Scunners Run

About

Scunners Run is a single player action game. It was developed by Jamorian 5 and was released on June 14, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Scunners Run" is a fast-paced, twin-stick shooting game where you must navigate through a galaxy-spanning Bloc, upgrading your weapons and utilizing strategic combat tactics to survive. With chunky, physical combat and a variety of enemies that can quickly dispatch you, it's a challenging and customizable experience. See how far you can make it in this tough-but-rewarding game, based on the 2017 Glasgow Global Game Jam Winner "Spacewaves 2079."

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features stunning art and unique design, creating an engaging and immersive experience.
Scunners Run offers a solid twin-stick shooter experience with a good level of difficulty and replayability, keeping players coming back for more.
The developers are responsive to feedback, continuously balancing the game with updates and new features.

The game suffers from sluggish controls, with the cursor lagging behind player input, which disrupts the fast-paced gameplay.
There are no options to adjust aim sensitivity or remap controls, which can hinder the player's experience.
Some players feel that the fundamental mechanics need improvement to enhance the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised for their distinctive art style and exceptional world-building, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the top-notch quality of the visuals, noting that the art style sets the game apart from others in the genre.
- “The game’s distinctive art style and tight controls create an engaging and immersive experience.”
- “I was blown away by the art style that really makes the game stand out from others.”
- “The world-building, art style, game mechanics, difficulty ramp, and equipment variety are all top notch.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its exceptional world-building, art style, and mechanics, with a well-balanced difficulty curve that enhances the sense of accomplishment as players master the game. The fast-paced action, diverse weaponry, and engaging rogue-like elements contribute to its replay value, making it both simple and rewarding. Overall, players find the gameplay experience to be both challenging and enjoyable.
- “The challenge increases as you progress, but the sense of accomplishment from mastering its mechanics is incredibly rewarding.”
- “Fast-paced space pew pew with some cool weapons, a simple but interesting story, and good replay value thanks to the roguelike elements of the game and the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- “The world-building, art style, game mechanics, difficulty ramp, and equipment variety are all top-notch.”
replayability
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The game offers strong replayability due to its rogue-like elements and straightforward gameplay, making it an engaging twin-stick shooter experience. Players appreciate the fast-paced action, diverse weapons, and an intriguing story that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Fast-paced space pew pew with some cool weapons, simple but interesting story, and a good replay value thanks to the roguelike elements of the game and the simplicity of the gameplay.”
- “Solid twin stick shooter with a good amount of replayability.”
music
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The music in the game has received enthusiastic praise from users, with multiple reviewers expressing their love for it.
- “I also love the music.”
humor
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Reviewers appreciate the game's humor, noting that it adds to the overall enjoyment while maintaining a decent level of challenge. The witty writing enhances the fun experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Great fun with a decent level of difficulty in the challenges and good humor woven throughout.”
story
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The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, complementing its fast-paced gameplay and cool weaponry. Additionally, the inclusion of rogue-like elements enhances replay value, making the overall experience more enjoyable.
- “Fast-paced space pew pew with some cool weapons, a simple but interesting story, and good replay value thanks to the roguelike elements of the game and the simplicity of the gameplay.”