Spirit of Shotgun
- March 11, 2022
- Vever Studios
Get on SteamSpirit of Shotgun is a 2D platformer adventure with a twist! With no other way to move around, your quest is to blast yourself upwards with the kickback of a shotgun, and find your way to the surface of the world!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable mechanics and gameplay that make it fun and challenging.
- It has beautiful visuals and a surprisingly good story, enhancing the overall experience.
- The limited checkpoints and recovery mechanics provide a fair challenge, making progress satisfying.
- The game can be incredibly frustrating, with players hitting rock bottom frequently.
- The difficulty may deter some players, especially those not fond of challenging platformers.
- Despite its charm, the game can lead to moments of extreme frustration, causing players to feel like giving up.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features limited consumable checkpoints that aid in learning, alongside a unique recovery mechanic allowing players to reload mid-air after a missed jump. Additionally, a slow-motion feature helps with precision shots, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience even for those who typically dislike this platforming style.
“It has limited consumable checkpoints which greatly assist in learning the game, and a recovery mechanic like pogo where if you miss a jump, you can reload in mid-air and try to save the fall.”
“You have a limited slow-motion mechanic to help you line up shots.”
“I am usually not a fan of this style of platformer, but the mechanics and gameplay feel quite nice.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The limited consumable checkpoints make it difficult to learn the game effectively.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charm and beauty, setting it apart from similar titles like Jump King, despite sharing a vertical map design. The visuals contribute significantly to the overall appeal of this climbing platformer.
“Charming platformer with beautiful visuals.”
“Incredibly good climbing game in the style of Jump King, but the similarities to Jump King basically start and stop at the vertical map and aesthetic.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game visually unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is unexpectedly strong and engaging, complementing the game's beautiful visuals.
“It looks beautiful, and the story is surprisingly good for such a game.”
