Gunmetal Arcadia

I really like retro games that are faithful in graphics, sound and mechanics but use modern game design to spice things up. NES rogue action? Sign me up! There's nothing quite like this. It's not perfect, but does it really need to be? It has no competition. If it had more sales, I'm sure the dev would have polished it a little bit more. However I'd say it's already very polished, if anything it reproduces on purpose negative quirks of NES games like enemies shooting from outside the screen. I suspect the wave of retro-styled games actually "hurts" works like Gunmetal Arcadia or Lizard (NES) that go for the full package. Gunmetal nails what it sets to achieve, but it's not for everybody. Quite a few complaints feel like somebody disliking their lamb chops because they don't taste like beef steak. They're not supposed to! (PS: I beat the game but it only shows I have something like 0.4 hours because I mostly played the Itch.io version).

This game is just wild, one of my favourite games in a 34 year gaming history. What drew me in were the similarities between this and the smash hit Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and my love for rouge like action. But I really fell in love with this once I dug in. CRT effect is great and the art style has some really nice detail for an 8Bit style. There are a good number of weapons, upgrades and buffs. Levels are procedural, they are well done too. It feels fresh every time I play. Interesting story, helps if you play the other Gunmetal game (great game too). The story is light and does not get in the way. The music is wild, it is very digital with influences from NES and Commodore 64, At least that is what I hear. I love it. It's strange in some ways, but it feels deep. It's a great game all around, there isn't much I can criticise. Does not need much to run, great on a laptop. It's perfect to pickup when you have time for a quick game of something. It's entertaining, has fast action and is very engaging. Worth full price.

tres bon jeu style retro

I don't like it as much as Zero, but it's ok for a quick play. I've been able to finish a few times. The final boss battle has changed a few times since I first got the game. I don't know if it was due to an update, or if they randomize the final boss battle. Waiting on part 3.

From Rouges to ruins

I purchased this game on sale and; looking at its NES asthetic and feel, I instantly fell inlove with this game and its pertaining sound track. I regret not a single moment from playing this game at all. SIDENOTE: i can protest that sometimes the enemy placement with the environment can be annoying and force you to take dummy hits but overall. It is a fun NES style platformer, interesting and simple story, awesome content and items, and I LOVE that if you actually calculate and plan your character upgrades and strategy. it will make your play session a SUCCESS.