However, the edge this brings may not be enough to forsake the former’s comfort, as you can still use the right thumbstick to freely choose where to aim as well. You can aim freely using either gamepad or mouse and keyboard control schemes, with the latter offering advanced accuracy for shooting with a visible aiming reticule. Just blast everything that gets within short range, effectively dispatching most enemies with a few shots. Last but not least, the more straightforward function of the Gunbrella is the shotgun. The occasional zipline can be used to slide along with the Gunbrella, often serving as a small shortcut or to reach an inconspicuous place that may harbor a loot chest. You can also use it to slowly and safely descend, avoiding abrupt falls and making for tighter maneuvers in areas where pinpoint accuracy makes the difference between life and death. The movement boost is way beyond a mere dash, propelling you to the sides or upwards, given the perfect timing, making reaching those higher places a reality and allowing you to get closer to an enemy that was out of reach. Designed as a shield of sorts, this gadget protects you and deflects projectiles if you time it just right, giving your enemies a taste of their own medicine.Įven more important is the maneuverability that it bestows upon you. The Gunbrella has several functions that will come in handy at different points throughout the adventure, with your first playthrough sitting somewhere between six to eight hours.
The mix of action and tricky segments contribute to a tried-and-tested gameplay loop that mandates perfect mastery of the newly acquired gadget, your first step in this tale of vengeance.
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Gunbrella is akin to the best platformers of the NES era, or if you want to journey even further back, the Rick Dangerous series wouldn’t be out of place as comparison material. Humor isn’t out of the equation either, with some peculiar moments such as one involving a Russian roulette that ends on a surprising note. This odd mix of bulletproof umbrella and firearm is the trigger that gets your investigation going, in a bleak world that has a lot of subtexts hinting at corporate greed, climate change, authoritarianism, and rebellion.įace it or ignore it, there’s food for thought in a game that is more than a straightforward 2D side-scrolling platformer with cartoon violence and challenging sections, and there’s a story and some compelling characters to make you both feel welcome and threatened.
The only thing he finds in this forsaken place of endless rain is a strange device, the titular Gunbrella. Murray, as he is called, returns home to find his wife dead and his daughter taken – no dog in sight though. This is a revenge story best described as John Wick turned into gruff woodsman. Part homage, part its own thing, Gunbrella deserves a shot or two, even if you may find a few holes in this intricate fashion accessory. Usually, this kind of strategy doesn’t work but luckily, Devolver Digital’s latest is more than that, succeeding in delivering a noir-punk retro platformer with a distinct identity and an interesting mobility and combat hybrid. From an uneducated point of view, Gunbrella may seem like a one-trick pony the kind of game developed around a gimmick that sounded fun on paper.
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