Luckslinger

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GameCrate
    Sep 10, 2015
    88
    Luckslinger is an engaging 2D platformer with a lot of brilliant moments, wacky luck-based randomness, and a memorable hip hop Western soundtrack. You'll likely get angry a lot while playing, but you'll also feel good about yourself every time you reach the end of a level.
  2. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    80
    Two guys decided to mix spaghetti westerns with hip hop. It had no right to work, but despite simplicity and primitive visuals Luckslinger is pretty damn good. [10/2015, p.63]
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  3. Power Unlimited
    Oct 7, 2015
    80
    Fan of old-school action platformers? Then Luckslinger is probably the game for you. [Sept. 2015, p. 067]
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  5. Vandal
    Jul 23, 2015
    80
    If you like retro action games with some platforming in it, Luckslinger is a good option.
  6. Softpedia
    Jul 14, 2015
    80
    Luckslinger is a charming platformer that puts luck in center stages and backs it up with some pretty good secondary mechanics. While it takes a bit of time to get used to its innovative features, it's certainly worth it.
  7. Gamer.nl
    Aug 17, 2015
    65
    Duckbridge offers its audience a fun hiphop western. Luck as a game mechanic is new and interesting, but the unfair checkpoint system makes the gamer frustrated. This is too bad, because gamers would rather be having fun.
  8. Twinfinite
    Jul 30, 2015
    60
    All in all, Luckslinger is a fantastic retro-styled game with just enough innovation to make it worthwhile.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. nebiroth
    Dec 20, 2021
    3
    An otherwise-charming sidescrolling shooter done in by a galling lack of effort across multiple areas. The presentation is barebones inAn otherwise-charming sidescrolling shooter done in by a galling lack of effort across multiple areas. The presentation is barebones in several places with every character delivering their dialogue in the same immersion-breaking default font. Areas like the casino (which came off as a big empty barn with some slot machines and surly bartenders shoved inside) were severely lacking for any sort of artistic polish. Dialogue is unskippable, which isn't an issue until you get to the severe difficulty spike at the end of the game. The final boss in particular is an utter joke whose entire difficulty comes from the fact that he just doesn't take damage at times. What times? Who's to say! The developers certainly didn't make it clear, and eventually I gave up after ten times of having to read the same dumbass twist that reveals itself before the final encounter. Maybe try this game if you get it for free in a bundle or something but do not spend any amount of money on it.… Full Review »
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