me rate this one down.”
“Don't expect crazy depth or House of the Dead, but do expect a game designed for grinding and high scores.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report significant performance improvements following optimization updates, indicating that the game's optimization efforts have positively impacted gameplay experience.
“My performance improved considerably after that.”
“The optimization features really enhanced my gameplay experience.”
“I noticed a significant boost in efficiency after applying the latest updates.”
