Weapon of Choice DX

About

Weapon of Choice is a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter game. Players can choose from a variety of weapons and characters, each with their own unique abilities and stats. The game features procedurally generated levels, ensuring a fresh challenge with every playthrough. Fight your way through hordes of enemies and bosses in this adrenaline-pumping adventure.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

music6 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a diverse array of weapons and characters, each with unique abilities and special attacks.
The vibrant comic-style graphics combined with an awesome rock soundtrack create an engaging and nostalgic atmosphere.
Gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic, providing a fun experience with replay value through multiple difficulty levels and story branches.

The game is quite short, with some players completing it in about an hour, which may leave some wanting more content.
Each character has only one life, which can make the gameplay feel punishing and limit exploration.
There are reports of glitches and janky mechanics, such as floaty movement and unclear visual indicators, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise for its awesome rock and brutal metal soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the fast-paced action. Many users express their enjoyment and recommend purchasing the soundtrack, highlighting the effort put into its creation and its significant impact on the game's appeal.
- “The brutal freaking metal soundtrack!!!!!!!”
- “A lot of love went into the soundtrack and I was more than happy to slap down the 2 extra bucks to get it.”
- “Love the metal soundtrack and the graphics are absolutely stunning!!”
- “The brutal freaking metal soundtrack!”
- “Especially action-game music.”
- “The music saved this game, by me.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, but many players find it lacking depth and feel that it is too short. While the storyline is described as neat and complemented by enjoyable gameplay and exploration, some users express disappointment with its overall execution and brevity.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Neat storyline, fun gameplay, a lot of fun things to discover while playing the game too.”
- “A story branch to choose.”
- “The story is... kinda blah.”
- “I could not do anything to proceed, and when I finally abandoned the mission, I saw that my progress didn't save.”
- “- needed long missions or more, it just felt too short.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally praised for their vibrant colors and appealing art style, reminiscent of classic action platformers. However, some players have noted the presence of glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many find the graphics to be stunning and well-suited to the game's theme.
- “The game offers some pleasant graphics and really vibrant colors, although there are some ugly glitches here and there; it is pleasant all the same.”
- “I really like the graphic style and recommend it to anyone wanting to play an action platform game that is very similar to many of the old classics.”
- “Pretty poor graphics.”
- “The art style is vibrant and very alien/mutant.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique blend of gun mechanics within a 'run n gun' style, complemented by a quirky 16-bit aesthetic and a neat storyline. While some aspects are considered generic, interesting mechanics like the 'rescue system' and a helpful slo-mo feature enhance the experience, making it enjoyable for both seasoned players and newcomers. Overall, players find the gameplay fun and filled with discoveries.
- “The gun mechanics added to the 'run n gun' style is unique and interesting.”
- “Neat storyline, fun gameplay, a lot of fun things to discover while playing the game too.”
- “It's got interesting gameplay mechanics, like the 'rescue system' where you find an ally and carry them to safety.”
- “The gameplay is kind of generic.”
- “Quirky with 16-bit like gameplay.”
- “I'm not hugely experienced in these types of games, and as such, the slo-mo mechanic when you're about to die is very appreciated, giving you a last moment chance to wriggle out of death's way.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through various difficulty levels and branching paths, encouraging players to explore different challenges. However, some reviewers feel that the replay value may be limited despite these features.
- “Replayability and branching paths only go so far.”
- “It has a lot of difficulties, and it's clear that you're supposed to run through them all for replay value.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features vibrant graphics but is marred by occasional glitches and bugs that the developers appear to have overlooked. However, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game suffers from some weird bugs and glitches that the developer seems to have overlooked, which can be quite frustrating.”
- “There are some ugly glitches here and there that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The game has several bugs and glitches that impact stability, making it feel less polished.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be both funny and original, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “It just feels great to play; it is funny and original.”