Mousegun

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Mousegun is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by SILVERMEDAL and was released on March 7, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

MOUSEGUN: a RUN’N’GUN in a RAT MAZE.

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Single-Player

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing enjoyable combat and movement mechanics.
It has a straightforward and ridiculous vibe that appeals to players looking for a lighthearted experience.
The hidden backstory adds depth to the gameplay, making it more engaging.

The visuals are low quality, relying on outdated retro pixel art and lacking customization options.
Gameplay can feel redundant over time, as the core mechanics do not change significantly.
Some players view it as a cash grab due to its low production quality and pricing.

monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for its excessive pricing, with users labeling the $4 bundle as a blatant cash grab for subpar content.
- “There's a ridiculous $4 USD price tag on this bundle, making it a solid cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic content; it feels like they are just trying to milk players for every penny.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is enhanced by a hidden backstory that adds depth to the gameplay, complementing the well-executed combat and movement mechanics.
- “The hidden backstory adds an extra layer of depth to the game.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “The story unfolds in a way that feels both surprising and satisfying.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are criticized for being locked in resolution and controls, limiting customization options. Additionally, the use of outdated retro pixel art is seen as a poor substitute for modern PC graphics, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game engaging, as it allows for a unique and humorous progression, such as farming after an unexpected rescue by a mouse with a gun. This quirky premise adds a lighthearted touch to the repetitive nature of grinding.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing elements such as the quirky laser weapon and a comical death screen that resembles a science experiment printout, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “I loved the laser weapon particularly, and the death screen science experiment printout made me laugh.”