User Score
3.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 59
  2. Negative: 36 out of 59

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  1. Dec 28, 2010
    5
    This is an overly simplistic shooting game. In co-op, you and up to three team mates fend off waves of attacking aircraft. Since there is no communication options between online players, you will need to watch your gauges carefully to repair your ship, which will likely result in duplication of effort. In a sense, this is a little like Beach Front, with no urgency, as you can alwaysThis is an overly simplistic shooting game. In co-op, you and up to three team mates fend off waves of attacking aircraft. Since there is no communication options between online players, you will need to watch your gauges carefully to repair your ship, which will likely result in duplication of effort. In a sense, this is a little like Beach Front, with no urgency, as you can always repair your ship. Expand
  2. Apr 24, 2018
    7
    Yea, this game is old and not looking so good, but the gameplay is great and its the predecessor of Guns of Icarus Alliance .
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Negative: 3 out of 4
  1. May 23, 2011
    45
    What I found was a good idea hampered by bland visuals and difficulty that never felt fair.
  2. PC Gamer
    44
    Repetitive gameplay and an inability to communicate with your co-op teammates will keep Guns of Icarus grounded. [Sept 2010, p.82]
  3. Despite its faults, it is definitely worth gathering some friends to play it with at least once, and you can figure out how you feel about it from there.