Enter the Gungeon

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 208 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 273
  3. Negative: 20 out of 273
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. KoreaNinsperger
    Aug 8, 2018
    10
    합리적인 가격, 패치로 인해 난이도 밸런스가 잡힘

    휴대용의 메리트가 매우 크다.

    스위치 유저라면 당연히 사야할 게임 중 하나
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. maketony
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Enter the gungeon is a nice game, I like it

    https://youtu.be/DCTs8_tME4s
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. tonylzp
    May 10, 2022
    10
    **** amazing game. **** guns, bullets, and dodge rolls everywhere. Enter the Dungeon is one of my favorites.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. DeusGod
    Jun 26, 2018
    9
    Well-made rogue-like games, plenty of fun and contents.
    Please support online-play.
  28. 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
  29. ChoiTenDo
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    This is a master-piece! It might be hard at the begging but tou’ll get used to it.
  30. 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
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#60 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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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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