Gun Monkeys

 PC
Metascore
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Destructoid
    Jul 8, 2013
    75
    As long as you don't come in with any expectations above a simple arena combat game, Gun Monkeys is a great way to spend a weekend. It takes the basic idea of competitive 2D platforming and runs with it, which can result in some pretty high-octane skill-heavy matches, which, in short spurts, I had a blast with. Just keep in mind that you may need to fall back to local play when the server population slows to a crawl.
  2. games(TM)
    Aug 21, 2013
    70
    If you can find a steady stream of people to play against, you'll discover Gun Monkeys to be tremendous, if rather basic, fun. [Issue#138, p.116]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 19, 2013
    70
    Matches are brisk, varied and tense, but you might face a long wait to get one. An idle mode allows you to browse the internet or check emails until a challenge arrives, but alerts are sadly infrequent. Local play is a fine substitute if you have a willing partner, but Gun Monkeys is a two-player game too often lacking a player two.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
  1. JaydenPickens
    May 22, 2019
    6
    It's not bad. Had fun with friends and that's what matters. Pickens approves and believes in evolution.
  2. bonzaibeagle
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    Gun Monkeys was a very pleasant surprise for me as i wasn't sure if i would like it or not having watched several videos on it on youtube, andGun Monkeys was a very pleasant surprise for me as i wasn't sure if i would like it or not having watched several videos on it on youtube, and all of the videos said that the game was great and that the one problem with it is that it's online was very buggy, so i posted a discussion on steam asking about the game and for pretty much all of the responses were positive and saying that the online was fixed then i got a coupon and bought it, honestly, i wish i had spent full price on this game as it fully deserves it!

    And the gameplay? well, it's fast, intense and incredibly fun with different stages every time and the tide of the battle can turn very easily as different weapon drops and power ups appear randomly around the map and you also have an extremely powerful bomb at your disposal which is extremely satisfying to blow up your enemy with but is equally lethal to you!

    The goal is to try and defeat your opponent by collecting energy cubes and bringing them back to your base and you win if the other players energy cube counter ticks down to zero and to the victor go the spoils as you get rewarded with tons of money that you can spend on cool perks such as upgrades to weapons or getting faster, more health etc.

    Now for the problems I've had and well, they're few and far between, i have had one bug were my character vanished and the dev was incredibly helpful on that one but even then it only happened once the other 2 problems are no fault of the game, which are there are an awful lot of people idling in the lobby and a lot of people who think the goal is to try and blow each others brains out and are no fun to fight at all.

    My Verdict: 10/10
    + fast, tense and overall very fun
    + some pretty cool power up and weapon drops
    + unique gameplay not done before (to my knowledge)
    + never really gets repetitive with the randomly generated maps.
    + cool perks to buy
    + not to mention the devs are awesome and always willing to help
    - some bugs
    - at times the community is a bit frustrating    … Full Review »
  3. MisterS42
    Jun 29, 2013
    10
    This game is a fun, fast, and frantic multiplayer game. It also isn't simply a "deathmatch" style game either. It also involves strategy asThis game is a fun, fast, and frantic multiplayer game. It also isn't simply a "deathmatch" style game either. It also involves strategy as you try to collect power orbs and bring them back to your base. The mix of attacking your enemy and gathering resources creates a wonderful game experience. I recommend it!… Full Review »
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