MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST

Mighty Gunvolt Burst is everything that Mighty No. 9 should’ve been last year. Its excellent retro style, deep customization features, and rewarding progression system pave the way for a fast-paced, fulfilling experience.

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story, stability

85% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

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MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. and was released on July 31, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Mighty Gunvolt Burst is a full-sized 2D action game featuring characters from multiple universes, including Gunvolt and Beck. The game features revamped and powered-up systems, such as a deep character customization feature, Burst Combo system, and Dowsing ability with HD Rumble function. Pixel style graphics have been redone for a more realistic and detailed look .

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 128 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Mighty Gunvolt Burst offers a robust weapon customization system that allows players to create unique and powerful weapons, enhancing replayability.
The game features tight controls, smooth gameplay, and enjoyable level design, making it a solid homage to classic Mega Man titles.
With multiple characters and DLC options, each offering different abilities, the game provides a variety of playstyles and challenges.

The game suffers from a lack of resolution options and fullscreen issues, making it difficult to play on certain setups.
Bosses have excessive health and lack invincibility frames, leading to frustrating encounters that can feel tedious.
The requirement to replay levels multiple times to unlock all rewards can feel grindy and detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
8%
The gameplay is a blend of classic Mega Man-inspired mechanics with unique character abilities and a robust weapon customization system, offering a mix of fun and frustration. While the level design and retro aesthetics are praised, some mechanics, like the burst combo system, are criticized for being underwhelming and not enhancing the overall experience. Despite initial challenges, the addictive gameplay loop and replayability through character variety and upgrades shine through, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.
- “A great Mega Man inspired game with unique mechanics, different characters, and lots of replayability.”
- “The gameplay loop is addictive and the characters, difficulty, and customization give it so much replayability.”
- “Gameplay is a big improvement from its predecessor, not only feeling more like a proper crossover game, but one of the defining features is its robust weapon customization system which allows you to tweak your weapons and abilities, depending on your chosen character.”
- “30 hours sunk into this game and less than 25% of it was real gameplay.”
- “The burst combo mechanic doesn't complement the custom bullet system and makes it useless to use (for the most part) if you are trying to go for 100%.”
- “Gameplay consists of enemies teleporting to the platform you just jumped to and knocking you into an instant death pit.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a nostalgic 8-bit soundtrack reminiscent of "Mighty No. 9," though it lacks many new tracks. While the retro tunes complement the stylish graphics and gameplay, some players express frustration over the inability to adjust music volume separately from sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience but may not leave a lasting impression.
- “It has stylish retro graphics, nice music, fun gameplay, a ton of secrets and weapon customization.”
- “What a surprise this turned out to be, this game is very good and using the different characters brings new challenges in the levels and bosses, nice soundtrack too!”
- “Controls are perfect, the level design tight, graphics pleasing to the eye, same great soundtrack as Mighty No. 9, good enemy and boss patterns, and most of all a super deep and seemingly infinite weapon customization system that makes the game extremely addictive.”
- “And what I absolutely hate is that you can't control the volume of the music separately from the main sound.”
- “For me, that's a no-go since I am one of the gamers that like to play while watching my daily series or just want to play without music.”
- “The music is all remixes of Mighty No. 9 themes with a few original tracks here and there.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
43%
19%
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse characters, extensive customization options, and addictive gameplay loop, which encourages experimentation and mastery. However, some players feel that the repetitive nature of the levels and similarities between characters can detract from the overall experience. While the base game may not be as challenging or lengthy as others in the genre, the addition of DLC characters enhances replay value for those willing to invest.
- “The gameplay loop is addictive and the characters, difficulty, and customization give it so much replayability.”
- “The level of customization in this game is mind-boggling and allows for so much replayability and experimentation.”
- “Totally addicting, lots of customization, Copen as DLC, infinitely replayable.”
- “This kind of repetitiveness in order to increase the game's replayability is not fun to the player at all!”
- “The base gameplay isn't as tight or challenging as in Mega Man 9, and the base content isn't any longer than your standard Mega Man game, but it's with replay value that the game shines.”
- “[Both characters are a bit too similar when it comes to gameplay, backwards difficulty curve, quite short with limited replay value.]”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is generally viewed as underwhelming, with some players appreciating its character development while others find it forgettable or secondary to gameplay. It features different narratives based on character choices, but many reviewers agree that the story is not a primary draw for players. Overall, it serves more as a light backdrop to the action rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “This game is where Capcom should take inspiration for the next Mega Man game. The story is amazing.”
- “The story has some differences based on the character you chose.”
- “But what little story there is actually adds some nice character development, especially for Call from Mighty No. 9, and I love that.”
- “The game is also short, and the story is meh.”
- “The story is nothing special, but I doubt anyone will play this game for its story.”
- “I'll be honest and say I skipped over all the story, but it was probably okay; the final boss had me giggling at least.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their stylish retro aesthetic, blending 8-bit and 16-bit elements with subtle dynamic lighting that enhances depth. Reviewers note the pleasing visuals as a significant improvement over the original game, reminiscent of classic PlayStation and Saturn-era platformers. Overall, the combination of retro visuals and chiptune music creates an engaging and nostalgic experience.
- “It has stylish retro graphics, nice music, fun gameplay, a ton of secrets and weapon customization.”
- “Visually it's a nice mash-up of 8-bit and 16-bit sensibilities along with some subtle dynamic lighting in some spots to give some depth to the overall graphics, making a huge step-up from the original Mighty Gunvolt and the sort of thing that kinda reminds you of PlayStation and Saturn-era platformers utilizing the advanced capabilities to evolve 2D sprite-based graphics.”
- “Controls are perfect, the level design tight, graphics pleasing to the eye, same great soundtrack as MN9, good enemy and boss patterns and most of all a super deep and seemingly infinite weapon customization system that makes the game extremely addictive.”
- “Visually, it's a nice mash-up of 8-bit and 16-bit sensibilities along with some subtle dynamic lighting in some spots to give depth to the overall graphics, making a huge step-up from the original Mighty Gunvolt. It kind of reminds you of PlayStation and Saturn-era platformers utilizing advanced capabilities to evolve 2D sprite-based graphics.”
- “The chiptune aesthetic really works well here.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is positively noted, particularly for the character Call from MN9, with the limited story effectively enhancing their depth and appeal.
- “The little story that exists adds some nice character development, especially for Call from MN9, and I love that.”
- “The character arcs are incredibly well-crafted, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
- “I appreciate how the game allows characters to evolve based on player choices, creating a more immersive experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users perceive the game's stability positively, noting that it is not plagued by significant bugs or issues, and does not come across as a rushed or poorly developed product.
- “This isn't a bad game, but it is a buggy mess.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the humor in the game as a standout feature, noting that it includes several funny moments that enhance the overall experience. The comedic elements are well-timed and contribute positively to the game's tone.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on, and the absurd situations they find themselves in had me in stitches.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be enjoyable despite its grindy nature, particularly noting that acquiring expensive skills often requires significant grinding, especially after reaching a certain point in the game.
- “Although the game can be grindy at times, it is a perfectly enjoyable Mega Man spiritual successor.”
- “After a certain point, there's no efficient way to earn more points (without grinding) for the really expensive skills.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is conveyed through the unique mechanic of interacting with characters or elements only by touching or shooting them, creating a sense of intimacy and urgency that enhances the player's emotional engagement with the game world.

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MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST was released on July 31, 2019.

MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD..

MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MIGHTY GUNVOLT BURST is a single player game.

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