CAGE Studios has released Gunstoppable, an action roguelike for PC that focuses on high-speed movement and dual-wielding combat. The game tasks players with navigating various maps to fight robotic enemies and challenge a series of bosses, including the giant spider-launching 'Fluffy the Crab' and the boss 'Jonny Jetpack,' voiced by Gianni Matragrano.

Gameplay and Traversal Mechanics

The core of Gunstoppable relies on movement-based combat, including sliding, wall running, and using a grapple hook. Players can build their character around specific movement perks, such as sliding-based damage reduction, or utility upgrades like the 'Supply Hook,' which restores ammunition.

Combat flexibility is centered on a dual-wielding system. Players can equip a mix of knives, automatic rifles, and rocket launchers. During runs, players acquire random bonuses that modify these weapons, such as 'Rocket Recoil,' which adds force to attacks and launches the player backward, or 'Adrenaline Shot,' which increases attack speed upon taking damage.

Player Experience

The game is designed as an adrenaline-focused experience that prioritizes movement and combat momentum over narrative complexity. While it features a story about saving one's family from a corporate ruling class, the primary loop focuses on roguelike progression and mastering movement techniques to survive encounters in 'the Tower.'

Quick Facts

  • Platform: PC
  • Genre: Action Roguelike
  • Core Mechanics: Dual-wielding weapons, grapple hooks, sliding, and wall running.
  • Notable Voice Talent: Gianni Matragrano (also known for his work in Ultrakill).