Rise of Gun
- March 25, 2024
- PimpGameStudio
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience with a unique premise of running a gun shop in a zombie apocalypse.
- Players appreciate the creativity involved in building and customizing guns, leading to hours of enjoyable gameplay.
- The developer is actively working on updates and improvements, showing potential for future content expansion.
- The game currently lacks sufficient content, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of limited progression after a few hours.
- Many players have noted that the game feels unfinished, with missing features such as a story mode and the ability to hire workers.
- The mechanics, such as the hunger system and the economy, are seen as poorly implemented and detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay43 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as addictive and engaging, particularly in its shop management mechanics set in a post-apocalyptic world, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth. Players appreciate the potential for future updates and additional mechanics, yet many find the current gameplay loop basic and unbalanced, with some mechanics, like hunger and energy, feeling unnecessary and annoying. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, it is criticized for its limited content and the need for more polish and features.
“This game is addicting, fun, and really has potential for more mechanics in the future.”
“At first, you can barely get by and must manage your money like it's the Great Depression, but after a while, you'll be able to open up various ways to earn money, from crafting and selling weapons and ammo to selling food and water. The gameplay is very engaging.”
“The gameplay is worth your time, and it's creative and challenging.”
“The gameplay cycle is pretty repetitive and offers 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.”
- story40 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's current version lacks a dedicated story mode, which has left many players feeling that the experience is incomplete and progression feels meaningless. While there are tutorial-like missions and some environmental storytelling, the absence of a narrative drive has led to disappointment, with players expressing hope for future updates that will introduce a proper story mode and additional content. Overall, the game is seen as a casual simulator that may be enjoyable in its current state, but many are waiting for the promised story elements to be implemented.
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as basic yet acceptable, featuring a cute and simplistic art style that complements its casual and fun atmosphere. While not on par with high-end titles, the low poly aesthetic and humorous visuals contribute to an enjoyable experience, particularly in the context of its economy and treasure hunting themes. Overall, the graphics receive a positive reception for their charm and alignment with the game's lighthearted tone.
“Graphics: 8/10 cute art style”
“The visuals match the casual feel, and the goofy hack guns you can make gave my livestream chat and me some good laughs.”
“I enjoy the kind of low poly look to the game, and I also enjoy that you aren’t confined to the gun shop; being able to walk around the town is fun.”
“Graphically, it looks very basic, but it's acceptable.”
“The visuals match the casual feel, but they lack depth and detail.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet modern standards.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its laid-back atmosphere and comparing it favorably to C418's work from Minecraft. While some feel the gameplay can be repetitive, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, contributing to a relaxing vibe that complements the game's crafting and store management elements. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point, adding enjoyment despite some concerns about content depth.
“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.”
“Game is great, relaxing, and all the music is very good.”
“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 is okay; some tracks even reminded me of Minecraft's C418 music.”
“Music is okay; the gameplay loop might be repetitive, but it was enjoyable, and looking for collectibles/cassettes was fun.”
- stability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with minimal issues, noting a low level of bugginess at 2/10. While one recurring bug involving NPCs not entering stores has been mentioned, it appears to be an isolated incident in an otherwise bug-free environment.
“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.”
“Bugginess: 2/10. I've only encountered one annoying bug a couple of times where the NPCs just won't enter your store.”
“The game frequently crashes during key moments, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I've experienced several glitches that disrupt gameplay, including characters getting stuck and quests failing to trigger.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability due to its linear structure and lack of content, with many players noting that it offers a brief experience that does not encourage repeated play. Additionally, stability issues further diminish the incentive to revisit the game.
“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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance across a wide range of hardware, 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.”
“This game runs flawlessly.”
“Steady optimization on any setup; demands are minimal because of the quality work.”
“The game runs poorly even on high-end systems, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
“Frequent frame drops and stuttering make the experience frustrating, showing that optimization is severely lacking.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable when it involves crafting and resource management, but many feel it could be improved by introducing features like farming and NPC assistance to alleviate the tedium of carrying items and performing repetitive tasks. Overall, while the crafting system is appreciated, the current grinding mechanics can feel laborious and could benefit from enhancements to streamline gameplay.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Having to carry each item there is tedious.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly through the creation of amusingly designed guns, which adds to the overall enjoyment and replayability. While some feel the content may not fully justify the price, the combination of a relaxing soundtrack and the comedic elements of the game, especially the "cursed" guns, enhances the experience.
“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.”
“While the $10.99 price tag may not deliver in content or gameplay loop, it makes up for it with a chill soundtrack and hilarious cursed guns.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates a captivating atmosphere.”
