Gunbrella Reviews

Gunbrella is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2023

Gunbrella, con su mezcla única de estilo visual, narrativa intrigante y jugabilidad sólida, se destaca como un testimonio del ingenio de Doinksoft y la visión editorial de Devolver Digital. Un título imprescindible para los amantes del noir-punk, el pixelart y los aficionados a los juegos de plataformas y disparos 2D.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 16, 2023

A finely crafted game in almost every respect, Gunbrella mixes engaging puzzles with exciting action, well-rounded characters, and a dark, intriguing mystery that infects the entire dystopian world.

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Sep 27, 2023

Gunbrella is a beautifully animated, focused, and satisfying 2D-action title that delivers on its premise in spades. Gliding around with your Gunbrella as you blast away enemies never gets old, and while the game does suffer from a lack of challenge and minor readability issues, it's one of the most memorable and often funny titles of the year.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2023

Gunbrella is a very solid game. It isn't perfect due to some easy boss fights, and it isn't quite a Metroidvania because of the game's linear nature. However, it does make good use of the titular weapon in performing some nice platforming tricks, and you'll enjoy some meaty combat with most of the enemies. If you don't mind the game's short playtime, you'll have some fun with Gunbrella.

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Sep 25, 2023

Gunbrella's compelling revenge tale, challenging platforming, and light Metroidvania elements make it an entertaining indie action game.

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85 / 100
Sep 25, 2023

While Gunbrella might struggle with providing a challenge, it more than makes up for it by providing a dark, gritty world where your choices have very real consequences. Not all is doom and gloom, as the comedy flows like polluted water down a city's gutters on a rainy night, and you can bet it's accompanied by some killer jazz!

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Sep 21, 2023

Gunbrella is one of those indies that presents such a clever combo of fun gameplay elements that it's an easy title to recommend.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2023

Gunbrella delivers a great combination of platforming and combat, punctuated by challenging boss fights and plenty of character interactions. The game introduces new ideas and challenges at a good pace and boredom never sets in. The narrative could have used some extra weirdness, but the universe is engaging and offers some cool moments.

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A-
Sep 21, 2023

The story is weird and interesting enough to also keep you entertained, which certainly helps make Gunbrella feel fresh despite there being a number of retro-themed action-platformers on the market today. I’d highly recommend checking out Gunbrella when you get a chance, you won’t be disappointed.

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Kemuel
10 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2023

Gunbrella is a title that has managed to perfectly balance simple but varied mechanics, a deep and emotional story and an artistic design that shows a raw but attractive reality.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2023

Gunbrella shows that umbrellas can be as lethal as they are fun, at least in a dark virtual world where shoot first and ask questions later is very effective. Violent, stylish and thought-provoking, here's a short but well-worth journey on Switch.

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Sep 20, 2023

Gunbrella is a visually stunning & charming game with great gunplay & solid platforming, but it struggles to focus & falls short of its potential.

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4.4 / 5.0
Sep 19, 2023

Gunbrella is a superb neo-noir thriller that will have you floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee.

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8.2 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2023

A surprisingly deep gameplay and occasionally brutal difficulty make Gunbrella an enticing game worthy of attention if someone is in search of something unique and retro.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2023

There isn’t a lot that needs to be said because Gunbrella, despite the unique premise, is really straightforward: what you’ve seen from previews and trailers is what you’ll get. It’s a really well-designed platformer that might be a bit too brown and dour at times, but plays like an absolute dream. With excellent level design, great boss fights, and just the right amount of funny dialogue bits to remind you that yes, you’re playing yet another high-quality Devolver outing, Gunbrella might not be one of the publisher’s top titles, but it’s still absolutely worth your while.

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Sep 18, 2023

Gunbrella is a visually stunning and mechanically innovative, and while the narrative isn’t on even footing as its counterparts, it’s a standout title. From its stylish pixel art to its engaging gameplay and intriguing world, Gunbrella is a must-play for fans of action-adventure and retro games alike. With its unique blend of humor, mystery, and action, it’s a testament to what doinksoft does best, and does so well.

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Evan Norris
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2023

It never realizes its full potential as an action-platformer, even as it succeeds in controls, atmosphere, and moral decision-making.

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8.7 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2023

There’s no doubt that it does some things differently, and there’s merit to that, but Gunbrella just falls short of next-level greatness

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8 / 10.0
Sep 15, 2023

Gunbrella is an easy recommendation to any gamer looking for a brief but memorable experience.

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Sep 14, 2023

Gunbrella is an adventure with a real sense of vigour. Its narrative remains gripping, even in its weaker beats, and paints an evocative picture of a dark world that isn’t so different from our own.

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