Rise of Gun

About

"Rise of Gun" is a simulator game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies, where players run a weapons store and craft creative weapons from various components. The protagonist, a skilled weaponsmith, is vital to a determined settlement's survival, crafting and selling weapons to help rebuild society. With numerous components and an user-friendly crafting system, players can let their imagination run wild in this dark, yet hopeful world.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story5 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a relaxing experience for players who enjoy crafting and managing a gun shop.
Frequent updates from the developer show a commitment to improving the game and adding new content, which keeps players engaged.
The variety of gun combinations and the ability to create unique weapons adds a creative element that many players appreciate.

The game currently lacks content and can feel repetitive after a few hours of gameplay, leading to a sense of limited progression.
Several gameplay mechanics, such as the hunger system and the frequency of thieves, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience.
The game feels unfinished, with many features still in development or missing, which may leave players feeling disappointed.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this shop management sim set in a post-apocalyptic world is described as engaging yet repetitive, with a basic loop of buying parts, assembling them, and selling the products. While players appreciate the potential for future mechanics and updates, many express frustration with certain features like hunger mechanics and unbalanced pricing systems that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a chill and addictive gameplay loop, but it currently lacks depth and variety, leaving players wanting more content and polish.
- “A chill gameplay loop that just keeps getting better with each update.”
- “The upgrade system and sales mechanics are satisfying and intuitive, providing a solid sense of progression.”
- “I played this game for an hour and I liked that it gives room for creativity, yet adds tycoon dynamics to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay cycle is pretty repetitive and has no rewards; it's pretty much just buy parts, put them together, and sell.”
- “Gameplay loop has been completed after around 6 hours of gameplay.”
- “Very limited gameplay.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's current version lacks a dedicated story mode, which has left many players feeling disappointed and unmotivated, as they complete missions without a compelling narrative to drive their engagement. While some appreciate the casual gameplay and environmental storytelling, the absence of a structured story and promised features has led to frustration, with many players expressing a desire for the developers to release the story mode and additional content soon. Overall, the game feels unfinished, and players are eager for future updates that will enhance the storytelling experience.
- “The gameplay feels very clean, the style is appealing, and the environment tells a story without feeding it to you.”
- “You come across areas such as small backyards, abandoned apartments, etc., that tell a small story about what happened here or about the people who used to live there.”
- “I'll be looking forward to the story mode on bated breath to be sure, but for now, the free play mode is great.”
- “The game advertises a story mode on the main menu and that doesn't even exist in the game's full release.”
- “Should have never been released from early access without a story mode to give incentive to play.”
- “Unfinished game with barebones features, and not even a finished story mode or world to be left with upon leaving early access.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and basic, yet clean and functional, complementing the casual gameplay experience. While not on par with high-end titles, the low-poly art style and cute aesthetics are appreciated by players, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game. Users find the visuals fitting for the game's theme, enhancing the fun and lighthearted atmosphere.
- “You have to play to see why no spoilers, but the graphics alone are amazing.”
- “The graphics are clean and functional, and the user-friendly interface makes navigation easy.”
- “The visuals match the casual feel and the goofy hack guns you can make gave my livestream chat and I some good laughs.”
- “Graphic-wise, it looks very basic, but acceptable.”
- “I believe the idea had potential, and was willing to sacrifice graphics for the experience and gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing to a laid-back atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Some users noted similarities to C418's music from Minecraft, while others appreciated the chill soundtrack despite the game's repetitive gameplay loop. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, helping to create a fun and engaging environment.
- “Nice and chill gameplay, relaxing background music.”
- “Probably should not have been taken out of early access just yet, but so far I have just enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and music.”
- “Music is okay, some even reminded me of Minecraft's C418 music.”
- “What the $10.99 price tag may not deliver in content or gameplay loop, it makes up for in a chill soundtrack and hilarious cursed guns.”
- “Music ok, gameplay loop might be repetitive, but it was ok, looking for collectibles/cassettes was fun.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding in the game to be rewarding and manageable, with a good balance of upgrades that enhance enjoyment. However, some suggest that the addition of farming mechanics and NPC assistance could alleviate the tedium of resource gathering and item management, making the grinding experience more efficient and engaging.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Having to carry each item there is tedious.”
- “This game is enjoyable to craft weapons and sell ammunition and other resources, but I think it could introduce farming and hiring NPCs to help players with tasks such as cooking food, farming, security, and crafting weapons and ammunition.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many players reporting minimal bugs and no significant crashes. While some users have encountered occasional issues, such as NPCs not entering stores, the developers are responsive to feedback, contributing to a mostly smooth experience.
- “Overall, it is mostly bug-free as far as I can tell.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any major issues.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or significant glitches.”
- “It has a pretty good fanbase and the devs listen to bug reports, and it's overall an amazing game, but it's a little buggy, which is expected for a new game.”
- “Bugginess: 2/10. I've only encountered one annoying bug a couple of times where the NPCs just won't enter your store.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing design of the guns, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay. Players appreciate the ability to create quirky weapons, contributing to a fun and engaging experience, despite some concerns about content value for the price. Overall, the combination of a chill soundtrack and the comedic aspects of the game keeps players entertained for hours.
- “I love the fact that you can build funny-looking guns. I can get lost playing it for hours and can't wait for the updates.”
- “What the $10.99 price tag may not deliver in content or gameplay loop, it makes up for with a chill soundtrack and hilarious cursed guns.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its low replayability due to its linear structure and lack of additional content, with players noting that it offers a brief experience but little incentive to play again, especially given its current instability.
- “Not really much in terms of replay value as it's very linear currently.”
- “You get a short little fun game but almost no replay value.”
- “It has little to no replay value, especially as it is also still unstable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth performance across a wide range of systems, with minimal demands due to effective optimization. However, users note a lack of consistent updates, which may affect long-term improvements and content expansion. Overall, while the game runs flawlessly, its bare-bones nature is highlighted.
- “Runs smoothly on almost anything.”
- “Steady optimization on any setup; demands are minimal because of the quality work.”
- “This game runs flawlessly.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “Despite the potential, the optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “The developers need to focus on optimization; the game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as laid back and enjoyable, complemented by a soothing soundtrack, although some users feel it may have been released prematurely from early access.
- “I have just enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere and music.”