Rolling Gunner
- December 21, 2022
- Project Rolling Gunner
Get on Steam"Rolling Gunner" is a 2D side-scrolling shooter where players control a rolling gun to dodge bullets and advance through stages. Online ranking is available for players to compete. The "Over Power" DLC offers an exhilarating twin-stick shooter experience. The game's story is set in a world dependent on BAC, which controls transportation and weapons, and follows a group that foresees the dangers of this dependence.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Rolling Gunner features superb gameplay with a unique rolling gun mechanic that enhances the shooting experience and adds depth to the gameplay.
- The game has a beautiful art style and an engaging soundtrack that elevates the overall experience, making it a love letter to classic bullet hell shmups.
- It offers a balanced difficulty that caters to both beginners and experienced players, with various modes and scoring mechanics that encourage aggressive play.
- The game is very short, consisting of only six stages, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There are issues with keyboard controls, including a lack of remapping options and difficulties when using a controller, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
- The graphics are considered plain and reminiscent of late 90s fan games, which may disappoint players looking for a more visually stunning experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rolling Gunner is highly praised for its balance, addictive nature, and engaging mechanics that encourage dynamic movement and strategic maneuvering. Players appreciate the well-designed levels, intuitive controls, and the integration of a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals may be considered plain, the game's tight design and innovative features, especially with the Overpower DLC, contribute to a compelling and immersive gameplay experience.
“The beauty of Rolling Gunner is in its style and gameplay; the difficulty is just right, and the game feels very balanced and addictive.”
“Superb gameplay, elevated by a pulsating soundtrack that stays in your head long after you've played it.”
“This game is tightly designed with super engaging moment-to-moment gameplay and comes with an outstanding presentation and soundtrack to seal the deal.”
“The result of this is that you get a scrolling shooter where maneuvering to bring your guns to bear is a key part of the gameplay, so sitting still will rarely be something you feel comfortable doing.”
“The [i]overpower[/i] DLC makes it even better, introducing several new mechanics alongside twin-stick controls, and a remixed soundtrack which isn't as good.”
“The scoring mechanics aren't complicated.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with energetic soundtracks that elevate gameplay and create a distinct atmosphere for each level. Players appreciate the catchy audio stings and the engaging presentation, which includes mini-motion comic outros that complement the action. While some tracks are noted as generic, the overall impact of the music is described as intense and immersive, significantly contributing to the game's appeal.
“Killing a boss gets you a short outro scene; each level outro is like a mini-motion comic. The audio stings that play stick in your head, the soundtrack keeps your energy high and gives each level a different feel. Each level feels like an escalation of your conflict. The pacing and presentation are on-point, reinforcing the slick gameplay and sucking you further into the game itself.”
“It isn't graphically amazing, but oh my goodness, that soundtrack - [i]Rolling Gunner[/i] is a testament to what music can do for a game, amplifying the intensity comfortably past eleven.”
“This game is tightly designed with super engaging moment-to-moment gameplay and comes with an outstanding presentation and soundtrack to seal the deal.”
“Visuals are kinda eschatos-like, with a pretty generic electronica soundtrack and one track that reminds me of the old Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 'World of Imagination' song (5th level).”
“The [i]overpower[/i] DLC makes it even better, introducing several new mechanics alongside twin-stick controls, and a remixed soundtrack which isn't as good.”
“The casual mode is quite challenging and the soundtracks are banging.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Rolling Gunner are described as clean and modern, though some users feel they resemble mobile-tier visuals and are not graphically impressive. The art style has a somewhat eschatos-like quality, but the game's soundtrack is highly praised for enhancing the overall experience.
“Rolling Gunner's art style is clean and modern.”
“Visuals are kind of eschatos-like, with a pretty generic electronica soundtrack and one track that reminds me of the old Charlie & the Chocolate Factory 'World of Imagination' song (5th level).”
“It isn't graphically amazing, but oh my goodness, that soundtrack - Rolling Gunner is a testament to what music can do for a game, amplifying the intensity comfortably past eleven.”
“The only downside is the mobile-tier graphics.”
“Visuals are kind of eschatos-like, with a pretty generic electronica soundtrack and one track that reminds me of the old 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' 'World of Imagination' song (5th level).”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of Rolling Gunner is enhanced by its engaging presentation, where players focus on collecting swirling gold medals that merge into larger ones, culminating in battles against bosses. This unique gameplay mechanic adds depth to the narrative experience, distinguishing it from other side-scrollers.
“This isn't the whole story, however - what elevates Rolling Gunner a few notches above other great side-scrollers is its presentation.”
“This isn't the whole story, however - what elevates Rolling Gunner a few notches above other great side-scrollers is its presentation.”
“Depending on the game type, your whole mission was to have gold medals swirling around you until they merged into bigger medals and collect them all when flipping back or finding a big boss or something to launch all your katanas into, Progear bomb style.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating strong stability across platforms.
“The game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck.”
“I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”
“The performance is consistently stable, making for an enjoyable gaming experience.”
