Software:Gunslugs

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Gunslugs
Developer(s)OrangePixel
Publisher(s)OrangePixel
Platform(s)
Release
Genre(s)Action
2D shooter

Gunslugs is an action and 2D shooter video game. It was released by Dutch developer OrangePixel in 2013 for iOS, Android and Ouya, in 2014 for PlayStation Vita,[1] in 2015 for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux, in 2016 for Nintendo 3DS , and in 2020 for Nintendo Switch. In 2022 it was released for Atari VCS.[2]

Synopsis

The storyline of Gunslugs follows the adventures of a group of slugs who are attempting to find more information about the mysterious Black Duck army, and what their goals are.[3] The army is waging war, and it's the players job to stop them.[4]

Gameplay

The game's graphics are pixelated and its audio and gameplay are very retro. The goal of the game to kill all of the enemies, and progress through the various levels as the player shoots enemies and crates and drops ammo pickups, and different weapons, such as flamethrowers, egg guns, and dual-wielding pistols of which the player uses to shoot in front of or behind them.[5]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic(Vita) 81/100[6]
(iOS) 80/100[7]
(3DS, NS) 70/100[8][9]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Destructoid(Vita) 7.5/10[5]
Gamezebo(iOS) StarStarStarStarHalf star[10]
Nintendo Life(3DS) StarStarStarStarStarStarStar[11]
Pocket Gamer(iOS) StarStarStarStar[12]
Push Square(Vita) StarStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[3]
TouchArcade(NS) StarStarStarHalf star[14]

The iOS and PlayStation Vita versions received "favourable" reviews, while the 3DS and Switch versions received above-average reviews, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[6][7][8][9]

The iOS version had moderate sales, with the creator reporting 10,811 sales within the first 9 weeks of launch, and an additional 150,000 downloads of a free version.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Nick K. (29 January 2014). "Gunslugs Vita released then pulled from the EU PSN Store, official release end of February". http://www.psnstores.com/2014/01/gunslugs-vita-released-pulled-from-the-eu-psn-store-officially-release-end-of-february/. Retrieved 29 January 2014. 
  2. ↑ "Gunslugs (by OrangePixel) - (in VCS Store)" (in en-US). 2022-12-16. https://forums.atariage.com/topic/345102-gunslugs-by-orangepixel-in-vcs-store/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Thurmond, Joey (2 March 2014). "Gunslugs (PS Vita) Review". Gamer Network. https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/psnvita/gunslugs. 
  4. ↑ Nimer, Jason (27 February 2014). "Gunslugs Review (Vita)". Soltar Enterprises. https://www.gamerstemple.com/game-reviews/vita/8856/gunslugs-review. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bonds, Ian (27 February 2014). "Review: Gunslugs (PS Vita)". Gamurs. https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-gunslugs/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Gunslugs for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gunslugs/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Gunslugs for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gunslugs/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Gunslugs for 3DS Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gunslugs/critic-reviews/?platform=3ds. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Gunslugs for Switch Reviews". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/gunslugs/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch. 
  10. ↑ Tillotson, Derek C. (21 January 2013). "Gunslugs Review (iOS)". https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/gunslugs-review/. 
  11. ↑ DelVillano, Ron (23 August 2016). "Gunslugs Review (3DS eShop)". Gamer Network. https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/gunslugs. 
  12. ↑ Wales, Matt (25 January 2013). "Gunslugs (iOS)". Steel Media Ltd. https://www.pocketgamer.com/gunslugs/gunslugs/. 
  13. ↑ Jones, Darren (6 March 2014). "Gunslugs (iOS)". Retro Gamer (Imagine Publishing) (126): 102. https://issuu.com/michelfranca/docs/retro_gamer____126. Retrieved 26 January 2023. 
  14. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (9 November 2020). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Pikmin 3 Deluxe' Review, Mini-Views Featuring 'Choices That Matter' and More, Plus the Latest Releases and Sales". TouchArcade.com, LLC. https://toucharcade.com/2020/11/09/switcharcade-round-up-pikmin-3-deluxe-review-mini-views-featuring-choices-that-matter-and-more-plus-the-latest-releases-and-sales/. 
  15. ↑ "Statistics and shit". 20 March 2013. https://techblog.orangepixel.net/2013/03/statistics-and-shit/. 
  • Short description: Video game database
MobyGames
Logo since March 2014
Screenshot
Frontpage as of April 2012
Type of site
Gaming
Available inEnglish
OwnerAtari SA
Websitemobygames.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedJanuary 30, 1999; 26 years ago (1999-01-30)
Current statusOnline

MobyGames is a commercial website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes nearly 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] The site is supported by banner ads and a small number of people paying to become patrons.[2] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It is currently owned by Atari SA.

Content

The database began with games for IBM PC compatibles. After two years, consoles such as the PlayStation, were added. Older console systems were added later. Support for arcade video games was added in January 2014 and mainframe computer games in June 2017.[3]

Edits and submissions go through a leisurely verification process by volunteer "approvers". The approval process can range from immediate (minutes) to gradual (days or months).[4] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copyediting.[5]

Registered users can rate and review any video game. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own subforum.

History

Logo used until March 11, 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999 by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, then joined by David Berk 18 months later, three friends since high school.[6] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience.

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[7] This was announced to the community post factum and a few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.

On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San-Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[8] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel.[9]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[10] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[11][12]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ "MobyGames Stats". https://www.mobygames.com/moby_stats. 
  2. ↑ "MobyGames Patrons". http://www.mobygames.com/info/patrons. 
  3. ↑ "New(ish!) on MobyGames – the Mainframe platform.". Blue Flame Labs. 18 June 2017. http://www.mobygames.com/forums/dga,2/dgb,3/dgm,237200/. 
  4. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  5. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/32856/Report_MobyGames_Acquired_By_GameFly_Media.php. 
  8. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  9. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/207882/Game_dev_database_MobyGames_getting_some_TLC_under_new_owner.php. 
  10. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  11. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site’s Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  12. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 




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