Enter the Gungeon

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 45 out of 273
  3. Negative: 20 out of 273
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  1. Deftquiver
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    The game is a ton of fun and were it not for one issue, I would give this an 8 or a 9. The issue I have is somewhat poor optimization for the switch. For the most part the game runs great, however in a few boss fights where there are a lot of bullets on screen, I will get some slowdowns. In a game which requires so much precision, this is really annoying. I don't at all regret buying thisThe game is a ton of fun and were it not for one issue, I would give this an 8 or a 9. The issue I have is somewhat poor optimization for the switch. For the most part the game runs great, however in a few boss fights where there are a lot of bullets on screen, I will get some slowdowns. In a game which requires so much precision, this is really annoying. I don't at all regret buying this game, but I hope they optimize the performance.… Expand
  2. cmfrip
    Jan 9, 2018
    8
    A very well polished game, from the execution to the little bits that some devs would not bother with.

    Amount of stuff you can 'upgrade' over as you playthrough let alone the fun and mind bogglingly variable number of collectables there - which is quite impressive. This game has a very good art style also, where the 8bit dungeon walls certainly seem to have alot of hours into making    A very well polished game, from the execution to the little bits that some devs would not bother with.

    Amount of stuff you can 'upgrade' over as you playthrough let alone the fun and mind bogglingly variable number of collectables there - which is quite impressive.

    This game has a very good art style also, where the 8bit dungeon walls certainly seem to have alot of hours into making them look detailed and interesting, let alone the Bosses and the quirky sprits of the enemies. The Animations are very nice.

    The user controls are nice and make you feel powerful even if you're going to get pounded by a boss...

    Difficulty is pretty unforgiving , just like your usual 'roguelike'. Drops like health are rare-'as' and finding the right gear is not always a certainty. I would suggest the devs make a baby difficulty or perhaps less brutal difficulty for noobs like me - perhaps cutting half the content to make it worth while to step up the difficulty later.

    In all , this plays well and has plenty of content. It is a very polished product; though i would not find it fun enough to spend hours playing it on end, it is still a pleasure to pick up before you lose your pride...    … Expand
  3. ChosenUndead99
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    A great rogue like game that is all about guns. Lots of replay value with potential new weapons and items to be unlocked in every run. Fun dodge and shoot mechanics make this game addictive.
  4. wiiroy
    Jun 30, 2018
    10
    It gets a 10 simply because I'm completely happy with it. I can't imagine a $15(AUD) game providing more fun than this. It's got great production value, great style, addictive/difficult-but-fair gameplay, lots of secrets, seemingly infinite variety of fun guns and items, creative enemies and bosses, fun coop... what more could you want for the price? It could be a frustrating game if youIt gets a 10 simply because I'm completely happy with it. I can't imagine a $15(AUD) game providing more fun than this. It's got great production value, great style, addictive/difficult-but-fair gameplay, lots of secrets, seemingly infinite variety of fun guns and items, creative enemies and bosses, fun coop... what more could you want for the price? It could be a frustrating game if you expect to win, but if you expect to die then you don't get frustrated - any progress is rewarding. Wonderful game.… Expand
  5. Firefly7
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    this game is very enjoyable, to those who enjoy rouge-lites, and difficulty, and gun puns.

    this game is just very satisfying and fun to play in general. the controls are a bit tough to get used to at first, but well-made and customizeable. just being in this game and shooting the enemies and progressing through it is very satisfying. i love the small pieces of charm, like how everything    this game is very enjoyable, to those who enjoy rouge-lites, and difficulty, and gun puns.

    this game is just very satisfying and fun to play in general. the controls are a bit tough to get used to at first, but well-made and customizeable. just being in this game and shooting the enemies and progressing through it is very satisfying. i love the small pieces of charm, like how everything is gun-related, and the randomness combined with the difficulty leads to it being a game you can play over and over again, having a different experience each time. the lore behind the game is surprisingly detailed, and each gun and character has a reason for existing. the game itself seems to not take itself seriously at times, however, such as having a shotgun shell that shoots shotguns that shoots shells.

    the difficulty of the game can be daunting at first, but the difficulty is rewarded by the bosses and new areas being fun to defeat and explore. there are ways to progress, such as making short-cuts to later zones (with disadvantages) to lessen the difficulty, or ways to enhance the difficulty for a greater challenge.

    with multiplayer, you can use a single joy-con for each person, but i recommend using two joy-cons for each, so it's more comfortable.
    and also, you can get from the game booting to playing it in barely any time, just by hitting a button.    … Expand
  6. Ulan64
    Jan 11, 2018
    9
    Compra imprescindible, mecánica de juego súper adictiva, no te dejes engañar por sus gráficos , título muy similar al Biding of Isaac. Su portabilidad lo convierten en un amigo inseparable para esas partidas rápidas sin muchas complicaciones.
  7. IndieCrit
    Aug 19, 2018
    8
    I certainly don't love this game, but other people do, and I can see why. I just never got hooked. The beautiful pixel art, the great guns and enemies, and the characters. Play it. It just wasn't for me.
  8. beeco
    May 1, 2018
    10
    This game is what the switch is all about, perfect. Sad it did not get the right marketing and promotion as i believe it would be one of the most popular titles regardless indie or not. The game is hours and hours of fun, the best randomly generated room game I've played. The characters are fun, unique, and provide great stories once you reach their short but challenging pasts. TheThis game is what the switch is all about, perfect. Sad it did not get the right marketing and promotion as i believe it would be one of the most popular titles regardless indie or not. The game is hours and hours of fun, the best randomly generated room game I've played. The characters are fun, unique, and provide great stories once you reach their short but challenging pasts. The fighting system is uber fun, aim in 360 direction, and thanks to clever camera positioning, this 2-d game is uniquely not 2-d. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for loads of fun and bullet mayhem. Reaching the end is tough, but not impossible, and becomes much less daunting once you get the hang of it, though that may be after 1-200 attempts! loads of characters, secrets, and guns to unlock. If you haven't tried or seen game-play, i suggest you do.… Expand
  9. fishmatt
    May 31, 2019
    10
    It gets a 10 simply because I'm completely happy with it. I can't imagine a $15(AUD) game providing more fun than this. It's got great production value, great style, addictive/difficult-but-fair gameplay, lots of secrets, seemingly infinite variety of fun guns and items, creative enemies and bosses, fun coop... what more could you want for the price? It could be a frustrating game if youIt gets a 10 simply because I'm completely happy with it. I can't imagine a $15(AUD) game providing more fun than this. It's got great production value, great style, addictive/difficult-but-fair gameplay, lots of secrets, seemingly infinite variety of fun guns and items, creative enemies and bosses, fun coop... what more could you want for the price? It could be a frustrating game if you expect to win, but if you expect to die then you don't get frustrated - any progress is rewarding. Wonderful gam… Expand
  10. Alsethe2nd
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Enter the Gungeon is a fast paced bullet-hell game in which the player has a choice of four characters to play from, each of the four have there own unique perks which normally leaves the player favouring some more than others. Many say this game is very difficult, but it really isn't it just requires perseverance and and the grind isn't obvious at all as the game is just pure fun.

    The    Enter the Gungeon is a fast paced bullet-hell game in which the player has a choice of four characters to play from, each of the four have there own unique perks which normally leaves the player favouring some more than others. Many say this game is very difficult, but it really isn't it just requires perseverance and and the grind isn't obvious at all as the game is just pure fun.

    The game runs fantastically on switch except for very random frame drops which may freak you out, and a change of controls is definitely necessary if you actually want to beat the game. The fact that the game is offline makes it great for switch as you can take it anywhere for hours of fun and it has a two-player mode if your local friends want to join in. the music is great which helps to deal with deaths at later floors. Many say the game is repetitive but the levels are constantly changing so you will probably never get the same layout twice, and the more you play the games the more guns you get making it easier to progress to later floors.

    My only problem with the game is the huge amount of RNG required to progress well although this makes it fun most of the time, some rounds you will be stuck with the starter gun until the second floor and other rounds you will have some of the most over powered guns in the game. Also if you are worried about aiming being hard on switch don't worry the aim assist is very helpful, and as long as you are pointing in that direction the bullet will most likely hit the enemy. Overall Enter The Gungeon is really worth the buy if you up for it and will supply you with countless hours of fun for only £15 or less if you get it on sale like I did.    … Expand
  11. Sillence
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    An enjoyable game that's not too serious but still quite challenging. While I find the item luck progression in this game to be quite substantial, even more-so than say Binding of Isaac, it is still a very fun game, and that item luck can be quite fun with some ridiculous combinations possible. I think the best part is that it's so easy to just pick up and play regardless of skill level,An enjoyable game that's not too serious but still quite challenging. While I find the item luck progression in this game to be quite substantial, even more-so than say Binding of Isaac, it is still a very fun game, and that item luck can be quite fun with some ridiculous combinations possible. I think the best part is that it's so easy to just pick up and play regardless of skill level, making it a great game to play with friends.… Expand
  12. Redrex03YT
    May 22, 2019
    10
    An amazing game with amazing game play and well worth the $20 on the e shop. If you like near impossible bullet hell games, you will love this game. it took me around 70 hours and 208 runs to get my first win, and it was well worth the work.
  13. RedRiptide09
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    This game is great! It has so much charm and humor, it’s gameplay is refined, and it’s just overall a great game. The art style is great, the gameplay loop rarely gets old, there is just so much about this game that will feel great while playing. The difficulty has some big spikes sometimes, and permsdeath is a thing, but it’s still great to just pick up and play a few rounds.
  14. Randomguy67
    Aug 29, 2018
    9
    One of the best rouge-likes out there. Great balancing for weapons and enemy's. Challenging bosses and missions. And of course, GUNmazing pins! (I'm not sorry).

    Edit: I ment puns, not pins. But you can get nice Gungeon pins at http://merch.devolverdigital.com/categories/enter-the-gungeon
  15. bokor1234
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    excellent rogue-like with great game play that will test your skills. Permadeath might not be for everyone but thanks to the randomness the game maintains a high replay value
  16. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 21, 2018
    9
    Fast paced top down shooter with rogue-like elements. Huge selection of guns, enemies and the maps are completely random to ensure a different playthrough everytime.
    At first I struggled to get into the game, but after 3 runs I was absolutely addicted. There is always new things popping up all the time, new NPC’s, new unlockable weapons or items and 4 different playable characters.    Fast paced top down shooter with rogue-like elements. Huge selection of guns, enemies and the maps are completely random to ensure a different playthrough everytime.
    At first I struggled to get into the game, but after 3 runs I was absolutely addicted. There is always new things popping up all the time, new NPC’s, new unlockable weapons or items and 4 different playable characters.
    Multiplayer is so much fun too, but proves difficult using the joycon with motion sensor, 2 full controllers are definitely needed in order to succeed.
    Should be part of any serious gamers collection.    … Expand
  17. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    Well-made rogue-like games, plenty of fun and contents.
    Please support online-play.
  18. Ristycakes
    Aug 3, 2018
    10
    Price Rating $15/$15

    Pros +pixel art is great. A joy to look at +weapons you can find are super fun! so much verity! +muscle memory happens fast for the default control setup. +A fun, hard, but rewarding rouge-like. Easy to learn, and you wont get bast the first floor without skill and practice. which is a good thing because you can feel yourself get better each run Cons -long    Price Rating $15/$15

    Pros
    +pixel art is great. A joy to look at
    +weapons you can find are super fun! so much verity!
    +muscle memory happens fast for the default control setup.
    +A fun, hard, but rewarding rouge-like. Easy to learn, and you wont get bast the first floor without skill and practice. which is a good thing because you can feel yourself get better each run

    Cons
    -long load times on switch
    -doesn't explain much beyond the basic controls. you will need to look some things from time to time
    -wouldn't recommend as someones first rouge-like game, as the difficulty is a bit much if you aren't familiar with the genre    … Expand
  19. KoreaNinsperger
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    합리적인 가격, 패치로 인해 난이도 밸런스가 잡힘

    휴대용의 메리트가 매우 크다.

    스위치 유저라면 당연히 사야할 게임 중 하나
  20. FabioAlquimista
    Jan 18, 2019
    9
    I bought it for Xbox One more than one year ago, three months ago i re-bought it for Switch... there are no a lot of games you buy twice! I've finished it yesterday for the FIRST time. Played A LOT of time... a lot.
    It's very tough, not for the people who like play "just for fun". Even though it's playable while you're listening something (i used to listen job stuff and it works). You    I bought it for Xbox One more than one year ago, three months ago i re-bought it for Switch... there are no a lot of games you buy twice! I've finished it yesterday for the FIRST time. Played A LOT of time... a lot.
    It's very tough, not for the people who like play "just for fun". Even though it's playable while you're listening something (i used to listen job stuff and it works). You have to learn:
    1. how to see the "diary" in the menu, to know what things to buy and what not
    2. move while shooting around the enemy
    3. how to use the little blue bomb
    after that it's just rough fun, and you can play one/two game everyday...
    Every game is quite different because it has a random room creation system... good for the variety.
    Must have for everybody like to shoot to everything move!    … Expand
  21. Gmklouse
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    I’ve put more time into this game than Zelda. I bought it to try and ended up becoming obsessed with it. Must play.
  22. maketony
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Enter the gungeon is a nice game, I like it

    https://youtu.be/DCTs8_tME4s
  23. cool_dork
    Feb 3, 2019
    8
    I thought this game was pretty fun. It is not for people who are not up for a challenge, as it is very challenging. The reason that I did not rate it higher is because I think there are similar games like Binding of Isaac that are slightly better.
  24. Gamerbro
    Apr 16, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All of my problems can be summed up with Bullet Hell. The area makes you fight SO many overpowered enemies and ends off with a very powerful boss, THEN the game tells you to "git gud" in this toxic (and I hate to say this) Dark Souls community manner and it's at its best when you're actually fighting in a fair area, however, giving this game a 10? Nah, it just has too many dumb things in it. Is it bad? No. Is it unfair sometimes? Hell yes.… Expand
  25. Th3StartButton
    May 26, 2019
    9
    EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENTER THE GUNGEON!!!!!!!!!!

    IS **** good game m8 like seriously try it dude try it
  26. bananasam77
    Jun 9, 2019
    10
    the best rouge like game by far maybe next to dead cells, the luck and skill aspects combine perfectly and the soundtrack adds another layer of awesome
  27. Star876
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    Already on my fifth uninstall of this game. 11/10. Great theming, **** THE RAT BOSS THOUGH!!

    Ok yeah, so seriously, just buy it on a computer rather, you’ll get use to a controller (after you turn on aim assist) Otherwise a great game, but the switch just isn’t the best for it.
  28. Jacklg
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    Endlessly replayable. Charming and distinct. Hard but fair. An indie masterpiece. I have zero issues with it. A must play.
  29. Amigable123
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Eeeeeeeeeeeeeenter the gungeon (enter the gungeon) enter the- EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENTER THE GUNGEON, ENTER THE GUNGEON
  30. ThemanTheMythT
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    May I say, the best rouglike of the Modern Era

    More difficult then Dark Souls

    More weapons the Destiny

    More Fun then nesrly every other game on this console

    So amazing Reviewing thsi game was the sole reason for this account's creation
  31. Macanfluff
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    Let me just get something out of the way for everyone who said there isn’t enough content for the price tag (even though it’s only like $15 but whatever) THERE ARE A BUTT TON OF SECRETS, this is the main part of the content, there are four secret characters, 5 secret bosses, 5 secret worlds, and also just random secret rooms in the walls, this is what makes the game fun, well that andLet me just get something out of the way for everyone who said there isn’t enough content for the price tag (even though it’s only like $15 but whatever) THERE ARE A BUTT TON OF SECRETS, this is the main part of the content, there are four secret characters, 5 secret bosses, 5 secret worlds, and also just random secret rooms in the walls, this is what makes the game fun, well that and destroying everything in a half a mile radius of you, that’s cool too, and the other half of bad reviews were from people who just weren’t good at the game, one of the reviewers said that he beat Celeste in 14 hours, on my second play through about 1-2 years after the first one, I beat it in 6 hours, my first play through probably clocked in at around 10-11 hours or so, and even then, at that time I wasn’t that great at video games, I’ve played this game for 105 hours and I haven’t even gotten the true ending yet, it has some of the most content I’ve seen so far, and you don’t rely on busted weapons to get you through to the end, although they do help, you rely on skill, and the accomplishment comes from overcoming a difficult challenge, with just pure gamer skill, not some bs weapon that instakilled the boss, I think that’s special about the game, although you do unlock new gun the more you play, which there are SO MANY, easily 200, and most of them are somewhat useful, and they’re all somehow unique, go ahead and pick this game up, it’s worth your money.… Expand
  32. BaldursThones
    May 13, 2022
    8
    I just like to pick up this game every now and again, die, then pick it up a week later.
  33. Salt_addict
    Feb 14, 2022
    9
    As I like to call it. "reference" the game. A charming rouge-lite that will make you rage but also laugh with the carnage.
  34. StayPerfect8
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Great game. Portable option is amazing for many games, especially for ETG.
    The only issue - some lags while fighting few bosses with a lot of bullets in the air. Hope it will be fixed with patches.
  35. LuccaSSC
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Both compelling and infuriatingly difficult, Enter the Gungeon offers hours of frantic bullet hell fun.
  36. djdnauk
    Jan 17, 2018
    9
    great game & ideal for this platform, most fun in 2 player coop although it can get a little confusing sometimes... one issues i have with the gameplay is the walls/tables can be a little sticky & sometimes its hard to see whats going on, some rooms throw you into really unfair amounts of enemies due to the random level generation etc... but overall its a really fun game, with a decentgreat game & ideal for this platform, most fun in 2 player coop although it can get a little confusing sometimes... one issues i have with the gameplay is the walls/tables can be a little sticky & sometimes its hard to see whats going on, some rooms throw you into really unfair amounts of enemies due to the random level generation etc... but overall its a really fun game, with a decent difficulty setting that will be too hard for some but most hardcore gamers should be happy with that, i just keep coming back to, totally recommended if you think the trailers make it look fun & for $15 you cannot go wrong really.… Expand
  37. CreamyGoodne55
    Apr 24, 2018
    6
    I love rougelike games and I really wanted to love this game but I just cant get on with it.

    For starters the controls are a pain and it takes a good while to get used to them, only to find online a guide that tells you to remap them for a better experience. Now Im stuck between just getting used to the crappy controls and struggling to adapt to the better type. There doesnt seem to    I love rougelike games and I really wanted to love this game but I just cant get on with it.

    For starters the controls are a pain and it takes a good while to get used to them, only to find online a guide that tells you to remap them for a better experience. Now Im stuck between just getting used to the crappy controls and struggling to adapt to the better type.

    There doesnt seem to be the right level or progression compared to other Rouge games, Binding of Issac you can get through the game once you know the dynamics of the enemies and then the upgrades help you go further, Rouge legacy lets you upgrade yourself to get further and further but Gungeon you seem very stuck in the level you are at unless you get a gun that Over powers you or you get a ton of money to buy something that can help you.

    It just doesnt feel right to me from start to finish and Ive already stopped playing it.    … Expand
  38. kamhagh
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    I really love this game!

    It's cute hilarious addictive and fun! However it has 2 issues Issue 1#: SUPER LONG Loading times it's annoying Issue 2#: Only 4 characters and only 1 is female and I really don't think she's good this is why I give it an 8 out of 10. I really would prefer to play as a female even if it's 8-bit and the characters are just not much. and the loading    I really love this game!

    It's cute hilarious addictive and fun!

    However it has 2 issues

    Issue 1#: SUPER LONG Loading times it's annoying

    Issue 2#: Only 4 characters and only 1 is female and I really don't think she's good

    this is why I give it an 8 out of 10. I really would prefer to play as a female even if it's 8-bit and the characters are just not much.

    and the loading times are really a big annoyance.

    Otherwise i really love this game ;0

    everything is cute bullets and has hilarious guns that shoot words and all that

    it's also addictive! the Animations are adorable too!    … Expand
  39. jeffbizloc
    Jul 3, 2018
    6
    I got as far as the 4th area before giving up due to mundane repetition.

    Pros:
    - Fun to play until you have to keep repeating essentially the same thing over and over
    - Good challenge, maybe too much

    Cons:
    - The repetition became sluggish as progress felt slow
    - Too much random luck in getting good weapons or items in a run or the boss to fight
    - Too slow in progressing
  40. happyPotato
    Nov 20, 2018
    6
    Plain and simple, this game never gripped onto me. Nothing particularly bad is present but nothing caught my eye either. While the feedback loop was interesting I felt that the game lacked the heart, soul, and emotion of other games. I will still pop this in from time to time, but if you want a great rogue like, I suggest playing The Binding of Isaac.
  41. Pilimao
    Dec 4, 2019
    1
    Had too much expectation due to all the good reviews. Didn't have too fun playing it due to difficult controls. Played coop with wife, who's a casual gamer, the game only lasted 5 minutes before it's over. Giving it a lower score to balance out all the good scores because it's just not that good.
  42. runeasgar
    Jun 1, 2018
    4
    Too difficult, with near-zero ability to tune the difficulty. I truly regret purchasing this. I can't even get past the 3rd level. The game is nothing like the trailer, unless you're able to get really lucky or really far into the game.
  43. turdleandy
    Dec 15, 2017
    1
    Can't play local co-op with 2 Joycons.
    There is a controls set that makes it possible to play with a single joycon (you use the buttons for aiming) and it's actually quite comfortable. Why they chose to force you to pay for another pair of controllers to play co-op buffles me.
  44. keevna55
    Feb 9, 2018
    1
    I'm probably in the minority, but what's the fun about dying and playing everything over and over again? The game is fun for the first 20 minutes until you go to chapter 2, die there, start from zero and realize there can't be any progress in this game. 1 point for the visuals, animations and sounds. If there would be any savepoints along the way, I would give it 9/10, but without themI'm probably in the minority, but what's the fun about dying and playing everything over and over again? The game is fun for the first 20 minutes until you go to chapter 2, die there, start from zero and realize there can't be any progress in this game. 1 point for the visuals, animations and sounds. If there would be any savepoints along the way, I would give it 9/10, but without them it's 1/10 IMO.… Expand
  45. redberg24
    May 10, 2018
    0
    The game is fun at first, but doesn't last long. Game load times are a bit long. The controls need to be reassigned and after several changes they still don't feel right (part of the blame belongs to the comfort of the Switch). This game is very challenging, paired with the random level designs, random enemies, and random boss encounters, makes using trial and error not an option.The game is fun at first, but doesn't last long. Game load times are a bit long. The controls need to be reassigned and after several changes they still don't feel right (part of the blame belongs to the comfort of the Switch). This game is very challenging, paired with the random level designs, random enemies, and random boss encounters, makes using trial and error not an option. Sometimes as you enter the next room the enemies are right there ready to greet you with a bullet to the face, other times nobody is home. I never got past the first boss. In the five attempts I encountered Bullet King twice and Gatling Gull thrice. Extra hearts or extra lives and/or quicker reload times would have made this playable for me. I did not play Co-Op mode. Maybe Co-Op mode would have made it enjoyable or easier to play. Someone with more skill and more time could play and score this positively. I wish, I had my money back.
    For comparison I've finished Axiom Verge in 20 hours, 74% Item, and 92% Map. And Celeste 14 hours without attempting to get strawberries or B-sides.    … Expand
  46. AllySky
    Aug 14, 2018
    0
    Enter the Gungeon perhaps killed the rogue-like/lite genre for me. Due to the lack of content, such as character variety, weapon availability, and the repetitive grind. This game was made to fight against you, too much so that it ruins the games experience. This game is harsh in the sense that it punishes mistakes rather then rewarding success, and that hinders on the fun factor that thisEnter the Gungeon perhaps killed the rogue-like/lite genre for me. Due to the lack of content, such as character variety, weapon availability, and the repetitive grind. This game was made to fight against you, too much so that it ruins the games experience. This game is harsh in the sense that it punishes mistakes rather then rewarding success, and that hinders on the fun factor that this game lacks.

    With the new update the game did get a little better, answering a really needed prayer of checkpoints between floors, yet still not enough has been changed to have me change the rating I've given the game, as it is still lackluster, and repetitive the moment I pick up the controller.    … Expand
  47. jholotan
    Apr 11, 2018
    5
    Love the game but the port is quit bad. The frame rate is fine most of the time but when it gets really intense it can drop down very low. This can be really bad in some boss fights for example in Gorgun fight the frame rate drops down to teens. Crashing is also a problem I would say that it crashes every four hours or so and that's too often in my opinion.
  48. jmbottaro94
    Dec 2, 2018
    7
    it's a fun game, i would have givenit a better score if it had more content though, don't get me wrong it's super fun toplay, butconsidering the price it's just not enough content for me to give it a 9 or even an 8 out of 10
  49. emporio2866
    Feb 23, 2019
    5
    Качественно, залипательно, но сложно в освоении!
    Графика пиксельная конечно на любителя, но в рамках стиля всё выглядит на высоком уровне. Есть история простенькая, чтобы хоть как-то оправдать происходящее на экране, нормально в целом.
    Геймплей кажется простым, на первый взгляд, но всё отнюдь не так - за простотой скрывается сложный в освоении, сбалансированный рогалик, в котором можно    Качественно, залипательно, но сложно в освоении!
    Графика пиксельная конечно на любителя, но в рамках стиля всё выглядит на высоком уровне. Есть история простенькая, чтобы хоть как-то оправдать происходящее на экране, нормально в целом.
    Геймплей кажется простым, на первый взгляд, но всё отнюдь не так - за простотой скрывается сложный в освоении, сбалансированный рогалик, в котором можно при наличии скилла нагнуть всех, но этот скилл нарастить получится только через боль и постоянные рестарты.
    Главная проблема - это управление! На джойконах свитча играть практически невозможно из-за малого хода стиков и придётся либо долго мудохаться и привыкать либо постоянно сосать… либо брать про контроллер:(
    Если же повысить чувствительность, то хер в кого попадёшь, потому что прицел будет летать из стороны в сторону! Примерно такая же проблема заставила меня забросить The Way из-за невозможности пройти головоломку с направлением лучей, но там нет настройки сенсы вообще, а тут есть, но поможет настройка только на про контроллере:)
    Посему 5 из 10, в связи с неиграбельностью версии для Nintendo Switch без дополнительных вложений средств! Прикольно получается да? Чтобы поиграть в игру за 300 рублей надо купить консоль за 20000 (это нормально, ибо девайс какой-то же должен быть), а ещё надо взять геймпад на 4500. Кому это надо - загадка…?    … Expand
  50. himarxuky
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    uno de mis juegos favoritos, con buen humor, secretos, rejugabilidad.
    le vendría bien un modo entrenamiento para luchar contra los bosses. pero en un tiempo no hay problema.
  51. Keitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Un Rouguelike muy infravalorado con una calidad, jugabilidad, Soundtrack y diseño simplemente magistrales.

    Enter the Gungeon es uno de esos juegos que ves en videos y aunque son llamativos por algun motivo no terminan de captar tu atencion, por mucho tiempo estuve viendo el juego de lejos, viendo trailers sin estar muy convencido, pero ahora con mas de 60 horas de juego no saben lo muy    Un Rouguelike muy infravalorado con una calidad, jugabilidad, Soundtrack y diseño simplemente magistrales.

    Enter the Gungeon es uno de esos juegos que ves en videos y aunque son llamativos por algun motivo no terminan de captar tu atencion, por mucho tiempo estuve viendo el juego de lejos, viendo trailers sin estar muy convencido, pero ahora con mas de 60 horas de juego no saben lo muy arrepentido que estoy de no haber empezado a jugar antes.

    La gran variedad de enemigos, jefes, Armas (Y sus geniales referencias) ,NPC's, tipos de habitaciones y eventos con los que te encuentras en las partidas hacen de Enter the Gungeon un juego en el que sientes un progreso mientras mas vas jugando, ninguna partida de Enter the Dungeon se siente igual a parecida a una jugada anteriormente y el gran diseño y calidad que manejan en todo momento es verdaderamente algo de reconocerse en este titulo, es una pena que tan poca gente sepa de su existencia.

    En cuanto al Port para Switch solo hay 1 pequeño problema y es que en ciertas habitaciones suele haber 1 momento donde da como lag cuando hay demasiados elementos en pantalla, si bien esto no lo hace injugable si puede llegar a ser un poco incomodo en ciertos momentos freneticos y a cortarte la adrenalina, mismo problema que espero arreglen a futuro.

    La proxima vez que veas Enter the Gungeon entre tus descuentos de la eShop no dudes en comprarlo, creeme, no te arrepentiras.    … Expand
  52. PsychoJoona
    May 20, 2021
    5
    THE SWITCH VERSION LAGS. Do I have to say more? Well that's not the only thing that makes this game not fun. I don't enjoy the gun play and it every time you die you get back to the beginning. Which is not a bad thing if you would get better stuff when you die BUT you don't! You just keep wasting your time on the same first three stages without going no where. Fun.
  53. Jojogonpa
    Apr 12, 2021
    7
    Un bon petit rogue lite gungeon crawler! les boss sont tous fabuleux! petit bémol: les niveaux manque de panache et le jeu devient redondant, mais sa reste une bonne petite expérience (a jouer a deux pour en soutirer toute sa valeur.)
  54. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Solid couch co-op game, one of the best indie games you can get at the moment
  55. Izoeros
    May 3, 2022
    5
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  56. drlowdon
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Enter the Gungeon is a rougelike 2d shooter/dungeon crawler that offers the player a selection of characters, with different weapons and abilities, in which to try to tackle the games six levels.

    Featuring a host of imaginative weaponry and enemy types the gameplay is great fun with the tight controls allowing you to shoot, dodge and flip tables as enemies come at you from all sides.    Enter the Gungeon is a rougelike 2d shooter/dungeon crawler that offers the player a selection of characters, with different weapons and abilities, in which to try to tackle the games six levels.

    Featuring a host of imaginative weaponry and enemy types the gameplay is great fun with the tight controls allowing you to shoot, dodge and flip tables as enemies come at you from all sides. Being a rougelike however all your progress is lost every time you die, and whilst I know this appeals to many people, I personally lost interest before ever managing to see the game through to it’s conclusion...    … Expand
  57. lonedreamer551
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    A fantastic rogue-like with solid gameplay, tons of content and game modes to unlock, and tough challenges. Yes, it is a tough game, but the slow climb up the mountain is what makes rogue like games so satisfying. If you have any interest in the genre and enjoy some goofy humor and references, I'd definitely check this one out.
  58. TheGeekLantern
    Jan 30, 2018
    8
    Divertido, con grandes dosis de jugabilidad y una dificultad que lo convierte en un buen desafío de habilidad. Lástima que el multijugador local sea puesto en segundo plano.
  59. TheRedFern
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    This game was a blast to play and I keep coming back to it, the best rogue/rogue-like I have ever played. It is so fun and satisfying while being extremely challenging. Simple and beautiful.
  60. alzahhar
    Oct 18, 2019
    9
    Before the new update, I had liked the game but found it a bit harder than I find enjoyable. I gave up not too long after I hit the 10 hour mark. I returned some days ago and now the game is the perfect amount of hard; it feels fair. When I die it’s because I messed up not because I scrape by each run and can’t find any decent loot and don’t have enough money to buy from the shop. RemindsBefore the new update, I had liked the game but found it a bit harder than I find enjoyable. I gave up not too long after I hit the 10 hour mark. I returned some days ago and now the game is the perfect amount of hard; it feels fair. When I die it’s because I messed up not because I scrape by each run and can’t find any decent loot and don’t have enough money to buy from the shop. Reminds me of how I usually feel when I die in dark souls, I know I have the weapons and items, but it’s usually because *I* mess up. I also now own the game on the switch and it’s terrific on the go. Honestly this new update made the game go from a previously given 7 to a super solid 9 for me.… Expand
  61. Luke_Antone
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, the mechanics are perfect, the guns are so intresting and fun to use, its very challenging but one of the best indie games on swich.
  62. ChoiTenDo
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    This is a master-piece! It might be hard at the begging but tou’ll get used to it.
  63. Fransu_YT
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    An absolute banger from start to finish. Even after 125 hours of playtime on my Switch the game has barely gotten boring to me. I'm still finding new guns, new secret chambers, characters and so much more. I've beaten the game 7 times with different modes and characters and it still feels almost as fresh as when I originally bought it.
    Don't buy the game if you aren't patient enough to    An absolute banger from start to finish. Even after 125 hours of playtime on my Switch the game has barely gotten boring to me. I'm still finding new guns, new secret chambers, characters and so much more. I've beaten the game 7 times with different modes and characters and it still feels almost as fresh as when I originally bought it.
    Don't buy the game if you aren't patient enough to get good with hard games, though, or you'll become as braindead as the users who gave this game a 1 or a 0. It's a roguelike bullethell, obviously it doesn't have extra lives or that many ways to ease the game. It's a tough time, but if you're ready to stick through it, I'd recommend it a lot. Great visuals with the moody lighting, nice pixel art, Cool enemy and gun designs with many easter eggs and references thrown in and with a really fun and engaging Co-Op mode, this game is a blast in every meaning of the word. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because it lacks some serious optimization when using certain guns or items or fighting against certain bosses that may drop the frames to under 20 at times, even with the speedy graphics settings on Switch.    … Expand
  64. ALTYN
    Jun 26, 2021
    5
    The game gets repetitive really quickly. FIrst floor run is always the same, and there is nothing like npc dialogues after death to keep you interested. Also progression goes too slow.
  65. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    if you are a rogue-like fan and like hard games, you need this game, if not, you can still give it a try, you'll not regret it
  66. Kacek1996
    Sep 8, 2019
    8
    Such a good rogue-like game for a switch. A lot of fans of this genre of games ask what's better Isaac or the Gungeon, in my opinion both of them are great. However, Isaac reaches its peak of greatness while playing with keyboard. Meanwhile, Gungeon is at its best while played with controller. I do play both of these games, but one on PC and the other on the Switch.
    BACK TO THE GAME!    Such a good rogue-like game for a switch. A lot of fans of this genre of games ask what's better Isaac or the Gungeon, in my opinion both of them are great. However, Isaac reaches its peak of greatness while playing with keyboard. Meanwhile, Gungeon is at its best while played with controller. I do play both of these games, but one on PC and the other on the Switch.
    BACK TO THE GAME!
    Great pixel graphics, smooth animations, a lot of content. There is a lot to achieve while playing (a lot before me as well). It's a game that takes time to get good at it, and to unlock everything. It's cute and well designed. I hope that a lot of people who have dilemma whether to buy it or not, would take a risk to play it at its bests with controller rather than keyboard.    … Expand
  67. Lonkyboy
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    This game has tons of replyability!
    Sorry if I rote some stutt wrong, English is a second language for me
  68. Popovalex
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    Очень кривое управление в купе со слабым балансом убили для меня все плюсы этой игры
  69. Persondj
    Apr 3, 2021
    10
    I’ve put over 100 hours in and I’m still going back for more. I play non stop for a week take three weeks off than play non stop again. It’s one of my favorites games ever
  70. tylawless
    Aug 27, 2020
    9
    Tones of fun, but if you don't like challenging games like cuphead or old school 8-bit games you won't like it. It will take a bunch of time to learn patterns and get good enough to get through a decent run, but the game is rg so it feels new enough that it is still exciting.
  71. SuperRedFox2000
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Das Spiel ist nahezu perfekt. Ich hab kaum Spiele in die ich so viel Zeit gesteckt habe und immer wieder Spiele. Schöner und prügelharter Rogue-like Twinstickshooter mit einer wahnsinnig witzigen Story. Trotz des sehr hohen schwierigkeitsgrades, gibt es kaum was, das man nicht mit etwas übung schaffen kann.
  72. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    7
    The gameplay is so solid. I love the dual stick shooter that changes every play just by the different guns you pick up alone. That isnt even mentioning the random gungeon layout and routes you can take. The only issue I had was I didnt feel any progression. I played many many runs without getting any better and therefor not progressing in the game at all. The Switch version also has someThe gameplay is so solid. I love the dual stick shooter that changes every play just by the different guns you pick up alone. That isnt even mentioning the random gungeon layout and routes you can take. The only issue I had was I didnt feel any progression. I played many many runs without getting any better and therefor not progressing in the game at all. The Switch version also has some stutters late game that can really ruin your run.… Expand
  73. Komoto
    Jul 26, 2022
    1
    Not since Darkest Dungeon have I seen a game where bad RNG can and will completely tank your run for no reason at all. Truly an unbalanced sham and anyone telling you otherwise is only trying to sell you something.
  74. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Amazing OST. Amazing sprites. Amazing gameplay. I love the little bullet kins.

    But I suck at it and there's no difficulty options. Still fun regardless though.
  75. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    7
    I've loved twin stick shooters since Robotron 2084. This one doesn't seem to have the manic pace that I enjoy so much from other twin stick shooters. While not a bad game, by any stretch, I feel there's just a ton of these that do it better.
  76. Bosoxz0617
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Such a fun game no 2 play throughs ever get stale or feel the same and with the price its well worth a pick up
  77. Online_NPC
    Oct 6, 2021
    7
    ETG is a pretty good top-down bullet-hell rogue-like. I enjoyed the gun variety, and it seems like new weapons and items unlock quickly for new players. The four gungeoneers add a little bit of variety to gameplay, but they're all about the same. The big drawback is the game is not very well optimized for Switch with some performance/framerate issues and long load times for a pixel-artETG is a pretty good top-down bullet-hell rogue-like. I enjoyed the gun variety, and it seems like new weapons and items unlock quickly for new players. The four gungeoneers add a little bit of variety to gameplay, but they're all about the same. The big drawback is the game is not very well optimized for Switch with some performance/framerate issues and long load times for a pixel-art game.

    Overall: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Gameplay: 8.5
    Audio: 7
    Story: 6    … Expand
  78. Digital_day
    Nov 25, 2021
    9
    ETG как будто была рождена для свича. MUST HAVE!!!
  79. egr32645156
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    Игра конечно весёлая, но очень быстро надоедает
  80. tonylzp
    May 10, 2022
    10
    **** amazing game. **** guns, bullets, and dodge rolls everywhere. Enter the Dungeon is one of my favorites.
  81. rockodagamer
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    This game is very good and the gun play feels amazing. The only problem i have with it is that its WAY to hard which is the point but i think there should be a EXTREMELY EASY difficulty.
  82. chocoway
    Apr 14, 2023
    9
    pixel graphic
    rougelike
    there is a co-op

    addictive
    dungeon gungeon

    Gunsss!!!

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#20 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#60 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Aug 28, 2019
    75
    Enter the Gungeon can be brutal. However, you’ll find yourself laughing at its quirky dialogue and obviously ridiculous weapons, and you’ll dust yourself off and jump back in. And each time, you get a little bit better, get a little bit farther, discover a secret area on the map, and prepare to die — just one more time.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Aug 28, 2019
    100
    Games as good as Enter the Gungeon don’t come along very often. There’s so much to discover here that you’ll be playing this game for a long time. And you’ll still come back even after you see everything. Gungeon is the pinnacle of rogue-like design.
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  3. Video Chums
    Aug 7, 2019
    81
    Enter the Gungeon was a super-fun game back in 2016 and now, it's even better. So, if you still haven't played it and you have a fondness for roguelike twin-stick shooters, picking up a copy of this delightful package is a must. [Physical Edition]
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