amazing value for what it is

buckshot roulette excels in atmosphere best. the grimy and dingy color palette is perfect for the underground vibe the game has. you never feel quite in control either, unlike balatro or inscryption. however, also unlike balatro, i dont think itll be eating up my time(now at 17 hours on balatro for those curious). the game also feels a bit scripted, both the dealer and i were down to the wire but i eeked it out every time i was near death. maybe luck really is on my side but idk it felt scripted regardless, and because im not gonna be playing other rounds anytime soon(see: balatro) ill forever think its scripted. still a great value for everything that's here, def check it out

Once felt like playing this when my friends weren't on and managed to guess the password for a random online lobby on my first try (iirc, the lobby was called "doge crater", and the password was just "doge" lmao). Absolutely dominated both rounds I played might I add. Infinitely annoying as this weeb shit is, I'd be lying if I didn't say it was unreasonably fun, ideally with a few drunk friends at 3 AM. It's great to space out to, and the artstyle (particularly the colors, backgrounds, and UI) really reminds me of some of the Cool Math games I'd play in middle school. Highly recommend if you've got friends to play with and the anime doesn't instantly make you vomit. I think I like it more than Mario Party tbh.

Buckshot Roulette really respects your time - once you load into it and kick down two doors, you're already introduced to the unnamed dealer, who's gonna be your enemy in a game of life and death. The core mechanics are simple, you just have to shoot the dealer with live rounds or shoot yourself with blanks in order to get extra turns, so you can deplete the opposing health bar and win a round. After the first round, random items are introduced, which can give you advantages, like being able to see the current bullet or deal double damage for a turn, but the dealer is also able to use his items against you! After you beat the third and final round, you're already done with Buckshot Roulette, no strings attached.

I really appreciate how simple this game is kept and that there is no "hidden lore" or anything at all, it's just a cool concept packaged into a 3€ game and is all about the gameplay. You also unlock an endless mode after beating a normal run, where you can just play more for the sake of it, or try your luck for a bunch of achievements - in my opinion it's a good inclusion, so you get some more bang for your buck(shot).

In conclusion, if you're interested in this game, go for it! It might not be long, but the experience is definitely an unique one.