Exit the Gungeon Reviews

Exit the Gungeon is ranked in the 30th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Mar 31, 2020

Now with much more precise controls than its original release on iOS, Exit the Gungeon is a solid spin-off to Dodge Roll's indie darling that can often be a little too frustrating for its own good.

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Expansive
Sally Willington
Liked
Mar 30, 2020

Exit the Gungeon was a uniquely suited mobile game, finding a perfect home on Apple Arcade. It’s translated nicely to PC and Switch, though it lacks some of the spark which made Enter such a cult classic. Random weapon changes, lengthy reloading of guns, and some overly harsh boss battles which lack the sense of strategy the original game made famous spoil things a little bit.

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4 / 5.0
Mar 29, 2020

Let’s end by setting the record straight, because I’ve seen enough comments about this game already that I feel it necessary; Exit the Gungeon is not Enter the Gungeon. It literally says that it’s a “small, spin-off” in the Steam page description. Does that mean that it’s completely perfect? Definitely not; some of the levels are a bit too tricky for their own good, and the randomly changing gun mechanic can really hurt you if the game doesn’t play nice (which it often won’t). The devs seem to be very well aware of this, however, and seem to be actively making changes based on player feedback. And that fact, combined with how enjoyable the game already is, makes it a worthwhile pickup if you’re in the mood for something cheap (I’m mostly talking about price), challenging, and charming.

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Mar 29, 2020

Although it often feels like luck dictates your success, Exit the Gungeon still boasts tight gameplay and a quirky fun-filled aesthetic.

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5 / 10.0
Mar 27, 2020

While it certainly is a new game in the "Gungeon" series, Exit the Gungeon lacks the uniqueness that procedural generation can give a game. If you're a big fan of the original then chances are you'll still very much enjoy this title, with such a small and repetitive gameplay loop though others might find the game lacking.

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71 / 100
Mar 27, 2020

While I still prefer the original because of the overall size of rooms, I’m impressed with what Dodge Roll did with this sequel.

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IGN Spain
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

Exit the Gungeon rescues the thug style of its predecessor but its main mechanics can cause a high degree of frustration in the player due to different design decisions.However, we spend a very entertaining time in a world that will be more than familiar to the fans of Enter the Gungeon, drawn with magnificent detail and care.

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IGN
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

Exit the Gungeon's random gun-switching can be frustrating but it's also a chaotic challenge that makes each run fun.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2020

While Exit the Gungeon may be incredibly punishing, it may also be more inviting to new players than Enter has ever been. Returning fans, on the other hand, will have a grasp of the base mechanics, but will be far from masters of the new form of gameplay, making Exit inviting to everyone who’s a fan of the genre and style.

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Mar 24, 2020

Exit the Gungeon is neither as sharp nor as complete as it could be, but its foundation is so strong that it can be great fun regardless.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2020

When I first heard about the change of formula for this sequel I did question it. However, what we have is something that is familiar yet fresh. Exit the Gungeon streamlines a lot of the great gameplay from the first game into something very unique, rewarding and extremely fun. I love it.

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7.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2020

Exit the Gungeon offers an enjoyable take on its predecessor’s established formula, with the frantic action and bite-sized nature of the game making for some thrilling escapades as you attempt to leave the treacherous Gungeon. That’s not to say that it’s perfect by any means though, with the random nature of the guns and the simpler premise of the game bringing some frustrations to the mix here and there. For the most part though, Exit the Gungeon offers another fun foray into the titular Gungeon and I’m sure most gamers won’t want to be leaving it too soon…

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5 / 10
Mar 23, 2020

I found myself looking at a pile of things that seemed like they would be fun, like there was a fun game under everything else, but the whole thing needed another few passes at the design stage to actually get out that fun game.

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7 / 10
Mar 23, 2020

Is it another Enter the Gungeon? No, it isn't. But as a quick arcade romp, it's a blast. It shows that even when shifting genres, Dodge Roll knows how to craft a good roguelike and keep players wanting to punish themselves more and more with each run.

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7 / 10
Mar 21, 2020

Enter The Gungeon die-hards will be instantly familiar with the weird and wonderful world presented by Exit The Gungeon, but they might be taken aback by the shift in gameplay. This is a finely honed action-platformer that adds a new dimension to the blasting and dodge rolling. It's not always a flawless transition, and this is a significantly less rich and rewarding experience than the original. But those after a retro-tinged arcade challenge should by all means lock and load.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 21, 2020

Exit the Gungeon is a good game with roguelike and shooter features, realized in a inspirate bidimensional setting. Dodge Roll created a title challenging enough to give hours of fun in front of the display.

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Liked-a-lot
Mar 20, 2020

Exit the Gungeon it's a simple and very satisfied experience.

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Mar 20, 2020

Exit the Gungeon isn’t a sequel, nor does it pretend to be. I still find 2016’s Enter the Gungeon to be a fuller experience, with more depth and variety. Exit the Gungeon is not a game you should ignore. This Gungeon may have lost a little bit of itself along the way, but enough of its humor and sensibilities are very much intact for enjoying Dodge Roll’s twist on the Gungeon formula for the price point. Exit the Gungeon is a delightful spin-off, a blast to play, and the changes to the gameplay compliment the new perspective wonderfully.

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65 / 100
Mar 19, 2020

Those expecting the quality and polish of its predecessor will be disappointed with Exit the Gungeon. It's too visually clustered and the new mechanics can be more frustrating than fun. Still, for a short burst of rogue-like goodness, you could do worse.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 17, 2020

While I'm not as massive a fan of Enter the Gungeon as some are (given the choice I'd typically pick Nuclear Throne, but I get why Gungeon is popular) I have a great deal of respect for it and easily count it as one of the top roguelike shooters in the indie space...

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