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One Gun Guy

One Gun Guy blatantly copies Mega Man’s homework and yet still manages to fail the assignment. The idea of the entire game being one screen has some merit to it, but that’s all it has going for it.
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52%Game Brain Score
humor
graphics, gameplay
65% User Score Based on 31 reviews
Critic Score 53%Based on 2 reviews

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One Gun Guy is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Ritual Games and was released on March 11, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

In "One Gun Guy," players navigate a tough, single level filled with hazards, enemies, and upgrades, culminating in a boss fight. After mastering the normal mode, take on the hard mode in just your underwear for an added challenge. This action platformer promises a no-nonsense, straightforward experience.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic arcade-style games, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • Despite its brevity, the gameplay is fun and engaging, with a fair and logical platforming experience.
  • The inclusion of achievements adds replayability, making it worth a quick playthrough for those who enjoy simple action-platformers.
  • The game is extremely short, with many players finishing it in under half an hour, leading to a lack of content and replay value.
  • The controls and gameplay feel floaty and imprecise, detracting from the overall experience and making it less satisfying to play.
  • There are significant technical issues, including poor framerate and a lack of save options, which can frustrate players and diminish enjoyment.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic Game Boy Advance-style pixel art aesthetic, appealing to fans of retro arcade games. While the vibrant colors and old-school vibes are praised, some players note the lack of modern graphical options and a desire for more depth in the overall game experience. Overall, the retro graphics are well-received, particularly by those who appreciate pixel art.

    • “One gun guy is a simple yet entertaining action-platformer with a strong retro aesthetic.”
    • “Everything from the graphics to the gameplay feels like a throwback to classic arcade-style games, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.”
    • “Give it a go, so far I am really loving the art style, the old school vibes, the amazing colors on screen, and in my opinion, the game flows brilliantly!”
    • “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “All elements are very retro (graphics, gameplay, etc.), so buy only if you like those kinds of games.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a nostalgic nod to classic arcade titles, appealing to genre enthusiasts with its retro style and music. However, it suffers from a lack of polish and depth, with some players finding it janky and unsatisfying, and others noting that it offers limited content and difficulty progression. Overall, while it may charm fans of retro games, its execution leaves much to be desired.

    • “Everything from the graphics to the gameplay feels like a throwback to classic arcade-style games, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.”
    • “The music is top notch and really well made, and the gameplay is reminiscent of Mega Man.”
    • “Gameplay is fun, though it starts off a little too easy on normal difficulty. It becomes more challenging as I progress, but then it just ended.”
    • “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
    • “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
    • “Gameplay wise... it's one level.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise it as top-notch and reminiscent of classic titles, others criticize the poor looping and repetitive nature of the tracks, which can become grating over time. Additionally, the background music is noted to be overly noisy, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The music is top notch and really well made, and the gameplay is reminiscent of Mega Man. 10/10.”
    • “The single music track is fairly catchy, but also very short and quickly gets grating.”
    • “The background music is too noisy, which almost drove me crazy.”
    • “Music loops after 15-20 seconds - I'm not sure because I just gave up on trying to figure out why the loop was so bad.”
    • “Music is looped terribly and you can hear the hard cuts where the tracks repeat, extremely low effort.”
    • “Last but not least, the background music is too noisy, which almost drove me crazy.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with some players noting that the easy difficulty and lack of a scoring system diminish the incentive to replay. However, achievements do provide a slight boost to replay value for those seeking additional challenges.

    • “This is not a game that's got high replay value, and the first run is so easy I beat it deathless.”
    • “The final boss fight is a joke, but since the achievements add a decent amount of replayability, I'd say it's worth the $0.70 I paid for it.”
    • “I'm old school; I'm used to my games being short, but those older titles were replayable!”
    • “There is no scoring system of any sort, and I can't see there being a lot of replay value.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to challenging achievements that require completing difficult tasks without taking any damage, which can lead to frustration.

    • “I found this difficulty tedious because one achievement requires the player to beat it without taking a single hit.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a minimal upgrade.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is hindered by its design, as the all-in-one long level negatively impacts engine performance, despite the appealing concept of an upgradable system.

    • “I like the idea of the upgradable system, but the design of an all-in-one long level ruins the performance of the engine.”
    • “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by a straightforward plot that unfolds across a single, expansive level, emphasizing simplicity in its narrative structure.

    • “The plot is simple, consisting of a game that feels like one giant level.”
    • “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's retro pixel art style is noted for its humorous appeal, contributing to an overall lighthearted atmosphere.

    • “The pixel art style of the game, with its retro aesthetic, adds a humorous touch that keeps me smiling.”
    • “The witty dialogue and quirky characters make every interaction a delightful experience.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments throughout the gameplay.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of games developed with Gamemaker Studio is criticized for being dominated by retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs, often featuring low-quality content and misleading marketing tactics, such as fake reviews and rapid releases following their Steam launch.

    • “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
    • “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear at almost exactly the same time, very shortly after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
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One Gun Guy is a arcade platformer game.

One Gun Guy is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

One Gun Guy was released on March 11, 2022.

One Gun Guy was developed by Ritual Games.

One Gun Guy has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

One Gun Guy is a single player game.

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