Reign of Bullets
- August 18, 2015
- Critical Bit
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Reign of Bullets" is a 2D shoot 'em up game set in a world where the Titan corporation dominates. As Troy, a mechanic whose garage was destroyed by Titan, players must shoot their way through different areas, collect scrap and loot to upgrade their ship, and choose their own playstyle with detailed customization options. The goal is to build a powerful ship and defeat the Titan corporation to free the world from its tyranny.
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Reviews
- The game features a fun and engaging loot and upgrade system that keeps players coming back for more.
- It offers a variety of customization options for your ship, allowing players to strategically place and angle their weapons.
- The gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, with multiple difficulty levels that cater to both casual and hardcore players.
- The game suffers from a lack of variety in level design and scenery, leading to repetitive gameplay over time.
- The inventory management system is clunky and frustrating, making it difficult to equip and unequip weapons efficiently.
- The difficulty balance can be inconsistent, with some levels feeling too easy while others require significant grinding for upgrades.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely considered minimal and forgettable, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and complexity, akin to a children's book. While the narrative is skippable and not a focal point, players appreciate the engaging gameplay mechanics, upgrades, and humor, suggesting that the game is more about the action and progression than the storyline itself. Overall, the consensus is that while the story is weak, it does not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“Between the upgrade and loot, the goofy and fun story, and the tongue-in-cheek humor, you will enjoy it.”
“The game itself is very shallow and there is about as much story as a three-page children's book, but it's great fun to upgrade your ship and try out all the weapons.”
“I would not recommend it at full price unfortunately as I feel like a side-scrolling shooter, no matter how complex, isn't worth much unless it has an epic storyline and triple-A production values.”
“Practically no story; it's fluid, progress is constant, and there is always some new reward to tinker with.”
“The game itself is very shallow, and there is about as much story as a three-page children's book, but it's great fun to upgrade your ship and try out all the weapons.”
“Basically no story; both hero and villains are paper-thin and forgettable.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Reign of Bullets" is characterized by fast-paced, frenetic action with a focus on shooting and upgrading, making it enjoyable in short bursts. While the core mechanics are solid and engaging, some players find the experience can become repetitive over time, lacking depth beyond its loot and upgrade systems. Overall, it offers a fun, if somewhat shallow, shoot 'em up experience that appeals to fans of explosive gameplay.
“Actually much better than I was expecting, smooth but frenetic gameplay, bullet patterns challenging without resorting to bullet hell.”
“Solid, easy to get into, and fun gameplay as well as responsive devs. If you like making things explode, you really need to try this.”
“Reign of Bullets is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you blow up everything you meet, collect drops and scrap, and use them to either upgrade your ship or add new weapons to it; it has a simple yet effective gameplay that's especially fun in short bursts backed up by quite interesting loot and customization systems.”
“The main campaign was completed within 4 hours of gameplay.”
“Most of the gameplay will be strafing around while your weapons destroy most trash enemies pretty quickly.”
“Neat mechanic, with the weapon upgrade system but with all the depth of a teaspoon.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game features smooth, colorful 2D graphics with a charming cartoonish art style that enhances its retro appeal. While the visuals are generally well-received, performance issues arise in later stages and survival mode, leading to noticeable frame rate drops on high-end PCs during intense gameplay. Overall, the graphics are praised for their fluidity and character, though they may struggle under heavy action.
“A pretty straightforward side-scrolling shooter with smooth 2D graphics.”
“Great art style, lots of character.”
“The graphics are fluid and colorful, and the screen can get pretty loaded with bullets and enemies at times without the slightest hint of slowdown or stuttering.”
“Thing is, while all is good and fun, towards the end and particularly in survival mode, things start to break down. The game is unable to process everything that's happening, and the FPS takes a significant hit on high-end PCs for what are actually graphic-intensive games.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as a mixed experience; while it offers a relaxing core loop, it can become tedious and frustrating, especially when trying to maximize damage output and upgrade equipment. Players note that the grind can feel hollow and artificial, detracting from the overall enjoyment, particularly when the game prioritizes leveling and grinding over a compelling narrative. Ultimately, while some grinding is necessary for progression, it may lead to a sense of boredom rather than excitement.
“If you want to get fully equipped with good stuff, it would be very grindy.”
“The worst part is, all that freedom to customize and build your ship becomes a painfully frustrating race towards maxing DPS and grinding constantly to get a weapon that outclasses in damage to try and kill enemies in the lowest difficulty since you can no longer keep up and your DPS falls behind more and more, which doesn't even make sense.”
“That's boring and artificial and creates a grinding situation that just feels hollow and insincere.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its customization options, varying difficulty levels, and additional modes like survival, despite a relatively short campaign length of about five hours. The combination of random loot and progression mechanics encourages players to revisit earlier stages with upgraded gear, enhancing the overall experience.
“The customization adds a lot of replay value, going back and reconquering older stages with souped-up weaponry.”
“Big, kinetic, cartoony horizontal shmup with random loot, upgrading & progression, and replayability as you seek random drops.”
“The only con would be that the campaign only took me about 5 hours to beat, but for the price and genre that's absolutely fine and there is plenty of replayability with different difficulties and a survival mode.”
“While I'm only less than an hour in and admittedly playing on 'beginner', the first 10 levels have shown that this game will definitely scale well and offer some replayability.”
“If you're looking for a cute style, replayability, and a game with personality, Reign of Bullets has you covered.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being bland and uninspiring, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of an epic soundtrack. Some even suggest muting the game entirely in favor of their own music, leading to a low overall rating for this aspect.
“The music is really bad and bland.”
“In my opinion, everything was done right in this type of game except for the music and level variation.”
“Music rating: 2/10.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with fluid and vibrant graphics that maintain performance even during intense moments filled with numerous bullets and enemies, showing no signs of slowdown or stuttering.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a goofy and fun narrative, complemented by tongue-in-cheek elements that enhance the overall enjoyment of the experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, which adds to the game's charm amidst its upgrade and loot mechanics.
“Between the upgrades and loot, the goofy and fun story, and the tongue-in-cheek humor, you will enjoy it.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and entertaining.”
