Enter the Gungeon

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 208 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 273
  3. Negative: 20 out of 273
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.)
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. egr32645156
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    Игра конечно весёлая, но очень быстро надоедает
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. Popovalex
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    Очень кривое управление в купе со слабым балансом убили для меня все плюсы этой игры
  16. 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.
  17. Izoeros
    May 3, 2022
    5
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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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