Enter the Gungeon

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8.1

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  1. DelTorro
    May 11, 2020
    10
    *Updated 11/05/2020

    A game with a lot of potential (and still is), Looks great and is beautifully animated, there are some great enemy designs (particularly the bosses) and some not so great enemy designs. I always thought to myself it'd be great to have a BOI with guns, but without the synergies it doesn't make for very interesting or unique builds - In BOI, a poor run could    *Updated 11/05/2020

    A game with a lot of potential (and still is),

    Looks great and is beautifully animated, there are some great enemy designs (particularly the bosses) and some not so great enemy designs.

    I always thought to myself it'd be great to have a BOI with guns, but without the synergies it doesn't make for very interesting or unique builds - In BOI, a poor run could still be enjoyable simply because of how drastically a combination of items could force you to alter your play style. Here, it feels like you need to get lucky just to have a fun experience. It is brutally stingy with money and health which is fair enough, but it does mean that more often than not a 20 minute run can dissolve in a few seconds.

    Honestly though, one of the most irksome things for me about the game is that I think the first stage is just too big.

    "That's ridiculous" you say.

    Well, maybe I'm just a crazy bastard, but hear me out. In a procedurally generated game such as this - it takes too long for a run to take shape and start feeling unique. For me it seems like you spend way too long with the default weapons and it can make starting a new run tedious, especially when the game hands you a dud weapon to fight the first boss with.

    It's hard not walk away from each game feeling frustrated. In it's current form I think this is a good title marred by a couple of niggling flaws and maybe in the future this will be a 10/10 game.

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    Finally went back to Enter the Gungeon after a few years, most (if not all) of the issues I brought up in my original review have been addressed. The game has tonnes of synergies, it's much more fairly balanced and generally it's just a lot more fun to play. I've pumped a lot of time into it this time, unlocked all characters and defeated every boss (still can't win the boxing match).

    All in all the game is genuinely a 10/10 now. Good stuff.    … Expand
  2. r0x-
    Apr 10, 2016
    10
    This game is good old fun.
    The co-op is really fun with a partner too, lots of laughs. This is one of those few games my girlfriend and me enjoy playing together. Shes not a gamer so its nice to come across a game that is easy to jump into, but hard enough to keep playing.
    Absolutely would recommend it to any one like binding of issac and nuclear throne.
  3. upi
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    Enter the Gungeon is one of those highly polished roguelikes that present you with a different gameplay each time. Thanks to a wide diversity of guns and items and the way these various elements can interact, each playthrough feels fresh and no two runs are alike.

    The game is difficult but not impossible to master, and rewards its players with plenty of humor, hidden references, secrets    Enter the Gungeon is one of those highly polished roguelikes that present you with a different gameplay each time. Thanks to a wide diversity of guns and items and the way these various elements can interact, each playthrough feels fresh and no two runs are alike.

    The game is difficult but not impossible to master, and rewards its players with plenty of humor, hidden references, secrets and a gorgeous visual style. Highly recommended!    … Expand
  4. DustbowlHippie
    Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Fantastically good fun. Thoroughly enjoy co-oping on this game! As official reviewers have stated, it's not a reinvention of the twin stick shooter, but for an "8-bitty", sprited, 2D Unity game, it's great fun and worth the asking price on PSN.
  5. Macky100
    Jul 19, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Binding of Isacc with guns. The music, the art, the gunplay, everything is amazing. You're going to eat **** when you start but over time, you will slowly get better and better with each run.
    10/10, one of my favorites.
  6. vOidward
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Mostly a response to grayback's review who seem to either misinformed or terrible at the game.

    Having played 21 hours in the first 2 days of release, most of the guns are either directly more powerful than the starting weapons, or are more difficult to use. In fact, the starting weapons are one of the only things I find boring about the game. Getting new weapons is always exciting.    Mostly a response to grayback's review who seem to either misinformed or terrible at the game.

    Having played 21 hours in the first 2 days of release, most of the guns are either directly more powerful than the starting weapons, or are more difficult to use. In fact, the starting weapons are one of the only things I find boring about the game. Getting new weapons is always exciting.

    Equipping your character is rarely something you get to choose, there's so many items that you're at the mercy of RNG.

    I find all the bosses to be of roughly the same difficulty level that I've encountered thus far and have been frustrated with exactly 0 of them. Everything they do is in a pattern you can predict, anticipate and dodge. If you screw up, it's on you. The game has not once felt like it cheated me. To top this off, there's an incredible variety in the enemies, it's simply spread out amongst the levels. I suspect greyback never made it past the first to 2nd level.

    This seems to be a case of someone who's bad at the game blaming the game rather than himself. I've played my share of games that feel like they screw you over, this isn't one of them. The balance is great, the variety is great, the art is great. The only thing that I would point to as being shy of excellent is the soundtrack.

    I would urge anyone reading to check steam reviews where the general consensus is "overwhelmingly positive".    … Expand
  7. rgCountdown
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    A game in the same vein as bullet hell shooters like The Binding of Isaac and Nuclear Throne, Enter the Gungeon is a fantastic addition to the genre. The controls are tight and pixel perfect. The narrative is silly, and simply told through item descriptions and brief interactions with quirky NPCs, but it very apparent. The gameplay is VERY difficult but fair, and through trial and error,A game in the same vein as bullet hell shooters like The Binding of Isaac and Nuclear Throne, Enter the Gungeon is a fantastic addition to the genre. The controls are tight and pixel perfect. The narrative is silly, and simply told through item descriptions and brief interactions with quirky NPCs, but it very apparent. The gameplay is VERY difficult but fair, and through trial and error, even someone with a small amount of skill can surmount the obstacles in this game, only to feel real achievement when they finally kill that boss (I am looking at you Chamber 4!) Each weapon takes new tactics and getting used to, and most of them offer a new gimmick or purpose that doesn't always seem clear at first glance.

    Long story short - It is a great action game that while light on story, makes up for it in character and tons of replayability. IF that is you are willing to Enter the Gungeon.    … Expand
  8. MufasaMedic
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    This game is everything you could want in a Rouge-Like game. The art style is great. The music is appropriately chosen and sound effects are intense. It's easy to pick up and get into, and challenging and fun to master.

    The game does a great job of being challenging without ever feeling impossible. The controls are tight and you feel agile. I truly love this game, it has a certain    This game is everything you could want in a Rouge-Like game. The art style is great. The music is appropriately chosen and sound effects are intense. It's easy to pick up and get into, and challenging and fun to master.

    The game does a great job of being challenging without ever feeling impossible. The controls are tight and you feel agile.

    I truly love this game, it has a certain charm that other games of this sort lack. I love the inclusion of local co-op, but my biggest complaint is no online multiplayer. While certainly a daunting task to engineer from an indy developer, it would absolutely be 100% worth it.    … Expand
  9. Date_Knight
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    This game will make you love roguelikes. The design, aesthetic, and execution are great and you will keep you coming back for more after each death--the replay value is there, both from the gameplay and the endgame content. It feels like beating the game is just the beginning.

    The combat is tight and the loot system is satisfying. The reward comes from practice--I've put 50 hours into    This game will make you love roguelikes. The design, aesthetic, and execution are great and you will keep you coming back for more after each death--the replay value is there, both from the gameplay and the endgame content. It feels like beating the game is just the beginning.

    The combat is tight and the loot system is satisfying. The reward comes from practice--I've put 50 hours into the game and still haven't beat it, but I know I'm improving and to me that's fun.

    I'm impressed by how polished this game is, and it's definitely a $15 well spent!    … Expand
  10. Vankip
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    (╮°-°)╮┳━━┳ ( ╯°□°)╯ ┻━━┻ Best roguelike EVER! best coop game EVER! In this game, almost everything is perfect. Humor, references, music, style, very beautiful pixel art, gameplay. All aspects 10/10! In addition to all, this game is very difficult! And she loves to taunt and troll the player)) But the main thing is your skill. Without it, you will not go through the game, even with(╮°-°)╮┳━━┳ ( ╯°□°)╯ ┻━━┻ Best roguelike EVER! best coop game EVER! In this game, almost everything is perfect. Humor, references, music, style, very beautiful pixel art, gameplay. All aspects 10/10! In addition to all, this game is very difficult! And she loves to taunt and troll the player)) But the main thing is your skill. Without it, you will not go through the game, even with super cool gun.… Expand
  11. goldmanjh
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    An exceptionally good game even in 2018 that is more fun and addictive then any other rogue-like dungeon crawler I've played before, Enter the Gungeon is a masterpiece of a game. From the variety of characters and weapons, all the way to the original enemies and challenging bosses, this is a game you can easily sink 50 hours into in a blink of an eye. Even after completing the "real"An exceptionally good game even in 2018 that is more fun and addictive then any other rogue-like dungeon crawler I've played before, Enter the Gungeon is a masterpiece of a game. From the variety of characters and weapons, all the way to the original enemies and challenging bosses, this is a game you can easily sink 50 hours into in a blink of an eye. Even after completing the "real" ending, there is still much more to complete within this game, even if you've 100% completed it. I find myself coming back to play this game often, and in all honesty it is a must own for anyone who is slightly interested in the game play. This game, while extremely difficult feels much more rewarding when you finally beat that one boss that's giving you trouble, or that one enemy that's been giving you trouble for so many runs. The game also rewards good play but also relies on RNG to generate rooms and rewards, not to mention the variety of guns each with their specific advantages and disadvantages. If you are someone who usually finds themselves upset by "unfair" RNG, I can guarantee this game probably isn't for you as most of the game relies on RNG. If you get good enough at this game though, RNG will not hinder a run. The thing I find most enjoyable about this game though, is the Gungeon's lore. Each Gungeoneer is at the Gungeon for a reason, and by playing the game and completing side quests from NPC's, you will be able to unlock the mysterious story piece by piece in arguably one of the coolest ways possible. In conclusion, if you are looking for a fun and challenging rogue like, I cannot suggest this game enough. And while it's not for more casual players, the game is fair and rewarding. That's why I give Enter the Gungeon a 10/10.… Expand
  12. FodderMonkey
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    As a game developer for 24 years, there are few games I've enjoyed or put more time into than Enter the Gungeon. It is as if NetHack and Robotron had a beautiful baby. Yes, level 1 can be a slog without a good weapon for a reward, yet the replayability, rock-solid dual-stick gameplay, and crazy amount of variety make me come back over and over again. A brilliant game that I'll return toAs a game developer for 24 years, there are few games I've enjoyed or put more time into than Enter the Gungeon. It is as if NetHack and Robotron had a beautiful baby. Yes, level 1 can be a slog without a good weapon for a reward, yet the replayability, rock-solid dual-stick gameplay, and crazy amount of variety make me come back over and over again. A brilliant game that I'll return to for years to come.… Expand
  13. Pangranacik
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    The best pixel shooter i've even played! There are cool weapons, cool JOKE weapons, nice secrets, "Hard" Bosses (For most of the pepole this game is hard, Beat it in 25 hours ALL bosses 1 run) and of course this humor! Very cool game, worth the money and time. Only things that are needed for this game are more updates (updates are rare, but big) Online multiplayer (there is but it's co-opThe best pixel shooter i've even played! There are cool weapons, cool JOKE weapons, nice secrets, "Hard" Bosses (For most of the pepole this game is hard, Beat it in 25 hours ALL bosses 1 run) and of course this humor! Very cool game, worth the money and time. Only things that are needed for this game are more updates (updates are rare, but big) Online multiplayer (there is but it's co-op local) and of course MORE GUNS! I am really curious what Dodgeroll will add next. BETTER THAN ISSAC and this nuclear game no-one even care of xd… Expand
  14. Gaisericus
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is THE BEST roguelike. This game is a master of the genre, and will be remembered. This game picks up the slack of Isaac and delivers a unique and wonderful world
  15. Kujin
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    Enter the Gungeon is **** videogames. It's fun, it's challenging, it's unique in it's presentation and feel, it's so brimming with passion and love for videogames and media in general. It is the quintessential rogue-like and one of the best games of the year 2016 and in the history of the medium, chock-full of content and held together beautifully by it's style and it's great core mechanics.
  16. Haeder
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Very cool, really challenging pixel shooter game with a unique set of Guns.
  17. RabidSolid
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Enter The Gungeon is a masterpiece, and deserves a lot more than it gets. In the 30 hours i've played of the game, I haven't even seen the same gun many times, yet I feel like I can see any gun and tell you it's name. All of the guns seem hand made for a different play style, lets say you hide behind walls a lot and take shots one at a time, use the sling shot. While a lot of guns feelEnter The Gungeon is a masterpiece, and deserves a lot more than it gets. In the 30 hours i've played of the game, I haven't even seen the same gun many times, yet I feel like I can see any gun and tell you it's name. All of the guns seem hand made for a different play style, lets say you hide behind walls a lot and take shots one at a time, use the sling shot. While a lot of guns feel worse than your starting gun, they always make up for it with other uses, like stunning, or inflicting status aliments on enemies. This game amazing and free sometimes on the epic games store sooooooo...… Expand
  18. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Aug 15, 2021
    10
    This is the hardest game i've ever played. And it feld very good mastering and beating the final boss (glitched lich). I like pretty much everything about it style, variety, "rpg elements" (unlocks), story, Its perfect if you are into hard games.
  19. mkatn
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A must-play. I absolutely love it. Every single aspect of it. (Maybe except for how rare High Dragunfire is)… Expand
  20. LeoUrbi
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    i started playing this game about 2 years ago. I had abandoned it but from 2021 I started playing it really a lot. I find this game fantastic: full of secrets, lots of content, subtle but very entertaining irony, all this guns.
  21. maluigario
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    TL;DR: Fun, hilarious, and cute. If you have had an iota of fun with a twin stick shooter or want to try one for the first time, GET THIS GAME.

    DISCLAIMER: Got this game free on Epic Games. I had seen this game from afar, never committed to buying it. I'd never even enjoyed a twin-stick shooter before. I don't think this has changed my opinion on the genre, but I LOVE this game.    TL;DR: Fun, hilarious, and cute. If you have had an iota of fun with a twin stick shooter or want to try one for the first time, GET THIS GAME.

    DISCLAIMER: Got this game free on Epic Games.

    I had seen this game from afar, never committed to buying it. I'd never even enjoyed a twin-stick shooter before. I don't think this has changed my opinion on the genre, but I LOVE this game.

    Everything in this game is stylized to the max, with every enemy being a gun reference. The enemies are bullets that hold guns that shoot bullets, and your job is to shoot bullets at the bullets while dodging their bullets while not taking contact damage from the gun-weilding bullets. Sometimes your bullets are actually fish. Sometimes your gun has a mermaid tail. Sometimes it's a reference to a unique gun from some other media, like Halo or Hyper Light Drifter or Judge Dredd. And sometimes your gun is a bullet that shoots guns that shoots more bullets, so you can shoot guns full of bullets at the gun-weilding bullets.

    The bosses are hysterically named and genuinely difficult to fight. There's a gorGUN, or AMMOconda or a king bullet stitting on his flying throne of guns.

    There is so much to unlock in this game. Besides your 4 starting characters, there are 4 more unlockable characters. There's an actual story in here worth digging for. There's like 4 different extra modifiers for different ways to play, like a Turbo mode that speeds everything up or a challenge mode that adds a random challenge to every room and boss.

    The one and only beef I have with this game is that some of the quests you have to do to unlock everything can get a little tedious. And that's a small beef for something that a player not interested in unlocking EVERYTHING will not even endure. The fact that I could get some 40 hours of gameplay in what is essentially a roguelike with a small fixed number of floors before finding something tedious is a testament to how fun this game as a whole is. I've unlocked everything and I still play this regularly just for fun.    … Expand
  22. Quazder
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I have 200 hours on it and its unique feeling kept me playing it again and again. Its ideal game withsome podcast, and just relaxing. A lot of guns and equipments. Just unique.
  23. MasTo
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Its has a great and clear art style, there lots to do, intresting things to kill and weird and cool ass weapons to kill with, pretty sure it has lore, dunno what is is tho, but the one of the most addicting and fun and challenging games with the most fun mechanics you can think of you can think of

    straight 10/10
  24. kikekikee
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TL;DR: if you like a little bit arcade shooting games, buy it. This game is awesome and full of funny things to do.

    I have player this for many hours. Many. More than 40 hours. Ok, they don't seem that much, but each run takes no more than 1 hour. So I have made more than 40 runs.

    This is because nowadays, Enter the Gungeon has A LOT of un-lockable stuff. Let me explain this.

    As you may know, the basic Gungeon has 5 levels. Btw, each of them are different, with different enemies, and each more complicated than the previous one. There is a secret level between level 1 and 2. If you do it well in this secret level, there is another one between level 2 and 3. If you get a certain object in level 2, you can get to a secret level between level 3 and 4.

    There is also a sixth secret level, 4 secret characters and 6 of the 8 characters has a secret ending. To unlock this ending, you need some items which are not easy at all to get.

    There are also secret NPC. These characters will give you new ways of playing and shops. Buying item unlocks them, so you can find them. The new ways of playing give a new life to the game.

    Apart from this, there are tons of weapons, power ups and passive items to unlock. Some are regular items, like shotguns or machine-guns; some are references to other games, like Duck Hunt gun; and some are just some kind of joke. But seriously, there are a lot of things to discover. I can't understand people complaining of lack of content here.

    The only problem I see, and the reason why I give a 9 instead of a 10, is something inherent to rogue like games: the luck. Its presence is not high, but sometimes the run will be awful because of bad luck. It can also be awesome because of the same reason. I would say each happens 1 out of 10 times, but it is there.    … Expand
  25. bearcav
    Apr 7, 2016
    9
    I've been having some fun playing Gungeon. The controls are wonderful: they really perfected the dodge roll, which is fitting given the name of the studio. The sound design is great, as is the soundtrack. The character and enemy design and animation are top-notch stuff (and those bosses!!).

    The difficulty is proper Roguelike-hard. It's more like my playthrough of Dungeons of Dredmor    I've been having some fun playing Gungeon. The controls are wonderful: they really perfected the dodge roll, which is fitting given the name of the studio. The sound design is great, as is the soundtrack. The character and enemy design and animation are top-notch stuff (and those bosses!!).

    The difficulty is proper Roguelike-hard. It's more like my playthrough of Dungeons of Dredmor than Nuclear Throne: you really need to get to know each enemy and what it does, along with which guns work the best on particular enemies with particular attack patterns. Secrets are all over the place and super-obscure, which I like, but your mileage may vary.

    The big downside: the RNG is really punishing on Floor 1. While the standard enemies are super easy, it's a huge spike when you hit the first boss. I've never had a problem getting a good set of guns by the time I hit Floor 2 and up, but that first floor can be super difficult because you have either an underpowered new gun or the default weaker one. For chests to open, you need a key. Those keys appear at random. That's the big problem - there's chests everywhere, but sometimes you won't open a single one, and then you're up against a boss who laughs at your standard pistol. Keys need to appear more often. The Convict circumvents this whole problem because she starts with a sawed-off shotgun, by the way.

    Overall, I'm returning to it, it's a ton of fun, and I hope they clean up just a bit of the infuriating RNG at the beginning of the game.    … Expand
  26. camptownrangers
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    Addicting rogue-lite bullet hell with everything you could possibly want out of it. Know your dodge rolls and follow bullet patters and you'll get through just fine. Like Binding of Isaac but without any of the floatiness or general unpleasantness to play.
  27. NicShare
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Great game it is such a blast to play. Take the time to learn the game and improve and you will find yourself very having a lot of fun. RNG can be very puninshing at times, but it's part of the nature of Roguelike games.
  28. pikby
    May 8, 2016
    9
    An amazing blend of the Binding of isaac and nuclear throne, Enter The Gungeon meshes the best of these games into one complete package, the presentation, graphics, sound and controlls are near perfect, and the bullet hell is challenging but fair

    9.9/10
  29. EnderDJBoy
    May 15, 2016
    9
    Me as a Lover of Roguelike's Games this is one of the greatest of i played

    Pros: Excellente Grafics, Amazing Gameplay, Extreme Dificultty that makes the game more large than other ones, you can unlock some NPCs of they make your gameplay a bit easier or making you challenges and other things Contras: Some items are imposible to have, the hearts & Ammo are really hard to get and yout    Me as a Lover of Roguelike's Games this is one of the greatest of i played

    Pros: Excellente Grafics, Amazing Gameplay, Extreme Dificultty that makes the game more large than other ones, you can unlock some NPCs of they make your gameplay a bit easier or making you challenges and other things

    Contras: Some items are imposible to have, the hearts & Ammo are really hard to get and yout unique option is the shop or the dog from the hunter, Exagereted number of proyectiles & enemies in some rooms

    In Counclusion, its a really amazing game, but you will have some difficulties to pass some bosses & even the normal enemies, you will have soooooo many hours of playing this you will love this game    … Expand
  30. SONICGENESIS
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    Enter The Gungeon is a shining example of how to combine genres and gameplay ideas. You explore dungeons broken into individual rooms with enemies to kill and loot to find. At the same time, you also engage in refreshingly challenging gunfights that resemble many popular games in the bullet hell genre. The bosses and enemies in this game are incredibly tough to beat, and there's rarely aEnter The Gungeon is a shining example of how to combine genres and gameplay ideas. You explore dungeons broken into individual rooms with enemies to kill and loot to find. At the same time, you also engage in refreshingly challenging gunfights that resemble many popular games in the bullet hell genre. The bosses and enemies in this game are incredibly tough to beat, and there's rarely a dull moment. This game demands everything from you, and getting better allows you to get further and further with each attempt. The gameplay loop of exploring dungeons, finding new guns/upgrades, and fighting enemies is engaging and rewards the player's skill and resourcefulness. Item and resource management in this game is key to success, and players are often given critical choices that can make or break a playthrough such as whether to buy an ammo refill, get a new gun, or buy health powerups. The game's graphics are also pure eye candy, utilizing impressive lighting effects and well designed and animated pixel art. The controls are also well implemented, with the ability to customize them to fit your preferences. The visual style and humor give the game some character. The absolute absurdity of some weapons and enemies as well as a plethora of pop culture references kept me chuckling throughout my time with the game. Overall, if you love the thrill of high stakes gunfights, searching for loot, or want a game that will challenge you without being too punishing, Enter the Gungeon is an excellent choice, and at $15, you're definitely getting your money's worth!… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Apr 8, 2019
    90
    With an awesome action rogue like gameplay and a lot of content and secrets to discover, Enter The Gungeon is one of the most successful games published by Devolver Digital.
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  2. DarkStation
    Jul 19, 2016
    90
    Outside of the small issue of too much randomness in the drops, Enter the Gungeon is an excellent way to blow more then one afternoon.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    75
    An illegitimate child of Binding of Isaac and Nuclear Throne – a wonderfully animated twin-stick shooter with randomly generated world, vast choice of weapons and pixel graphics. It’s a shame it didn’t inherit Isaac’s atmosphere and Nuclear Throne’s pace. [06/2016, p.44]
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