Samurai GUNN 2
- July 20, 2021
- Adam Robezzoli
Get on Steam"Samurai Gunn 2" is a fast-paced, local multiplayer game that combines intense swordplay with precision gunplay. The sequel introduces new levels, characters, and a story-driven campaign mode. Players battle it out in frenetic combat, with the goal of obtaining the precious samurai gun. With vibrant pixel art and a chiptune soundtrack, this game brings the samurai spirit to life in a unique and exciting way.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and fast-paced, engaging gameplay that is easy to pick up but difficult to master, making it a great party game.
- Each character has unique abilities, adding depth and variety to the gameplay, which is fun both locally and online.
- Despite being in early access, the game is polished and offers a lot of potential for future updates, with a strong community supporting it.
- The player base is very small, making online matchmaking difficult and often resulting in long wait times for matches.
- The game has been in early access for a long time without significant updates, leading to concerns about its future development and content availability.
- Some players have reported issues with lag and bugs, particularly in online play, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay100 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fast-paced, easy-to-learn yet hard-to-master mechanics, offering a satisfying experience with unique character abilities and a variety of fun mechanics. While the game features a stylish art design and engaging multiplayer options, some players have noted issues with lag, crashes, and balancing problems among characters. Overall, it is considered a highly enjoyable platform fighter, especially for local multiplayer sessions, though improvements in tutorials and netcode are desired.
“I love the fast-paced and smoothly flowing action, the simple yet difficult to master gameplay, the exhilarating feeling of chaining several sword flings into a kill, and so much more.”
“With a simple control scheme, it does not take long to jump into the game and start having fun; however, there is a deceptive amount of depth to its gameplay through a handful of hidden and subtle mechanics that keeps the game fresh and makes you want to keep playing and learn how to master it.”
“Samurai Gunn 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, while also adding new core gameplay mechanics, a new visual style (while remaining wonderfully old-school), character lore, and online multiplayer with private parties and matchmaking; it is a must-buy.”
“Also needs better tutorials and explaining the game mechanics.”
“With each character having their own passives/abilities and let alone all the dash mechanics it comes with, the game is much harder to keep track of.”
“Really love this game and the new mechanics, and have been looking forward to it forever, only complaint is that all the foreground in the adventure mode can make it hard to see things in-game where everything is already very small and requires quick reflexes.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful and evocative art style, which combines simplicity with rich textures and personality. While some players noted that the graphics can appear somewhat square and that the fast-paced combat may lead to visual chaos, the overall aesthetic and crisp movement have been described as stunning and engaging. Many players appreciate how the art style complements the gameplay, making it a standout feature of the experience.
“I am in love with the visuals and audio, especially.”
“One of the things we enjoyed the most is actually not the gameplay but rather the art style.”
“Sg2 has great potential, very nice vs mode, campaign gameplay is quite chaotic (needs some work on feedback and color values a lot as characters and backdrops blend in at some point and pacing is very fast so it's easy to get lost), but overall lots of cool ideas for camera (can be dizzy too) and level design. The art style (and the way it's mixed) is also something you either love or hate.”
“In combat, the intent of the art style comes to fruition as you realize that any further step of complexity would make its lightning-fast combat too chaotic to keep track of.”
“Even with a seemingly simple and minimalistic art style, every sprite, map, and animation is so evocative and rich with texture and personality.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both absurd and entertaining, with references to popular memes like "amogus" adding a playful tone. Players appreciate the comedic elements of the characters and mechanics, which create a chaotic yet funny experience, often leading to moments of laughter amidst the action. Overall, the humor is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“The mechanics like high-speed collisions and super bullets bring an aspect of frantic mayhem that can have you laughing one moment and sweating the next.”
“It has a funny blue ninja that sticks to walls and ceilings.”
“Plus, hilarious as it is, Amogus is a troll character and it'd be nice to take it out of rotation for just a while sometimes.”
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story mode is generally considered underwhelming, serving primarily as a challenge rather than a compelling narrative experience. Despite some serious bugs affecting gameplay, players appreciate the game's high-speed action and ongoing content updates, which include new characters and missions, enhancing overall enjoyment.
“Unbelievably enjoyable high-speed fighting platformer with a lot of content, which is still adding new characters and arenas along with story comics.”
“With missions getting added and enemy types being as different as they are now, I can only imagine it getting more fun.”
“Even with some serious bugs preventing me from playing the story mode, I'm still happy to give the game a positive review.”
“Not a downside, but the story mode is pretty mediocre; it's neat for a challenge, but it's also good if you're wanting a bit more.”
“Maybe even reusing some of the elements used in the story!”
“It has some serious bugs (I can't play the story mode at all), but even without it, I'm happy to give the game a positive review.”
- music8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised as "god-tier" and a standout feature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a significant reason to play, complementing the game's fast-paced and intense nature. Overall, the music is described as fantastic and integral to the enjoyment of the game.
“The soundtrack alone is worth it.”
“Good gamefeel, good soundtrack, everything that made SG1 good is still here, and still worth experiencing.”
“Game is fast, fun, intense as hell and the music is bloody god-tier, a brilliant game to play with some friends.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as somewhat buggy, particularly due to its early access status, but many players find that these issues enhance the overall fun and enjoyment. Despite the stability concerns, it is highly recommended for fans of the previous installment.
“A little buggy but very fun once you get it working.”
“Some mechanics are buggy, but it makes the game more fun.”
“It may be a bit buggy because it's in early access, but it is a must buy for anyone who played the first.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability despite its short single-player campaign, which is currently in early access. Players find the main campaign enjoyable and engaging, while the versus mode adds additional fun, although some experience connectivity issues. Overall, the game is considered fun enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Very fun game, the single player is short so far (early access) but intensely fun with good replay value.”
“So far the main campaign is very tiny but pretty replayable. I played some of the versus mode, but the connection was very slow. I'm not sure if the problem was on my end or theirs, but it was still enjoyable.”
“The main campaign is very short, which limits its replayability. I tried the versus mode, but the connection was slow, making it less enjoyable.”
“The main campaign feels too brief, and while there are some replayable elements, the overall experience lacks depth. The versus mode had connection issues that detracted from the fun.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional response to the game's unexpected moments, particularly highlighting a poignant scene involving a dog with a loaded glock that evokes laughter and tears simultaneously. The blend of humor and absurdity contributes to a unique emotional experience that resonates deeply with players.
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features unique character designs, which contribute to a distinct and memorable cast. However, there is no further mention of depth or progression in character development beyond their visual appeal.
