One Gun: Stickman
"One Gun: Stickman" is a shooter RPG game featuring a stickman fighting against monsters with guns. While it boasts exceptional gameplay and wonderful visuals, the experience is marred by excessive grinding, frequent ads, and numerous bugs. The game describes itself as an offline game about a stickman's gunfights against monsters, providing a humor-filled experience.
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours.
- Great graphics and a variety of weapons and upgrades to choose from.
- No intrusive ads, allowing for a smooth gaming experience.
- The upgrade system can be frustrating, with a chance to downgrade items.
- Progression can feel slow, especially when trying to level up or earn coins.
- Controls can be unresponsive or awkward, making gameplay challenging.
- monetization176 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is primarily based on optional ads that players can watch to earn rewards, which many users find beneficial despite some complaints about the frequency and length of ads. While some players appreciate the ability to progress without mandatory ads or in-app purchases, others feel that the reliance on ads can be excessive, particularly for unlocking chests or gaining significant upgrades. Overall, the game offers a balance of ad-based rewards and optional purchases, but opinions vary on the impact of ads on gameplay experience.
“Amazing no ads, it's just perfect, the best thing ever.”
“It is so good, no ads at all, nice.”
“There is no pay to play and almost no ads.”
“This game relies on watching ads to level up because without them it would take forever to get the amount of coins needed.”
“Progress is nearly impossible if you don't pay, watch a ridiculous amount of ads, or grind the same level a million times.”
“To open a legendary chest you must watch 15 ads back to back.”
- graphics81 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the simplistic yet appealing art style, particularly in relation to its stickman theme. While some users praise the graphics as "fantastic" and "great," others criticize them for being low-quality or lacking detail. Despite the varying opinions, the graphics are generally seen as fitting for the gameplay, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“The graphics are fantastic and just right for a stick figure game :) The only problem I have with it is when I play I don't get any coins.”
“Very good game, graphics are amazing and no ads.”
“I really love this game, it's super fun, the graphics are simplistic but stunning.”
“The graphics are pretty low, but it is a 2D game.”
“The graphics are horrendous and it feels real.”
“The graphics for the enemies are godawful most of the time.”
- gameplay72 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and addictive, with simple mechanics and smooth controls that make it accessible to players. However, some users noted issues such as repetitiveness, glitches, and a lack of content, which can detract from the overall experience. While many appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and the engaging shooting mechanics, there are calls for improvements in features and variety to enhance long-term enjoyment.
“The gameplay is smooth.”
“I really like this game because of its addictive gameplay.”
“Control methods are diverse and gameplay is amazing.”
“It's actually a good system due to the fact that the shooting gameplay can become boring over time.”
“I like the gameplay idea but the execution is just bad and the controls are finicky.”
“Mining doesn't work, gameplay is monotonous at best and the controls are horrendous.”
- grinding51 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed sentiment towards the grinding aspect of the game. While many players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of grinding, they also express frustration over its excessive nature, tedious upgrade mechanics, and low drop rates for desired items. Suggestions for improvement include adjusting drop rates, enhancing the item store, and implementing auto-grinding features to alleviate the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
“The upgrade feature is just annoying; if you have a chance to fail, don't add an upgrade loss to it. It makes it so much more tedious.”
“Farming the same level(s) countless times just to get maybe an 'A' rarity of one of the items I'm looking for is frustrating.”
“What I hate about these types of games is the grindy part, where you just spend practically hours just to get that weapon or stat.”
- humor39 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny character designs, hilarious enemies, and amusing gameplay mechanics that keep them entertained for hours. Many reviews mention the game's lighthearted and quirky nature, making it a fun and relaxing experience, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the humor is a significant draw, contributing to the game's appeal as a time-killer.
“Out of all the apps I've tried, this is one of the few still on my tablet after all this time. I would recommend it; it's extremely funny and fun.”
“I love this game because there are hilarious monsters, weird enemies, and it says 'good boy' with a smiley face. I am a good boy.”
“This game is so funny and cool.”
“This game is supposed to be funny, but I found it to be more frustrating than entertaining.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the experience less enjoyable.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes just didn't land for me.”
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story aspect. While some players appreciate the engaging, storybook-like atmosphere and find the missions enjoyable, many express disappointment over the lack of a substantial narrative, wishing for more depth and context to the gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as a fun time-killer, but it would benefit from a more developed storyline and clearer mission objectives.
“In this game, I feel like I'm in a storybook.”
“Very fun and addictive; you want to keep playing because it has a whole story.”
“Fun game, I would like to see it have more story to it.”
“It's overall a good game, but there needs to be more of a 'story' to it.”
“There is no story; we don't know why he's doing all this or what happened to the land.”
“Very boring and unfun; no story, all you do is shoot at basic enemies in basic places with basic guns the entire game.”
- music15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its intensity and epic quality, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, players express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, as the repetition of songs can detract from the enjoyment. Additionally, some users find the interruption of music during pop-ups to be annoying, suggesting that improvements could be made in how the music integrates with gameplay.
“Refreshing to have a mobile game that isn't a pay-to-win mess like most mobile games, that is also insanely fun with an epic soundtrack.”
“No stupid in-app purchases or forced ads, awesome music, nice cartoon graphics, great smooth gameplay.”
“It's not the constant pop-up that is annoying; it's that the pop-up stops the music and interrupts my groove.”
“I can't turn the sound or music off.”
“The soundtrack is rockin', but a few different battle themes would help this game not feel as repetitive.”
- stability13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, freezing issues, and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience. While many players enjoy the gameplay and graphics, the persistent bugs and performance problems have led to frustration, prompting calls for updates and fixes from the developers. Overall, the game is seen as fun but marred by stability issues.
“Overall good game but a little buggy.”
“Buttons don't work, freezes immediately.”
“Please fix the issues devs. The gameplay is very fun in itself, however there are some glitches.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the extensive opportunities for character development, highlighting the engaging customization options and entertaining character designs that enhance their gaming experience.
“There is a lot of room for character development.”
“I make my own stickman, and I'm very impressed with the character designs!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it effectively enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
“The combination of sound design and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, providing a fun experience with comfortable controls.
“Pretty fun, optimized well, and the controls are comfortable.”
“The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization; it really enhances gameplay.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional connections to the game, with some experiencing tears during gameplay, indicating a deep engagement with the narrative or characters.
“My sister wanted to play, and I cried.”
“The story made me feel a deep connection to the characters.”
“I was overwhelmed with emotions during the final scene.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game’s excellent replay value, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Awesome, great replay value.”
“The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more.”