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Jets'n'Guns
By Rake in Grass, released 1 Jan 2004
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- Mac operating system
What it is
Jets'n'Guns is a shoot ’em up from Rake in Grass, released in 2004. Its campaign spans 43 levels and pits a lone pilot against more than 270 types of enemies, including 16 bosses. Players fly 12 different vessels and equip their ships with weapons and special devices. There are 70 weapons and 20 devices to choose from, with combinations allowing many ship loadouts. Each level has its own setting, including deep space, jungle, undersea and lava-planet environments. The game also features an original soundtrack lasting more than an hour, along with graphics and particle effects. Steam lists single-player, achievements, trading cards, partial controller support and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows, Linux and macOS, including a listing for Mac operating system. Rake in Grass is both the developer and publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign includes 43 levels.
- More than 270 enemy types are listed.
- Players can equip 70 different weapons.
- Available for Windows, Linux and macOS.
- Steam lists only partial controller support.
- Listed play mode is single-player.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a single-player shoot ’em up focused on ship loadouts and a long sequence of action levels. The varied weapons and vessels may appeal to players who like changing their setup.
Jets'n'Guns offers a single-player campaign built around varied enemies, levels and ship equipment. Its large selection of weapons and vessels gives players many ways to configure their ship.
