Mighty Gunvolt Burst

 Switch
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 23, 2017
    85
    This, at last, is a game worthy of the "Mighty" moniker. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 24]
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  2. ZTGD
    Aug 16, 2017
    80
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is exactly what I wanted it to be. A proper clone of a genre I still love to this day, with enough new to make it feel modern. The platforming is tight, the challenge is solid, and everything just feels good. I grew up loving these games, and while I am not quite as skilled as I used to be, I still enjoy the challenge they deliver.
  3. Vgames
    Aug 2, 2017
    80
    This game actually upsets me in some level, because it's everything we wanted Mighty No. 9 to be, but we didn't get. However, I believe it was worth the wait, as this game is the Megaman game we wanted so bad, with retro visuals, slick 60 FPS performance, and fun gameplay and level design. The game does have a slow start, and some levels do feel tedious at times, but the overall experience is great.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Jun 25, 2017
    80
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst improves on the original Mighty Gunvolt in just about every conceivable way, and stands as a worthy successor to the classic Mega Man series. If ever a modern game were worthy of being called Mega Man 11, this would be it; it’s perfectly transplanted that classic run ‘n’ gun gameplay while adding a wealth of new additions and elements to keep you engaged for a long time.
  6. DualShockers
    Jun 22, 2017
    80
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is something that you’ll want to show your friends who quit playing games in the 90’s.
  7. GamingTrend
    Jun 20, 2017
    80
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is everything that Mighty No. 9 should’ve been last year. Its excellent retro style, deep customization features, and rewarding progression system pave the way for a fast-paced, fulfilling experience.
  8. Destructoid
    Jun 15, 2017
    80
    I can see myself picking up Mighty Gunvolt Burst every now and then, especially since it's so easy to do on the Switch.
  9. Video Chums
    Jun 15, 2017
    75
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is an overall fun and fitting tribute to retro 2D action games that stars two recent heroes in the genre. Although you won't be playing it for years to come, it's still a worthwhile entry in one of the most classic genres in gaming.
  10. Switch Player
    Jul 26, 2017
    72
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst isn’t a fantastic action-platformer, but it is a relatively enjoyable one and miles better than Mighty No. 9-Stages-of-Hell. With a cheap enough price tag and a decent amount of replayability, there are worse options you could choose on Nintendo Switch than this.
  11. Digitally Downloaded
    Jun 21, 2017
    70
    The whole effort is leaps and bounds ahead of Mighty No. 9, perhaps owing to the lack of fanbase threatening to withdraw their support if the game wasn’t at least 90 per cent similar to Mega Man. Mighty Gunvolt Burst suffers some early shakiness trying to find its own voice, but it’s not long before the game will win you over.
  12. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 16, 2017
    70
    I think Mighty Gunvolt Burst is going to create some division among gamers. If you’re waiting for Capcom to bring back the glory days of Mega Man, this game will likely leave you angry and unsatisfied. However, if you have a few bucks to spend and you're not invested in neither the story nor characters and just want to play a decent side-scrolling action platformer, than Mighty Gunvolt Burst might be for you.
  13. Cubed3
    Jun 15, 2017
    60
    If it wasn't for its faithful retro presentation and soundtrack, Mighty Gunvolt Burst would be a pretty forgettable and by the numbers Mega Man clone. This is fine for children who are just getting into 2D run-and-gun action since, at the time of this review, there is no Virtual Console on the Nintendo Switch. The best part of playing Inti Creates' latest release is just experimenting with the possible combinations to make all kinds of wonderful weapons of death.

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#75 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#61 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 55
  3. Negative: 6 out of 55
  1. Xavi15
    Jun 16, 2017
    9
    The reviews from the critics are pretty atrocious, they come into the game with a weird ego driven/nostalgia mindset that's unsettling.The reviews from the critics are pretty atrocious, they come into the game with a weird ego driven/nostalgia mindset that's unsettling. putting that aside this game does a lot of things right, it plays really well, and although it copies many elements from mega-man it has some unique puzzles here and there that keep the game interesting. also the price point is spot on at $10, which is a great price for the game. i highly recommend if you want a decent side scroller.… Full Review »
  2. TheGamesShed
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is actually a merger of Azure Striker Gunvolt and Mighty No. 9 from development team Inti Creates, a company formed inMighty Gunvolt Burst is actually a merger of Azure Striker Gunvolt and Mighty No. 9 from development team Inti Creates, a company formed in 1996 entirely of ex-Capcom employees.

    You may not be fully aware of Inti Creates but you will have certainly played one of their games. From the Mega Man Zero series, and Mighty No. 9 to having a hand in Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Inti Creates are a very well established group.

    We are all aware of what Mighty No. 9 is and what a disaster the entire project was (so we will gently side-step this delicate subject), but you might not be as up to speed on the less well known Azure Striker Gunvolt.
    This 2014 title was released on Nintendo 3DS and Windows, with a forthcoming release on Nintendo Switch this coming August. A sequel ‘Azure Striker Gunvolt 2‘ spawned late 2016 for 3DS, and has also been announced for Nintendo Switch. Similar in style to Mega Man, Azure Striker Gunvolt brings most of what’s good about our little blue friend and adds the ability to tag multiple enemies, speedruns etc.

    Mighty Gunvolt Burst follows the conventional Mega Man route of ultra hard stages, each with their own unique feel and flavour, concluded with the obligatory boss battle. There’s ice and water, fire and industrial, windy sections and invisible platforms, spikes and drops, moving platforms and hidden rooms. Each level feels miles away from the last you just clawed your way through, chucking coin after coin into the swear jar as you did so. The HUD pokes at you by displaying how many attempts you’ve been through. I found myself rarely glancing at this as it serves more like that guy in the cinema who keeps playing on his phone.. you just try to pretend it’s not there. It can be turned off, but that’s like patching over a war wound, right?!

    You’ll be able to pick either Beck (Mighty No. 9) or Gunvolt, each play slightly different from one-another, so it’s worth having two game-saves on the go simultaneously.

    Weapon customisations in the game are plentiful and can change the outcome of a boss battle you’ve had particular difficulty with, so experiment with shot-type, pattern, angle, reflection etc.

    There’s nothing overly unique about the package as a whole, but it all sits together to make a very well-rounded game of infuriating difficulty, albeit incredibly satisfying. It’s got ultra-tight controls and enough customisation to ensure you get the most from your money.

    Coming in at an absolute bargain bin low of £8.99 and taking mere seconds to download and install, if you’re looking for that retro-styled Mega Man-y flavour on your Nintendo Switch, you should absolutely grab this. If you are a die hard Mega Man fan who is looking for a Mega Man game, then this may just anger you a little… or not.. in either case, the Nintendo Switch was screaming for a game like this.

    As with all Mega Man type games, the reward from the genre comes from practice… plenty of practice. Lot’s of muscle memory is key here. I’ve rage quit Mighty Gunvolt Burst many, many times now with what I’d call ‘cheap kills’, although in the back of my mind I know I am just not good enough yet. I happily slapped down my £9 on this as I know I will return to the game time and time again. It has that retro feel about it I just cannot help but admire.    … Full Review »
  3. Krossbone
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Mighty Gunvolt Burst is another homerun from Comcept. Just like Mighty No. 9, it introduces tough as nails levels with bosses that haveMighty Gunvolt Burst is another homerun from Comcept. Just like Mighty No. 9, it introduces tough as nails levels with bosses that have difficult-but-satisfying to dominate patterns. Soundtrack is kickass, and the amount of content here for a $10 eShop game is just... just so freaking good. Give this game a shot, you won't be disappointed.… Full Review »
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