Mystic Gunner: Shooting Action

Mystic Gunner: Shooting Action is a thrilling game that allows players to build their own skill deck and fight against monsters and zombies in a vast world. With a variety of weapons and skills to choose from, players can customize their playstyle and strategize their way through challenging levels. The game also features stunning graphics and immersive sound effects that enhance the overall gaming experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

Unique visual aesthetic and enjoyable graphics.
Gameplay is fun with continuous shooting and a solid parry system.
Randomized levels and customization options add to the replayability.

Controls are unresponsive and clunky, making gameplay frustrating.
Heavy monetization with excessive ads and expensive upgrades detracts from the experience.
Technical issues such as network errors and performance lag hinder playability.

monetization
11 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism due to the overwhelming presence of ads, which many players feel are intrusive and often mandatory for progression. While some users appreciate the gameplay and find in-mission ads optional, the consensus leans towards frustration with the frequency and necessity of watching ads to advance, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience.
- “Lost a star due to the insane amount of annoying ads.”
- “Too many ads, and since it's hard not to get hit, you feel like you must always watch multiple ads per level to get heals.”
- “Forces you to watch ads to progress and gets stuck in a loop of ads.”
graphics
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally described as decent, featuring a unique visual aesthetic that stands out in its genre, though some users note that the pixel graphics could use improvement. While the art style is appreciated, there are concerns about lag and the need for better optimization options. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the gameplay experience, but there is room for enhancement.
- “Pros: - unique visual aesthetic to the genre.”
- “The gameplay and graphics are great, and I am enjoying the difficulty.”
- “Easy to play, good game graphics 👍”
- “There's always a place for improvement; for example, the game is kind of laggy, so why not make it so you can change the graphics like in other games?”
- “Aside from the graphics, it's just another copy-and-paste version of Archero, even down to the currency.”
gameplay
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and solid, featuring decent mechanics and a good gamestyle, though some users find it similar to other titles. However, issues with control, particularly on mobile, hinder the experience for some players, and a lack of explanation for certain mechanics can be frustrating. Overall, while the gameplay has potential, it could benefit from improvements in controls and clarity.
- “Great gameplay, but the controls make the game practically unplayable on mobile.”
- “Fix this and I'll play the game, because the mechanics and the gamestyle itself are amazing; it's sad this brings it down.”
- “Just what I have been looking for: a one-handed game. The gameplay is pretty solid and good; just need to get used to the controls, then it's awesome.”
- “Many mechanics are not explained at all.”
- “Not bad but not great either; it's just too similar to other games with similar gameplay.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, unresponsive controls, and issues with character movement and hitboxes. Many players experience freezing during loading screens and erratic character behavior, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game feels unpolished and in need of significant improvements to its stability and user interface.
- “Feels like a beta; it's very buggy and the UI needs work. Also, the character hitbox is questionable.”
- “Great game, I gave it 3 stars because the controls are very sloppy. You try to move, but it just freezes up at crucial moments and you get hit. Fix the controls and I'll be happy to give 5 stars.”
- “Movement control is buggy; it won't stay in one spot, gets pulled to the grenade button, and the character randomly moves on its own in the opposite direction of directed movement without touching the control.”
story
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The story features minor elements that are enjoyable, but the overall plot lacks significance, overshadowed by the game's focus on challenge and customization. Additionally, players have reported technical issues, such as getting stuck on loading screens after the tutorial and during mission selection.
- “Minor story elements are nice.”
- “The plot could maybe play a more significant role, but other than that, it's a good challenge, skill-based, highly customizable, with fun exploration.”
- “Gets stuck at loading screen right after the tutorial mission.”
- “Won't load missions... stuck on the level select screen.”
optimization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with frequent frame drops occurring during intense visual effects, even on high-end devices like the ROG Phone 5. While the pixel art is appreciated, the overall experience is hindered by these performance issues.
- “Pretty fun for a run or two and the pixel sprites are good looking. Only gripe is that performance is pretty bad, and the game drops frames constantly when there are many effects on screen.”
- “It's not my phone's performance, because I have an ROG Phone 5 with 12GB RAM that can run games like COD Mobile, PUBG Mobile, and Genshin Impact at max settings at 144fps.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users report that the emotional experience is negatively impacted by buggy movement controls, which lead to frustration and disorientation. Additionally, pixelated animations during transitions contribute to feelings of discomfort, detracting from overall immersion.
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by a diverse range of styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock, showcasing impressive stage performances and retro showmanship.
- “He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock.”