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A free game for Mac, by Glu Games Inc

A free game for Mac, by Glu Games Inc

Vote: (14 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Glu Games Inc

Version: 1.0.0

Works under: Mac

Also available for Android

Vote:

Program license

(14 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Glu Games Inc

1.0.0

Works under:

Also available for

Mac

Android

Pros

  • A fun revision of the top down arena shooter
  • Diverse variety of guns are fun and distinct
  • Tons of content split over two game modes

Cons

  • Progress requires a lot of grinding
  • Gameplay is somewhat simplistic

Gun Bros 2 is a twin stick shooter for mobile devices that draws on the established standards of the medium for better and for worse. The DNA of Gun Bros is decades old. Played from a top down view, it resembles old classics like Ikari Warriors and Super Smash TV. Players take on the role of muscle bound soldiers with massive guns and an endless inventory of bullets. They can fire in any direction, and while you'll find yourself working through a variety of different environments, the fundamentals are the same throughout the course of the game. You work through arena-style map after arena-style map taking down a relentless horde of enemies.

Mixing up the variety are two different gameplay modes. The campaign doesn't offer much in the way of a story, but it does set you out in predetermined maps with set enemy patterns and tasks you with taking down the opposition as efficiently as possible. The faster you complete the levels, the more medals you gain. Those can then be turned into currency and experience which can be used to purchase new guns and level up your character. Massive and dangerous bosses assault you at the end of each level and test your acquired skills before unlocking the next round of levels. You'll also find crates over the course of levels that can give you a massive boost of currency or armor and health to help you survive the onslaught.

Arcade mode ratchets up the intensity significantly. Instead of guiding you through a discreet succession of levels, arcade mode throws endless streams of enemies at you. While there's no win condition to arcade mode, it's the best way to acquire new currency for upgrades, and the race to reach high scores is further accentuated by the fact that you can compare your scores against those of friends and strangers.

There are a ton of guns to choose from, and they're pretty wild in their diversity. Figuring out the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon is one of the most satisfying aspects of the game, but it's also a necessity. The further you get into the game, the more you'll encounter enemies that require you to use a specific class of weapon to injure them. It adds a much needed strategic layer to a game that can otherwise be a bit repetitive.

If there's one major failing of Gun Bros 2, it's how heavily it leans into the grind. Quick fingers will only get you so far, and progress is often locked behind your ability to unlock new weapons and skills. That means either repeating campaign levels and spending a lot of time in arcade mode or spending real money on currency. While the difficulty curve starts off pretty shallow, most players will find themselves hitting progression walls with decent regularity.

Pros

  • A fun revision of the top down arena shooter
  • Diverse variety of guns are fun and distinct
  • Tons of content split over two game modes

Cons

  • Progress requires a lot of grinding
  • Gameplay is somewhat simplistic

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