Sweezy Gunner
- May 6, 2014
- Windybeard
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Sweezy Gunner" is a fast-paced 2D shoot 'em up game set in the open world of Terrafort. Your mission is to uncover the cause of the human terraformers' demise and eliminate it. With 30 power-ups, 60 upgrades, and an original drum and bass soundtrack, players can explore various environments, defeat epic bosses, and collect tons of loot. The game also features challenge and survival modes with online scoreboards.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features excellent controls, great music, and a variety of upgrades, making it a fun and engaging experience.
- It combines elements of bullet hell and Metroidvania, offering a large world to explore with interesting bosses and challenges.
- Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the addictive gameplay, often comparing it to classic titles while enjoying its unique mechanics.
- The game suffers from repetition, with many enemies feeling similar and not enough new elements introduced as the game progresses.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes, lack of controller support, and no auto-save feature, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
- Some players find the pacing slow and the gameplay can become chaotic, making it difficult to keep track of enemy projectiles.
- music38 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and upbeat nature, particularly appealing to fans of drum and bass and dubstep. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack complements the fast-paced gameplay, evoking nostalgia for early 2000s indie shmup music while enhancing the overall gaming experience. Although some found the music to be simple and repetitive, it effectively sets the mood for action and keeps players engaged.
“The game soundtrack is like drum and bass which is really catchy and goes well with the game.”
“It has crisp controls, it's not overly complicated (you move and shoot... all with 4 keys and 2 mouse buttons), and the soundtrack is awesome.”
“The soundtrack feels simple and repetitive, but sometimes can be just what you need to get in the zone of all the action.”
“Music cannot be turned off without turning off sound effects.”
“If you like the type of upbeat music this game uses at all times, your ears are in for a treat.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as clean, smooth, and colorful, with a creative art style that some players initially found off-putting but grew to appreciate. While the visuals are generally well-received, there are criticisms regarding the visibility of bullets and the need for more polish in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's nostalgic feel, though some believe a different style could enhance its appeal.
“The graphics are clean, smooth, and lovely to look at.”
“The graphics are well done, the mechanics are nice, the sound in this game is catchy and enjoyable, and offers a challenge to overcome the barrages of bullets and enemies.”
“Overall, this game is still great, the music and graphics are colorful, and the game mechanics are nice.”
“I honestly feel like if this had a different graphic style, the game would do a lot better.”
“From gameplay to story to graphics it's all just bad and bland and has no explanation for itself.”
“Basic graphics.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising its nostalgic, fast-paced mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Zelda, while others criticize the lack of variety and slow navigation. The game features smooth controls, engaging challenges, and a blend of roguelite elements, but some find the overall experience lacking in depth and presentation. Despite its shortcomings, many agree that the gameplay remains enjoyable and offers a solid challenge.
“Starting with the game, I was surprised how easily it was to get into the gameplay.”
“A free roaming shmup with very simple but smooth gameplay, simple but clean art style, and roguelite/RPG parts, collecting gold to buy upgrades for your ships.”
“This is a multidirectional shooter with Zelda-like exploration and progression, very tight, fast-paced gameplay, decent 2D graphics, cool bosses, and a good sense of humor.”
“Few options, menus hard to navigate, slow gameplay, stuttering movement.”
“From gameplay to story to graphics, it's all just bad and bland and has no explanation for itself.”
“Even after beating 2 bosses, nothing changed in the gameplay.”
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with some players feeling it detracts from the overall experience, while others appreciate the gameplay enough to overlook this shortcoming. The moral conveyed emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, but the narrative itself is considered bland and underdeveloped. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, the absence of a compelling story is noted as a missed opportunity for enhancement.
“Have not yet even tried challenge mode, been focusing on the story mode.”
“Overall, I give this game a 9/10 -- 1 point off for the lack of story, which isn't at all necessary to enjoy the game, but that would complete it.”
“From gameplay to story to graphics, it's all just bad and bland and has no explanation for itself.”
“Sometimes even just making your way to the well-scattered stores is a mission in itself, but for some reason, having to chomp through hordes of enemies that are attacking you from every perceivable angle does not wane in fun value after you have left that area and come back to it again.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and glitches, and lacks controller support and control remapping options, making it unplayable without a QWERTY keyboard.
“Buggy, no controller support, no control remapping (cannot be played without a QWERTY keyboard).”
“I have also found a few glitches here and there.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its low replayability, with multiple users noting that the 2D build fails to offer engaging content that encourages players to return.
“Outplayed 2D build with terrible replay value.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its limited options and difficult-to-navigate menus, resulting in slow gameplay and stuttering movement. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these performance issues.
“Few options, menus hard to navigate, slow gameplay, stuttering movement.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find that while the grinding required to collect all upgrades and monster cards is manageable at first, it becomes tedious towards the end, particularly for those aiming for 100% completion.
“Getting all the upgrades and monster cards takes quite some time, so trying to 100% this can feel tedious towards the end, although it's fine until you get there.”
