Puppet Blaster

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Puppet Blaster is a single player shooter game. It was developed by MadGnolas and was released on October 16, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

You wake up in the desert and find yourself surrounded by some not too friendly ghouls. Blast your way out with your twin blasters! A unique control method lets you control a violent little action figure's arms and shoot Ghouls (not Zombies!) right in their dumb looking faces!

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Puppet Blaster features a unique and original control scheme that adds an intriguing twist to the gameplay.
The game is free to play and offers a fun, chaotic experience with a variety of weapons and enemies, making it engaging for several hours.
The graphics and music contribute to a charming atmosphere, reminiscent of classic arcade games, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

The controls can be difficult to master, making aiming and movement challenging, which may frustrate some players.
The game can be overly difficult, even on easier settings, potentially discouraging players from progressing.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth and may not be compelling enough to encourage long-term engagement.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are characterized by a simple yet effective low-poly art style that complements its mechanics, with smooth performance and humorous animations. While some users noted the use of asset flips, the overall originality and charm of the visuals received positive feedback.
- “The game ran smoothly for the most part and I personally liked the art style.”
- “The graphics, the animations... so funny!”
- “Excellent graphics, music, game mechanics, game design.”
- “Puppet Blaster is a 3D rendered VR exclusive 2D top-down wave survival shooter where you control what looks like some low poly/asset flipped cowboy character and shoot zombies because, you know, I guess zombie asset packs are easy to get your hands on if you can't do video game graphics.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its originality and charm, with many players expressing a desire to play just to enjoy the soundtrack. Overall, it complements the game's graphics and mechanics effectively, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Overall, I liked the originality of the mechanics. The graphics were simple but worked fine, and the music was great.”
- “Even the music is kind of cute; I ran the game just to listen to it.”
- “Excellent graphics, music, game mechanics, and game design.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its originality, featuring a unique mechanic where the character mimics the player's hand movements for aiming, which adds a challenging element to the experience. While the graphics are simple yet effective and the music is well-received, the innovative mechanics stand out as a highlight of the game.
- “Your character follows your movements, so where you aim with your hand, the little guy aims on the board. It's quite original as I can't recall another game that uses this kind of game mechanics. At the same time, it's quite hard even with the lasers to help you aim.”
- “Overall, I liked the originality of the mechanics. The graphics were simple but worked fine, and the music was great.”
- “Excellent graphics, music, game mechanics, and game design.”
- “The character follows your movements, so where you aim with your hand, the little guy aims on the board. It's quite original, as I can't recall another game that uses this kind of mechanics. At the same time, it's quite hard, even with the lasers to help you aim.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to control the character effectively.”
- “I found the mechanics to be overly complicated, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its stylish and unique presentation, complemented by funny graphics and animations. Reviewers also highlight the hilarity of the trailer, contributing to an overall atmospheric experience.
- “It is stylish, it is funny, very atmospheric and quite unique!”
- “The graphics, the animations... so funny!”
- “The trailer is hilarious too!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is viewed positively as the game is free to play, indicating it is not a cash grab; however, players express uncertainty about its overall purpose.
- “On the upside, this is at least free, so it's not a cash grab, but I'm not sure what the point of this is.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its stylish and unique design, infused with humor, creating an engaging and memorable experience for players.
- “It is stylish, it is funny, very atmospheric, and quite unique!”