Mr Gun
- October 20, 2019
- Ketchapp
"Mr. Gun is a single-player shooter game with masterful mechanics, outstanding visuals, and good music, but is marred by grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. As a 2D shooting game, you line up shots against multiple opponents and a boss at the end of each level to progress, with dropped coins for purchasing upgrades. Levels become longer and boss health increases as you progress, with blacklist rewards of new weapons upon completion."
Reviews
- Addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Variety of guns and skins to unlock, enhancing replayability.
- Simple controls make it easy to pick up and play.
- Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay experience.
- Repetitive levels and bosses lead to boredom over time.
- Lack of updates and new content, such as weapon upgrades.
- monetization889 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads, which many feel disrupt the gameplay experience. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free-to-play models, they express frustration over the frequency and length of unskippable ads, often leading to a perception that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player enjoyment. Additionally, the subscription model to remove ads, priced at around $6 per week, is viewed as excessive by many, further detracting from the overall experience.
“The game is very addictive and fun, lots of unlockables and no in-app purchases, a lot of ads but that's understandable considering it's free.”
“It's a fun game and no ads come on randomly.”
“Very fun and the reason why is because there is no advertisements.”
“The game itself is fun, but its exceptionally annoying when I play for about 20-30 seconds and then have to sit through 30 seconds to a minute of ads.”
“The game was good, it was fun and challenging, however the insane amount of ads you'll get in the game makes it not worth playing in the slightest.”
“It's a good game but I think there are too many ads; 30-second unskippable ads after every level is a joke.”
- gameplay125 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, addictiveness, and enjoyable mechanics, with many players finding it satisfying and fun. However, a significant number of reviews highlight the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt the experience and detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay is solid, there are calls for improvements, additional features, and a reduction in ad frequency to enhance the experience further.
“The gameplay is so satisfying, every shot feels amazing.”
“Well, after reaching level 50+ I can safely say that this game is really fun and addicting, it's a great time-killer with minimal graphics and mechanics. Getting new weapons changes the way you play the game and it's just amazing.”
“The mechanics are brilliantly simple and fun.”
“Strangely addictive, because the gameplay is absolutely monotonous.”
“I usually don't complain when a game has ads to make money, but I started playing this and the ads I was forced to watch were longer than the gameplay between them.”
“30 second ads after 15 seconds of gameplay is a joke.”
- graphics120 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the simple yet charming art style and high-contrast colors that evoke a nostalgic arcade feel. While some users note that the graphics are simplistic or could use improvement, others highlight their effectiveness in enhancing gameplay and enjoyment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it a fun and addictive experience.
“The high-contrast color and pixel graphics make it feel like an arcade shooter, while the 'tap just right or you might die' gives it the rush it needs to be a great time-waster!”
“I love the graphics and the effects of when you defeat enemies.”
“Awesome graphics and hats off to Ketchapp for giving such awesome arcade games.”
“The graphics are a little too simplistic.”
“Horrible graphics are pretty much blobs; it's boring because it's the same thing as every other level. It's bad.”
“Another uninspiring minimal game with minimal pixel art graphics.”
- humor45 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the amusing quotes associated with weapons, the hilarious nicknames of bosses, and the overall comedic tone of the characters and gameplay. Many reviews note that the game successfully combines humor with engaging mechanics, making it entertaining and addictive, even after extended play. Overall, the game's lightheartedness and funny elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
“I also love the outfits in this game... and I do love that every gun has a funny quote with it and it has different damage, launch of bullets, and slowness and fastness.”
“The game is really fun, and some of the descriptions for guns are hilarious.”
“Very entertaining and beautiful game, and I liked a lot the funny characters and the various weapons.”
- music42 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being catchy, fun, and enhancing the overall gameplay experience, with many players expressing a desire for a greater variety of tracks. While the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's addictive nature, some users feel that the repetition of songs could be improved with additional options. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the engaging gameplay and graphics.
“Compelling music along with easy to pick up gameplay make this my favorite pick up and play!”
“Music is amazing, gameplay is even better.”
“The soundtrack is so catchy 🤩”
“I feel like there should be more than one song other than this normal one.”
“Really nice game but bad music.”
“Dude, love the game but please, if you get an update, just change the music.”
- stability19 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, lag, and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during ad interactions and reward claims. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the instability, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother experience. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from technical problems that detract from its enjoyment.
“This game is really good; there's no lag, no glitches, and it's really tricky, but I still like it.”
“Absolutely loved it, and there are no glitches.”
“Ads every 2 seconds, lag, it freezes every time you go up.”
“Just not very smooth... still has some glitches.”
“This game, at first, gets so addicting... but then it just freezes and times out.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for a more developed story mode in the game, highlighting that the current missions feel repetitive and lack depth. Many reviewers suggest adding unique bosses and levels, as well as features like daily missions and multiplayer modes, to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that a compelling narrative could significantly improve engagement and enjoyment.
“It's an awesome game; I recommend adding a story mode.”
“Please give the game a storyline of some sort.”
“The game would be better if there was a story.”
“Fun addictive game with repetitive missions.”
“I love the game but there are no gun skins and daily missions and stuff like that there should be multiplayer mode also overall ranking of players should also be there please do this and I will change my rating to 5 stars thanks.”
“Please unlock cyberpunk and please put the blacklist outfits in the mission and update more and please get legendary outfits and pro also but the outfits are legendary and pro also this gun is OP name M24 but its real name is M249 OP pro legendary is this game.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it enjoyable and rewarding, others describe it as tedious and overly reliant on ads and microtransactions. Suggestions for improvement include making it easier to earn in-game currency and enhancing the rewards for grinding activities. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to both the game's addictive nature and its potential for boredom.
“This one, $10/w for ad-free with a pay-to-win gun that makes grinding pointless?”
“Great game and all, but please make it easier to earn money. Right now, it's very tedious. Either make headshots worth more money or introduce bosses or something related to the score.”
“Bland and grindy; it's just ads and microtransactions disguised as a game.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting solid performance and smooth gameplay across various devices. However, some players have experienced stuttering issues on different phones, indicating that performance may not be consistent for everyone. Despite minor ad interruptions, the game is considered enjoyable and well-designed.
“Performance is outstanding; great developers and great design.”
“Everything runs smoothly and is great; it's a fun game I highly recommend.”
“It's a good game that runs smoothly and is fun; yes, there are ads, but only a bit, so 5 stars.”
“I've had the same issue on 4 different phones of varying quality, and they've all had a stuttering issue.”
“Not only that, but performance is solid.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable with high replayability, though excessive ads detract from the experience for some. Reducing the number of ads could enhance overall playability and satisfaction.
“It's simple, actually enjoyable, has a high replayability, and isn't loaded to the brim with intrusive ads.”
“It's a really nice game and a cool game, but there are too many ads. Every time I press something, there's an ad, and it's really making me mad. If you could fix this, it would be more playable and better. Thank you.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the atmosphere of the game, highlighting its strong integration with the weapon mechanics and character design, which collectively enhance the overall experience.
“The weapon, the character, and the atmosphere are all fantastic.”
“The atmosphere immerses you completely, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its world.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the user's feedback, which primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics and minor glitches. However, the user's enthusiasm for the game suggests a positive emotional connection, indicating that they find enjoyment and value in the experience.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character development for its impressive yet straightforward design, highlighting a balance between depth and accessibility in the characters' portrayal.
“The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
“The depth of character backstories adds layers to the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”