Gunpoint is an amazing stealth puzzle game. The missions are entertaining and can be completed in a couple of minutes, keeping gameplay fast-paced and engaging.

The conversations throughout the game are fit the overall tone perfectly and have a bit of humour here and there. The gadgets and abilities of the character are a blast to use, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the gameplay.

One of the standout features of Gunpoint is its simplicity. There are no unnecessary bells and whistles, allowing players to fully grasp the mechanics within the first few minutes of playing. From there, it's up to you to decide how stealthy, violent, or mischievous you want to be. The mechanics all work flawlessly, and when you make a mistake, it's immediately noticeable, giving you the chance to correct it and improve your performance.

The story about proving your innocence and find the real killer is not particularly original, but fits the game's setting. However, the thread surrounding two weapons manufacturers can be easily lost, although there is some sort of summary before the last few missions.

Despite this, the short playing time of the levels gives them a high replay value, even if the solutions don't differ significantly. Additionally, the soundtrack is amazing, enhancing the overall experience.

There are a couple of downsides to the game. The socket sound effect is way too loud, if you don't turn down sound effects to like 10 percent in the settings menu, which then makes other sound effects a bit too silent. Additionally, the game's duration of a little over two hours in relation to its price of 7€ could be a potential turn-off for some players.

Overall, Gunpoint is a fantastic stealth puzzle game, you might prefer to buy when it is on sale.
With its short playing time, it can be completed in just one evening or whenever you have the time.

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2023


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