Enter the Gungeon was developed by Dodge Roll and published by Devolver Digital. Often compared to titles like Nuclear Throne and The Binding of Isaac, this game offers a unique blend of action and roguelike mechanics. At the start, players choose from one of four hunters, each equipped with distinct skills such as calling for support or lockpicking chests.
Story and Characters
Set on a remote island inhabited by sentient bullets and bizarre creatures, the game’s story centers around a quest within the Gungeon. Players descend into this perilous dungeon to find a mythical gun rumored to have the power to erase their past. Along the way, players encounter various NPCs seeking rescue. Once saved, these characters take refuge at the Breach, a safe haven above the Gungeon where players can begin their journey and unlock new items using currency earned from boss fights.
The Gungeon itself was once a formidable fortress, destroyed by a cataclysmic force and reduced to ruins. It has since been rebuilt into a heavily guarded stronghold featuring six unique adventures, each with its own narrative and regrets. The player’s mission is to navigate this fortress and secure the gun capable of changing their past.
Graphics and Gameplay
Enter the Gungeon features retro 2D pixel graphics, a classic choice for the shoot’em up genre, enhancing its nostalgic vibe. Players select one of four characters in single-player mode and embark on a journey through floors with randomly generated rooms. Although the room layouts are predetermined, the enemies and treasures are randomly assigned, ensuring a fresh experience with each playthrough. Each room presents various enemies with distinct abilities and attack patterns.
Players utilize a variety of guns found in chests or purchased at the Breach, using currency collected from defeating bosses. With over 300 weapons available, players can adapt their strategies and combat styles. Bosses await at the end of each floor, and players can use furniture and environmental objects for both offense and defense. Characters also have a limited number of blanks per floor to avoid attacks.
Cooperative Play and Exploration
In multiplayer co-op mode, a second player joins as a fifth character. Together, players can dodge bullets, save their lives, and uncover the secrets hidden within the Gungeon. The dungeon is filled with traps, secret rooms, and surprises, providing a cooperative experience that enhances the thrill of exploration.
Reviews and Availability
Upon release, Enter the Gungeon received acclaim from critics and quickly became a hit among gamers, selling over 200,000 copies in its first week. It stands out as one of the best titles in the shoot’em up and roguelike genres. The game is available for PC, with various deals and offers accessible above.
Key Features
- A hybrid of roguelike and shoot’em up genres
- Set on a distant planet with sentient bullets and strange creatures
- Randomly generated floors and rooms
- Quest to find a gun capable of altering the past
- Boss battles, treasure collection, and bullet-dodging action
- Retro 2D pixel graphics
- Single-player and cooperative multiplayer modes
- Over 300 weapons to choose from
- Currency exchange system for weapon upgrades
- NPCs that can aid in your mission
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